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Offers of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1930 GMT on Thursday: ** The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it will authorize the T-Mobile US Inc deal to purchase Ka'ena Corp, the owner of budget service provider Mint Mobile, for as much as $1.35 billion. ** Hawaiian Electric Industries is weighing the sale of its American Cost Savings Bank FSB, Bloomberg News reported, mentioning people acquainted with the matter. ** BHP Group bid $38.8 billion for Anglo American, providing an offer to forge the world's greatest copper miner and driving its smaller rival's shares 13% higher....

Oil & Gas Exploration

Gupta tells court he has actually run out of cash, wishes to settle Trafigura scams case

Lawyers for entrepreneur Prateek Gupta, accused of scams by commodity trader Trafigura, told a London court on Tuesday he has actually run out of funds to pay legal charges and wants to work out a settlement. Geneva-based Trafigura filed a suit versus Gupta in February last year, declaring seven companies that Trafigura stated are managed by him performed methodical fraud involving what were supposed to be nickel cargoes. Trafigura scheduled a problems last year of $590 million due to the supposed fraud. They are having problems ... in moneying the remainder of the litigation, lawyer Barnaby Lowe informed the London...

Natural Gas

Malaysia's Petronas Q4 profit falls, flags market unpredictability in 2024

Malaysia's state energy company Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) said on Friday it expects oil and gas markets to face continued unpredictabilities this year, as it reported a drop in fourth quarter profit due to lower energy prices. The disputes in Ukraine and Gaza have actually caused heightened supply threats, while slowing international growth has actually hindered need, Petronas President Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said. In spite of this unpredictable background, which shows no indication of subsiding or declining, Petronas remains resolute in its commitments to firstly monetise resources properly for financial growth, Muhammad Taufik stated in an interview. Petronas posted...

Oil & Gas

CERAWEEK-Suriname presses Exxon, TotalEnergies to integrate gas developments

Suriname's stateowned oil business Staatsolie has begun talks with oil majors Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies to encourage joint advancement of natural gas fields that straddle its and Guyana's. maritime borders, the head of its state oil firm informed . late Tuesday. The early-stage conversations belong to Suriname's efforts. to increase foreign financial investment in its energy production and turn. the South American nation into a regional gas hub. Its very first. significant oil production from offshore has to do with 4 years away. To Suriname's west, an Exxon-led consortium in Guyana has. quickly ramped oil output to about 650,000 barrels...

Oil & Gas Refining

Gupta informs court he has run out of money, wants to settle Trafigura scams case

Legal representatives for entrepreneur Prateek Gupta, implicated of scams by commodity trader Trafigura, told a London court on Tuesday he has lacked funds to pay legal charges and wants to work out a settlement. Geneva-based Trafigura filed a claim against Gupta in February last year, declaring 7 companies that Trafigura stated are controlled by him performed methodical scams including what were supposed to be nickel freights. Trafigura reserved a disability last year of $590 million due to the supposed scams. They are having difficulties ... in moneying the remainder of the lawsuits, lawyer Barnaby Lowe told the London Commercial Court...

Oil & Gas

United States flags ecological risks from illegal transfers of Iranian oil off Malaysia, report states

A U.S. treasury official cautioned of environmental threats from illegal transfers of Iranian oil off Malaysia, news website Malaysiakini reported on Thursday, as the United States narrows its focus on financing for militant groups routed through Southeast Asia. The United States sees Iran's capability to move its oil as being reliant on company based in Malaysia, a senior U.S. treasury authorities said this week. The official likewise said the United States was attempting to prevent Malaysia from ending up being a jurisdiction where the Palestinian militant group Hamas could raise and move funds. Brian Nelson, the U.S. Treasury undersecretary for...

Natural Gas

Global LNG need seen rising in 2024 from China, Europe

Worldwide melted natural gas (LNG) demand will grow in 2024 with leading purchaser China back in the market and usage in Europe increasing, a. TotalEnergies executive stated on Wednesday. LNG has continued to grow, with China being back in the. market however not yet at the level of 2021, Senior Vice President. Asia Pacific Exploration & & Production Thomas Maurisse stated at an. market conference. With Europe ... it's a new and big market, this need will. still continue to grow. At the very same time, brand-new abilities will. not be on stream in this extremely short term, so will...

