Saturday, February 22, 2025
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

Japex shifts focus back to oil and gas exploration- oil and gas 360

Japex shifts focus back to oil and gas exploration

(Oil Price) – Japanese oil and gas firm Japex is pivoting back to its core business after seeing poor returns in the renewable energy sector, as it becomes the latest major company to scale back green energy investments. “For now, the investment focus will remain on oil and gas exploration and production… as securing a fair return from renewable energy sources

North Dakota oil output estimated down up to 160,000 bpd, state regulator says- oil and gas 360

North Dakota oil output estimated down up to 160,000 bpd, state regulator says

(BOE Report) – North Dakota oil production was estimated to be down between 130,000 and 160,000 barrels per day (bpd) as of Thursday morning due to the recent extreme cold and related operational challenges, the state’s pipeline authority said. Associated wellhead natural gas production was estimated to be down 0.37-0.45 billion cubic feet per day, said Justin Kringstad, director of

Oil prices hold steady as traders eye U.S. inventory build- oil and gas 360

Oil prices hold steady as traders eye U.S. inventory build

(Investing)– Oil prices were steady in European trading on Thursday after touching an almost one-week high in the prior session, as traders weighed an increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent oil futures rose 0.6% to $76.51 per barrel as of 09:10 ET (14:10 GMT), while West Texas Intermediate crude futures advanced by 0.6% to $72.58 a barrel. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported

Weekly Gas Storage: Inventories decrease by 40 Bcf- oil and gas 360

Weekly Gas Storage: Inventories decrease by Bcf

Natural Gas Inventories as of February 14, 2025 The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net decrease of 196 Bcf as of February 14, 2025. Working gas in storage was 2,101 Bcf as of Friday, Februrary 14, 2025, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decrease of 196 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were

Prospera Energy Inc. announces leadership changes- oil and gas 360

Prospera Energy Inc. announces leadership changes

(Oil & Gas 360) – CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSXV: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera,” “PEI,” or the “Corporation”) announces that the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Samuel David, is no longer employed with the company, effective immediately. Mr. David resigned from the Board of Directors, effective November 18, 2024. The Board, consisting of Brian McConnell,

Exxon plans large-scale gas project in oil-dominated Guyana- oil and gas 360

Exxon plans large-scale gas project in oil-dominated Guyana

(Investing) – GEORGETOWN – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is planning to increase natural gas output and supply in Guyana through a large-scale project announced on Wednesday, following the government’s call for more gas to fuel onshore power and petrochemical projects. The “Wales Gas Vision”, outlined by Exxon’s Guyana head, Alistair Routledge, is set to provide gas for the production of fertilizers