BP raises dividend after income hit 14-year excessive

Profit soars to $8.45 billion, far exceeds forecast BP increases dividend by 10% CEO says BP boosts spending on oil and gas Profits driven by strong oil business, influenced by LNG LONDON, August 2 (Reuters) – BP’s (BP.L) Second-quarter profit jumped to $8.45 billion, its highest in 14 years, as strong margins and its refining … Read more

Ships are getting older and slower as emissions guidelines apply

Average ship age more than two years as of 2017 New emissions rules could force older ships to go slower 1/5 of ships are equipped with energy-saving equipment New ships and alternative fuels are the long-term solution LONDON, July 11 (Reuters) – If shipping is the beating heart of global trade, its pulse is about … Read more