Baker Hughes reports that US oil/gas rig counts have dropped for the 11th consecutive week, to their lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of oil rigs and natural gas production for the 11th consecutive week for the first since July 2020. This was when the COVID-19 epidemic reduced demand for fuel. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…
Oil Prices Rise as Investors Consider Market Uncertainties
Oil prices rose over 2% on Friday as investors weighed a tight short-term market against the potential surplus this year forecast by the IEA, while U.S. tariffs and possible further sanctions on Russia were also in focus.Brent crude futures were up $1.68, or 2.5%, at $70.32 a barrel by 1:22 p.m. EDT (1722 GMT). U.S.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil and natural gas rigs in the US for the 10th consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of oil rigs and natural gas wells for a tenth consecutive week for the first since July 2020. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production…
Oil prices fall on the prospect of more OPEC+ supplies, easing Mideast risks
Oil prices dropped on Monday, as a easing of geopolitical risk in the Middle East coupled with the prospect of an OPEC+ production increase in August boosted supply expectations in spite of persistent uncertainty about the outlook for the global demand. Brent crude…
Oil prices fall on the prospect of more OPEC+ supplies, easing Mideast risks
The oil price fell 1% Monday, as the outlook for supply was boosted by a lowering of geopolitical risk in the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped 66 cents or 0.97% to $67.11 per barrel at 0031 GMT ahead of the expiration of the August contract later that day.
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil/gas rig counts fell for a fourth month, to a low of Oct 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. has cut its number of operating oil and gas rigs for the fourth consecutive month to the lowest level since October 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by seven in the week ending June 27.
Baker Hughes reports that US oil/gas rig counts have fallen for the 4th consecutive month, to a low of Oct 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. has cut its number of operating oil and gas rigs for the fourth consecutive month to the lowest level since October 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by seven in the week ending June 27.
North Dakota drilling and fracking activity stable as prices fluctuate, state regulator states
In a Tuesday monthly briefing, the state regulator revealed that despite recent volatility in oil prices, the number of frac crews and rigs in North Dakota remained unchanged in June. There are 32 rigs and 13 frac crews currently operating in North Dakota. Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said that the U.S.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs in the US for eight weeks running.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the eighth consecutive week for the first since September 2023. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by one in the week ending June 20 to 554.
Suppliers threaten shutdown in July due to Pemex payment problems
The Mexican association of major oil service companies has warned it is experiencing an "unprecedented" crisis due to the non-payment by the state-owned Pemex. Pemex is the most indebted oil company in the world. The association, in a letter to President Claudia Sheinbaum…
Oil industry gathering in Malaysia is shadowed by conflict in Middle East
Energy executives from around the world gathered on Monday in Malaysia's capital for an industry gathering. They were concerned about the dramatic escalation of the conflict between Israel & Iran which has fueled fears that the conflict could spread and disrupt the supply.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil/gas drilling rigs by 7th week, to the lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the seventh consecutive week. This is the lowest level since November 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil/gas drilling rigs by 7th week, to the lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the seventh consecutive week. This is the lowest level since November 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production…
Sources say that Hokchi Energy, frustrated by Mexico's Pemex and its refusal to buy oil from them, pushed for a change in who purchases their oil.
Three sources said that Hokchi Energy in Mexico, frustrated with months of late payments from the state-owned company Pemex for its oil, gas and natural gas, sought to amend its contract so that it could do business with PMI Comercio Internacional. Hokchi Energy’s…
Baker Hughes sells sensor unit to Crane at $1.15 billion
Baker Hughes announced on Monday that it would sell its Precision Sensors and Instrumentation (PSI), product line to aerospace parts and defense parts manufacturer Crane, for $1.15 Billion. The oilfield services provider is looking to optimize its portfolio. Lorenzo Simonelli…
Baker Hughes reports that US oil/gas rig counts have fallen for the 6th consecutive week, to levels not seen since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the sixth consecutive week for the first since September 2023. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production…
Baker Hughes, a provider of oilfield services, sells a stake in Cactus
Baker Hughes is selling 65% of the surface pressure control division to Cactus, a maker of equipment. The oilfield services company will focus on its core business amid volatile oil price fluctuations. They said that the companies would form a joint-venture to run the business.
US drillers reduce oil and gas rigs at lowest level since November 2021, according to Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said Friday that U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the fourth consecutive week, making it the lowest count since November 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by 10 in the week ending May 23.
Oil prices drop for the first time since April due to OPEC+ production increase prospects
The oil price dropped for a 4th consecutive session on the Friday, and was set to experience their first weekly drop in three weeks. This was due to renewed pressure from supply, resulting from a possible OPEC+ production increase in July. Brent futures dropped 31 cents or 0.5% to $64.13 per barrel at 0412 GMT. U.S.
OPEC+ targets US shale again with output increases
Saudi Arabia and Russia, the group's leaders, are also pushing a secondary objective behind OPEC+’s plan to increase oil production and punish overproducing allies: taking on U.S. shale to win back market shares from the United States. OPEC’s last price war against U.S.
