IFAD Murban crude futures see strong start but end-month volatility fuel concerns
Trading activity for Murban crude futures on the ICE Futures Abu Dhabi, or IFAD, exchange in April points to a strong start for the nascent contract, but traders say end-month volatility in the key front-month contract is a cause for concern.
More broadly, traders say the launch of IFAD Murban has made it easier to value and trade all Abu Dhabi grades against benchmark Platts Dubai, which is used directly or indirectly in the pricing of nearly all Middle East crudes as well as grades from Far East Russia.
The price extremes of the Asian LNG market in the past year, due to the pandemic driven demand destruction of 2020 and winter demand spike of early 2021, created friction between buyers and sellers th
Departures Podcast with Luke Patey
By Editor | Published: May 5, 2021
In recent years, China has gradually transitioned from a “quiet rise” strategy under Hu Jintao to the “wolf warrior” mode of diplomacy, as the government seeks to take more aggressive actions to defend its interests and expand its influence in the international environment. While this has in many cases produced successful outcomes, there is also a growing body of evidence that Beijing is running into resistance.
Luke Patey, a senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies and Lead Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, joins Robert Amsterdam on this podcast to discuss his fascinating new book, “
CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery For Decarbonization
May 3, 2021 6:30:pm
Summary In a future in which the energy system faces dual challenges – addressing carbon concerns and transitioning away from hydrocarbons altogether – reducing the carbon impact of fuels will become a key tool in meeting climate and energy goals.
by: Colin Ward, OXFORD INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY STUDIES (OIES)
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CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery For Decarbonization
As an example, jet fuel is very difficult to substitute due to the low energy density of batteries and the high cost of alternatives like hydrogen, making an upstream solution the only option until technology and costs evolve. Thus, making the best of the existing energy supply chain through decarbonization is a realistic and cost-effective option for the mid-term and warrants investigation.
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