(Oil Price) – The highly focused development of the U.S.’s shale oil and gas sectors from the early 2010s transformed it from one of the world’s biggest importers of both into one of its leading exporters of both. But it did much more than this: it reversed the balance of energy power in the world from where it had been
(World Oil) – Governments across Europe and the Middle East are rushing to ensure the sprawling oil operations of Russian energy giant Lukoil PJSC can keep running after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the company and then quashed a key bid for its assets last week. Russia’s second-largest oil company runs a vast international operation that includes oil fields, refineries and filling
(World Oil) – Namibia plans to consolidate control of its petroleum sector under the office of the presidency, as the southern African nation edges toward becoming an oil producer. The move is part of a proposed amendment to the Petroleum Act, Defense and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi — who is also serving as Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy —
(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices fell more than 2% on Wednesday, weighed down by oversupply concerns as OPEC said global oil supply will match demand in 2026, marking a further shift from its earlier projections of a supply deficit. Brent crude futures slipped $1.35, or 2%, to $63.81 a barrel by 1417 GMT after gaining 1.7% on Tuesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was
(World Oil)– Governments across Europe and the Middle East are rushing to ensure the sprawling oil operations of Russian energy giant Lukoil PJSC can keep running after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the company and then quashed a key bid for its assets last week. Russia’s second-largest oil company runs a vast international operation that includes oil fields, refineries and filling
(Oil Price)– All but two Indian refiners have skipped placing orders for Russian crude for December after the U.S. sanctioned Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, sources with knowledge of the purchases told Bloomberg on Tuesday. India’s refiners, which have come to rely on cheap Russian crude in the past three years, have withdrawn from the December purchasing window which
(Investing)– Oil prices rose on Tuesday due to the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, although oversupply concerns limited gains. Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 1.1%, to $64.73 a barrel at 1333 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $60.78 a barrel, up 65 cents, or 1.1%. Investors continue to assess the fallout from
(Oil Price)– Nigeria could tap 1.7 billion barrels in new oil supply as well as 7.7 trillion cu ft of natural gas after the approval of 43 field development plans this year. The figures were reported by the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, as quoted by Nigerian media. The executive added that the field plans involved
(World Oil) – Ranger Energy Services, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire American Well Services (AWS) from Argonaut Private Equity in a transaction valued at approximately $90.5 million, expanding Ranger’s well-servicing scale by roughly 25% and positioning it as the largest well services provider in the Lower 48. The acquisition strengthens Ranger’s presence in the Permian Basin, adds complementary service lines,
(World Oil) – Russia’s Lukoil PJSC declared force majeure on oil shipments from its giant West Qurna 2 field in Iraq, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The move is a sign that sanctions against Russia’s No. 2 oil producer are beginning to impact its international operations. The U.S. announced penalties against the firm last month as part
(BOE Report) – When Chevron executives and top shareholders convene in New York City on Wednesday for the oil producer’s investor day, portfolio managers will be eager to hear CEO Mike Wirth’s plan to finally reap rewards from the Hess acquisition and begin a new phase of growth. The event is lining up to be a victory lap for Wirth after the
(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices edged higher on Monday as investors assessed moves aimed at ending the U.S. government shutdown while concerns around oversupply in the crude market persisted. Brent crude futures rose 43 cents, or around 0.7%, to $64.06 a barrel by 1409 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $60.18 a barrel, also up about 43 cents or 0.7%. The U.S.
