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Vattenfall Greenlights Construction of Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
News
March 26, 2025
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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain

Vattenfall Greenlights Construction of Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

More than three years into the Ukraine War the EU has finally slammed the door shut to the transfer of Russian LNG across its terminals. Ukrainian officials have long called for the bloc to begin phasing out the Russian supercooled gas, but support in Brussels for a full-fledged ban remains haphazard.
EU Transshipment Ban on Russian LNG Takes Effect, Forcing Shift to Ship-to-Ship Transfers
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March 26, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

EU Transshipment Ban on Russian LNG Takes Effect, Forcing Shift to Ship-to-Ship Transfers

More than three years into the Ukraine War the EU has finally slammed the door shut to the transfer of Russian LNG across its terminals. Ukrainian officials have long called for the bloc to begin phasing out the Russian supercooled gas, but support in Brussels for a full-fledged ban remains haphazard.
Oil Loading Slows at Venezuela’s Ports Amid US Tariffs, License Termination, Data Shows
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March 25, 2025
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Oil Loading Slows at Venezuela’s Ports Amid US Tariffs, License Termination, Data Shows

Loading of Venezuela's heavy crude at its main oil ports slowed this week after the U.S. imposed a tariff on trade with countries buying the South American nation's oil and producer Chevron began reducing its tanker fleetthere, according to shipping data and a document seen on Tuesday.
Trump Appoints Top Naval Strategist Brent Sadler To MARAD
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March 25, 2025
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John Konrad
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gCaptain

Trump Appoints Top Naval Strategist Brent Sadler To MARAD

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a significant and long-awaited move that could reshape the trajectory of American maritime policy, retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a former submariner, has been...
US Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Ceasefire in the Black Sea
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March 25, 2025
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Bloomberg
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US Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Ceasefire in the Black Sea

The US said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea and to work out mechanisms for implementing their ban on strikes against energy infrastructure.
Russian Crude Flows Hit Five-Month High While Peace Talks Drag
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March 25, 2025
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Russian Crude Flows Hit Five-Month High While Peace Talks Drag

Russia’s oil exports rose to a five-month high while US-initiated talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict drag on.
Second Sanctioned Tanker Offloads Russian Arctic Crude Oil in Syria
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March 25, 2025
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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain

Second Sanctioned Tanker Offloads Russian Arctic Crude Oil in Syria

Syria has received another 100,000 tons of Arctic crude following last week’s initial Russian delivery. The 106,061-dwt Aframax tanker Sakina offloaded at Baniyas port on March 25, according to Syrian news agency reports.
Trump Says Nations Buying Venezuela Oil, Gas Face 25% Charge
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March 24, 2025
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Trump Says Nations Buying Venezuela Oil, Gas Face 25% Charge

President Donald Trump said he would seek a 25% tariff on any nation purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, citing migration and criminal gang members in the US.
Iranian Oil Tankers Using Forged Iraqi Documents, Iraqi Oil Minister Says
News
March 24, 2025
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gCaptain

Iranian Oil Tankers Using Forged Iraqi Documents, Iraqi Oil Minister Says

Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani has said Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S. forces in the Gulf were using forged Iraqi documents.
Trump’s Regulatory Freeze Throws US Fishing Industry Into Chaos
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March 23, 2025
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Trump’s Regulatory Freeze Throws US Fishing Industry Into Chaos

By Valerie Volcovici, Leah Douglas, Gloria Dickie March 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s regulatory freeze has injected chaos and uncertainty into a number of lucrative American fisheries, raising the risk of...
Germany Looks To Sublet LNG Ships After Contractual Disputes
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March 22, 2025
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Germany Looks To Sublet LNG Ships After Contractual Disputes

By Petra Sorge Mar 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Germany said it’s looking for partners to sub-charter some floating liquefied natural gas terminals after disputes and planning mishaps led to two contract cancellations...
Houthi Attack Pause Lets Europe Get More Fuel Via Suez for Now
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March 21, 2025
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Houthi Attack Pause Lets Europe Get More Fuel Via Suez for Now

By Prejula Prem Mar 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A pause in Houthi attacks on commercial shipping has seen fuel traders import more cargoes into Europe via Egypt’s Suez Canal.  It remains to...