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While the number of plastics regulations is proliferating globally, how to deal with the problem of plastic pollution is complex, particularly when viewed through the prism of climate change and…

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The first week of 2019 has brought back some of the bullish sentiment that market watchers had given up on after three consecutive (and quite painful) weeks of losses. The…

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OPEC+ took action to cut supplies from the market last week and threw themselves and U.S. frackers a substantial short-term lifeline. In terms of price action, the 1.2m bpd cut…

Global Intelligence Report - 14th December 2018

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Nov 30, 2018 at 14:04 | Editorial Dept

It’s hard to imagine higher stakes for the oil market over the next week as traders get set for an OPEC+ meeting and the Trump/Xi G20 meeting on the heels…

Global Intelligence Report - 30th November 2018

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Nov 30, 2018 at 13:58 | Editorial Dept

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Unexpected Anomalies In Oil Markets

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