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Japan tests ultra low sulfur fuel oil production from ESPO for power

New York, February 7, 2012, 435 am EST/935 GMT

At least one Japanese refiner has begun test production of 0.2% sulfur fuel oil from Russia's ESPO crude in a bid to diversify the sources of thermal power feedstock for the country, struggling to overcome the loss of major nuclear production capacity, sources familiar with the matter told Platts.

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Iranian Oil Sanctions: US adds freeze of assets to Iran sanctions

February 7, 2012

The US Feb 6 unveiled a new round of sanctions against Iran, freezing all property and other assets determined to be owned by the government of Iran, Iran's Central Bank or any person or entity determined to be acting on their behalf.

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Podcasts

Is deep-water oil exploration the next big thing for China?
February 7, 2012 - Discussing how deepwater oil exploration in China might be a hot topic in 2012.

European naphtha marks unusually strong entry into 2012
February 3, 2012 - Discussing the European naphtha market, focusing on its rising strength on supply shortages going into 2012.

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The Barrel: Regulation & The Environment: countering Iran with strategic oil stocks

A recent proposal by a well-known energy economist has drawn some buzz in the market. In this week's Regulation & The Environment column from Platts Oilgram News, Meghan Gordon looks at the issue.

The Barrel: State power regulators vs. FERC: there's some pain out there

When US state utility regulators meet in Washington next week for their annual winter conference, one of the themes they will cover--to a larger or smaller extent--will be states versus the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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2011: a momentous year for oil

December 7, 2011 (13:01 mins)

With Dated Brent crude oil at an historic average high, Platts editors analyze the key geopolitical and structural factors that have sustained such a high price.

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Industry Solution Papers Library

Dated Brent: The Pricing Benchmark for Asia-Pacific Sweet Crude Oil

The Dated Brent benchmark has taken on an increasingly significant role in the determination of oil prices in the entire Asia-Pacific region. This paper examines and explains the reasons for this ongoing and accelerating trend. (published May 2011).

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