Russia was China’s top oil supplier for the twelfth month in April
7 months ago

Russia was China’s top oil supplier for the twelfth month in April

The Hindu  

Russia was China’s top oil supplier in April for a 12th month, with volumes rising 30% from a year earlier, official data showed, as refiners continued to cash in on discounted shipments, while supplies from Saudi Arabia fell a quarter on higher prices. China’s crude-oil imports from Russia, which include supplies sent via pipelines and the sea, were 9.26 million metric tonne last month, or 2.25 million barrels per day, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. In April, Russia cut its crude supply by 1,50,000 bpd to 9.3 million bpd, according to the IEA’s monthly oil market report. Saudi imports dip Imports from Saudi Arabia, which was last China’s biggest supplier in April 2023, were 6.34 million tons, or 1.54 million bpd, down 25% from a year earlier.

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China’s crude oil imports rebounded in November, but so did storage flows: Russell
1 week ago

China’s crude oil imports rebounded in November, but so did storage flows: Russell

Live Mint  

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 16 - China's crude oil imports in November hit a 14-month high, but much of the additional volume is likely to have ended up in storage as refinery processing remained subdued. China, the world's biggest crude importer, had a surplus of about 1.77 million barrels per day in November, according to calculations based on …

India’s crude oil imports from Russia drop 55% in November, lowest since June 2022
1 week, 1 day ago

India’s crude oil imports from Russia drop 55% in November, lowest since June 2022

Live Mint  

India's import of Russian crude dropped to its lowest level since June 2022 in November this year, reported the news agency PTI on Sunday, December 15, citing a Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air report. “India's imports of Russian crude oil dropped by a massive 55 per cent in November - the lowest figure since June 2022,” the …

Russia’s crude oil and LNG shipments to Asia slip slightly in 2024: Russell
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia’s crude oil and LNG shipments to Asia slip slightly in 2024: Russell

Live Mint  

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 3 - Asia's imports of Russian crude oil and liquefied natural gas are set to log small declines this year and while coal had a bigger drop, there's little evidence that Western sanctions are working well. In barrels per day terms, Asia's seaborne imports from Russia are likely to come in around 3.22 million …

Saudi Arabia boosts crude oil share in Asia at Russia’s expense: Russell
3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia boosts crude oil share in Asia at Russia’s expense: Russell

Live Mint  

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, - Saudi Arabia clawed back market share of Asia's crude oil imports in November, while Russia surrendered some of its barrels in what may be an early sign of a shift in market dynamics. Asia's imports from Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, rose to 5.83 million barrels per day in November, up from …

After Trump's tariffs, Asia to benefit from cheaper oil from Canada & Mexico
3 weeks, 4 days ago

After Trump's tariffs, Asia to benefit from cheaper oil from Canada & Mexico

Firstpost  

If US President-elect Doanld Trump imposes a 25% import tariff on crude from Canada and Mexico, producers may cut prices and redirect their supply to Asia, particularly China and India Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if US President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent import tariffs on …

Asia’s November crude oil imports nudge higher, still heading for annual fall: Russell
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Asia’s November crude oil imports nudge higher, still heading for annual fall: Russell

Live Mint  

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 28 - Asia's imports of crude oil ticked up slightly in November, led by a recovery by top importer China, but arrivals are still on track to be weaker this year than in 2023. For the first 11 months of the year, Asia's crude imports were 26.52 million bpd, down 370,000 bpd from the …

China’s surplus crude oil eased in October, but this is still bearish: Russell
1 month ago

China’s surplus crude oil eased in October, but this is still bearish: Russell

Live Mint  

By Clyde Russell SYDNEY, Nov 18 - China's crude oil surplus nearly halved in October, but this was a further sign of weakness as both imports and refinery runs dipped. But there is also a structural shift underway in China's crude oil demand, with the rapid uptake of what Beijing terms new energy vehicles, which include full electric vehicles and …

Russia wants to become the second-largest oil producer in the world
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia wants to become the second-largest oil producer in the world

China Daily  

Russia is reportedly considering a major oil-sector shakeup by merging three of its largest oil companies: state-backed Rosneft and Gazprom Neft and privately-held Lukoil. Notably, the consolidation could allow Russia to command higher prices for crude oil exports to major buyers like India and China. This shift is driven by Russia’s substantial discounts on crude oil, which have made it …

China's weak oil demand may lead to global surplus of 1 mn barrels: How would crude prices react?
1 month, 1 week ago

China's weak oil demand may lead to global surplus of 1 mn barrels: How would crude prices react?

