OPEC data show that Russian oil production fell by 56,000 bpd during February.
According to a copy of OPEC's monthly data, reviewed on Wednesday, Russian oil production fell by around 56,000 barrels a day or 0.6% in February compared to?January, bringing it down from 9.184 million bpd. The U.S. has imposed pressure on India…
US Energy Department blames its staff for an errant Navy escort Post
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy allegedly posted a message on Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s official X page on Tuesday, which incorrectly stated that the U.S. Navy escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
SLB warns that Middle East disruptions will impact first-quarter earnings
SLB, an oilfield services firm, said that escalating tensions in the Middle East would affect its first-quarter earnings and revenue by 6 to 9 cents. Energy companies are moving to protect their personnel and facilities throughout the region.
Uniper CEO: We are protected from the latest Middle East energy crisis
Michael Lewis, CEO of the German utility, told analysts that Uniper does not purchase liquefied gas from the Middle East, where the 'U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran' have caused price spikes in oil and gas. Lewis, speaking after the group's annual results were published…
Palm oil closes higher as Chicago soyoil strength and crude oil rally boost prices
Malaysian palm futures closed higher on Wednesday, supported both by the stronger soyoil market in Chicago and rising crude oil prices. At the close, the benchmark 'palm oil contract' for May delivery at the?Bursa?Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 71 ringgit (1.6%)…
EUROPE GAS - European gas prices increase on fear of LNG shortage
LONDON - Benchmark European wholesale gas prices increased on Wednesday morning after reports that Iran had laid mines along the 'Strait of Hormuz' raised concerns about liquefied gas supply. The conflict in the Middle East would also last a lot longer than expected.
Aramco requests dual loading nominations from buyers amid the Hormuz Crisis, sources claim
Multiple sources have confirmed that Saudi 'Aramco asked buyers to provide a crude loading plan for its main 'export terminal in Ras Tanura and Yanbu at the Red Sea for shipments scheduled for April, as the U.S. Iran conflict has disrupted exports out of the Middle East. The U.S.
Sakhalin-1, a Russian oil refinery, will reduce output by 10% by 2025
The U.S. abandoned the 'Sakhalin-1' project in Russia, which was a major oil production facility. ExxonMobil's major ExxonMobil continued to decline last year. It fell by 10.3% due to planned maintenance. The production volume…
Palm oil prices rise on the back of a weaker ringgit and Chicago soyoil price strength
Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday due to a softer ringgit and the stronger soyoils traded in Chicago. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract for May delivery on the?Bursa Derivatives exchange had gained 32 ringgit or 0.72% to 4,460 Ringgit ($1,137.46).
The rate signal is muddied by the surge in India swap rates amid global turmoil
The surge in Indian overnight index swap (OIS), which is normally a key indicator of policy rate expectations, overstates the impact that 'the Iran War and higher oil costs will have on domestic monetary policies. India's OIS…
Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Auction yields Far Fewer Bids Than First Trump Sale
According to a document posted on the government's website, the second auction of oil and natural gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico by the Trump administration in three months drew far less interest from the industry than the one held in December.
Patterson-UTI, an oilfield services firm, says that higher oil prices won't spur more US production.
Andy Hendricks, CEO at?oilfield service company 'Patterson-UTI', stated on Tuesday that a surge in energy costs caused by the war between the United States and Israel with Iran would not lead to an increase in U.S. production of oil without the necessary market predictability.
LNG Canada increases production as Iran's war threatens global supplies
LSEG data shows that LNG Canada, a Shell venture, has increased production and exports to Asia in the past month. This is because 'the iran war' threatens Asian gas supplies, which are especially vulnerable to global disruptions.
EIA: US power consumption will surpass previous records in 2026 and '27, as AI usage surges.
?U.S. The Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its Tuesday Short-Term Energy Outlook, said that power consumption will continue to rise in 2026-2027. The EIA projects that the power demand in 2025 will reach a record of 4…
LNG Canada increases production as Iran's war threatens global supplies
LNG Canada, a Shell venture, increased production?and exported to Asia in this month. LSEG data shows that the Iran 'war' threatens Asian natural gas supply, which is particularly vulnerable to disruptions on a global scale.
EIA: US natgas production to reach record highs in 2026 while demand declines
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday that U.S. gas production will reach a record high in 2026 while demand will decrease. EIA predicted dry gas production would rise from…
Iran War causes major disruptions in oil and gas
U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, and the attacks of Iran on Gulf neighbours has caused oil and natural gas production to stop in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil artery. It handles 20 percent of the global oil and LNG supplies.
Hungary Central Bank to use reserves to fund energy imports
In a Tuesday statement, the central bank of Hungary said it would?provide foreign exchange liquidity from its reserves in excess of 60 billion euros to cover increased foreign currency imports. Central Europe's import-dependent financial markets were shaken by the U.S.
Repsol, a Spanish company, may attract new investors to the US renewables unit
Josu Imaz, CEO of Spanish energy company Repsol, said that the group is reviewing its approach to renewable power generation and may welcome new investors. Repsol, as part of a larger strategy to transition from a traditional oil and gas company into a multi-energy provider…
Zambia seeks global investors to triple copper production by 2031
Zambia is wooing investors from around the world, including those in the United States. It aims to triple its copper production to 3 million tons by 2031. Washington wants to work with the second largest copper producer in Africa, Africa's Democratic Republic of Congo.