While “Phase One” of the trade deal was already problematic, tensions over the coronavirus threaten to scuttle it altogether.
Category: Refined Fuels
Pathogen, Jet Fuel Demand and Who gets the Middle Seat?
Despite the gradual reopening of restrictions on mobility, a recovery for air travel is a long way off. And will crowded planes & airports ever be normal again?
Transportation Data Points to Gasoline Demand Recovery
While still well below year-ago and pre-COVID-19 quarantine levels, vehicle transportation activity is trending higher. With more individual cars on the road, gasoline demand will start to recover.
IMO 2020
IMO 2020 provides projected changes in product prices, gives insight into what refiners can do to change their configuration, and discusses the available shipper options.
With rapidly changing weather, ambient air temperature estimation isn’t good enough. You need the actual fuel temperature at lifting
Read our case study to better understand thermal expansion and its impact on your fuel prices.
Wave of Saudi Crude Imports Opens Door for Wave of US Exports
Incoming Saudi crude oil during a supply glut? That actually may be a good thing for US producers. Read our post to understand why.
Market Prices Remain Best Arbiter of Oil Production Levels
While the heads of the world’s largest oil producing nations were quick to claim a diplomatic victory following the latest OPEC+ output cut agreement, crude prices are telling a different story. Prompt month Brent and WTI futures contracts are now trading nearly 20% lower from their early April highs, both returning to a super contango forward curve price structure following the conclusion of the OPEC+ meeting.
How weather data helps offshore companies improve tender responses
Using weather data to support tender responses can help offshore companies improve planning, ensure pricing is competitive and mitigate against projects overrunning.
China Storage Capacity Opens Door for Opportunistic Buying
Since the 2014 oil bust, China has established itself as an opportunistic buyer and importer of crude amid dips in global prices.
Travel Limitations Don’t Have to Impact Your Training Plans
The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been felt all over the world. Schools have closed, travel plans have been put on hold and businesses large and small are bracing themselves for the continued fall out.