According to the latest data from Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Japan’s coal imports (including anthracite) saw a modest monthly increase of 0.2 Mt to 14.9 Mt in January. Most of the increase came from Indonesia, up by 26% month-on-month to 3.4 Mt, posting the highest level since July 2006.
Meanwhile, Japan’s iron ore imports stood above 10 Mt for the fifth straight month, with a 1.6 Mt increase year-on-year to 10.8 Mt in January.
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Iron ore spot price surges to a 17-month high
The FOB price of Indian iron ore of 63.5% Fe content has risen to $115/t, with the delivered price into China climbing to $140/t, the highest level since early September 2008, according to data from U-Metal. The delivered price is now $25 above the 2009 peak set at the end of last year. The latest price rises have been encouraged by rumours that the Indian government will raise export duties on the material.
02/03/2010
Russian Crude Exports Scheduled to Rise in March
The latest data from Transneft reveals a scheduled month on month increase of 44 kbpd in Russia's March crude exports by sea, reports Energy Intel. Officially, seaborne crude exports are set to average 2.70 Mbpd this month, however no loading schedules are available for Gdansk or Yuzhny, and actual total loaded volumes are expected to be higher. Primorsk is scheduled to see exports average 1.49 Mbpd in March, up from 1.26 Mbpd last month. Now entering its third full month of operation, the eastern port of Kozmino is set to export 294 kbpd, up from 262 kbpd in February, whilst planned loadings at Novorossiysk are hardly changed with 838 kbpd of crude due to leave its shores this month.
02/03/2010
China's Iron Ore Imports by Source
According to U-metal, in January Chinese iron ore imports from Australia and Brazil fell 25% and 24%, respectively, from the previous month. China imported a total of 19.99 Mt of iron ore from Australia, while Brazil was the second largest supplier, shipping 10.23 Mt during the month. Imports from India, however, saw a smaller monthly decline, slipping 12% month-on-month to 9.93 Mt.
As already reported, total iron ore imports into China in January dropped 25% month-on-month to 46.62 Mt.
As already reported, total iron ore imports into China in January dropped 25% month-on-month to 46.62 Mt.
01/03/2010
South Korean January Crude Imports Up On Month
January saw South Korean crude imports rise 6.4% from the month before to an average of 2.42 mbpd, Energy Intel reports. At the same time, the latest data represents a hefty 19.5% decline in imported volumes from the same month last year. However, refiner stockpiling in anticipation of tax increases elevated the amount of crude arriving in the country in January 2009 significantly. The Middle East accounted for 2.08 mbpd (86%) of the Republic's imports in the first month of this year, with 230 kbpd arriving from the Asia-Pacific region and 48.8 kbpd from Angola and Ecuador combined.
01/03/2010
Angola Becomes Greatest Source of Chinese Crude Imports
China's burgeoning trade relationship with Africa is reflected in the country's latest crude import data, which show an increase in crude imports from Angola (795 kbpd) and Sudan (272 kbpd) of 53.5% and 130.5% respectively, Energy Intel reports. Angola is now China's largest source of crude, displacing Saudi Arabia from whom imports arrived at a rate of 688 kbpd, down 7.2% year on year. China imported 4.04 Mbpd of crude oil in January, a 33% increase year on year, as the effect of guaranteed refining margins and capacity expansion continues to be felt. However, last month's figures represent a decline from December's record imports of 5.03 Mbpd.
26/02/2010
US steel imports stand above 1 Mt for fifth straight month
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), US steel imports in January rose for the third consecutive month to 1.5 Mt, up by 16% from the previous month. This marks the highest level since January 2009, but still represents a 31% year-on-year fall.
25/02/2010
Indian Refinery Runs and Crude Imports Increase Year on Year
January saw Indian refineries process an average of 3.31 mbpd of crude
oil, a 3.8% increase from the year before, Reuters reports. Reliance’s
Jamnagar plant processed 724.5 kbpd, up 55.1 kbpd y-o-y, whilst
Essar’s Vadinar refinery saw runs increase by 13.3 kbpd from last year
to an average of 283.9 kbpd. The country’s January crude imports
averaged 2.92 Mbpd, a 17.8% increase from the same period in 2009.
oil, a 3.8% increase from the year before, Reuters reports. Reliance’s
Jamnagar plant processed 724.5 kbpd, up 55.1 kbpd y-o-y, whilst
Essar’s Vadinar refinery saw runs increase by 13.3 kbpd from last year
to an average of 283.9 kbpd. The country’s January crude imports
averaged 2.92 Mbpd, a 17.8% increase from the same period in 2009.
