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S.Korea's SK Energy buys 1st US crude oil in move away from Middle East

ULSAN, South Korea (Reuters) — South Korea's top refiner SK Energy is buying its first-ever continental US crude oil shipment as producer club OPEC's output cuts raise MidEast prices, giving other suppliers a chance to compete for the world's juiciest oil market—Asia.

Saudi Arabia cuts crude oil allocations in Sept by more than its OPEC pledge

DUBAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia will cut crude oil allocations to its customers worldwide in September by at least 520,000 bpd, an industry source said on Tuesday, as the top oil exporter makes good on its pledge to help rein in a global supply glut.

Keystone XL pipeline fate in balance as Nebraska opens hearings

LINCOLN, Neb. (Reuters) — Nebraska regulators opened a final hearing on TransCanada Corp’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline on Monday, a week-long proceeding that marks the last big hurdle for the long-delayed project after President Donald Trump approved it in March.

Uganda, Tanzania start work on construction of $3.5 B oil pipeline

TANGA, Tanzania (Reuters) — The leaders of Tanzania and Uganda laid a foundation stone on Saturday for the construction of a $3.55 B-crude export pipeline that would pump Ugandan oil for international markets.

OPEC supply-cut compliance runs up against ire over country targets

DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) — OPEC has delivered record-high adherence to its oil output-cutting pact so far in 2017, but with laggards Iraq and the UAE yet to show how they can meet their prescribed targets, sources say a refocusing on exports may be the key to further progress.

Nigeria to legalize mini refineries, supply them with crude

ABUJA (Reuters) — Nigeria will legalize currently outlawed mini refineries in the Niger Delta oil hub by the end of the year and supply them with crude at a reasonable price, the presidency said on Thursday, fulfilling demands from community leaders.

Quanta selected by Enbridge Pipelines for line 3 replacement program in Canada

HOUSTON — Quanta Services, Inc. announced that it was selected by Enbridge Pipelines Inc. for two spreads of the Canadian section of the Line 3 Replacement Program.

India's BPCL buys first cargo of US WTI Midland oil

NEW DELHI (Reuters) — State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp has bought 1 MMbbl of low-sulfur WTI Midland grade, the first purchase of the US grade by an Indian company, through a tender, an industry source with knowledge of the deal said.

Iran's oil exports to China to rise to 11-month high in August

TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Iran's oil exports to China may rise to the highest in 11 months in August as demand for heavier Iranian crude increased after the country cut its prices, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

West African oil booms as refineries cash in on high margins

LONDON (Reuters) — Booming refinery profits are helping West African oil producers sell cargoes quickly, aided by a shortage in certain types of crude amid OPEC production cuts and Venezuelan troubles.