Kpler data shows 10mln/bbl of crude loading from Al-Muajjiz (Saudi) between March 1st and 4th, which if sustained would be a record pace, Kpler's Bakr reports. Adding, a minimum of three VLCCs in the Red Sea are signalling to Yanbu and more heading there
Newsquawk Staff ·
- Tanker activity is an early sign of repositioning, despite heightened risks.
What it means
The report of 10 million barrels of crude loading from Al-Muajjiz on a potentially record pace signals a substantial increase in supply, which could weigh on WTI and Brent prices if sustained. The presence of multiple Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) heading to Yanbu adds to the supply-side narrative, suggesting market sentiment may begin to shift especially amidst rising geopolitical tensions and logistical risks.
Sources
- ADNOC reportedly informed some Asian refiners that it may begin delivering Upper Zakum crude via a new pipeline to the Fujairah terminal in early 2027, allowing shipments to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg
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- UAE’s Sharjah temporarily closes all its beaches as a precautionary measure after an oil spill, according to a statement
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says they are open to work with US partners on energy, but there are no current discussions around a return to specific projects
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