Sources say Crescent Energy is close to a deal with US shale rival Vital Energy
People familiar with the matter reported on Friday that Crescent Energy was in advanced discussions to acquire Vital Energy, a smaller competitor. This would give the energy company a strong position in the Permian basin. Sources said that the terms of the merger could not be revealed, but the transaction could be announced next week. They cautioned, however, that a deal might still fall through…
Increasing US LNG Exports to Catalyze Shale Production Growth
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports will soar by roughly 10% a year through 2030 as energy firms double their LNG production capacity, according to analysts, providing a shot in the arm to the country's maturing shale industry which has seen growth slow and costs rise.The U.S. is the world's largest oil and natural gas producer, but many of its best drilling locations have been tapped. While oil production is expected to plateau or fall in coming months…
Maguire: US gas-heavy pipeline to fuel tensions with LNG exporters
U.S. energy firms are building the largest gas-fired generation capacity in the world, cementing the position of the United States as the world's biggest natural gas consumer and the gas-fired producer. The growing dependence on natural gas in the domestic power sector will also exacerbate tensions between the rapidly expanding LNG export sector and the domestic power industry, as the latter is relying on cheap natural gas and abundant supplies to expand.
Maguire: US gas-heavy pipeline to fuel tensions with LNG exporters
U.S. energy firms are building the largest gas-fired generation capacity in the world, cementing the position of the United States as the world's biggest natural gas consumer and the gas-fired producer. The growing dependence on natural gas in the domestic power sector will also exacerbate tensions between the rapidly expanding LNG export sector and the domestic power industry, as the latter is relying on cheap natural gas and abundant supplies to expand.
US Natural Gas Prices Drop 4% on Record Output
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a nine-month low on Tuesday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand through early September than previously expected.Another factor weighing on gas prices was a decline in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas export plants due to small reductions at several facilities.Front-month gas futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 10.8 cents…
US Natural Gas Prices Drop 3% Ahead of Cooler Weather Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 3% on Monday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather next week than previously expected.Front-month gas futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 9.5 cents, or 3.3%, to $2.821 per million British thermal units by 5:53 a.m. EDT (0953 GMT).The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) projected Hurricane Erin, which was near the Bahamas, would move north and then east off the U.S.
Angola Looks to Gas Growth as Oil Output Flatlines
Optimistic over Angola’s untapped gas potential, Azule Energy is considering another gas exploration well after leading the country’s first drilling campaign targeting gas and hitting success last month, the CEO told Reuters.Angola expects gas production to rise more than 20% in the next five years as it targets higher exports to Europe and Asia and to meet growing domestic demand, while its oil…
US Natgas Prices Rise on Increasing Demand
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Wednesday after dropping to an eight-month low in the prior session on forecasts for more demand over the next two weeks than previously expected and near-record gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.That small price increase came despite near-record output, ample supplies of the fuel in storage, and the approach of a storm that could affect the U.S. East Coast as a demand-destroying hurricane next week.
EIA: US natgas production and demand will reach record highs by 2025 before declining in 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Short-Term Energy Outlook, released on Tuesday, predicted that the U.S. Natural Gas output and demand would both reach record highs by 2025. However, they will then decline in 2026. EIA projects that dry gas production will increase from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day in 2024, to 106.4 in 2025, before slipping to 106.1 in 2026. This compares to a record of 103.6 bcfd for 2023.
Mexico's Pemex increases its net profit in the second quarter
Mexico's energy state company Pemex reported Monday a change in net profit for the second quarter. The net profit reached 59.52 trillion pesos, up from 273.33 trillion pesos during the same period last year. It also reported in a filing to Mexico's main exchange that revenue fell by 4.4% between April and June to 391.62 billion Pesos. The heavily-indebted firm attributed the decline to lower crude oil prices and lower gasoline and diesel prices.
