Author: intent

What Does China’s New Economic Growth Target Mean For Oil Prices?

Last week saw China officially announce its economic growth target for 2024 of “around 5 percent”.
There are signs that China’s trade globally is beginning to markedly trend up again.
Fiscal expansion and increased trade is likely to feature increased demand for oil from China, as opposed to the type of growth that has dominated 2023

Kazakhstan Eyes Expanded Routes for Oil Exports in 2024

Kazakhstan aims to boost its oil exports through the trans-Caspian corridor and to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, despite potential complications with Russian transit approvals.
The country experienced a 10% increase in oil exports in 2023, reaching over 70 million tons, but saw a 10% drop in revenue due to declining oil prices.
Concerns arise over the Caspian Pipeline Consortium as a Turkish terminal refuses oil deliveries to avoid US sanctions, highlighting the geopolitical complexities affecting Kazakhstan’s export strategies.