Natural Gas Utilities

Tokyo Gas anticipates half of overseas revenue to come from United States gas by 2030

Japan's greatest city gas supplier Tokyo Gas Co Ltd expects that by 2030 its U.S. shale gas and associated businesses, consisting of trading and marketing, will contribute around 50% to its targeted overseas revenue, its president said. The Japanese business paid $2.7 billion to acquire Texas-based natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy in December and agreed to acquire 49% stake in an energy marketing and trading firm in North America, ARM Energy Trading, this month. Our aim is to create a U.S. gas value chain by connecting our jobs to increase the value of our financial investments, rather than looking for...

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels

Offers of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 21:00 GMT on Wednesday: ** U.S. financial investment firm KKR will likely offer remedies next week in an effort to secure EU antitrust approval to buy Telecom Italia's (TIM). fixed-line gain access to network, a person acquainted with the matter stated. ** U.S.-based grain trader and processor The Andersons stated it has. been challenging to discover the ideal asset for a potential acquisition as part of. its strategy to grow ethanol production. ** British oilfield services and engineering company John Wood Group. stated it had declined a raised buyout proposition...

Coal

Offers of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 13:30 GMT on Wednesday: ** International Distributions Solutions stated Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's investment car EP Group has raised its proposal to purchase the owner of Royal Mail, valuing it at about 3.5 billion pounds ($ 4.42 billion). ** Business owner and previous Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said his company, Project Liberty, is forming a consortium to purchase social media platform TikTok in the United States. ** Britain's competition regulator referred Japan-based DJ devices maker AlphaTheta's proposed deal to obtain New Zealand's Serato to a lengthier probe. **...

Mining

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 11.45 GMT on Wednesday: ** A consortium led by Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund and pension fund supplier revealed a conditional offer to take Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) private, in a. offer worth about $3.9 billion. ** Entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank. McCourt stated on Wednesday his non revenue Project Liberty is. forming a consortium to purchase social media platform TikTok in the. United States. ** Malaysia's Axiata and conglomerate Sinar Mas. are in speak to combine their telecommunications operations in. Indonesia to develop an about $3.45...

Renewable Energy

Environment

VEGOILS-Palm oil tracks rival oils higher; export information in focus

Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Thursday, tracking strength in rival oils, while the market braced for Malaysia's export data for the first half of May. The benchmark palm oil contract for August shipment on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 11 ringgit, or 0.29%, at 3,866 ringgit ($ 825.36) a metric lot during the early morning trade. FUNDAMENTALS * Dalian's most-active soyoil contract rose 1.66%,. while its palm oil agreement gained 1.43%. Soyoil rates. on the Chicago Board of Trade increased 0.28%. * Palm oil is impacted by cost motions in associated oils as. they contend for...

Environment

VEGOILS-Palm oil trades lower as market waits for export and production information

Malaysian palm oil futures reversed gains on Tuesday as the marketplace is awaiting Malaysia's. palm oil export and production efficiency for further hints. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery. on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 5 ringgit, or. 0.13%, to 3,873 ringgit ($ 819.51) a metric heap throughout the midday. break. The futures were seen trading a little greater on the back. of a bullish momentum rival oils futures in Asian hours. The. market is now focussed on May 1-15 palm oil export and. production efficiency, stated Anilkumar Bagani, commodity. research head at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group....

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil extends gains on more powerful soyoil and crude oil

Malaysian palm oil futures increased on Tuesday for a second session, tracking continual gains in rivals soyoil and petroleum. The benchmark palm oil contract for July shipment on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange increased 54 ringgit, or 1.4% to 3,916 ringgit ($ 826.33) a metric load since 0231 GMT. It got 0.93% throughout overnight trade. BASICS * Dalian's most-active soyoil contract rose 1.35%,. while its palm oil agreement climbed up 1.76%. Soyoil. rates on the Chicago Board of Trade increased 0.05%. after settling 1.76% greater on Monday. * Soybean skyrocketed to multi-month highs on Monday on concerns. about possibly crop-damaging...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil increases tracking soyoil, but export issues stick around

Malaysian palm oil futures closed greater on Monday, tracking gains in rival soyoil rates, although issues around key manufacturer Malaysia's exports weighed. The benchmark palm oil agreement for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 19 ringgit, or 0.49%, at 3,863 ringgit ($ 815.50) a metric ton at closing. Dalian's most-active soyoil contract rose 0.76%,. while its palm oil agreement gained 0.24%. Soyoil costs. on the Chicago Board of Trade climbed 0.93%. The outlook for the soybean harvest in Rio Grande do Sul has. shabby swiftly after downpour flooded fields. Palm oil is impacted by price movements...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil edges up tracking soyoil, but exports concerns linger

