Russian oil production in December stood unchanged at 11.21 million barrels per day (bpd), flat month on month and at its highest in almost 30 years, energy ministry data showed on Monday. In 2016 in total, output reached 10.96 million bpd, up from 10.72 million in 2015. Source: Reuters
Days before the start of the tourist season, hotel and restaurant owners in Romania’s Black Sea resorts say they face the worst staff shortage in 28 years. Romania’s Black Sea resorts are set to start their 2018 tourist season this weekend, with over 40,000 visitors expected to head to the seaside for the traditional May 1 break. Source Balkan Insight
Iran says that its crude oil exports to India have hit 700,000 bpd this month, with sales volume “unprecedented”, Iranian media report, quoting a statement by the Iranian oil ministry. Source: Oil Price
The European Union and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership on energy. Egypt’s Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mohamed Shaker, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Tarek al-Molla, and EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete signed the MoU during the latter’s official visit to Egypt on April 23. Source: New Europe
