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Nigerian Crude Oil Loading Programs Hold Steady for April

Feb 27, 2026

Loading of four key Nigerian crudes in April will hold steady, preliminary loading programmes seen by Reuters showed, while lower demand and high freight rates continued to weigh on Angolan differentialsAmong recent offers was Kissanje at dated Brent minus 85 cents, compared to dated Brent minus $1 heard in December, showing demand had slowly picked up, a trader said.Others were Angola's Hungo crude at dated Brent minus $3…

Nigeria’s Refining Revolution is Reshaping West Africa’s Energy Landscape

Mar 26, 2025

The launch of the Dangote Refinery near the Port of Lagos presents an exciting opportunity to transform the energy and shipping markets in West Africa. And it stands to boost Nigeria’s role as an influential player in the global oil industry…

Logistics News

Russia Ships More Than 10 Million Barrels of Crude to China Via Northern Sea Route

Russia Ships More Than 10 Million Barrels of Crude to China Via Northern Sea Route

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

PANYNJ, CALSTART Launch Electric Truck Incentive Programs

PANYNJ, CALSTART Launch Electric Truck Incentive Programs

Lloyd’s Register, MARIC Secure AiP for Tri-Fuel Tanker Concept

Lloyd’s Register, MARIC Secure AiP for Tri-Fuel Tanker Concept

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