Saturday, February 22, 2025
U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 0.5 million barrels- oil and gas 360

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 4.6 million barrels

Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of February 14, 2025 U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 4.6 million barrels from the previous week.  At 432.5 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are 3% below the five-year average for this time of year, according to the EIA crude oil and petroleum weekly storage data,

U.S. rig count had an increase of 1 this week, at 585- oil and gas 360

U.S. rig count increased by 4 as of this week, at 592

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. had an increase of 4 over last week, resulting in a total count of 592 rigs. Canada had an decrease of 1 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 244 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Ardmore Woodford, Cana Woodford, Granite

Natural gas is still a dirty word, but it’s here to stay: WoodMac- oil and gas 360

Natural gas is still a dirty word, but it’s here to stay: WoodMac

(Oil Price) – Natural gas will play a critical role in the global energy transition, serving as a bridge fuel between coal and renewables, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Despite concerns over emissions and affordability, gas is expected to remain a key part of the energy mix for decades, particularly in power generation, industrial processes, and transport. According

ConocoPhillips to sell interest in Gulf of Mexico assets to Shell for $735 million- oil and gas 360

ConocoPhillips to sell interest in Gulf of Mexico assets to Shell for $735 million

(World Oil) – ConocoPhillips will sell its interests in the Gulf of Mexico Ursa and Europa fields to Shell for $735 million, both companies confirmed today. ConocoPhillips continues to work towards a strategy of divesting noncore assets, while Shell looks to strengthen its deepwater portfolio. Full-year 2024 production associated with the ConocoPhillips’ 15.96% interest in the Ursa Field and 1% interest

Rubio says U.S. could ease sanctions only if Russia noticeably changes behavior- oil and gas 360

Rubio says U.S. could ease sanctions only if Russia noticeably changes behavior

(Oil Price) – The United States will not lift any sanctions on Russia unless Moscow noticeably changes its behavior, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders in a call after the U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh. European leaders are concerned that they are being left out of talks and of the apparent major pivot in U.S. foreign policy after the

EU seeks more US gas, renewable energy to replace Russian supplies- oil and gas 360

EU seeks more US gas, renewable energy to replace Russian supplies

(BOE Report) – The European Union will seek more gas from countries including the U.S. to replace Russian supplies, and expand renewable energy faster to cut its overall reliance on the fuel, the EU’s energy commissioner has said. The EU has pledged to quit Russian fossil fuels by 2027 in response to Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. While Russian pipeline

Ecopetrol looks to boost production from Colombia's oil-rich eastern block- oil and gas 360

Ecopetrol looks to boost production from Colombia’s oil-rich eastern block

(World Oil) – (Bloomberg) – State-controlled oil driller Ecopetrol SA sees “great potential” for development and exploration in Colombia’s crude-producing heartland alongside bets on U.S. fracing and offshore gas. The company said this month that it now has full ownership of the CPO-09 block in the nation’s oil-rich eastern plains after completing its $452 million acquisition of Repsol SA’s 45% stake.

Oil prices on track for weekly rise amid supply disruptions- oil and gas 360

Oil prices on track for weekly rise amid supply disruptions

(Investing) – Oil prices fell on Friday, but were on course to secure a weekly gain, as traders eyed supply chain disruptions in Russia and a drawdown in U.S. gasoline and distillate stockpiles. Brent oil futures had fallen by 0.8% to $75.86 per barrel as of 08:05 ET (13:05 GMT), while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had slipped by 0.9% to $71.85 per