This US State Consumes Half the Oil from the Amazon Rainforest

As oil companies carve up more of the rainforest, a new study says no place in the world uses more oil from beneath the Amazon than California, reports NBC News. Crude oil under Yasuní Park The...

The Eternal Bliss – Can Damages in Addition To Demurrage Be Recovered?

The recent case of K Line Pte v Priminds Shipping (HK) Co. Ltd EWHC 2373 (Comm) (The Eternal Bliss) clarifies years of uncertainty and divided opinion over a shipowner’s right to damages in...

What Should You Do After Data Breach Notice?

Few consumers take strong action to protect their privacy and identities after receiving a data breach notice, according to a report by the Identity Theft Resource Center and research firm, reports Tech News World. About...

Crude Oil Futures Surge Amid Firm Demand Outlook

Crude oil futures started the week higher in mid-morning trade in Asia Dec. 6, with sentiment boosted by the release of Saudi Aramco's latest official selling prices that suggested the kingdom was confident in...

Economic Volatility To Rule in 2022 Again!

EOs across the economy were optimistic in their 2022 outlook before the omicron variant of Covid emerged, reports CNBC. About the recent survey A recent survey from the Business Roundtable revealed confidence about the outlook into...

Why Singapore Marine Fuels Sector Remains An Ideal Port for Refueling?

Singapore, also known as the world’s largest bunkering port, is completing its fifth anniversary of using mass flowmeter (MFM) technology for marine refuelling operations coming 1 January, 2022, reports Manifold Times. MFM technology Since 1 January...

How COVID Pandemic Worsened Malaria Death Toll?

The WHO healthcare disruptions linked to the coronavirus pandemic helped malaria kill 69,000 more people in 2020 than the previous year, but a worst-case scenario was averted, reports Reuters. Death Toll In total over 627,000 people...

How Particulate Matter Deteriorates Our Health?

Fine particulate matter arising from burning solid fuels remains the biggest contributor to poor air quality in Ireland, with “worrying localised issues” in cities, towns and villages, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

Asia Residual Fuels: Key Market Indicators for Dec. 6-10

Supply tightness in Singapore in the marine fuel 0.5% market is expected to persist in the week of Dec. 6-10, according to local Singapore sources, amid a shortage of blending components to produce on-specification...

Asia Crude Oil: Key Market Indicators For Dec 6-10

Crude oil markets started the Dec. 6-10 trading week higher, with optimism for crude's near-term outlook building after the release of Saudi Aramco's January crude official selling prices, which analysts said demonstrated confidence in...