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Global shale production has taken a drastic hit in 2020, where shale oil is expected to drop by 11.7% year-on-year and shale gas production may see a 4.5% fall, according to projections by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Market demand for oil and gas plummeted globally from March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
LSFO emerging as preferred bunker fuel following IMO 2020 regulation
Despite its relatively high cost, both shipping companies and refiners are placing bets on low sulfur fuel oil (LSFO, 0.5% sulfur m/m) for marine transportation. As a result, LSFO sales in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, have increased from 174 thousand tons in September 2019 to 2,896 thousand tons in September 2020, says GlobalData, […]
Denmark’s oil and gas exploration ban strengthens its position as a leader towards lower carbon future
Following the news that Denmark has voted to end new oil and gas exploration in the Danish North Sea; Daniel Rogers, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation. “The news follows in the footsteps of other decarbonising countries that have or plan to implement […]
Around three quarters of North American midstream projects that got impacted are in the US
Over 70% of the total midstream projects that have been impacted are in the US. Consequently, several oil and gas companies with midstream operations have had to revisit their business strategies and capex plans for 2020 amid dwindling revenues. With LNG buyers’ preference shifting more towards short-term or spot contracts, bagging long-term supply contracts has […]
European oil companies lead way in renewable strategy with top six having over 28GW capacity in pipeline
European international oil companies (IOCs) are leading the way in terms of progressing strategies for renewable power growth, ahead of US players that have not, so far, made the same switch. The top six European firms have over 28GW of renewables capacity in the pipeline, with BP, Total and Equinor making up over 70% of […]
Global oil and gas contract activity report marginal increase during Q3 2020
The global oil and gas industry has witnessed a marginal increase in the number of oil and gas contracts from 1,104 in Q2 2020 to 1,136 in Q3 2020. This is in spite of challenges such as crude oil process and the COVID-19 outbreak, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The industry recorded […]
Asia to lead global phenol capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData
The global phenol capacity is poised to see considerable growth by registering a total growth rate of 17% by 2024. The phenol capacity is likely to potentially increase from 14.21 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 16.64 mtpa in 2024. Among the regions, Asia leads the capacity additions and the region’s phenol capacity […]
Despite downturn, US shale operators finding new growth opportunities, says GlobalData
Following the early disruption caused by the crude price crash, the US shale industry has gradually started to adapt to the new pricing environment. Since the third quarter of 2020, a series of M&As were executed in the industry. Consequently, the US shale drillers have developed a renewed optimism and hence, could sense some new […]
Pace of economic recovery and demand dynamics to determine Southeast Asian plastics industry growth, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the globe causing severe damage to the growth of the global and regional economies. Consequently, the Southeast Asian companies in the plastics industry are forced to downsize their capital expenditure (capex) for 2020 as a measure to sustain during the crisis. They are even compelled to undertake rationalization […]
US to drive LNG liquefaction capacity growth in North America by 2024
The US is expected to lead the liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction capacity growth in North America by 2024, accounting for around 92.6% of the region’s total growth. Approximately 144.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) is likely to be added by the US by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, […]
Global refinery maintenance activities are gradually getting back on track
Refiners across the globe were severely impacted by COVID-19, which destroyed demand, reduced operations in several refineries and even compelled them to suspend operations. Despite unfavorable conditions in the first three quarters of 2020, refiners are getting back to normalcy with seemingly improving market scenario, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. In the […]
China to dominate liquids storage capacity additions in Asia through 2024, says GlobalData
China is expected to witness the highest liquids storage capacity additions in Asia, contributing about 32% of the region’s total capacity additions through 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Liquids Storage, 2020-2024 – Asia Spearheads Global Liquids Storage Capacity Growth, reveals that China […]
Asia to spearhead global liquids storage capacity additions through 2024, says GlobalData
Asia is expected to witness the highest global liquids storage capacity additions, contributing around 46% of the global liquids storage capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, Global Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for Liquids Storage, 2020-2024 – Asia Spearheads Global Liquids Storage Capacity Growth, reveals that Asia […]
Biden win could test oil markets
Following the recent news that the US Democratic Party candidate, Joe Biden, looks to have won the 2020 US Presidential Election after a tight race against Republican incumbent, Donald Trump; Indrajit Sen, Oil & Gas Editor at MEED, part of GlobalData, offers their view: “Joe Biden’s stated intention to lift sanctions on Iran could mar efforts […]
India, Russia and Iran to drive global ammonia capacity additions by 2030, says GlobalData
The global ammonia capacity is poised to see considerable growth by 2030, potentially increasing from 253.34 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2019 to 289.83 mtpa in 2030, registering a total growth of 23%. India is expected to drive and contribute 18% of the global capacity additions by 2030, says GlobalData, a leading data and […]
Demand from packaging and healthcare segments to help polyolefins market stay afloat amid COVID-19
The global polyolefins market is expected to decline in 2020 due to weaker end-market demand from applications such as construction, automotive and industrial. However, the pandemic-driven feeble demand is partially offset by strong and increased demand from sectors such as packaging, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and healthcare, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. When asked about the weak market demand for polyolefins, David […]
Kuwait to lead the Middle Eastern refinery capacity growth by 2024
Supported by its Al-Zour project, Kuwait is expected to lead the refinery capacity growth in the Middle East by 2024, with the anticipated addition of 615 thousand barrels per day (mbd) contributing to around 31% of the region’s total growth. This is expected to be closely followed by Saudi Arabia, with contributions of 24%, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Refining Industry Outlook in Middle East to 2024 – Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook with Details of All Operating and Planned Refineries’, reveals that refining capacity in the Middle East is expected to increase by around […]
South America’s offshore production to surpass North America’s by 2024, says GlobalData
Despite the effects of COVID-19 on global demand and supply, the outlook for South America’s offshore production is on track to surpass volumes coming from North America by 2024. While several projects in Brazil and Guyana have taken final investment decision (FID), and are less likely to be postponed or suspended, offshore US and Mexico tell a different story. Key projects in offshore US have already been delayed as a result of COVID-19 […]
Morgan Stanley and Evercore were top M&A financial advisers by value and volume in oil and gas sector for Q1-Q3 2020
Morgan Stanley and Evercore have emerged as the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the oil and gas sector for Q1-Q3 2020 by value and volume, respectively. A total of 1,115 M&A deals were announced in oil and gas sector during the period, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s M&A report, ‘Global and Oil & Gas M&A Report Financial Adviser League Tables Q1-Q3 2020’, […]
Alston & Bird and Kirkland & Ellis were top legal advisers by value and volume in oil and gas sector for Q1-Q3 2020
Alston & Bird and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in oil and gas sector for Q1-Q3 2020 by value and volume, respectively. A total of 1,115 M&A deals were announced in oil and gas sector during the period, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According […]