Escalation of Tensions in the Red Sea Drives Oil Prices Up

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 12/01/2024 at 11:13

Navio petroleiro Saint Nicholas foi apreendido pelo Irã (Foto: Reprodução) – Todos os direitos: EPBR

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“Iran’s Navy Seizes Greek Oil Tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Impacting Oil Prices.”

Oil prices are rising once again, raising concerns about the impact of geopolitical instability on energy markets.

Oil prices closed higher once again, reflecting the ongoing tension in the Red Sea and its potential consequences for global oil supply. Expectations are that the situation will continue to influence prices upwards in the coming weeks.

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– Iran’s Navy seized the Greek-flagged tanker St. Nicholas in the Gulf of Oman, according to state news agency.

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The vessel, formerly named Suez Rajan, had been seized by the U.S. in the past, when it was carrying 1 million barrels of Iranian oil.
Iranian state media reported that ‘the offending tanker Suez Rajan stole Iranian oil and took it to the Americans’.

Months of Obstruction. Maersk CEO, Vincent Clerc, told the newspaper that it could take months for the maritime route through the Red Sea to become viable again, which will have a major impact on international trade and may trigger inflation and affect the finances of companies and consumers.

The closure of the Red Sea to most container ships occurred after a series of Houthi militant attacks from Yemen that have been taking place over the past weeks.

Prices on the Rise

Price Impact. As a result of heightened tensions in the region, the WTI oil price for February 2024 closed up 0.91%, at US$ 72.02 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent for March rose 0.79%, to US$ 77.41 per barrel.

MME’s Number 2 Resigns. The executive secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Efrain Pereira da Cruz, was dismissed this Thursday (11/1) from the position, the second most important in the department, in an act that took the energy industry by surprise.

– He was replaced by Arthur Cerqueira Valério, who was leading the ministry’s legal advisory.

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End of Furnas. Eletrobras shareholders approved the incorporation of Furnas in an Extraordinary General Meeting, declaring the end of the subsidiary.

– Eletrobras will take over all assets and employees of Furnas, which will cease to exist. There will be no exchange of shares or increase in capital, as it is the sole shareholder.

Oil Prices Closed Higher

No Mercy for Argentina. U.S. Justice determined that hedge funds, which are claiming US$ 16 billion for losses related to the re-nationalization of YPF, will be able to seize assets from Argentina.

– The Argentine government had attempted to delay the decision, but its request was denied by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The lawsuit was filed by Burford Capital Limited, on behalf of Petersen Energia Inversora and Eton Park Capital Management.

Vibra Bets on Green Methanol. Vibra Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with Inpasa Agroindustrial to explore partnerships in the production and sale of green methanol. The focus will be on ethanol-derived fuel for maritime transport and the industry.

– The studies have an initial timeframe of 180 days and will be conducted by representatives to be appointed by the parties.

Prices on the Rise

Doubling Renewables. Additions of photovoltaic solar and wind energy are expected to more than double in the United States, European Union, India, and Brazil by 2028, compared to the last five years, predicts the International Energy Agency (IEA).

– In the main scenario, nearly 3.7 terawatts (TW) of renewables will come online from 2023 to 2028, with solar and wind representing 95% of this expansion.

Tesla Sad. Rental company Hertz Global is selling 20,000 electric cars due to high maintenance costs and weak demand, to purchase combustion cars. This is a reversal of plans announced in 2021 to buy 100,000 Tesla vehicles.

Tesla Happy. The electric car manufacturer came close to surpassing one of Germany’s most valuable car brands last year. Audi, from Volkswagen, sold 1.89 million vehicles in 2023, just exceeding Tesla’s 1.81 million deliveries.

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Source: EPBR

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