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Panama Canal readies for surge in tonnage after upgrade

The Panama Canal is likely to attract up to 15% more tonnage next year after an upgrade which means it can now accommodate gas tankers previously too large to transit.

ExxonMobil warns low oil prices may dent reserves nearly 20%

Exxon Mobil Corp. warned it may need to slash proved reserves on its books by nearly 20% if oil prices stay low for the rest of 2016.

Rule changes help India's oil market act its size

Freed from a layer of fusty bureaucracy, India's state refiners are helping the country evolve an oil market that reflects its status as both the world's fastest growing major economy and oil consumer.

India's $20-B refinery expansion to cut fuel oil output

India may turn into a net importer of fuel oil as its state-owned refiners are making multi-billion dollar investments to upgrade their refineries.

Saudis, Mideast producers vie for China's teapot crude imports

Top global oil exporter Saudi Arabia is looking at new ways to sell crude to China, offering more cargoes at spot prices and more lenient payment terms.

Angola becomes China's biggest oil supplier in September

Angola became China's largest crude supplier for the second time in September, taking the top position from Russia.

S. Korea's GS Caltex buys North Sea Forties crude for January arrival

The narrowing of Brent's premium to Dubai swaps this month has prompted Asian refiners like GS Caltex to turn their attention to arbitrage crude from Europe.

ExxonMobil boss, Saudi minister differ on oil investment outlook

ExxonMobil's CEO Rex Tillerson and Saudi Arabia's energy minister took opposing views on declining investment in the oil sector setting the stage for a possible major supply crunch.

Dakota Access construction equipment set ablaze in Iowa

Construction equipment for Dakota Access’ oil pipeline suffered about $2 MM in damage in an intentionally set fire over the weekend in Iowa.

Mangalore refinery receives first crude parcel from Iran for strategic reserve

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. received the first parcel of crude oil for delivery into the Mangalore cavern of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd.