World crude oil prices today April 21, 2025
Brent crude futures fell $1.19, or 1.75 percent, to $66.77 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.11, or 1.72 percent, to $63.57.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed a third LNG supply deal with Abu Dhabi National Oil Corp (ADNOC), strengthening energy ties between China and the Middle East.
India attracted over USD 36 billion investment from nine NELP bid rounds held before 2014, and has so far yielded 177 oil and gas discoveries, according to a report commissioned by the Petroleum Ministry.
The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex emphasized that this year’s overhaul process has been more organized than in previous periods and announced that refineries are being prepared for stable production ahead of the upcoming winter.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based refinery, as part of President Trump's efforts to intensify sanctions on Tehran.
Iran, with its vast gas and oil reserves, geopolitical position, and top 10 mineral status, has the potential to become a key chemical production and export hub.
Faced with sluggish demand and mounting operational losses, the government is weighing a proposal to supply cheaper, domestically produced natural gas to trucks powered by liquefied natural gas. The move comes after state-run Indian Oil Corporation, the largest operator of LNG retail outlets in the country, was forced to shut down five of its six LNG stations due to lack of business.
The development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure has begun under the Iranian Oil Ministry, following a recent approval by the Economic Council.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest private port operator, has announced a $2.4-billion non-cash deal to acquire the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia, as Adani seeks to jumpstart its global expansion plans.
Iran’s Energy Ministry announced on Thursday that 15 newly constructed solar power plants with a combined capacity of 100 megawatts are ready for operation across the country, despite a delay in the official inauguration ceremony originally planned for this week.
Brent crude oil world price today April 17, 2025
Brent crude futures rose 68 cents, or 1%, to $66.53 a barrel by 1257 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $63.19 a barrel, up 72 cents, or 1.2%.
Saudi Aramco sees India's refining sector as a strategic growth opportunity, with new refineries planned by BPCL and ONGC.
Iran’s thermal power plants set a new electricity production record in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended March 19, 2025), exceeding 350 million megawatt hours (MWh), according to the Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH).
The CEO of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company said the firm is enabling informed investor decision-making by clarifying investment opportunities and providing accurate data.
World crude oil price today, April 16, 2025
Brent crude futures rose 63 cents, or 1 percent, to $65.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 59 cents, or 1 percent, to $61.92.
India is committed to increasing exploration acreage to one million sq. km by 2030, and has made policy decisions to get 99% reduction in allowing exploration in “No-Go” areas within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)', he added.
Senior Iranian and Russian energy officials have stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the oil sector, focusing on joint development of key oilfields.
National Iranian Gas Company director emphasizes the industry's dedication to maintaining gas network stability despite severe cold weather and high gas consumption, ensuring no cubic meter of gas was lost.
World crude oil price today, April 15, 2025
Brent crude futures were down 50 cents, or 0.8%, at $64.38 per barrel by 1005 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude also dipped 50 cents, or 0.8%, to $61.03 a barrel.
The average price of India's crude oil imports fell to below $70 per barrel this month, for the first time since 2021, as international benchmarks plunged amid trade and tariff uncertainty.