(By Oil & Gas 360) – China continues to deepen its energy ties with both Iran and Latin America, strengthening supply chains while expanding its economic influence across key resource regions. In Iran, Beijing’s engagement centers largely on oil, gas, and infrastructure. China is one of the largest buyers of Iranian crude, accounting for over about 80% of Iran’s oil
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(Oil Price) – The global LNG shipping market has turned sharply higher in recent days, with charter rates for modern LNG carriers surging from roughly $40,000 last week to around $300,000 per day as traders scramble to secure vessels amid escalating disruption in the Middle East. According to shipbroker Fearnleys’ latest weekly LNG report, cited by Riviera Maritime Media, daily spot charter
(Investing) – The Trump administration is beginning to outline potential steps to address rising energy prices linked to the conflict involving Iran, though analysts at Wolfe Research say the government’s policy tools may be limited. In a note led by Tobin Marcus, Wolfe Research said recent announcements from the administration suggest a focus on measures aimed at stabilizing shipping and
(Oil Price) – Shell and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement for oil and gas exploration in the Zhanaturmys block in western Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Energy Ministry said on Thursday. The agreement – signed by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Energy Minister Yerlan Akbarov and Suzanne Coogan, Senior Vice President and Country Chair at Shell Kazakhstan – entails seismic exploration, data collection, and technical assessment of potential
(BOE Report) – State-owned German energy group Uniper is holding talks with Canada to expand its liquefied natural gas purchases, three people familiar with the matter said, as part of Berlin’s plans to strike a broad economic partnership and cut reliance on U.S. supplies. The discussions, which the sources said are taking place on a corporate and political level, are
( Investing) – Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted supplies and shipping, driving some major producers in the Middle East to reduce output. Brent crude was up $2.92, or 3.59%, at $84.32 per barrel by 11:43 a.m. EST (1643GMT), a fifth session of gains. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $4.40,
Natural Gas Inventories as of February 27, 2026 The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net decrease of 132 Bcf as of February 27, 2026. Working gas in storage was 1,886 Bcf as of Friday, February 27, 2026, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decrease of 132 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were