Firstpost  

The surplus could provide a buffer for prices against potential supply-side price shocks from conflicts in West Asia and other regions Low oil demand from China, supply-side shocks due to the conflict in West Asia, and increase in oil production by countries like US and Brazil are all important factors in determining crude oil price. The IEA forecasts that global …

Russian oil finds its way to Europe via India; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU
1 month, 1 week ago

Russian oil finds its way to Europe via India; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU

The Hindu  

India's export of fuels like diesel to the European Union jumped 58% in the first three quarters of 2024, with a bulk of them likely coming from refining discounted Russian oil, according to a monthly tracker report. "In the 13 months since the oil price cap took effect, over one-third of India's exports of oil products to sanctioning countries was …

Russia raises estimates for oil and gas export sales
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia raises estimates for oil and gas export sales

Live Mint  

Sept 6 - Russia's economy ministry revised up its forecasts for export sales of oil and gas, key sources of budget revenue, by $17.4 billion from a previous estimate to $239.7 billion this year thanks to a more positive price outlook, a document seen by Reuters showed. Following is a table of the ministry's key updated forecasts. Previous estimates made …

China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance
7 months ago

China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance

Hindustan Times  

By Chen Aizhu China annual oil refinery output falls for first time in 20 months amid maintenance May 17 - China's refinery output fell 3.3% in April from a year earlier, the first annual decline in 20 months, as large refiners carried out regular maintenance and small independent plants curbed production due to thin profit margins. State-run refineries such as …

India saved USD 13 billion by importing discounted Russian crude
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India saved USD 13 billion by importing discounted Russian crude

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India has saved around $13 billion by importing discounted crude oil from Russia in the past two years, according to a study by ICRA, the rating agency. According to energy cargo tracker Vortexa, India received 1.36 million barrels of crude oil per day from Russia in March 2024, compared to 1.27 million barrels per day in February 2024. …

’My friend...’: Russian FM lauds Jaishankar’s response on oil import
9 months, 2 weeks ago

’My friend...’: Russian FM lauds Jaishankar’s response on oil import

Live Mint  

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has praised an old remark made by India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the United Nations. Lavrov at the World Youth Forum in Russia's Sochi called Jaishankar "My friend" and heaped praises on the Indian minister for navigating bilateral ties between New Delhi and Moscow amid the Ukraine war. Russian oil import According to …

India reduces import of Russian crude oil over pricing
11 months, 1 week ago

India reduces import of Russian crude oil over pricing

Hindustan Times  

Indian refiners have significantly cut Russian crude imports and plan to further decrease shipments from the sanctions-hit country after Moscow steeply reduced discounts from about $10 a barrel to around $2 in recent months, at least four people directly aware of the development said. Indian oil companies have decided to cut crude imports from Russia because of only one reason, …

Russia pledges more oil data to ship trackers to soothe OPEC+
1 year ago

Russia pledges more oil data to ship trackers to soothe OPEC+

The Hindu  

Russia has pledged to disclose more data about the volume of its fuel refining and exports after OPEC+ asked Moscow for more transparency on classified fuel shipments from the many export points across the vast country, sources at OPEC+ and ship-tracking firms told Reuters. Mr. Sorokin told the firms - S&P Global Platts, Argus Media, Energy Intelligence, Wood Mackenzie, Rystad …

India's crude oil output up 1.3% to 2.5 MMT in October, imports rise after four months of declines: PPAC
1 year, 1 month ago

India's crude oil output up 1.3% to 2.5 MMT in October, imports rise after four months of declines: PPAC

Live Mint  

India produced a total of 2.5 million metric tonnes of crude oil in October 2023 - registering a growth of 1.3 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell. According to PPAC data, crude oil imports increased by 2.2 per cent and by 0.6 per cent during October 2023 and April-October 2023 respectively, compared …

Saudi to likely roll over output cut into Oct: What lies ahead for oil prices?
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi to likely roll over output cut into Oct: What lies ahead for oil prices?

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia will likely roll over the voluntary oil cut of 1 million barrels per day for a third consecutive month into October amid uncertainty about supplies and as the kingdom targets pulling down global inventories further, according to analysts quoted in a report by news agency Reuters. Brent oil prices in July were up 14 per cent on the …

Is India's Reliance on Russian Oil Imports Reaching a Limit
1 year, 5 months ago

Is India's Reliance on Russian Oil Imports Reaching a Limit

News 18  

India’s imports of oil from Russia reached a new height as New Delhi’s daily volumes climbed to 2.2 million barrels a day in June. News18 takes a look at India’s oil trade with Russia and the future possibilities: Rapid Rise of Russian Oil India, the world’s third largest consumer of crude, bought nearly 2 million barrels per day of Russian …

Russia oil discount to India shrinks to $4, delivery charges remain opaque
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia oil discount to India shrinks to $4, delivery charges remain opaque

India TV News  

The steep discounts on Russian crude oil that India gorged on since the Ukraine war, have plunged but the shipping rates charged by Russia-arranged entities continue to remain 'opaque' and higher than normal, sources said. The discounts could have been higher if state controlled units, who account for roughly 60 per cent of the 2 million barrels per day of …

India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: International Energy Agency
1 year, 6 months ago

India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: International Energy Agency

The Hindu  

India and China, the world's top oil users, continued to lap up heavily discounted Russian crude oil, buying as much as 80% of the oil that Moscow exported in May, the International Energy Agency said in a report. India has increased purchases from almost nothing to close to 2 million barrels per day, while China has raised liftings by 5,00,000 …

India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: Report

India TV News  

India and China, the world's top oil users, continued to lap up heavily discounted Russian crude oil, buying as much as 80 per cent of the oil that Moscow exported in May, the International Energy Agency said in a report. Russia-origin seaborne crude exports averaged 3.87 million barrels per day in May, the highest since Russia invaded Ukraine in February …

JPMorgan cuts oil price outlook to $81 per barrel for 2023 on supply concerns
1 year, 6 months ago

JPMorgan cuts oil price outlook to $81 per barrel for 2023 on supply concerns

Live Mint  

JPMorgan has cut its oil price forecasts for this year and 2024 as it sees the global supply growth offsetting a record rise in demand, while inventory build-up lowers the risk of price spikes. JPMorgan sees global oil supply growing by 2.2 million barrels per day in 2023, surpassing projected demand growth of 1.6 million bpd. "It is becoming increasingly …

OPEC: Saudi Arabia Cuts One Million Barrels Per Day Output to Stabilize Oil Market
1 year, 6 months ago

OPEC: Saudi Arabia Cuts One Million Barrels Per Day Output to Stabilize Oil Market

News 18  

Riyadh on Sunday announced it would slash output further by one million barrels per day in a bid to prop up prices, despite fears of a recession. – ‘No disagreement’ – Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the current output cuts were being extended until the end of 2024 after examining the matter “for a long time”. Saudi Arabia, …

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May
1 year, 6 months ago

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May

The Hindu  

India's import of cheap Russian oil scaled another record in May, 2023 and is now more than the combined oil bought from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and the U.S., industry data showed. Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, mainly in the Middle East and Africa, made up for as much as 90% of all crude oil India imported at one …

China, India receive record Russian crude oil in May: data
1 year, 6 months ago

China, India receive record Russian crude oil in May: data

The Hindu  

Russian crude oil imports by China and India in May hit an all-time high as buyers gorged on discounted supplies, reducing demand for oil from the Middle East and Africa, according to preliminary assessments from ship trackers. 3 crude importers and top buyers of Russian oil imported about 110 million barrels in May, data from Vortexa and Kpler showed, up …

EU to curb Indian fuel imports made with Russian oil: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

EU to curb Indian fuel imports made with Russian oil: Report

Al Jazeera  

The EU’s foreign policy chief has called for a crackdown of Russian oil into Europe as refined fuel, including diesel. Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, has said that the bloc will act against the importation of Indian petroleum products that use Russian oil, in rare explicit criticism of India’s role in helping Russia evade Western sanctions amid …

Russia launches intense air raid on Kyiv, top Chinese diplomat to tour Ukraine and Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia launches intense air raid on Kyiv, top Chinese diplomat to tour Ukraine and Russia

ABC  

Russia launched an exceptionally intense air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, using drones, cruise and probably ballistic missiles, city officials said, as the Ukrainian capital suffered its eighth air raid this month. Key points: Russia fired six ballistic missiles from aircraft, nine cruise missiles from ships in the Black Sea and three missiles from land Ukraine …

Oil heads for fourth weekly decline on demand growth concerns in US, China
1 year, 7 months ago

