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Share of Russian oil in imports up at 42% in June, Iraq supplies fall
Indian imports of Russian crude surged in June, outpacing other major suppliers. Refiners find the discounts on Urals grade appealing, with private sector involvement rising.
How MSMEs are spearheading the digitisation of energy space
Whether it's a smart fuelling station in Mumbai or an AI-driven oil rig in Gujarat, MSMEs are spearheading a digital transformation that promises to redefine the country’s energy future and drive sustainability in the Indian economy.
NBFC lobby group demands dedicated refinance bank, more level playing field with banks
The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has urged for a dedicated refinance window through Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) to reduce NBFCs' reliance on banks and address liquidity challenges. FIDC also seeks harmonisation of regulations with banks for tax benefits and recovery processes. RBI has raised concerns about NBFCs' heavy reliance on bank funding, prompting calls for regulatory alignment and improved access to funds for NBFCs.
India eyes oil deals with nations including Russia, minister says
Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced Bharat Petroleum Corp's plan to build a new refinery. The nation aims to sign more oil import deals with countries, including Russia, at discounted rates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to provide energy at affordable rates to cushion customers from volatile oil markets.
Refined Russian petro goods imports rise 14% in May
India's import of refined products from Russia increased by 14% in May, with naphtha imports tripling. State-run refiners brought in 77% more Russian products, but imports were lower than China and Europe.
India's use of crude tankers to export diesel slows in May
Indian refiners reduce diesel shipments to Europe in May due to rising inventories and weak price spreads. April saw high exports, mostly from Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery, using Aframax and Suezmax vessels. Cost factors and ample European supply prompt refiners to shift focus back to Asia, exacerbating regional supply glut.
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Oil prices stable as markets believe major stakeholders don't want hostilities to escalate: Hardeep Singh Puri
Global oil prices holding at $82/barrel despite OPEC supply cuts, wars, and uncertainties. Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri believes major stakeholders don't want hostilities to escalate, maintaining supply-demand equilibrium. OPEC and allies control market by keeping 7 million barrels/day off the market.
India has a rare request for Reliance & state refiners on Russia oil deal
India has urged state-run oil refiners and Reliance Industries Ltd. to negotiate a long-term supply deal with Russia to shield the economy from volatile prices. While the government wants collaboration, Reliance's reluctance to share sensitive information poses a challenge. India seeks discounted oil amid tighter US sanctions.
India's Russian oil imports rise to nine-month high in April
India's Russian oil imports surged to a nine-month peak in April as shipments resumed on non-sanctioned tankers, largely operated by Sovcomflot. Indian refiners imported nearly 1.8 million barrels per day of Russian oil, expanding Russia's share to 38%. The rise affected overall purchases from Iraq and Saudi Arabia, reducing Middle Eastern oil imports.
Vanishing vanaspati still plays an outsized role in calculation of WPI
Although the usage of vanaspati has significantly reduced, it remains a significant factor in calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). In India, vanaspati consumption has dropped from approximately 6% of total cooking oil consumption in 2010-11 to about 3% in 2022-23. While household consumption of vanaspati has declined and shows no signs of reversal, it remains prevalent in processed foods and the baking industry.
BPCL to invest Rs 1.7 lakh cr in core, new energy business
BPCL, which owns three refineries that convert crude oil extracted from below earth's surface into fuels like petrol and diesel, plans to expand refining capacity to 45 million tonnes per annum by March 2029 from current 35.3 million tonnes, he said.
Diesel, petrol export revenues dip 20% to $33 bn in 2023-24
India's exports of diesel and petrol fell by a fifth year-on-year to $33 billion in 2023-24 due to declining international prices. Diesel generated the largest share of export revenues for Indian refiners, accounting for $22 billion of the $48 billion earned by exports of refined fuels. The war in Ukraine and Western sanctions on Russia caused fuel prices to rise, boosting export earnings for Indian refiners.
Reliance renews bid for US license to import Venezuelan oil: Sources
Indian oil refiner Reliance Industries has resubmitted a request to the US for authorization to import crude oil from Venezuela, allowing it to resume oil trade between the OPEC producer and Venezuela. French oil producer Maurel & Prom has also been granted a license to conduct oil and gas operations in Venezuela for the next two years. The US did not renew a general license for Venezuela to export oil and fuel to its chosen markets in April, but some individual authorizations to foreign firms seeking to do oil business with Venezuela would be issued.
For sunflower oil refiners, volume to dip by 8-10 pc but operating margin likely to recover in FY25
Indian refined sunflower oil volumes in FY25 are expected to decline by 8-10%. Consumers are shifting back to soybean oil, leading to a forecasted profitability growth. Sunflower oil demand is influenced by palm oil and soybean oil prices.
