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FACTBOX-Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury has extended the deadline for sanctioned Russian oil firm Lukoil LKOH.MM to negotiate the sale of the bulk of its international assets until February 28.The assets, which include oil fields, refineries, and a network of retail gas stations, are worth about $22 bi...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Mosaic flags steep fall in North America fertilizer demand as phosphate shipments slide
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Mosaic MOS.N on Friday said North American fertilizer demand fell sharply in the fourth quarter, well beyond normal seasonal weakness, pressuring sales volumes and cash flow. The U.S. fertilizer producer said phosphate shipments in North America were down about 20% from a yea...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
TABLE-Japan aluminium buyers agree to pay Q1 premium of $195/T
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay global producers a premium of $195 per metric ton over the benchmark price for January-March shipments, up 127% from the previous quarter, five sources directly involved in the pricing talks said. Following is a table of p...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Japan Q1 aluminium premium more than doubles to $195/T amid fears of tight supply, sources say
Q1 premium marks first quarterly rise in a yearSharp increase reflects fears over tightening supplyIt came below second-round offers, but above some initial offersBy Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for January to March was set at $195...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Mali gold output plunges 23% as Barrick halt, tougher rules reshape sector
Barrick standoff hits Mali's gold sectorIndustrial gold output drops to 42.2 metric tons in 2025B2Gold surpasses Barrick as Mali's largest gold producerBy Tiemoko Diallo BAMAKO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Mali's industrial gold output fell 22.9% in 2025, hurt by the lengthy suspension of Barr...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
US judge to weigh Dominion request to restart Virginia offshore wind project stopped by Trump
By Blake Brittain and Nichola Groom NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday will consider whether to allow Dominion Energy D.N to resume construction on its $11.2 billion Virginia offshore wind project in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its suspension of th...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
GLOBAL LNG-Asia spot prices rise as cold weather forecasts lift demand
By Emily ChowSINGAPORE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Asia spot liquefied natural gas rose this week on the back of a colder weather outlook that spurred some demand, lifting prices to their highest levels in six weeks.The average LNG price for March delivery into Northeast Asia LNG-AS was estimated at $10.10 ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Oil prices slide as US avoids action on Iran – ING
After five days of gains, oil prices came under significant pressure yesterday, with ICE Brent settling 4.15% lower. The sell-off came as the US avoided taking immediate action against Iran amid ongoing protests in the country, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 16
Japan Q1 aluminium premium set at $195 per ton, up 127% from Q4, sources say
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for January to March was set at $195 per metric ton, up 127% from the previous quarter, reflecting fears over tightening supply, five sources directly involved in the pricing talks said.The figure is sharply higher than...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
RPT-ROI-What excites and worries LNG exporters in 2026: Maguire
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The year 2025 in the LNG sector will be one for the history books after production and exports of the super-chilled fuel smashed records and raked in billions of dollars in revenues across the global liquefied natural gas supply chain. A 25...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Mitsubishi to buy Texas, Louisiana shale gas assets for $7.53 billion
Deal includes $5.2 billion in equity, $2.33 billion in debtIt marks Mitsubishi's biggest acquisitionMitsubishi aims to strengthen gas value chainAethon Energy likely to buy back up to 25% interest By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp 8058.T will bu...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Oil prices slide as Iran risk premium eases – OCBC
Oil prices fell sharply after reaching a two-month peak, as easing geopolitical tensions and comments from President Trump reduced fears of imminent disruption to Iranian supply, prompting a market pullback, OCBC's FX analysts Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 16
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, energy minister Shmyhal says
KYIV, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament on Friday, describing the overall energy situation in the country as very difficult following a series of Russian drone and missile attacks on power infrastructure.Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
