Petcoke discounts return to neutral
The energy market remained fairly stable despite the geopolitical swings in terms of Greenland, Venezuela and Iran. Coal prices have edged up but are still below US$100 for API2...
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USA-Venezuela action setting the stage for lower medium-term oil and petcoke prices – petcoke higher on lower freight rates
The year began with negotiations between Ukraine, the USA and Europe trying to put together a Ukraine peace plan which Russia can accept. Focus then shifted with the US military...
Energy market stable in December with falling petcoke-coal discounts
The energy market was fairly stable in December with relatively lower oil prices. Coal also presented a stable picture and is now hovering just below US$100 for API2 contracts. ...
Europe-Russia and USA-Venezuela geopolitical play grips markets – petcoke discount moves lower
The markets are caught in a geopolitical grip, with low volatility but watching closely for clues on the outcome of the USA-led peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, wi...
Oil lower, petcoke discount higher towards coal – 2026 forecast
Forecasts for 2026 show that oil prices will likely be lower than in 2025. Because coal and petcoke prices are influenced by oil markets, these are also expected to be lower. Th...
Petcoke up and discounts down as coal keeps sliding in geopolitical waiting game
September through to early October became a wait-and-see period as geopolitical events continue to unfold. The war in Ukraine shows few signs of progress although several episod...
Geopolitics continue to drive energy complex lower
The energy complex veered slightly negative due to the current geopolitical conditions as the US involvement in ending the Russia-Ukraine war seems at a standstill. However, dem...
Geopolitics keep setting the direction for energy
It has been another month dictated by geopolitics. The USA and China have agreed to extend tariffs implementation to 12 November to reach a mutual agreement. In Ukraine the war ...
Energy markets in range awaiting impact from tariffs and geopolitic uncertainty
Geopolitics and tariff deals or negotiations are setting the tone for the energy complex. The EU and USA have signed a deal with a 15 per cent tariff on EU exports but a 50 per ...
All quiet in the energy markets in July
July was a quiet month in the energy markets as geopolitical developments in the Middle East cooled slightly. Freight rates slipped from highs. Brent oil fell below US$70/bbl an...