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Oil Holds as Trade Fears Weighed Against U.S. Rigs and Rhetoric

Bloomberg | July 23, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier “Vladimir Rusanov” first call ceremony at PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

MOL announced that the Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier “Vladimir Rusanov”, which is jointly owned by MOL and China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited for the Yamal LNG project, made its first call at PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal in China on 17 July. A ceremony celebrating this milestone was held on 19 July.

Major utilities continue to increase spending on U.S. electric distribution systems

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Spending on electricity distribution systems by major U.S. electric utilities—representing about 70% of total U.S. electric load—has risen 54% over the past two decades, from $31 billion to $51 billion annually.

India Seen Hoarding China Solar Cells Before Tariff Kicks In

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

Looking for Stranded Oil? Start With OPEC

Bloomberg | July 18, 2018 | Energy

Permian region natural gas prices fall as production continues to grow

AJOT Newsroom | July 18, 2018 | Energy

The natural gas spot price spread between the Permian Basin, as priced at the Waha Hub in western Texas, and the U.S. national benchmark Henry Hub in Louisiana has grown considerably in the past year.

Wind energy powers Kaleido in Argentina

AJOT Newsroom | July 11, 2018 | Energy | Alternative

Hull repair on drill ship in Dakar

AJOT Newsroom | July 11, 2018 | Energy | Maritime

The transit flap of a 225-meter drill ship in Dakar came loose and started swinging dangerously.

Natural gas-fired electricity generation this summer expected to be near record high

AJOT Newsroom | July 11, 2018 | Energy

EIA’s July 2018 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects natural gas-fired power plants to supply 37% of U.S. electricity generation this summer (June, July, and August), near the record-high natural gas-fired generation share in summer 2016.

Chevron Marine Lubricants receives NOLs from MAN Energy Solutions for use of ACOM with Taro cylinder lubricants

AJOT Newsroom | July 11, 2018 | Energy | Maritime

Following successful field testing, Chevron Marine Lubricants have been issued with two NOLs (No Objection Letters) from equipment manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions, for the use of three of its Taro® cylinder oils with their cylinder oil mixing system, ACOM.

Libya’s Eastern Oil Exports to Resume in Hours on Ports Deal

Siemens Gamesa Wins Order in South Africa’s Renewable Power Push

Bloomberg | July 11, 2018 | Energy | Alternative

Kaleido Logistics wins first windmill project in Indonesia

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2018 | Energy | Alternative | Project / Heavy Lift

Kaleido Logistics S.L., member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Spain, proudly reported to have managed the first wind farm project ever in Indonesia.

China is a key destination for increasing U.S. energy exports

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

In recent years, as its domestic energy consumption has grown, China has become a more significant destination for U.S. energy exports. In particular, China has been among the largest importers of U.S. exports of crude oil, propane, and liquefied natural gas.