25/02/2010
World steel prices rise to a 16-month high
The world export price for HRB (hot-rolled band) steel has risen for the fourth straight month, up by $22/t from end-Jan to the current level of $596/t, according to the latest SteelBenchmarker issued by World Steel Dynamics. The US HRB price has risen by $24/t month-on-month to $670/t, the highest level since November 2008. Meanwhile, the HRB price in the EU has risen by $8/t from early February to $600/t. However, this remains $5/t lower than in late January. China’s HRB price has risen by $5/t from a month earlier to $473/t.
24/02/2010
US Weekly Data: Refinery Activity Up, But Crude Inventories Grow
Today's summary of weekly petroleum data from the US Department of Energy reveals that crude inputs increased by 335 kbpd last week. Consequently, refineries were operating at 81.2% of total capacity, up from 79.8% the week before. However, with crude imports rising by 536 kbpd, inventories were up 3 Mbbl to 337.5 Mbbl by the end of the week. Gasoline stocks fell by 900 kbbl to a total of 231.2 Mbbl, whilst imports rose by 137 kbpd to an average of 846 kbpd. Distillate inventories totalled 152.7 Mbbl, a 600 kbbl decline from the week before, with imports arriving at an average of 444 kbpd, a 53 kbpd increase.
24/02/2010
Nigeria: Oil Bill Leads to Concern Over Future Development
A number of oil majors have expressed concerns that Nigeria's proposed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) could threaten future investment in the country's oil industry, in particular the development of deep water fields, Reuters reports. The bill, which is currently making its way through the National Assembly, would allow the government to renegotiate existing contracts, reassert control over unexplored areas and increase the costs of oil companies. As part of the reform, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) would also be split up into smaller profit-driven units. A number of oil majors argue that the bill in its current form would make it difficult to develop new reserves, especially offshore. This is the sector seen by many as critical to the country's future production growth, not least because of the ongoing attacks on infrastructure in the Niger Delta.
23/02/2010
Maintenance Set to Limit Russian Crude Runs
Maintenance work at some of Russia's major refineries could see the country's March crude runs fall by 120 kbpd (about 2-2.5% of total capacity) month on month, Argus reports. Last week saw Lukoil shut down a primary ditillation unit at its 195 kbpd Volgograd plant that could lead to an input decline of 36.7 kbpd in March, and 47.35 kbpd in April. Maintenance here will be followed by work at the Novokuibyshev, Orsk and Yaroslavl refineries that will result in significant reductions in crude runs over the next two months.
22/02/2010
CPC Exports Set To Fall In March
Exports of CPC Blend from Novorossiysk are forecast to fall to 669 kb/d in March, the lowest level since May 2009, reports Argus. Volumes hit a record 796 kb/d in January, 4.6% higher y-o-y, having risen from 758 kb/d in December. The lower volumes are most likely due to maintenance on the pipeline or the Tengiz field.
19/02/2010
US Crude and Gasoline Stocks Rise, Distillate Fall
US crude stocks grew 3.1m bbl last week to 334.5m bbl, 4.6% lower on the year, as imports rose 206 kb/d to 8.5 mb/d, according to the latest data from the US Department of Energy. Gasoline inventories were up 1.7m bbl at 232.1m bbl, the highest level since March 2008, despite imports declining 459 kb/d to 709 kb/d as demand fell 245 kb/d to 8.5 mb/d. Distillate stocks were down 2.9 mbbl at 153.3m bbl as imports fell 239 kb/d to 391 kb/d and demand increased 91 kb/d to 3.8 mb/d. Refinery utilisation was up 0.7% at 79.8%.
18/02/2010
Global Oil Demand Rises YoY
Global oil demand fell 980 kb/d month-on-month in January but grew 1.34 mb/d on the year to 85.88 mb/d, as sharp gains in non-OECD countries more than offset lower OECD consumption, reports Energy Intel. China saw y-o-y growth of 1.19 mb/d due to surging economic growth, while OECD demand fell 853 kb/d on the year. Global supply was up over 2 mb/d on the year at 86.63 mb/d, up just 80 kb/d on the month.
