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US shale gets tempted by high prices but boosting output to tap OPEC+ inaction would take months

AJOT | July 09, 2021 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Following a deadlock in OPEC+ negotiations at the July 2021 meeting, oil prices briefly rose above $75 per barrel at the prospect of the alliance keeping output stable from August onwards, with producers in theory honoring their commitment to the original deal until a new way forward is agreed.

SGMF advances LNG safety standards with new guidance

AJOT | July 08, 2021 | Energy | Maritime | Technology

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Ørsted announces partnership with Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy to unlock floating wind potential in Scotland

AJOT | July 08, 2021 | Energy | Alternative | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Ørsted, the world leader in offshore wind, today announces a partnership with onshore wind community engagement pioneer Falck Renewables and floating wind expert BlueFloat Energy, to participate in the upcoming ScotWind leasing round.

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Refinery closures decreased US refinery capacity during 2020

AJOT | July 08, 2021 | Energy

As a result of several U.S. refinery closures in 2020, U.S. operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity, the primary measure of refinery capacity in the United States, dropped 4.5% to a total of 18.1 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd) at the start of 2021.

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US raising Mexico energy policy concerns, trade chief says

Bloomberg | July 08, 2021 | Energy

President Joe Biden’s top trade negotiator said that the U.S. has “real concerns” about Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s energy policy and will look for avenues to address them.

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California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought

AJOT | July 07, 2021 | Energy

Most of the western United States is experiencing intense and historic drought conditions. California is one of the most severely affected states. As of June 22, 2021, 100% of the state is experiencing some degree of drought. About 33% of the state has been categorized under exceptional drought, the most intense drought classification. The drought conditions have affected California’s water supply levels and hydropower plants.

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Ørsted submits bid in response to Maryland’s call for offshore wind projects

AJOT | July 07, 2021 | Energy | Alternative | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Global leader in offshore wind announces significant expansion of investment in Maryland

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US fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years

AJOT | July 06, 2021 | Energy

In 2020, total consumption of fossil fuels in the United States, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, fell to 72.9 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu), down 9% from 2019 and the lowest level since 1991, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Our new chart of U.S. fossil fuel consumption by source and sector shows how each sector consumes fossil fuels. The chart also shows fossil fuels used for industrial non-combustion or nonfuel purposes, for example, in making plastics and chemicals.

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Berge Bulk and marine biofuel pioneer GoodFuels successfully complete first bio-bunkering

AJOT | July 06, 2021 | Energy | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Trial further demonstrates the viability of GoodFuels’ sustainable marine biofuel in future fuel mix and takes Berge Bulk another step closer to shipping’s decarbonisation goals

High oil prices send US refiners scouring for alternatives

Bloomberg | July 02, 2021 | Energy | Logistics

Oil prices on waiting mode in anticipation of OPEC+ crucial policy call

AJOT | July 02, 2021 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Growth in global LNG trade was flat in 2020

AJOT | July 02, 2021 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

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