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Chevron Venezuelan output up 15pc in 1H 2026 New York, 31 July (Argus) — Chevron has increased its output from three joint ventures in Venezuela by 15pc in the last …

Drone strikes spread across Mideast energy sector US military action cannot loosen Iran's grip on the strait of Hormuz, and Iranian proxies are stepping up attacks, write Haik Gugarats and …

Dutch marine ticket prices surge on shortfall concerns London, 31 July (Argus) — Dutch marine ticket prices reached a four-month high this week, as buyers rushed to secure the tradeable …

Saudi Arabia unveils maritime defence alliance Singapore, 31 July (Argus) — Saudi Arabia on 30 July announced the formation of a maritime defence alliance with 13 other countries, to address …

European diesel cracks at record as Med supply tightens London, 31 July (Argus) — Diesel crack spreads reached new records across Europe this week, topping $90/bl on 29 July, with …

Sonatrach August LPG SPs set at C3 $540/t, C4 570/t London, 31 July (Argus) — Algerian state-owned Sonatrach's LPG contract prices (SPs) for August have been set at $540/t for …

Spain waste ethanol demand to rise on tight supply London, 30 July (Argus) — Spain's newly adopted transposition of the EU's renewable energy directive (RED III) will raise demand for …

BP puts UK North Sea business up for sale London, 31 July (Argus) — BP has put its UK North Sea business up for sale, potentially ending more than 60 …

Australia's BHP faces another iron ore port strike Sydney, 31 July (Argus) — Unionised workers at Australian mining firm BHP's Port Hedland iron ore export operations will strike on 8-9 …

Mexico economy tops forecasts with 2.2pc 2Q growth Mexico City, 30 July (Argus) — Mexico's economy grew by 2.2pc in the second quarter of 2026, led by solid expansion in …

Brazil approves new rules for federal gas sales: Update Adds large energy consumers association Abrace's comments. Sao Paulo, 30 July (Argus) — Brazil's national energy council CNPE approved a resolution …

Hungary's 2GW Paks nuclear plant set for full shutdown London, 30 July (Argus) — Hungary's key Paks nuclear plant is set to fully shut down because of extremely low Danube …

Utilities join pledge to shield customers from AI costs Houston, 23 July (Argus) — The White House says policymakers, power producers and data center developers are signing on to pledge …

East Texas data center project withdrawn Houston, 24 July (Argus) — A global infrastructure developer canceled its large-scale Henderson County, Texas,data center project this week after it did not meet …

US tariffs to cut Brazil's tallow exports Sao Paulo, 29 July (Argus) — New US tariffs are expected to curb Brazilian beef tallow exports to its largest overseas market, increasing …

EV charger rollout now held back by ‘cost not coverage' London, 30 July (Argus) — The main barrier to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the UK is affordability, not availability, …

QatarEnergy rolls price for August sulphur London, 30 July (Argus) — State-owned QatarEnergy Marketing has kept its August Qatar Sulphur Price (QSP) at $890/t fob Ras Laffan/Mesaieed, unchanged from July. …

Brazil publishes first gas contracts with Brent caps Sao Paulo, 30 July (Argus) — Brazil's hydrocarbons regulator ANP published this week the first contract amendments signed by state gas distribution …

US economic growth slows to 1.5pc in 2Q Houston, 30 July (Argus) — US economic growth slowed to an annual 1.5pc pace in the second quarter, as slower government spending …

US-Saudi consortium eyes Hormuz bypass export hub Dubai, 29 July (Argus) — A US-Saudi consortium, Mera Oil, said on Wednesday it is in the final stages of selecting a location …

Energy crisis drives demand for EVs in 2Q: IEA Edinburgh, 30 July (Argus) — Fuel price volatility caused by supply disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East supported …

Rhine oil barge rates at record on near-impassable Kaub Hamburg, 30 July (Argus) — Freight rates for barges carrying oil products on the Rhine have hit an all time high …

Australian data centre green push on despite opposition Sydney, 30 July (Argus) — Australia's federal government plans to mandate large-scale data centres underwrite new renewable power supply will move ahead …

Adani raises coal output at Australia's Carmichael mine Singapore, 30 July (Argus) — Indian conglomerate Adani raised thermal coal output and sales at its Carmichael mine in Australia during April-June, …

Japan's NYK Line to invest in LNG firm MidOcean Energy Tokyo, 30 July (Argus) — Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) plans to invest in MidOcean Energy, an …