Oil heads for fourth weekly decline on demand growth concerns in US, China

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on May 12, heading for a fourth weekly drop, as renewed economic concerns in the United States and China weighed on demand growth in the near-term, a potential trigger for greater volatility in oil markets. The US Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates again in its next meeting as the inflation data so far has …

India’s oil trade has undergone a seismic shift
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s oil trade has undergone a seismic shift

Live Mint  

From where it buys crude oil to where it sells finished petroleum products, India has seen massive changes in its oil trade since the Ukraine war began, propelling profits for Indian oil companies. Russia is now India’s largest supplier of crude oil, ahead of West Asian countries, accounting for 27% of India’s crude imports this February, up from 6% in …

India’s imports from OPEC at all-time low as demand for Russian oil goes up
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s imports from OPEC at all-time low as demand for Russian oil goes up

Live Mint  

Oil producers cartel OPEC's share in India's oil imports fell to an all-time low of 46 per cent in April as purchases of cheaper Russian oil peaked, industry data showed. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries nations, mainly in the Middle East and Africa, had a 72 per cent share of all crude oil India imported in April 2022. OPEC …

Russia to stick to oil output cut of 500,000 bpd till end of 2023: Deputy PM
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia to stick to oil output cut of 500,000 bpd till end of 2023: Deputy PM

Live Mint  

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced on May 4 that Russia is abiding by its voluntary pledge to cut oil output by 500,000 barrels per day from February until the end of the year. "Taking into account the unfounded speculation in the press regarding oil production levels, Russia reaffirms its full commitment to and implementation of voluntary oil production …

India is now Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels: Kplr
1 year, 7 months ago

India is now Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels: Kplr

The Hindu  

India has become Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels this month while simultaneously buying record amounts of Russian crude, according to data from analytics firm Kpler. Europe's refined fuel imports from India are set to surge above 360,000 barrels a day, edging just ahead of those of Saudi Arabia, Kpler's data show. It also means that more competition for Europe's …

India becomes Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels after Russian oil ban
1 year, 7 months ago

India becomes Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels after Russian oil ban

Hindustan Times  

India has become Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels this month while simultaneously buying record amounts of Russian crude, according to data from analytics firm Kpler. Europe's refined fuel imports from India are set to surge above 360,000 barrels a day, edging just ahead of those of Saudi Arabia, Kpler's data show. It also means that more competition for Europe's …

India is largest supplier of refined fuels to Europe: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

India is largest supplier of refined fuels to Europe: Report

Live Mint  

India has become Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels this month, according to data from analytics firm Kpler. Europe's refined fuel imports from India are set to surge above 360,000 barrels a day, edging just ahead of those of Saudi Arabia, according to Kpler's data. It also means that more competition for Europe's oil refiners which can't access cheap Russian …

Russian oil slashes OPEC's share of Indian market to 22-year low
1 year, 7 months ago

Russian oil slashes OPEC's share of Indian market to 22-year low

The Hindu  

OPEC's share of India's oil imports fell at the fastest pace in 2022/23 to the lowest in at least 22 years, as intake of cheaper Russian oil surged, data obtained from industry sources show, and the major producers' share could shrink further this year. OPEC's share shrank as India, which in the past rarely bought Russian oil due to high …

Russian oil slashes OPEC’s share of Indian market to 22-year low
1 year, 7 months ago

Russian oil slashes OPEC’s share of Indian market to 22-year low

Live Mint  

OPEC's share of India's oil imports fell at the fastest pace in 2022/23 to the lowest in at least 22 years, as intake of cheaper Russian oil surged, data obtained from industry sources show, and the major producers' share could shrink further this year. OPEC's share shrank as India, which in the past rarely bought Russian oil due to high …

OPEC's share of Indian oil imports down to 22-year low. Here's why
1 year, 8 months ago

OPEC's share of Indian oil imports down to 22-year low. Here's why

India Today  

OPEC's share of India's oil imports fell at the fastest pace in 2022/23 to the lowest in at least 22 years, as intake of cheaper Russian oil surged, data obtained from industry sources show, and the major producers' share could shrink further this year. OPEC's share shrank as India, which in the past rarely bought Russian oil due to high …

Russia’s shadowy energy trade is raising fears of a devastating oil spill
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia’s shadowy energy trade is raising fears of a devastating oil spill

CNN  

London CNN — The waters of the Bay of Lakonikos, on the south-eastern side of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, are a bright turquoise color. “Smaller vessels come in from Russian ports, they transfer the cargoes onto larger vessels, and then those larger vessels will head off to Asia.” A satellite image taken on March 20, 2023 shows two tankers conducting a …

