Tag: Crude
Hafnia investigating tanker accident at BPCL crude import facility
Oil tanker manager Hafnia HAFNI.OL is investigating an accident involving its vessel Hafnia Seine, which hit a single point mooring (SPM) buoy at India’s Sikka port on Sunday, the Denmark-based company said on Tuesday. “The crew have since confirmed that there has been no breach of the hull, including the cargo containment and bunker tanks,…
MOL and Petrobras signed a CTV Time Charter Contract and MoU to Start Negotiations on Newbuilding CTV- Reducing CO2 Emissions and Costs Offloading Crude Oil from Sub-bed Oil Fields
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SeaLoading Holding AS, which owns and operates cargo transfer vessels (CTVs) , has signed a charter contract for the CTV SeaLoader 2 with Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), a Brazilian state-owned oil company. The two companies have also decided to enter into negotiations for a new…
China Retains Crude Oil Import “Crown”
China remains the biggest importer of crude oil in the world, marginally ahead of the E.U. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “China’s crude oil imports so far has been another positive period for crude oil trade, despite the high oil prices and risks of economic recession. In Jan-Sep 2023, global…
North-West Europe Crude Oil Exports On The Rise
Crude oil exports from Norway and the UK, i.e. North-West Europe have been on the rise this year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 so far has been another positive period for crude oil trade, despite the high oil prices and risks of economic recession. In Jan-Aug 2023, global crude…
Turkey A Major Crude Oil Exporter and Major Oil Player in the Mediterranean
Turkey’s crude oil exports have been a major contributing factor in the country becoming a major player in the Mediterranean, despite the absence of its own reserves. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 so far has been another positive period for crude oil trade, despite the high oil prices and…
Tankers: Mexico’s New Refinery Will Change the Crude and Clean Tanker Trade
The crude and clean tanker market in the North American region will see its trade shift, from 2024 onwards, as a result of the operation of the new Olmeca (former Dos Bocas) 340,000 b/d refinery in Mexico. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “despite being a major crude exporter and home to…
Russian crude oil exports to India in August at lowest level since beginning of the year
The first week of September brings a downward movement in crude oil freight rates and a continued downward trend in VLCC tonne days demand growth. MEG -Rates for China have now fallen to their lowest levels since the beginning of this year, but there is still guarded optimism for a rebound in the third quarter…
Tankers: Russian Crude Oil Exports via the Northern Sea Route Are Expected to Increase in the Future
Russia’s crude oil export routes are in a state of constant flux, as the exporter is shifting volumes to other clients/countries, China being one of the main ones. As such, the importance of alternative and more cost-effective routes is increasing. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “voyages through the Northern Sea Route…
EU is Now the Largest Seaborne Importer of Crude Oil
The tanker market has benefited from the fact that the EU is now established as the single largest importer of crude oil by sea. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 so far has been another positive period for crude oil trade, despite the high oil prices and risks of economic…
Saudi Arabia Crude Oil Exports Keep Rising in 2023
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have maintained their upward momentum in 2023, albeit at a significant slower pace, as production has been reduced as part of OPEC’s oil price strategy. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 so far has been another positive period for crude oil trade, despite the high…