Share of Russian crude in India's imports rises to nearly 40% in April
In April, Russia's share in Indian crude oil imports rose to nearly 40%, up from 30% in March, driven by higher global oil prices. Indian refiners imported 1.78 million barrels per day (mb/d) of crude oil from Russia, surpassing imports from China and Europe. Russia supplied more oil to India than its next three top suppliers combined. Overall, Indian crude imports dropped 8% in April, with declines from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US.
Indian Oil Q4 Net Dives 52% to Rs 4,838 cr
Indian Oil's Q4 profit declines sharply to ₹4,838 crore, with revenue at ₹2,19,876 crore. Declares a final dividend of ₹7 per share. Operating margin reduces to 3.05%. LPG cylinders sale loss affects overall profit.
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Reliance buys its first Canadian crude from Trans Mountain pipeline, sources say
Reliance joins a growing group of Asian refiners in buying Canadian crude to be exported from the new pipeline which is scheduled to start transporting oil in May. The Canadian government-owned pipeline expansion will nearly triple the flow of crude from Alberta to Canada's Pacific Coast and open up access to Asia and the U.S. West Coast.
Golden era for refiners coming? Why Indian companies will make a lot of money
Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki highlights the shifting dynamics in the global refining and energy markets, emphasizing the growth potential in Asia, particularly India, and the geopolitical factors influencing the oil market's stability. He says: "Up to a million barrels per day of Russian refineries are out of commission and this means that Russian exports of refined products have fallen quite dramatically and that has helped the margins. But the key issue is that nobody is building new refineries in the world today. "
China pips India in buying sea-borne Russian crude
China imported 1.82 million barrels a day (mb/d) of Russian crude by sea in March, a third more than India's 1.36 mb/d, according to energy cargo tracker Vortexa. China also receives Russian oil through pipelines.India's monthly imports of seaborne Russian crude exceeded that of China for about one and a half years. In February, however, China's 1.3 mb/d of imports from Russia, marginally surpassed India's 1.27 mb/d. In March, the gap substantially widened.
India stops taking Russian oil delivered on Sovcomflot tankers
Amid US sanctions, all Indian refiners, including major ones like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum are rejecting Russian crude transported by PJSC Sovcomflot tankers. Scrutiny extends to vessel ownership to avoid ties with sanctioned entities. Other oil ships carrying Russian cargo also are facing delays off the South Asian coast.
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India's diesel exports to Europe see nearly three-fold jump in February
Amid the threat of Houthi attacks on ships, a large share of diesel exports to Europe was diverted to transit via the Cape of Good Hope, avoiding the Red Sea and the shorter Suez Canal. The longer route means higher freight. This combined with weak east-west arbitrage helped attract more Indian diesel cargoes to Asia in January.
New sanctions threaten Russian oil sales to India
The sanctions target Russia's leading tanker group, Sovcomflot, which Washington accused of being involved in violating the G7's price cap on Russian oil, as well as 14 crude oil tankers tied to Sovcomflot. Sources said Indian refiners are concerned the latest sanctions will create "challenges" in getting vessels for Russian oil and could drive up freight rates. That may narrow the discount for the oil, which is bought from traders and Russian companies on a delivered basis.
Russia’s disrupted oil trade crimps margins for Indian refiners
India's state-run refiners are facing challenges as Russian oil becomes more expensive and less accessible due to higher freight rates and US sanctions. The attacks in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels have disrupted fuel trade, impacting Indian refiners and potentially eroding their competitive edge.
State oil cos power up capex machine
Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, GAIL, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation exceeded their capex targets, investing in projects such as the Barmer refinery, biofuel production, and gas marketing network.
BPCL to set up first-ever green hydrogen plant in an Indian airport
Green hydrogen, which is produced from water using renewable energy sources, is recognised as a future fuel and aligns with carbon-neutral strategies. Indian companies are investing billions of dollars to reduce emissions to meet the country's goal of net zero emissions by 2070. India is also expanding the use of biofuel in its transport sector to achieve this goal.
IndianOil-Adani Gas JV to invest Rs 2,500 crore to double gas sales
IndianOil-Adani Gas Pvt Ltd, a joint venture of Indian Oil Corp and Adani Total Gas, plans to invest Rs 2,500 crore ($301.24 million) over four years to double its gas sales. Currently selling around one million standard cubic meters of gas daily through 300 outlets, the company aims to strengthen infrastructure and increase retail outlets to over 600 to meet the growing demand for gas in India.
BPCL avoiding Russian Sokol crude oil purchases due to payment issues: Source
Urals oil, Russia's flagship export blend loaded from its western ports, is mostly supplied to Asia due to a European Union embargo on Russian oil, with India becoming its top buyer for seaborne oil. Meanwhile, there have been no disruptions in BPCL receiving Russian crude due to the Red Sea crisis and the company will buy crude from any source as long as it is financially viable, head of refineries Sanjay Khanna said on the sidelines of the India Energy Week event in Goa.
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