Malaysian palm oil futures rose partially on Monday, tracking gain in competing soyoil prices, while issues around crucial producer Malaysia's exports weighed. The benchmark palm oil agreement for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 3 ringgit, or 0.08%, to 3,847 ringgit ($ 811.77) a metric lot by the midday break. Dalian's most-active soyoil contract rose 0.81%, while its palm oil agreement dipped 0.05%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade climbed 0.65%. The outlook for the soybean harvest in Rio Grande do Sul has deteriorated promptly after torrential rain flooded fields. Palm oil is affected by...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil almost flat but logs 4th consecutive weekly loss

Malaysian palm oil futures were little change on Friday but logged a 4th consecutive week of losses, as declining exports and lower soybean oil costs weighed. The benchmark palm oil agreement for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed down 4 ringgit, or 0.10%, to 3,842 ringgit ($ 810.89) per metric ton. The agreement lost 1.39% today. Although production in Malaysia has actually started improving, palm oil exports on the planet's second-biggest producer were falling, a Mumbai-based trader with a worldwide trade home said. April exports were down ... this is weighing on sentiment. The price drop in...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil slips on falling exports, set for fourth consecutive weekly loss

Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday, heading for a fourth successive week of losses, as declining exports and lower soybean oil costs weighed. The benchmark palm oil agreement for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange moved 17 ringgit, or 0.44%, to 3,829 ringgit ($ 808.66) per metric load by the midday break. The agreement has so far lost 1.72% today. Although production in Malaysia has started enhancing, palm oil exports on the planet's second-biggest producer were falling, a Mumbai-based trader with a global trade house stated. April exports were down ... this is weighing on belief. The...

Renewable Energy

Indonesia palm oil exports slide by a quarter in February as rival oils become cheaper

Indonesia, the world's. biggest palm oil manufacturer, saw February palm oil exports topple. by a quarter as purchasers switched to cheaper competing vegetable oils,. the nation's most significant industry group said on Tuesday. Indonesia delivered 2.17 million metric tons of palm oil. products in February, compared to 2.91 million heaps in the same. month last year, data from the Indonesia Palm Oil Association. ( GAPKI) showed. Indonesia's palm oil faced stiff cost competitors from. other edible oils such as sunflower and rapeseed oils in the. initially two month of the year, weighing on need from markets. such as leading veggie...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil snaps five-day decline on oil rise, eyes weekly loss

Malaysian palm oil futures snapped a fiveday losing streak on Friday amidst a jump in oil prices, even as the agreement is set for a second consecutive weekly decline. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 40 ringgit, or 1%, to 4,024 ringgit ($ 840.26) a metric lot in morning trade as of 0232 GMT, ending its longest losing streak considering that early December. The contract, nevertheless, is poised for a near 6% weekly decline. FUNDAMENTALS * Dalian's most-active soyoil agreement rose 0.37%,. while its palm oil agreement was up 0.54%....

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil ticks up in range-bound trading as slowing need outlook weighs

Malaysian palm oil futures firmed in rangebound trade on Thursday but remained near their most affordable level in more than 6 weeks, squeezed by expectations of slowing demand after the end of the Eid alFitr joyful season. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange acquired 9 ringgit, or 0.22%, to 4,021 ringgit ($ 841.92) a metric lot by the midday break, hovering near 3,986 ringgit - its lowest closing level because March 5. Exports from the world's second largest producer in March had leapt 28.61% on-month to 1.32 million metric loads on higher...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil range-bound as slowing need outlook weighs

Malaysian palm oil futures traded in a tight variety on Thursday after slumping to their lowest in over six weeks, squeezed by expectations of slowing demand after completion of the Eid alFitr joyful season. The benchmark palm oil agreement for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange dipped 4 ringgit, or 0.1%, to 4,008 ringgit ($ 838.14) a metric lot throughout early trade, hovering near 3,986 ringgit - its least expensive closing level given that March 5. BASICS * India's oilmeal exports in 2023/24 leapt 13% from a year earlier to reach the greatest level in a years as...

Renewable Energy

VEGOILS-Palm oil succumbs to 4th session to strike six-week low

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday to hit their most affordable in six weeks, weighed down by weak need as competitive prices of competing edible oils weighed. The benchmark palm oil agreement for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 87 ringgit, or 2.14%, to 3,987 ringgit ($ 832.19) a metric load by 0332 GMT, striking its lowest considering that March 6. FUNDAMENTALS * An El Nino weather occasion has ended, Australian weather condition authorities said on Tuesday, including that they doubted if a La Nina phenomenon would form later on this...