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<ul><li>According to news reports, Pakistan is considering deferring 2-3 RLNG cargoes per month (29 in a year) from Qatar under its existing take-or-pay contracts for 9 cargoes per month to address the current gas surplus issues in the country.</li><li>Currently Pakistan’s indigenous gas supply stands at 2,770 mmcfd, based on the last six months avg, while RLNG imports average 936 mmcfd, taking the total supply to an average of 3,707 mmcfd.</li><li>We believe, if 2 cargoes of Qatar are sold in the international market or deferred beyond 2031, this will increase domestic E&amp;Ps volumes to around 3000 mmcfd, suggesting around 70% of the volumes will be recovered.</li></ul>

According to news reports, Pakistan is considering deferring 2-3 RLNG cargoes per month (29 in a year) from Qatar under its existing take-or-pay contracts for 9 cargoes per month to address the current gas surplus issues in the country.Currently Pakistan’s indigenous gas supply stands at 2,770 mmcfd, based on the last six months avg, while RLNG imports average 936 mmcfd, taking the total supply to an average of 3,707 mmcfd.We believe, if 2 cargoes of Qatar are sold in the international market or deferred beyond 2031, this will increase domestic E&amp;Ps volumes to around 3000 mmcfd, suggesting around 70% of the volumes will be recovered.

Pakistan Oil & Gas Exploration: Qatar Cargo Diversion To Help Lift Volumes

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<ul><li>US base oils prices stay relatively firm in narrow range vs vacuum gasoil prices.</li><li>Firm margins in recent weeks coincide with shutdown of key US Group II base oils unit for maintenance work.</li><li>Firm margins in recent months coincide with surge in US domestic base oils output in July-Aug 2025.</li></ul>

US base oils prices stay relatively firm in narrow range vs vacuum gasoil prices.Firm margins in recent weeks coincide with shutdown of key US Group II base oils unit for maintenance work.Firm margins in recent months coincide with surge in US domestic base oils output in July-Aug 2025.

Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 10 November

<ul><li>US base oils demand could be more muted amid expectations of rise in domestic supply over coming weeks following completion of plant-maintenance work.</li><li>Sufficient availability of supply in recent weeks, even during plant-shutdown, points to signs of already-slower demand during that period.</li><li>Expected rise in supply would coincide with time of year when domestic consumption typically slows anyway.</li></ul>

US base oils demand could be more muted amid expectations of rise in domestic supply over coming weeks following completion of plant-maintenance work.Sufficient availability of supply in recent weeks, even during plant-shutdown, points to signs of already-slower demand during that period.Expected rise in supply would coincide with time of year when domestic consumption typically slows anyway.

Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 10 November

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Auctus Advisors is a specialist Equity Capital Markets and Advisory business with a focus in the Energy Sector. The partners have complementary skill sets, with decades of experience across Equity Capital Markets, Investment Banking and the Energy industry. We have worked at Société Générale, Canaccord Capital, BMO Capital Markets and Schlumberger. Most recently we have worked together for many years at GMP FirstEnergy. Auctus has been set up at the beginning of a new decade in which we see significant opportunities in the Energy space. Globally, demand for energy is at record levels and continues to grow. Conversely, investment in traditional energy sources has been severely constrained. We believe this imbalance creates opportunities for both companies and investors. Auctus provides Corporate Broking, Equity Research and Investment Banking services.

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<li>ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; Target price of A$0.30 per share: Busy 1H26 – 3Q25 WI sales averaged 251 boe/d, in line with expectations.</li>
<li>The company held ~A$4 mm in cash at the end of September, also in line with forecasts.</li>
<li>A busy operational period is anticipated in 1H26.</li>
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ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; Target price of A$0.30 per share: Busy 1H26 – 3Q25 WI sales averaged 251 boe/d, in line with expectations.
The company held ~A$4 mm in cash at the end of September, also in line with forecasts.
A busy operational period is anticipated in 1H26.


<ul><li>US Group II base oils price-premium to vacuum gasoil (VGO) holds firm.</li><li>Firm price-premium vs VGO contrasts with falling price-premium this time a year ago.</li><li>Firm price-premium incentivizes refiners to maintain or raise output.</li></ul>

US Group II base oils price-premium to vacuum gasoil (VGO) holds firm.Firm price-premium vs VGO contrasts with falling price-premium this time a year ago.Firm price-premium incentivizes refiners to maintain or raise output.

Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 3 November

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Eni SpA explores for and produces hydrocarbons in Italy, Africa, the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Australia. The Company both produces natural gas and imports it for sale in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. Eni transports natural gas in pipelines. The Company generates and trades electricity, refines oil, and operates gasoline service stations.

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Pakistan Oil & Gas Exploration: Qatar Cargo Diversion To Help Lift Volumes

According to news reports, Pakistan is considering deferring 2-3 RLNG cargoes per month (29 in a year) from Qatar under its existing take-or-pay...

Topline Securities

Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 10 November

US base oils prices stay relatively firm in narrow range vs vacuum gasoil prices. Firm margins in recent weeks coincide with shutdown of key US...

Base Oil News

Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 10 November

US base oils demand could be more muted amid expectations of rise in domestic supply over coming weeks following completion of plant-maintenance...

Base Oil News

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 07/11/2025

ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; Target price of A$0.30 per share: Busy 1H26 – 3Q25 WI sales averaged 251 boe/d, in line with expectations.

Auctus Advisors

Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 3 November

US Group II base oils price-premium to vacuum gasoil (VGO) holds firm. Firm price-premium vs VGO contrasts with falling price-premium this time a...

Base Oil News

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