US Fed holds rate flat, cites 'elevated uncertainty' Houston, 29 July (Argus) — US Federal Reserve policymakers held their target interest rate unchanged Wednesday, reiterating language that uncertainty "remains elevated", …

GHG Protocol faces pushback on scope 2 reforms London, 29 July (Argus) — Standard-setting group Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has published a summary of responses from its public consultation …

China to invest in Kazakh coal chemistry projects London, 29 July (Argus) — Kazakhstan held discussions with Chinese investors this week over investments in coal chemistry projects, as the central …

Spanish HVO Class III demand to rise under RED III London, 29 July (Argus) — Spain's newly adopted mandate implementing the EU's recast renewable energy directive (RED III) is expected …

Extremes Niedrigwasser hebt Frachtraten auf Rekordhöhe Hamburg, 29 July (Argus) — Die Versorgungssituation entlang des Rheins und des Mains hat sich in KW 31 noch einmal dramatisch zugespitzt. Die entsprechend …

Crude futures rise after Iran strikes US bases Singapore, 29 July (Argus) — Crude futures rose in early Asian trading today following Iran's surprise attack against US bases across the …

California refinery closures spur fuel plan debate Houston, 28 July (Argus) — California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance …

Australia to cap soil carbon crediting due to integrity Sydney, 29 July (Argus) — The Australian government plans to limit crediting under the soil carbon methodology after a periodic review …

UK renewable fuel demand flat in 2025, RTFC slumps Amsterdam, 24 July (Argus) — Overall UK renewable fuel consumption remained steady in 2025, but blending of biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable …

Canada SAF growth plan highlights competitiveness gaps Calgary, 24 July (Argus) — Canada's policy environment is not yet competitive enough to grow a domestic sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) industry, according …

Printer friendly EU ethanol imports drop in May 27 Jul 2026 15:53 (+01:00 GMT) EU ethanol imports drop in May London, 27 July (Argus) — Imports of undenatured ethanol into …

Indonesia sets biodiesel production volumes for B50 Singapore, 29 July (Argus) — The Indonesian ministry of energy and mineral resources (ESDM) has today allocated production volume targets to domestic biodiesel …

Q&A: Fuella bets on green ammonia's long-term future Paris, 28 July (Argus) — Norwegian developer Fuella is advancing a portfolio of renewable ammonia projects across Norway, Brazil and Canada, with …

Asia bunker prices rally on renewed Middle East tension Singapore, 23 July (Argus) — Delivered prices at the bunker hub of Singapore surged after disruptions to shipping and supplies from …

UAE's Fujairah anxious about VLSFO supplies Dubai, 23 July (Argus) — Bunker market participants in the UAE's Fujairah, the Middle East's prime marine fuels centre, have been assessing the future …

Brazil to expand support for biodiesel bunkering Sao Paulo, 24 July (Argus) — Brazil's hydrocarbons regulator ANP has launched a 45-day public consultation on proposed changes to bunker fuel specifications, …

Rio Tinto advances Australian iron ore mine projects Sydney, 29 July (Argus) — UK-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto has advanced construction at its Brockman Syncline 1, Hope Downs 2 and …

Strong Indian coal burn fails to support imports Singapore, 28 July (Argus) — India's coal-fired generation is on course for a record July because a weak monsoon has boosted power …

Iran attacks US bases in Middle East: Centcom Washington, 28 July (Argus) — Iran launched an apparent surprise attack against US bases across the Middle East at 21:45 GMT on …

Hormuz transits still low despite pause in fighting New York, 28 July (Argus) — Vessel traffic through the strait of Hormuz remained constrained over the weekend and through the start …

Argentina soymeal exports set to rise St Louis, 28 July (Argus) — Argentina soybean crushers are likely to increase soybean meal exports in the coming months as the domestic soybean …

Rotterdam 2Q biomarine sales overtake Singapore London, 28 July (Argus) — Rotterdam marine biodiesel blend sales in the second quarter were above those in Singapore, according to official data from …

MGO prices outpace fuel oil in Europe on tight supply Sao Paulo, 28 July (Argus) — Marine gasoil (MGO) prices are rising faster than very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and …

Nemak runs die-cast trials at new US facility Houston, 23 July (Argus) — Mexican automotive components manufacturer Nemak produced its first structural castings on a trial basis at its new …

Recovery in aluminum demand accelerating: Kaiser Houston, 24 July (Argus) — US-based semi-finished aluminum manufacturer Kaiser Aluminum boosted its second-quarter shipments from the prior year, attributing the growth to customers' …