Articles by Lianna Brinded
Markets shaken by emissions trading certificate hackers
Market participants are worried they could be holding fraudulent European Union carbon allowances (EUA), after computer hackers launched an alleged phishing attack on the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt).
Will Russia leave Europe out in the cold?
After numerous disputes with its neighbours, Russia is looking beyond Europe for more reliable gas consumers. But with worldwide production on the up, Europe also has other options. Lianna Brinded asks whether Russia can afford to turn its back on the…
Commodity Rankings: Reclaiming the top spot
The 2010 Risk/Energy Risk Commodity Rankings reveal which companies have been able to prosper despite the difficult conditions of 2009. Lianna Brinded analyses the results and talks to key market participants about their views
EIA eyes Brazil for non-Opec supply growth
Brazil could be the largest source of non- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil and liquids supply growth between 2009 and 2011, with an annual production expected to increase by 410,000 barrels per day (b/d) within this period, says…
Goldman Sachs tops Energy Risk/Risk commodity rankings 2010
Goldman Sachs has reclaimed the top spot as best overall energy dealer, in the Energy Risk/Risk commodity rankings 2010, relieving Morgan Stanley of its two-year reign at number one.
Oil price volatility still concerns the market
After oil prices started to stabilise in the last quarter of 2009, all eyes turned to the market outlook for the year ahead. But as we enter a new decade, oil still remains at the top of the risk agenda and price forecasts differ vastly. Lianna Brinded…
Lukoil-led consortium seals Iraq deal
A consortium led by Russian private oil company Lukoil is the latest in a line of energy giants sealing deals in Iraq, in a move set to develop one of the country’s largest oil fields.
BP CEO: Oil industry faces supply challenge
The oil industry will continue to face supply challenges in the long term, following China’s burgeoning demand for imports, said BP’s chief executive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Russia and Belarus sign deal and end dispute
Russia and Belarus have ended a dispute over oil supply by signing a deal on Russian oil deliveries for one-third of Belarus’s import needs, confirms Russian deputy prime minister Igor Sechin on the country’s government website.
Russia looks to China for gas contracts
Russia is forging stronger ties with China to diversify its gas buyer base, following payment disputes with countries such as Ukraine and to compete with the growing US liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, say analysts. Meanwhile, Europe is looking to…
Iran sets out mixed energy plan 2010/2011
Iran’s national budget for 2010/2011 will be less reliant on oil revenues but will still reveal "good news" on oil production of 20% enriched fuel in February this year, says Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a move aimed at making the state less…
Eni, Oxy & Kogas seal Iraq deal
Three major oil and gas companies have sealed a deal with Iraq’s South Oil Company and Missan Oil Company that is set to increase production by 1 million barrels per day (bbl/d) over the next six years.
EU & Iraq pact will not boost energy supplies
Iraq will not boost the European Union’s (EU) oil, gas or power supply, or become a key supplier in the near future, say analysts, following the announcement that the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to secure the EU’s energy…
Sonatrach CEO probe not affecting exports
Market fears about an Algerian oil and gas export shutdown are unfounded, say analysts, following confirmation that the chief executive of state-owned energy company Sonatrach is now under judicial review.
Kupe light crude oil ready to ship
Origin Energy New Zealand has revealed that the Kupe gas project will be making the first shipment of light crude oil from Taranaki port on January 17.
Upstream deals boost oil and gas companies’ outlooks
The value of oil and gas deals announced last year increased by 10% from 2008 to $198 billion, although the total number of deals fell from 1,152 to 837, according to Ernst & Young’s third annual global oil and gas transactions review.
Moody’s: Oil will average $75 in 2010
Oil prices will average $75 per barrel (bbl) in 2010, following rising growth in global oil consumption, fuelled by buoyant demand in developing economies, led by China, says rating agency Moody’s.
WEF: Oil price spikes remain top 10 risk for 2010
Oil price spikes remain one of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) top 10 economic risks for 2010, with the risk-rating moving up to medium risk from low risk in 2009.
EIA: World will be more dependent on Opec oil
The world will become more dependent on Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil by the start of 2011, following sustained surplus production capacity and a forecasted decline in growth from countries outside the producer group, says…
Deutsche Bank: Threats to commodities on horizon
Deutsche Bank sees the commodities market threatened towards the end of the year, when authorities aim to remove monetary and fiscal stimulus, despite seeing a renewed set of inflows in the sector in 2010.
Four charged with carbon trading fraud in Belgium
Four people have been formally charged by the Belgian authorities for money laundering, in an investigation into fraudulent trading in carbon emissions permits, according the Reuters news agency.
Saxo Bank: Oil to fall to $40 in 2010
Oil prices are set to tumble to $40 per barrel (bbl) by the end of 2010, following spare capacity “sloshing around” in the world energy system and despite physical oil nearing peak production, says trading and investment house Saxo Bank. However, longer…
Gunvor enters natural gas, power and carbon markets
Gunvor International, the Amsterdam-based energy trading and logistics company, has confirmed it has expanded its reach by entering the natural gas, power and carbon markets.