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China's CEFC wins preliminary govt approval for Rosneft deal

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) — Privately-run conglomerate CEFC China Energy has obtained preliminary state approval for its proposed $9.1 B investment in Russian oil major Rosneft, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

American Midstream begins crude deliveries into Dakota Access pipeline

HOUSTON — American Midstream Partners, LP announced it has commenced deliveries from the Partnership’s 40,000 bpd Bakken crude oil gathering system near Watford City, ND into the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

Russia keeps spot as China's top oil supplier for sixth month

BEIJING (Reuters) — Russia beat Saudi Arabia to become China’s top crude oil supplier for a sixth month in August, as independent refiners ramped up purchases and as state-owned refiners bought seaborne shipments from the Russian Far East port of Kozmino.

Oil demand may exceed supply by up to 4 MMbpd by 2019

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Global oil demand may be between 2 MMbpd to 4 MMbpd more than worldwide crude supply by the end of 2019 as exploration spending has declined as prices fell, an executive with commodities trading house Trafigura said on Tuesday.

Minnesota public hearings begin for Enbridge's $6.5 B oil pipe expansion

CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — Regulatory hearings for Enbridge Inc's $6.5 B Line 3 crude oil pipeline upgrade will begin on Tuesday in the US state of Minnesota, which presents the last hurdle for the biggest project by North America's top pipeline operator.

Strong growth in fuel demand accelerates oil market rebalancing

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Strong oil demand growth in emerging economies led by China and India but also from Europe is drawing down oil stockpiles faster than expected, putting the global market firmly on track to rebalance, senior industry executives said on Tuesday.

India's HPCL makes its first US oil purchase

NEW DELHI (Reuters) — Indian state refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp has made its first purchase of US oil, buying high sulfur crude Mars in a tender, company chairman M. K. Surana said on Monday.

Damaged New Zealand fuel pipeline restarted

SYDNEY (Reuters) — A damaged pipeline that resulted in a fuel shortage across New Zealand and grounded hundreds of flights was restarted on Sunday after repairs were completed, officials said.

Enterprise: US oil exports to meet 5% of non-US global demand by 2022

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Crude oil exports from the United States will increase to meet 5% of global demand by 2022, as refiners seek more low-sulfur crude to meet stricter rules for cleaner fuels, an executive from Enterprise Partners LP said on Monday.

S.Korean fuel oil exports to China rise, dent shipments from Singapore

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Two South Korean refiners are exporting excess cargoes of residual fuel oil to nearby China, displacing some Singaporean sales of the commodity which can be used in ships and power stations, three trade sources said.