Imports
China May Crude Oil Imports Drop From Record In April
Cut in imports from Iran is cited for reduction.
US Refiners Warn Mexico Tariffs Could Result In Higher Fuel Prices
U.S. refiners warned the Trump administration that tariffs on imports from Mexico could deliver a punishing blow to refiners and raise the cost of gasoline just as the U.S. driving season kicks into high gear, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Trade War Unlikely To Hurt US Oil And Gas, Report Says
In the short term, at least, U.S. exporters have other customers to fill the gap left by China.
Kinder Morgan's Gulf Coast Express Pipeline Hit With Steel Tariff
Kinder Morgan Inc. will pay a tariff on imported steel used in a $1.75 billion natural gas pipeline project, the U.S. Department of Commerce ruled on May 6.
China’s Sinopec Resumes US Oil Imports After 6 Months
Refiner’s action signals that risks of importing U.S. crude have lessened.
UPDATED: US To End All Waivers On Iran Oil Imports, Crude Price Jumps
The United States demanded a cut off of Iranian oil exports to major importers like China and India who had been granted exemptions from sanctions, sending crude prices to six-month highs on fears the U.S. action could lead to a supply crunch.
Japanese Refiners Halt Iran Oil Imports As Waiver Expiry Looms
Japan had cut imports by 33% in first nine months of 2018.
Sinopec Prepares To Buy US LNG If Government Approves
With the U.S. and China close to a deal that would roll back tariffs, Sinopec prepares for an $18 billion deal with Cheniere.
EU Gas Pipeline Rules Could Slow Russia’s Nord Stream 2
Draft law would require import pipelines to not be owned directly by suppliers.
Winter Gas Market: So Far, So Normal
The recent Polar Vortex did its damage, but as winter weather goes, say Drillinginfo and Wood Mac, this one is not terribly cold and gas prices are holding steady.