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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.

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…

EnQuest CEO: EnQuest will finalise its $84 million Vietnam oilfield purchase soon

Amjad Bseisu, CEO of UK-based EnQuest, said that the company expects to acquire Harbour Energy's Vietnam business within the next two months and will drill new wells in order to increase production. The North…

Energy companies race to Southeast Asia for gas to meet AI power demand

Energy companies are investing in gas exploration and production to meet the rising demand for power from a growing population and the proliferation of data centers in this region. As countries pursue different paths of energy transition…

Yergin: The next 3-5 days will be critical for the global energy markets if Israel and Iran have a significant development.

The next three to five day developments in the Iran-Israel conflict will be crucial for global energy markets, even though the Gulf oil and gas supply has not been interrupted yet. This was the view of oil historian Daniel Yergin on Wednesday.

Vitol CEO predicts slight decline in US oil production this year due lower prices

He said that the lower oil prices will lead to a slight decrease in U.S. production of oil this year. "We're starting to see an impact on production and investment with slightly lower prices." Russell Hardy, speaking at the Energy Asia Conference…

Shell CEO: Local price index makes LNG Canada attractive

Shell's LNG Canada is attractive to buyers because it uses a Canadian Alberta Energy Company price index, which is lower in comparison with the Henry Hub price for the U.S. The company's CEO said this on Tuesday.

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…

Saudi Aramco CEO: Oil and gas is important during times of conflict

Saudi Aramco's head told a Monday energy conference that oil and gas are important in times of conflict, as we can see right now. Aramco CEO Amin Nasser gave his speech at the Energy Asia Conference held in Kuala Lumpur via video link.

GAIL India sells LNG cargo because early monsoons lead to weak power demand.

GAIL (India) Ltd resold a liquefied gas (LNG) shipment this week, according to three sources in the market on Friday. The state-run company's tanks are full due to the weak demand for power in India. GAIL, India's…

Freepoint Commodities sued by ex-analyst for alleged pressure to facilitate insider trade

Former senior analyst of U.S. trading firm Freepoint Commodities, a former senior analyst has filed a lawsuit against the company. He claims that top executives pressed employees to facilitate insider trades and that they retaliated on employees who objected.

WGC-QatarEnergy CEO: Chemical industry is growing rapidly, says WGC

QatarEnergy, according to its chief executive Saad Al-Kaabi, plans to double its global capacity for plastics and raw materials as the company sees a big growth in chemical industries. He told the World Gas Conference…

Petronas wants Kutai Basin properties as part of the planned Eni tie up

A senior executive at Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said Tuesday that it wants to include oil projects in Indonesia's Kutai Basin as part of its joint venture with Eni. Petronas, the Italian oil giant and…

Tariff talks: Indonesia proposes an increase of $10 billion in US energy imports

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to local media that Indonesia would propose an increase of around $10 billion in its crude oil and liquefied gas imports from the United States as part of its ongoing tariff negotiations.

Tariff talks: Indonesia proposes an increase of $10 billion in US energy imports

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to local media that Indonesia would propose an increase of around $10 billion in its crude oil and liquefied gas imports from the United States as part of its ongoing tariff negotiations.

Executives say oil refiners are adding renewable feedstocks to produce cleaner fuels.

To meet the global demand for cleaner fuels, oil refiners are increasing efforts to blend in renewable feedstocks like used cooking oils into their crude refining streams. Maurits Van Tol, Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey…

Brazil's Petrobras is looking for African oil assets to increase reserves

Petrobras, the Brazilian oil company, wants to purchase stakes in African oil assets - primarily in Angola and Namibia - to increase its reserves, as it anticipates that production will fall after 2030. A senior executive revealed this on Wednesday.

Japan's JERA is seeing increased competition for US LNG from Asia and Europe

JERA, Japan's largest power generator, expects the competition for U.S. LNG to grow as Asia and Europe increase their demand. There are many buyers. Asian and European buyers really want U.S. Energy. There are many competitors…

Official Russian energy says US sanctions shouldn't hinder oil trade with India

The latest sanctions by the United States against Russia shouldn't affect the oil trade between Moscow and India, Pavel Sorokin said, Russia's first vice minister of energy, on Tuesday. He added that it is too early to determine the effects.

ChampionX executive: New U.S. tariffs on metals will increase oilfield equipment prices.

A company official told reporters on Tuesday that ChampionX anticipates the new U.S. tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum will increase equipment costs for oilfield services firms. U.S. president Donald Trump…

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