India and China Snapping up Majority of Russian Oil Above Western Price Cap
1 year, 8 months ago

India and China Snapping up Majority of Russian Oil Above Western Price Cap

The Hindu  

India and China have snapped up the vast majority of Russian oil so far in April at prices above the Western price cap of $60 per barrel, according to traders and Reuters calculations. The latest data from Refinitiv Eikon suggest Russian Urals oil cargoes that loaded in the first half of April are mostly heading to India's and China's ports. …

India may buy Russian crude past cap if cut by OPEC+ boosts costs - What FM said
1 year, 8 months ago

India may buy Russian crude past cap if cut by OPEC+ boosts costs - What FM said

Live Mint  

As the Ukraine-Russia war continues, much has been said about India's ongoing import of Russian oil. Now, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that the country will explore buying Russian crude oil near or past the price cap imposed by the G-7 if necessary. While India has not signed any agreement with the Western powers to impose a price cap …

Russian oil exports back above pre-Ukraine war levels as India and China buy 90%
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian oil exports back above pre-Ukraine war levels as India and China buy 90%

The Independent  

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India's Russian oil imports now double that of Iraq
1 year, 8 months ago

India's Russian oil imports now double that of Iraq

The Hindu  

India's imports of crude oil from Russia touched a new high of 1.64 million barrels per day in March and is now double of the purchases from Iraq — the nation's traditional top oil supplier. The purchases from Russia in March were double of 0.82 million barrels per day of oil bought from Iraq, which has been India's top oil …

Fuels from Russian oil gets backdoor entry into Europe via India
1 year, 8 months ago

Fuels from Russian oil gets backdoor entry into Europe via India

Live Mint  

Record high imports of crude oil from Russia in fiscal 2022-23 helped India's refiners boost exports of diesel and jet fuel to Europe as the continent shunned Russian products, preliminary ship-tracking data from Kpler and Vortexa showed. India's imports of Russian crude in March rose for the seventh straight month to end out the fiscal year as top supplier to …

US has replaced Russia as Europe’s top crude oil supplier
1 year, 8 months ago

US has replaced Russia as Europe’s top crude oil supplier

CNN  

London CNN — The United States is now the biggest supplier of crude oil to the European Union. Russia’s share of Europe’s natural gas imports has fallen sharply, from 31% in the first quarter of 2022 to nearly 19% by the end of the year, Eurostat data shows. US crude exports to Europe were rising before the war, though Russia’s …

India’s Russia exports in Feb up 25% to hit pre-Ukraine war level
1 year, 9 months ago

India’s Russia exports in Feb up 25% to hit pre-Ukraine war level

Live Mint  

India’s exports to Russia have exceeded the levels before the war outbreak in Ukraine, even as the conflict in Europe drags down global trade growth. Led by engineering goods, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and organic and inorganic chemicals, India’s exports to Russia in February surged 25% from the preceding month to touch $337.58 million, commerce ministry data showed. Russia’s invasion of …

US says Russia not benefiting from +$60/bbl oil to India
1 year, 9 months ago

US says Russia not benefiting from +$60/bbl oil to India

Live Mint  

Russia is not reaping the benefits of higher costs of some recent cargoes of crude oil bought by refiners in India priced above the price cap set by countries in the West and Australia, a U.S. official said on Thursday. Some Dubai-based traders, and Russian energy companies Gazprom and Rosneft are seeking non-dollar payments for certain niche grades of Russian …

Russia tightens grip on India's oil mkt in Feb.; Africa's share lowest
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia tightens grip on India's oil mkt in Feb.; Africa's share lowest

The Hindu  

The share of African crude oil in India's total crude imports in February dropped to its lowest level in at least 22 years as refiners took record volume of discounted Russian oil and raised purchases from Middle Eastern producers under annual deals, shipping data obtained from sources show. More than a third of India's total 4.94 million barrel per day …

Russian oil becomes more pricey with pool of Asian buyers expands
1 year, 9 months ago

Russian oil becomes more pricey with pool of Asian buyers expands

Live Mint  

The price of Russian crude and fuel is rising for buyers in Asia as a pool of bigger customers from China and India expands, putting pressure on smaller refiners that have eagerly consumed the cheap oil. The larger refiners have muscled in to a patch typically dominated by China’s smaller independent processors, known as teapots, which have been consistent consumers …

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