London, September 15, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –––The US President posted on his social media platform Truth Social that the purchasing of Russian oil by some NATO allies was “shocking”, and said it “greatly weakens” NATO’s negotiating position and bargaining power over Russia.
US President Donald Trump has called on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, and threatened China with tariffs ranging from 50% to 100% due to its Russian petroleum purchases. “China has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday. He added that he believed NATO’s commitment to winning the war “has been far less than 100%” and that the purchase of Russian oil by some of the alliance’s members is “shocking”. Addressing other NATO nations, the US leader said “it greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia.” Read More
Ukrainian drones struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries overnight into Sunday, causing explosions and sparking a fire, according to both Ukraine’s military and Russian officials. The strike targeted the Kirishi refinery, in Russia’s northwestern Leningrad region, and is the latest in a string of Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian oil infrastructure, which Kyiv says fuels the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine..
The facility, operated by Russian oil giant Surgutneftegas, produces close to 18 million metric tonnes of crude oil per year, and is one of Russia’s top three facilities by output. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, explosions and a fire were reported at the Kirishi refinery. It posted a photo appearing to show a blaze and clouds of smoke against a night sky. Read More
Daimler Truck officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center Munich Aschheim today.
With the opening, the company is sending a strong signal for the future of transportation and the service business: The new location for trucks, buses, and vans is tailor-made for the requirements of commercial and fleet customers in the Munich metropolitan region and has been designed from the outset for commercial vehicles powered by alternative drive technologies.
Covering a site area of around 44,500 square meters in Aschheim near Munich, the center will offer sales and service for Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks, as well as service for Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses and Mercedes-Benz vans. The new commercial vehicle center on Klausnerstraße will also be a central point of contact for the financial services business of Daimler Truck Financial Services Deutschland (DTFSD). Commercial and fleet customers will find tailor-made offers for truck hire purchase or leasing, including service contracts and insurance. Solutions for the charging infrastructure will also be offered. Together with CharterWay GmbH, the location offers a flexible mobility concept with rental and financing solutions from a single source. Read More
Baker Hughes Rig Count: : International -3 to 1076, :U.S. +2 to 539 Canada +5 to 186
U.S. Rig Count is up 2 from last week to 539 with oil rigs up 2 to 416, gas rigs unchanged at 118 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 5.
Canada Rig Count is up 5 from last week to 186, with oil rigs up 3 to 126, gas rigs up 1 to 59 and miscellaneous rigs up 1 to 1.
International Rig Count is down 3 from last month to 1,076 with land rigs down 3 to 833, offshore rigs unchanged.
The Worldwide Rig Count for August was 1,793, up 7 from the 1,786 counted in July 2025, and down 153, from the 1,946 counted in July 2024.
| Region | Period | Rig Count | Change |
| U.S.A | September 12, 2025 | 539 | +2 |
| Canada | September 12, 2025 | 186 | +5 |
| International | August 2025 | 1076 | -3 |
| Baker Hughes |
Daimler Buses is expanding its production capacity through a cooperation agreement with Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. Starting from September 2026, the Turkish bus manufacturer Otokar will produce the conventionally powered Mercedes‑Benz Conecto city bus for Daimler Buses at its plant in Sakarya, Türkiye. The rationale for this contract manufacturing arrangement is the strong demand for buses of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands. Until now, the Mercedes‑Benz Conecto has been exclusively manufactured at Daimler Buses’ Turkish plant in Hoşdere; it is designed for economical operation and optimized operating costs. Till Oberwörder, CEO of Daimler Buses, Süer Ismail Sülün, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş., and Aykut Özüner, CEO of Otokar, signed the agreement today in Sakarya. Daimler Buses will supply Otokar with all major vehicle components and specific production equipment. The Mercedes-Benz Conecto will be manufactured at Otokar’s plant, which features advanced production technologies. A dedicated Daimler Buses team will be on site to support the production of the Conecto. The agreement also includes expert-led training sessions conducted by Daimler Buses for Otokar employees involved in the production process. Read More
Daimler Buses sends its first coach with hydrogen‑based fuel cell drive on test drives. The technology carrier “H₂ Coach” from the Setra brand paves the way for the future of locally emission‑free longer coach travel, in addition to battery‑electric coaches. Daimler Buses plans to have battery‑electric coaches in its portfolio by the end of the decade; with fuel-cell coaches set to go into series production in the next step. The technology of the H₂ Coach is largely based on the drive components of the Mercedes‑Benz GenH2 Truck fuel cell truck from the Daimler Truck parent company. The range of the H₂ Coach with a full tank is defined as a minimum of 800 kilometers.
The heart of the 13.9 meter‑long high‑decker with the model designation S 517 HD is a combination of two hydrogen tanks with a total tank capacity of 46 kilograms and the cellcentric fuel cell unit. Together with the Volvo Group, Daimler Truck is pursuing the objective of becoming a world-leading fuel cell manufacturer with the cellcentric joint venture and thus making a decisive contribution to sustainable transportation by 2050. The fuel cell unit with a total output of 300 kW converts the hydrogen into electrical energy, which is converted into mechanical drive energy by the central motor. The electric motor is designed for a continuous output of 320 kW and a maximum output of 400 kW, with a torque of 1,368 Nm and 2,470 Nm respectively. The integrated battery pack serves to temporarily store the electrical energy and to provide situational power support in order to operate the fuel cell with optimum efficiency.
The S 517 HD converted into an H₂ Coach with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 24.7 tons has been approved as a test vehicle on the basis of the TÜV report, in accordance with Section 19.6 of the German Regulations Authorizing the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic, which, in addition to the test series on the internal testing grounds of Daimler Buses, also permits test drives on public roads.
With its zero-emission drive technology, the Setra ComfortClass concept bus represents a promising alternative to diesel-powered vehicles, as it not only has a low-noise drive system, but also contributes significantly to improving air quality in cities and holiday regions. Compared to battery‑electric buses, the coach is also characterized by a higher range and shorter refueling times.
The technology carrier is being developed at Daimler Buses in Neu‑Ulm. The site is the competence center for coaches of all drive types. A total of around 3,800 employees work at Daimler Buses in Neu‑Ulm in central functions, development and bus production. Read More
| Oil and Gas Blends | Units | Oil Price | Change |
| Crude Oil (WTI) | USD/bbl | $63.22 | Down |
| Crude Oil (Brent) | USD/bbl | $67.38 | Up |
| Bonny Light 09/09/25 CBN | USD/bbl | $68.56 | — |
| Dubai | USD/bbl | $70.20 | Up |
| Natural Gas | USD/MMBtu | $2.98 | Down |
| Murban | USD/bbl | $70.96 | Up |
| OPEC basket 12/09/25 | USD/bbl | $69.93 | Up |
| At press time September 15, 2025 |
The 2025 IONIQ 5 has been named one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Electric Cars for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year the compact SUV has earned a spot on the prestigious list. The Autotrader editorial team recognized IONIQ 5 for its bold exterior design, innovative and spacious interior layout, versatile powertrain options, and overall excellence. “I recently spent a week in the IONIQ 5 and can confirm it’s still every bit as fresh and recommendable as when it debuted,” said Autotrader director and principal editor Jason Allan. “I can also verify that a mountain bike will fit in the back.”
“My personal favorite compact EV SUV, I’ve been drawn to the IONIQ 5 since it debuted for the 2022 model year,” said Matt Degen, senior editor, Autotrader. “It looks like nothing else on the outside has a vast and practical inside, and offers lots of choices, from a long-range rear-wheel-drive model, to the dirt-ready XRT, and the howling fun IONIQ 5 N with up to 641 horsepower.[i]” Read More
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