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Venezuela and what to expect for energy in 2026
The new year has only just begun, and already we have seen an event with massive significance for the world...
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US says it needs to control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely to drive change
The U.S. needs to control Venezuela’s oil sales and revenue indefinitely to stabilize that country’s economy, rebuild its oil sector...
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AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
Growth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors will boost global copper demand 50% by 2040, but supplies are expected...
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Indonesia to set 2026 coal output quota at around 600 million tons, will adjust nickel quota, minister says
Indonesia may approve a coal output quota of “more or less” 600 million metric tons in 2026 and will adjust...
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Launch of European School Competition to mark 60th Anniversary of European Shipowners
With the support of the European Commission and the 2026 Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, European...
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East Asian refiners show little interest in Venezuelan crude but watch for steep discounts
East Asian refiners, traditionally favoring light, sweet US crude from the Americas and lacking refinery setups for heavy, sour Venezuelan...
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Asia Fuel Oil: Market structure softens in volatile trading
Asia’s fuel oil market structure pared back on Thursday after showing some temporary signs of strengthening recently, data from trade...
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Iron ore rallies to multi-month high as China pledges to ease monetary policy
Iron ore futures rallied on Wednesday to their highest in multiple months, boosted by hopes of improving demand in top...
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HSFO timespreads flip into backwardation
Prompt timespreads for 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) have flipped into a backwardated market structure as of Wednesday, after...
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Vega Reederei digitises fleet safety and cuts reporting effort by up to 80 per cent with Kaiko Systems
European ship operator Vega Reederai has revealed a significant reduction in time spent on reporting and administration tasks by up...
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MOL CEO Hashimoto’s 2026 New Year Message- Management Plan ‘BLUE ACTION 2035’ Toward Phase 2
MOL President & CEO Takeshi Hashimoto delivered the following “2026 New Year Message” to all MOL Group officers and employees...
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Evergreen Confirms Fleetwide Rollout Of Inmarsat Nexuswave
Taiwan’s largest container line standardises on Inmarsat’s high-speed, bonded, secure-by-design, connectivity service to enhance crew experience and accelerate digitalisation. Evergreen...
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Lila Global Joins INTERTANKO, Strengthening Commitment to Quality Tanker Shipping
Lila Global, a ship owner operating crude oil and chemical/product tankers, has joined the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners...
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IOPC Funds Amended Guidance for Member States on the definition of ‘ship’ under the 1992 Civil Liability Convention
At the November 2025 Sessions of the IOPC Funds’ Governing Bodies, the Executive Committee of the IOPC Funds approved a...
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Korea’s Shipbuilder ‘Big 3’ Focus on High Value-Added Vessels Amid Declining Orders
According to the industry on Jan. 5, Korea’s shipbuilding ‘Big 3’ – HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, Samsung Heavy...
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Russia Reclaims Its Dark Fleet as Venezuela Tankers Come Under Attack
Runaway Venezuela-trading tanker Bella 1 (IMO 9230880) painted a Russian flag on its hull, changed its name, and reflagged to...
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Life cycle assessment finds significant emissions savings potential across the onboard carbon capture value chain
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has published an LCA of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Project CAPTURED—the...
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Brown University shooting: DOJ releases transcripts of shooter’s videos; attacks planned for six semesters
Federal authorities on Tuesday released transcripts of videos recorded by the man responsible for the deadly shootings at Brown University...
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Chabahar Port is a strategic, long-term project beyond external pressure: Iran envoy
In an interview with ANI, Ambassador Mohammad Fathali said that India-Iran relations continue to display depth and resilience, rooted in...
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Port of Tauranga invests in hybrid-propulsion tug to raise towage capacity
Port of Tauranga has ordered a new tugboat with hybrid propulsion from Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey as part of its...
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