Economics
Greek shipowner seeks U.S. government help with tanker seized by Iran
Empire Navigation Inc, the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the U.S. government in regaining control of its vessel in a U.S. court filing.
Russia boosts fuel exports to Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia in 2023
Central Asian countries, Afghanistan and Mongolia raised their imports of Russian fuel by around 28% in 2023 to almost 6 MMt, partially offseting a decline in Russian supplies to Europe.
Protesters in Libya threaten to shut down oil and gas facilities
Protesters have threatened to shut down two oil and gas facilities near the Libyan capital Tripoli, with one group that is campaigning against corruption issuing a 72-hour ultimatum.
Indonesia's 2024 oil, gas lifting set to fall short of government targets, regulator says
Indonesia's oil and gas lifting this year is likely to fall below government targets, upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said but pledged efforts to fill the gap.
Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Maersk, one of the founding members of the Green Fuels Alliance India, will take a seat on the steering committee as one of the representatives of the maritime industry for the conversations around green fuels.
Bulgaria replacing Russian crude with oil from Kazakhstan, Iraq, Tunisia
Bulgaria is replacing Russian oil imports with crude from Kazakhstan, Iraq and Tunisia in January, according to traders and LSEG data.
Oil tankers divert from Red Sea after U.S., UK strikes in Yemen
At least four oil tankers have diverted course from the Red Sea since overnight strikes by the U.S. and Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen, shipping data from LSEG and Kpler showed.
Korean Air to expand cargo SAF program with Yusen Logistics
Korean Air has partnered with Yusen Logistics, a global logistics company, to further promote the use of SAF in the air cargo industry.
European diesel refining margins rise after Yemen air strikes
Benchmark northwest European diesel refining margins rose to above $30 a barrel as intensifying conflict in the Red Sea increased concerns about potential supply disruptions.
Emerson named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’
Global technology and software leader Emerson has been named the IoT Breakthrough “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for the sixth year.
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