Oil
Oil prices and global developments affecting the energy sector.
Oil prices and global developments affecting the energy sector.
Oil prices saw a significant increase in trading on Monday, supported by investors' concerns about disruptions to global oil supply due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia
In a new stance reflecting the increasing American pressure on Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump announced today, Saturday, that his country is ready to impose additional sanctions on the Russian energy sector, but he linked the implementation of this step to all NATO countries stopping the purchase of oil from Russia and taking similar actions.
The Baniyas Refinery Company in Tartus Governorate began today, Saturday, the implementation of a technical project considered one of the largest modernization projects in the history of the refinery. It aims to replace the bodies of the four gasoline reformers R1, R2, R3, and R4 within the reforming unit, in addition to replacing the internal components of the first and second reformers after exceeding their specified operational lifespan.
Oil prices experienced a sharp decline on Friday, September 12, affected by pressures from increased supply and weak demand in the United States, ignoring the geopolitical concerns that usually support prices.
The Japanese government has decided to lower the maximum ceiling for the price of Russian crude oil to $47.6 per barrel, starting from Friday, September 12, as part of international efforts to increase pressure on Moscow
Dan Younsen, the European Union's energy commissioner, confirmed today, Thursday, that the bloc is moving forward with its plan to gradually stop importing Russian oil and gas by January 1, 2028, despite increasing American pressure to expedite the end of reliance on Russian energy.
The Syrian Minister of Energy, Mohammad Al-Bashir, discussed with the Croatian Foreign Minister, Gordan Grlić Radman, and his accompanying delegation, ways to develop bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy.
The International Energy Agency has adjusted its global oil forecasts for the next two years, raising its estimates for global crude demand growth for 2025, following the OPEC+ alliance's decision to increase production.
In its latest monthly report, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) kept its forecasts for the global economy and crude oil demand growth unchanged, while its production recorded a notable jump during the month of August
Global oil markets witnessed a modest increase in prices on Wednesday, September 10, driven by two geopolitical factors: the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha
Oil prices surged during trading on Tuesday, supported by the "OPEC+" alliance's decision to increase production by less than expected, alongside ongoing concerns about supply tightening due to the possibility of new sanctions on Russia.
European officials and diplomats began preliminary discussions on Sunday to consider potential sanctions on China and other countries that import Russian oil and gas, in an increasing effort to curb energy revenues
Oil prices rose at settlement on Monday, September 8, partially recovering from last week's losses, supported by two main factors: the first is the consideration that the increase in production by the "OPEC+" alliance is "modest", and the second is concerns about the imposition of further sanctions.
Syrian Minister of Energy Engineer Mohammad Al-Bashir discussed today, Monday, in the Qatari capital Doha with Qatari Minister of State for Energy Engineer Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, particularly in the oil and gas sectors, within the framework of the growing relations between the two countries.
The "OPEC+" group announced today, Sunday, an adjustment to oil production for the upcoming month of October with an increase of 137,000 barrels per day.
The commander of the Ukrainian drone forces, Robert Provdi, announced via the "Telegram" app on Sunday that Ukrainian forces carried out a drone attack targeting the "Druzhba" oil pipeline in the Bryansk region of Russia, resulting in a fire that caused extensive damage to the facility.
In a step aimed at securing the continuity of the production process, the Syrian Baniyas Refinery has received modern quality equipment to upgrade its facilities, in an attempt to face the technical challenges that have accumulated over decades. This project comes at a critical time when Syria is facing energy and fuel crises due to international sanctions and economic collapse.
The Baniyas Refinery Company began today, Saturday, the implementation of a massive modernization project considered the most important since its establishment, following the receipt of new quality equipment aimed at enhancing the continuity of safe operation and improving the quality of oil products to meet local market needs more efficiently.
The liquefied natural gas tanker "Voskod" arrived at the Beihai import terminal in southern China on Saturday, marking the second import of its kind from the Russian "LNG 2" plant in the Arctic.
During his speech at the economic forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed his country's openness to economic cooperation with the United States in the energy sector in Alaska