AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCrude Oil: Chinese refiners have bought Equatorial Guinea’s Ceiba crude for December delivery as easing freight rates make West African oil more attractive. Energy and Mining: In Moscow, Vladimir Putin said Russia and Equatorial Guinea could expand trade and pursue joint energy and mining projects, while noting bilateral trade has declined; an intergovernmental commission is expected to help. Gas Markets: Equatorial Guinea joined fellow Gas Exporting Countries Forum members in calling for fairer gas pricing, stronger supply-chain and infrastructure protection, and ways to respond to market crises. Offshore Drilling: Transocean’s Deepwater Conqueror is due to return to the U.S. Gulf after completing its current assignment offshore Equatorial Guinea. Trade Costs: CMA CGM has introduced peak-season surcharges of $350 per 20-foot container and $700 per 40-foot container on shipments from China to Equatorial Guinea and five other African countries.
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