AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Ties: In Moscow, Vladimir Putin said Russia and Equatorial Guinea could expand trade and pursue joint investment, especially in energy and mining. He acknowledged bilateral trade has declined and said an intergovernmental commission could help; no new project was announced. Crude Exports: Chinese refiners have bought Equatorial Guinea’s Ceiba crude for December delivery as freight rates eased, supporting demand for West African barrels. Gas Cooperation: Equatorial Guinea joined the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, whose declaration called for fairer gas pricing, crisis-response coordination and stronger protection of energy infrastructure and supply chains. Shipping Costs: CMA CGM has imposed peak-season surcharges on China-to-Equatorial Guinea container shipments: $350 per 20-foot container and $700 per 40-foot container. Offshore Operations: Transocean’s Deepwater Conqueror is expected to finish its Equatorial Guinea assignment by January 2027 before starting a five-well US Gulf contract.
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