Cement News tagged under: natural gas
Gas price hike to raise Bangladeshi cement prices27 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsFollowing a hike in gas prices by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, a rise in the production cost and sales price of cement is expected in the country. The gas price for captive power and industrial sector has been increased by 15 per cent and 15.13 per cent, respectively, to be imposed in two phases between March and June this year. Local businessmen and experts were of view that it would impact the economy and argued that it is not the permanent solution to mitigate the gas cr... |
Average oil price in 2017 to hover around US$61/bbl, gas at US$3.50/mBtu13 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsBrent oil is expected to average US$61/bbl in 2017, peaking at US$70/bbl during the US driving season while WTI’s average is forecast at around US$59/bbl, according to the latest report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML). This follows last week’s OPEC announcement to cut crude production by 1.2Mbpd with non-OPEC producers supplying an extra 0.6Mbpd. “This joint curb is a first since 1998 and in our view marks a clear turning point. It will likely tighten global oil market balances a... |
Natural gas price to rise but thermal coal to fall in 201727 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsGlobal oil production fell in 2Q16 as the decline in no-OPEC fields is no longer offset by OPEC growth but is expected to remain largely unchanged in 2017, particularly has there has been no double-digit growth in new investments. Demand in 2017 is forecast to grow by 1.2mbd, resulting in a Brent price of US$61/bbl, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML). Natural gas prices fell in 2016 to US$2.30/mBtu on the back of muted demand and falling US output. However, going forward, B... |
US natural gas price to soften before recovery in 201624 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsAs the US faces ample natural gas inventories and high production, US gas prices are expected to further soften this year. “We introduce an end of 2Q15 target of US$2.25/mBtu and lower our 2015 US nat gas price forecast to US$2.85, from US$3.90 prior,” say analysts at BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research. High production, especially in the US northeast where new pipeline capacity has come online, has helped to raise annual output growth from 1.9 to 5.7bcf/d through 2014, bringing total US ga... |
Emerging markets continue to play key role in global energy prices15 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith a sluggish US economy where the fiscal cliff remains a major concern in 1H13 and a recession-hit Eurozone burdened by unaffordable energy import costs, it is clear that most support for global oil demand hinges on the consumption of emerging markets. The economic benefits of globalisation, urbanization and industrialization have led to major advances in productivity, positively impacting on oil demand in these parts of the world. As the world oil demand improves gradually, non-OPEC s... |
Egypt's cement sector faces decline in natural gas supply30 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsIn a filing sent to the Egyptian Exchange, Suez Cement reported that Egypt's cement sector is facing a decline in natural gas supply below normal levels. Nevertheless, it said this has not affected the deliveries at its plants because of the group's strategic inventory of clinker. The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on 20 January 2013 said that it would hike prices of heavy fuel oil (HFO), for the cement and ceramics industries by 50 per cent to US$225/t from US$150/t. This come... |
BAML sees 4Q2012 crude prices strengthen01 October 2012, Published under Cement NewsA tightening market for oil sees upward pressure on prices while gas is expected to remain range-bound. The thermal coal glut is expected to need some time to improve, leaving prices at a low. Oil Although indications are for a weak recovery in the global economy, the emerging markets lead the way in improving momentum, creating demand for real assets such as oil. Meanwhile, spare productive capacity in the oil market remains low, making for a tight supply side. Outages in the Nort... |