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These are the energy market articles, data and reports that caught our attention over the last week and are likely to be of interest to you as well.
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Hedging & Risk Management
Canadian, Brazilian oil producers lock in revenues as prices rally
Brazil's Petrobras to spend $320 million to hedge part of oil output
Crude Oil
Saudi Arabia Shoulders OPEC’s Oil Cuts. Russia Eases In.
Enterprise, CME Plan to Auction More U.S. Crude
The U.S. Gulf Coast became a net exporter of crude oil in late 2018
Diluent Pipe Reversals to Help Alberta's Crude Takeaway?
As U.S. Oil Grows, So Does Its Influence on Global Prices
Outlook for oil prices in 2019
Natural Gas
U.S. LNG Onslaught Proving ‘Too Much to Handle’ for Asian Markets
El Paso Permian at all-time low as maintenance strands natural gas in production areas
Buyers want certainty as much as good price from second wave US LNG developers
LNG Slump Seen Close to End as Price Collapse Stimulates Demand
Refined Products & Alternative Fuels
Are aviation biofuels ready for take off?
Asia jet fuel/kerosene crack slips to 19-month low; market expects further weakness
Diesel, gasoil traders look to fill tanks in NWE amid contango, cheap freight
U.S. Refiners Look to Get in on Shale Oil Export Boom
Natural Gas Liquids
U.S. natural gas plant liquid production continues to hit record highs
Fractionation Constraints Limit Ethane Supply as Demand Rises
Power, Coal, Carbon & Renewables
Natural Gas-Fired Power Outpaces Coal for First Time in PJM
Indonesian coal futures trade reaches new daily high
Miscellaneous
Oil Traders Are Now Watching Workers’ Phones to Spot Problems at Refineries
OPEC and the Fed Are in the Same Uncertain Boat
Cloud of Cancer-Causing Chemical Hangs Over the Houston Channel
Vitol cautious on shift to renewable energy as peak oil demand looms
Ex-Enron CEO Skilling Plans Second Act
Morgan Stanley takes top spot in ranking of commodities banks