EIA reports that US oil production rose in February, as New Mexico set a record.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that the total crude oil production in the United States increased slightly in February, as Texas and New Mexico, two of its top producers reversed recent declines by pumping more barrels. The data revealed that the oil output of the world's largest producer, Saudi Arabia, rose by about 29,000 barrels a day in February. The data revealed that Texas…
EIA: US crude stocks have unexpectedly impacted export and refinery demand
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude stockpiles dropped unexpectedly due to higher exports and refinery demands, while gasoline inventories fell for the ninth consecutive week. The EIA reported that crude inventories dropped by 2.7m barrels, to 440.4m barrels for the week ending April 25. This was in contrast with the analysts' polled expectations of a 429,000 barrel increase.
As crude prices fall, investors fear that Big Oil may reduce share buybacks.
Investors will pay attention to the fact that falling oil prices are increasing the risk of dividends and share purchases for the remainder of 2025. Big Oil's efforts to win over Wall Street have been based on reinvesting cash in the form of dividends and stock repurchases. U.S. president Donald Trump's announcements of global tariffs have caused fears of a weaker oil market and a possible recession, leading forecasters to reduce their oil price expectations.
CMS Energy reports higher profits on the strong demand for power from data centers
CMS Energy, a U.S. gas and electric utility, reported on Thursday a higher profit for the first quarter. This was due to heightened power demand. In February, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast that power demand would reach record levels in 2025 and in 2026 as data centers are experiencing a surge. After warning of potential supply-chain problems due to tariffs, the company stated that nearly 90% of its supply chain would be sourced domestically.
NextEra exceeds profit expectations as the power company avoids trade risks
NextEra Energy's CEO stated that the company beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday regarding rising electricity demand, as it works to navigate around increasing global trade risks. The rising costs brought on by President Donald Trump’s tariff war threaten to slow down a recent surge of electricity demand, and dent plans for expansion by the country’s power companies. NextEra, one of the largest renewable energy firms in the world…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleet for the first time in 4 weeks.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. added oil and gas rigs this week for the first time since four weeks. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by two in the week ending April 17 to 585. Baker Hughes published the rig counts report one day earlier on Thursday, due to Good Friday. Baker Hughes reported that despite this week's increase in rigs the total count is still 34 rigs or 5% lower than this time last year.
Sources say that US fuel exports by land to Mexico have been halted due to increased scrutiny.
Three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed on Tuesday that the Mexican government had halted the importation of U.S. gasoline into Mexico by road as part its crackdown on illegal deals. One source involved in the delivery of such trucks said that Mexican authorities are investigating import permits and increasing cargo inspections. The sources stated that there was no timetable for the return of the trucking business…
EIA: US natgas production and demand will reach record highs by 2025
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA's) Short-Term Energy Outlook, published on Thursday, said that both the U.S. Natural Gas output and demand would reach record highs by 2025. EIA projects that dry gas production in 2026 will increase from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day in 2024, to 105.3 in 2025, and 107.1 in 2026. This compares to a record-breaking 103.6 bcfd for 2023. The…
US EIA warns that tariffs and trade uncertainties will lower oil demand
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA's) monthly short-term Energy Outlook report on Thursday said that recent developments in global trade policies are expected to reduce global oil and fuel consumption growth through 2026. As a result of the uncertainty created by a possible lower global growth rate and higher oil supplies, the U.S. Department of Energy’s statistical arm has cut its forecasts of U.S. oil demand and global oil consumption growth for this year and next.
EIA: US power consumption will reach new highs by 2025 and 26.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced in its Short Term Energy Outlook on Thursday that the U.S. will reach new records in power consumption in 2025 and in 2026. EIA projects that power demand will increase to 4,201 billion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) by 2025, and 4,244 trillion kWh by 2026. This is a significant rise from the record 4,097 kWh of 2024. These increases are due to the growth of data centers dedicated for artificial intelligence…
US refiners are unlikely to spend large amounts to process more domestic crude oil
It can be expensive and time-consuming to change refinery configuration. The margins and yields of refineries can be affected by using different types of crude. By Arathy S. Analysts and industry sources said that U.S. refiners do not plan to invest heavily to process more crude oil domestically and less oil imported from Canada and Mexico. This is a major obstacle to President Trump’s plan to increase oil production. Trump's pledge of unleashing U.S.