Mellitah Oil and Gas, Hill International to Collaborate on Libya Gas Project
Mellitah Oil and Gas will work with U.S. construction consulting firm Hill International to manage a project which aims to boost Libya's gas output, the country's National Oil Company (NOC) said in a statement on Wednesday.NOC said a cooperation agreement was signed during a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, to Tripoli.Launched by Mellitah Oil and Gas…
Indonesia H1 oil production below target; gas output above target
Indonesian oil production in the first half of 2025 is 579,300 barrels per day and the gas production is 6,820 millions standard cubic feet per days (mmscfd), said the Chairman of the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulator SKK Migas on Monday. The state budget for 2025 set a target of 605,000 barrels per day of crude oil. However, the gas production exceeded the target of 5,628 mmscfd. Djoko Siswanto, chair of SKK Migas, told reporters that "oil production continues to grow day by day in July.
US Natural Gas Prices Rise to Two-Week High Amidst Hot Weather
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday as hot weather boosts the amount of gas power generators must burn to keep air conditioners humming and on near-record flows of gas to LNG export plants.Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 2.8 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $3.551 per million British thermal units, their highest close since June 27 for a second day in a row.The U.S.
The government reports that Guyana's oil production rose to 667, 000 bpd during May.
In a government bulletin, published on Tuesday, Guyana's oil production rose from 611,000 barrels per day to 667,000 bpd by May, thanks to increases at Exxon Mobil's two facilities. Exxon, U.S. Hess, and China's CNOOC, which control all oil and natural gas output in South America, are expected to increase production beyond 900,000.bpd when a fourth floating plant begins operating later this year.
Russia is ready to provide LNG to Mexico
The Russian Embassy in Mexico announced on Saturday that it was ready to share its energy technologies and supply Mexico with liquefied gas. "We already work with Mexico." "We have excellent LNG technology, and we're ready to share this technology and supply LNG too," Russian Energy minister Sergei Tsivilev stated. The embassy said that Russia was ready to provide oil extraction technologies suitable…
EIA: US natgas production and demand will reach record highs by 2025
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Short-Term Energy Outlook, published on Tuesday, predicted that both the U.S. Natural Gas output and demand would reach record levels in 2025. EIA projects that dry gas production in 2024 will increase from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), to 105.9 in 2025, and then 106.4 in 2026. This compares to a record-breaking 103.6 bcfd for 2023.
US Natural Gas Prices Fall 6% in Volatile Contract Expiration Trade
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday to a one-week low in volatile contract expiration trade, pressured by an expected decline in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.Traders said Freeport LNG in Texas might reduce output and they pointed to forecasts for less demand this week than previously expected.On its last day as the front-month, gas futures for June delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) fell 19.4 cents…
Egypt In Talks to Buy LNG Cargoes Amidst Energy Crunch
Egypt is in talks with energy firms and trading houses to buy 40-60 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid a worsening energy crunch ahead of peak summer demand, three sources aware of the matter told Reuters.The country faces spending up to $3 billion at current prices to secure the LNG, squeezing government coffers already under strain to keep the lights on amid falling gas production and…
Egypt's fertiliser manufacturers cut production as gas supplies are reduced
Two of Egypt's biggest fertiliser producers announced on Wednesday that they received an official notification about a two week reduction in the natural gas supply at their plants. This triggered a drop in production. Both Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries and Misr Fertilizers Production stated in their stock exchange statements that the expected production to fall by 30% over the period. Egypt is facing a growing gas shortage ahead of summer peak season.
Exxon's Guyana oil production rose to 668,000 barrels per day last week
Alistair Routledge of the U.S. After receiving the floating production facility in Guyana waters in February, the group is now working on installing it. The companies produced 627, 000 bpd in March. Data from the energy ministry of the country showed that the average 631,000 BPD achieved during the first quarter is 3% more than the previous year. After the fourth facility has been plugged in, the Exxon consortium will increase its output capacity from 500,000 bpd to 900,000.