Geoffrey Craig, Senior Product Strategist

This article is the third in a series that explores how satellite-based analytics can effectively monitor China’s energy sector for signs of military preparations.

In the event of a US-led naval blockade or embargo, where would China turn for oil imports if tankers could not arrive?

Geoffrey Craig, Senior Product Strategist

This article is the second in a series that explores how satellite-based analytics can effectively monitor China’s energy sector for signs of military preparations.

Geoffrey Craig, Senior Product Strategist

This article is the first in a series that explores how satellite-based analytics can monitor China’s energy sector for signs of military preparations.

Tokyo, Japan and Ithaca, NY – June 20, 2024 –  NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Ursa Space Systems Inc. (Ursa Space) have agreed to collaborate on satellite image data analysis services. By combining services and technologies, the two companies will provide solutions for various applications for enterprises.

The recent decision by OPEC+ members to extend production cuts underscores their concern over the strength of market fundamentals, evidenced by the increase in global crude oil inventories.

At the June 2 meeting, OPEC+ was widely expected to maintain its policy of reducing supply to support oil prices. 

We brought together experts from Umbra and Ursa Space to discuss the technical considerations that went into our latest product, measuring bulk commodity stockpiles.

Every week, we turn SAR imagery into data that fills information gaps to better understand markets. Why is this important? How do we do it?

Alex Potter and Paul Woodford from Umbra and Nick La Manna from Ursa Space walk you through some key steps around satellite design and algorithm choices.

Ithaca, NY, May 2, 2024 - Ursa Space Systems, a leader in satellite intelligence, and Quiet Professionals, a company specializing in support for intelligence-based products and services, have partnered to increase availability of advanced analytics on the market and bring situational awareness software to government and commercial clients.

After a steady rise in the first quarter of 2024, oil prices have been stuck in a tight range the last few weeks without a clear narrative to provide direction.

There has been no shortage of stories involving geopolitics, OPEC+ policy, US sanctions, interest rates and China’s economy, but collectively the signals are mixed.

This marks a turnaround from the rally that defined the first three months of the year.

Whether prices rebound or not will hinge on China’s property sector, but that’s not the only variable at play.

There are other sources of iron ore demand, such as China’s renewable energy sector and automotive industry, the largest in the world. Both are considered strategic priorities and receive support from the Chinese government.

And don’t forget supply, which could help rebalance the market if some high cost producers reduce output in light of low prices.

Heavy rainfall in the central Java province of Indonesia between March 13 to March 18, 2024 has caused the failure of two embankments at four different points near Kudus in the Demak Regency. The most significant failure occurred on the Wulan River, exacerbating flooding in the area and causing many canals to fail as a result.

ITHACA, NY, MARCH 26, 2024 – Ursa Space has launched a weekly dataset offering volumetric measurements of Iron Ore Stockpiles at key global locations. This subscription delivers unbiased and accurate data extracted from satellite imagery, empowering users to gain valuable insights in a notoriously opaque market and better understand economic trends.