Wood Mackenzie reduces 5-year US Wind Energy Outlook by 40% due to Trump policies
On Tuesday, a prominent energy research company slashed their five-year forecast for new U.S. Wind Energy Projects by 40%, citing Trump Administration policies and concerns over the economy. Wood Mackenzie predicts that the United States will install 45.1 gigawatts (both onshore and off-shore) of wind power through 2029. The firm had initially forecast 75.8 GW of installations over this period. The Energy Information Administration announced last month that the U.S.
LNG Canada begins cooling down of the plant as a final step to producing LNG
Two people have confirmed that LNG Canada is cooling down its Kitimat liquefied gas plant, British Columbia. This is a last step before the company begins producing super-cooled gas. LNG Canada will be the first LNG export facility in Canada. It is expected to export 14 million metric tons per year (MTPA). People said that the company began using refrigerants on Tuesday as part of its cooling process. Tomorrow, it is expected to add natural gas to the plant.
US EIA delays short-term outlook report amid oil market downturn
Energy Information Administration (EIA) in the United States announced on Monday that it will delay publication of its "Short-Term Energy Outlook Report" (STEO), amid a drop in oil prices nearing four-year lows due to growing fears of a worldwide recession. EIA announced in an email that the report scheduled for publication on Tuesday, April 8 will now be released on Thursday, 10 April at 12:00 noon EDT (1600 GMT).
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil rig number has reached its highest level since June.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms cut back on the number oil and gas rigs for the second consecutive week, despite the fact that the number oil rigs was at its highest level since June. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by two in the week ending April 4 to 590. Baker Hughes reported that oil rigs increased by five this week to 489, their highest level since June.
Energy think tank says fossil fuels generated less than half the US electricity in first ever month.
According to Ember, an energy think tank, fossil fuels made up less than half of the U.S. electricity mix in March for the first time in history. This was due to a nearly quarter increase in wind and solar generation. The U.S. The Energy Information Administration (EIA), citing the growing demand for data centers dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence, forecasted last month that in 2025 or 2026…
EIA: US crude and distillate stocks rise while gasoline inventories fall
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude and distillate oil inventories increased while gasoline inventories decreased last week. The EIA reported that crude inventories increased by 6.2 millions barrels, to 439.8million barrels for the week ending on March 28. This was compared to analysts' expectations based on a poll of a 2.1-million barrel draw. The EIA reported that crude stocks at Cushing, Oklahoma's delivery hub, rose by 2.4 millions barrels.
US oil production dropped to an 11-month low, according to data.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that U.S. crude production dropped by 305,000 barrels a day in January to 13,15 million bpd, its lowest level since Feb. 2024. The data revealed that this was the largest monthly decline in U.S. crude oil production since January 2024. The EIA lowered their estimate of U.S. record oil production for December by about 40,000 barrels per day to 13.45million bpd. The oil output in Texas, which is the largest U.S.
Texas oil and gas upstream jobs increase in February, says industry group
The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, or TIPRO, announced on Friday that upstream oil companies increased hiring in February. This is the second consecutive month of growth. Hiring in upstream, which includes drilling and producing oil activities, can be an indicator of how the oil and gas sector is doing. More drilling could be expected if companies hire more staff. TIPRO represents more than 3,000 independent producers in Texas.
EIA: US crude stocks fall as refining increases.
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude inventories dropped last week, as refiners increased production. Gasoline and distillate stocks also fell. The EIA reported that crude inventories dropped by 3.3 millions barrels, to 433.6 million in the week ending March 21. This was a far cry from the 956 thousand barrels analysts had predicted in a survey. Refinery crude production increased by 87,000 barrels a day.