16/02/2010
South Korean Crude Runs Down in February
The four South Korean refiners are set to process 2.26 mbpd of crude in February, about a 15 kbpd decrease from January's volumes, reports Dow Jones. Strong mogas and naphtha cracks are leading refiners to focus on these products, as gasoil cracks remain below the levels required by many refiners. The country's exports of mogas are scheduled to leave on 10.5-11.5 MRs this month, compared to 9-10 in January, plus 2.5 MRs in the spot market. This month's gasoil exports are set to depart on 26-27 MRs, one less than in January.
15/02/2010
Coal imports into China remain high
Coal imports into China in January stood above 16 Mt for the third time, down by 0.31 Mt from the previous peak of 16.38 Mt set in December, posting a fourfold increase year-on-year due to strong domestic demand, according to preliminary data from China Customs.
12/02/2010
US Weekly Data: Mogas Stocks Up as Crude Inputs Show Slight Increase
The latest summary of weekly petroleum data from the US Department of reveals that last week mogas stocks increased by 2.3 mbbl to 230.4 mbbl, as imports increased by 242 kbpd to an average of 1.17 mbpd and refinery inputs rose by 129 kbpd to average 13.59 mbpd. Refinery utilisation increased by 1.4% to 79.1% of total operable capacity. By the end of the week, distillate stocks stood at 156.2, a decrease of 300 kbpd from the week before. Distillate imports arrived at a rate of 630 kbpd, up 192 kbpd from a week earlier. Crude imports were down very slightly at 8.34 mbpd, with inventories finishing the week at 331.4 mbbl, 2.4 mbbl higher than the week before.
12/02/2010
World steel price continues to rise
According to the latest SteelBenchmarker issued by World Steel Dynamics, the world export price for hot rolled band has risen by $13/t from end-Jan to $587/t, the highest level since November 2008. The US HRB price has risen to a 15-month high of $656/t. In contrast, the HRB price in the EU has fallen by $13/t to $592/t. The Chinese HRB price dropped by $2/t to the current level of $466/t.
11/02/2010
IEA Global Oil Demand Forecast Revised Upwards
In its latest Oil Market Report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised upwards its global oil demand forecast for 2010 by 170 kbpd to 86.5 mbpd. The forecast for non-OPEC production in 2010 is revised up 120 kbpd to 51.6 mbpd, with the call on OPEC crude predicted at 29.4 mbpd, an upward revision of 300 kbpd. The agency's refinery crude throughputs for 1q10 remain unchanged at 72.6 mbpd.
11/02/2010
China Imports 46.6 Mt Of Iron Ore In January
Preliminary customs data from China indicate that iron ore imports totalled 46.62 Mt in January. Despite being the lowest monthly total since October (and down on the December import total of 62.2 Mt), this marks a gain of 43% on the same month last year.
10/02/2010
Chinese Crude Imports Continue to Rise Year-on-Year
China's crude imports averaged 4.05 mbpd in January, a 1.02 mbpd (33%) increase on volumes imported during the same month last year. The latest data does, however, represent a fall from last month's record imports of 5.03 mbpd. Having exported an average of 639 kbpd compared with imports of 601 kbpd, China remains a net exporter of petroleum products, having become so in December for the first time since 1993.
10/02/2010
February Sees Increase in North Sea Production
The Norwegian and UK North Sea sectors saw crude production rise by 67kbpd (3.4%) to 2.023 mbpd in January, Energy Intel reports. All of the increase came from the UK systems, which saw production up by 81 kbpd, whilst Norwegian output fell by 15 kbpd. Cargoes of the crudes that underlie dated Brent are scheduled to load at an average of 1.32 mbpd this month, compared to 1.27 mbpd in January.
09/02/2010
Iron ore spot price rebounds
The FOB price of Indian iron ore of 63.5% Fe content rebounded by $2/t week-on-week to $103/t from the year-to-date low of $101/t last week, according to data from U-metal. The iron ore spot price has stood above $100/t over the past six consecutive weeks.
09/02/2010
Dry bulk carrier newbuilding deliveries hit a new record in January
Dry bulk carrier newbuilding deliveries experienced an acceleration in January, hitting a new record of 6.3 Mdwt or 77 vessels. The Capesize fleet continued to expand at a faster pace than any other sector of the dry bulk fleet, with 19 new Capes delivered in January, compared with the previous high of 17 vessels in September 2009. Increases were also apparent in the Panamax sector, with 15 newbuilding deliveries compared with average monthly deliveries of 7 vessels in 2009. There were also 1.12 Mdwt (20 vessels) of new Handymax and 0.73 Mdwt (23 vessels) of new Handysize deliveries last month.
08/02/2010
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