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Daily: Crude oil futures up on both sides of Atlantic on optimistic U.S economic data
Crude oil futures increased on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday on optimistic U.S. economic data and a decrease in U.S. crude inventories. Brent traded above $115 early in the session as investors worried that supply disruptions could prolong in the Middle East after a U.S. Senate panel voted on Wednesday to back a military strike on Syria. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose 13 cents to $115.04 a barrel by 1:24 p.m. EDT (1724 GMT) after an earlier high of $115.55 and U.S. oil traded 81 cents higher to $108.04 a barrel after earlier reaching $108.54.
read more... 06/09/2013
Daily: European spot power prices down on more wind and sun power generation
Brent crude oil settled lower on Wednesday as it emerged that a military strike against Syria would remain restricted, repressing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. U.S. oil lost more than $1 per barrel, as any Middle East conflict might further tighten already restrained global supplies. Brent prices for October delivery decreased 77 cents at $114.91, after trading as high as $116.09 and as low as $114.40. While U.S. crude oil for October delivery established at $107.23 a barrel, decreasing $1.31, or 1.2%.
read more... 05/09/2013
Italy to halve offshore exploration areas
According to a Reuters report Italy has halved the offshore areas where it will allow companies to explore for oil and gas as it is aiming to diminish the country’s reliance on energy imports. The move is projected to placate environmental groups and to hasten expansion of new deep-water prospects.
read more... 05/09/2013
Daily: Brent prices eased as worries over a military strike in Syria eased too
Brent futures decreased on Tuesday as fears over a military strike on Syria alleviated, but stayed above $114 per barrel as investors were paying attention on forecasts of stimulation in demand growth with factory output across most of the world enhancing. Brent crude prices dropped 15 cents to $114.18 per barrel by 0309 GMT while U.S. oil fell 98 cents to $106.68 in comparison to Friday’s levels.
read more... 04/09/2013
A U.S. strike in Syria would increase significantly oil prices
According to some energy market experts, oil prices could increase significantly if the U.S. atacks Syria. Analysts from the bank Societe Generale suggest the price could eventually increase to $125 if air strikes are launched, and $150 per barrel if the military action interrupts production in the region.
read more... 04/09/2013