Oil prices increased on Friday, following the IEA’s report which stated that crude oil stockpiles were now below 2016 levels. The agency also raised its 2017 demand growth forecast in its previous monthly report and declared it expected demand to be further expanded next year. Despite the strong demand, markets remain well-supplied thanks to strong output. Brent rose by almost 0.4% to close at $52.10 a barrel, while WTI price rose by around 0.5% to end at $48.82 a barrel.
read more... 14/08/2017
British firm Tullow Oil on Friday launched exploration for oil and gas in Zambia, Africa's No.2 copper producer, as the nation strives to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on the industrial metal.
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Egypt intends to import 80 cargoes of liquefied natural gas during the 2017-18 financial year that started in July, as stated by Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla on Sunday, or down from the 118 cargoes imported in 2016.
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British gas distribution network Cadent Gas revealed that it intends to launch hydrogen into the North West England gas network, with the intention to revolutionize the energy system and decarbonize heat.
read more... 10/08/2017
Scientists at the Jungfraujoch Swiss air monitoring station have detected large quantities of a distinct greenhouse gas released from a location in northern Italy.
read more... 09/08/2017