PetroChina's net profit for 2025 drops 4.5% due to lower oil prices
PetroChina, Asia's biggest oil and gas producer said on Sunday that its 2025 net annual?profit fell 4.5% from the record set in 2024 as lower oil prices affected earnings. PetroChina reported in a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange that its net income was 157.3 billion yuan (22.76 billion dollars) in 2018, compared to 164.7 billion yuan (2024), while revenue fell 2.5% to 2,864.5 billion yuan.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs a second time in a week.
Baker Hughes, an energy services firm, said that U.S. firms have 'cut back on the number of oil & /natural gas rigs for a second consecutive week for the first time since mid-January. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by nine in the week ending March 27 to 543, the lowest level since January 16. Baker?Hughes stated that this week's decrease puts the total number of rigs down by 49 rigs or 8.3% from this time last year.
CNOOC 2025 net profit drops 11.5% despite record production
CNOOC, China's oil and gas giant, announced on Thursday that its net profit for 2025 fell by 11.5% compared to the previous year due to lower crude oil prices. This was despite record oil and natural gas production. According to a filing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, China's largest offshore oil producer has reported a net profit for 2025 of 122.08 billion yuan (17.69 billion dollars). CNOOC achieved its target range for oil and gas production by increasing it 7%…
Oil Production Impacts in the Middle East
Most western oil and gas majors have significant operations in the Middle East, where the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted oil and gas shipping and halted some output.France's TotalEnergies, which has the biggest upstream exposure to the region compared with its global output, has said some 15% of its production is offline due to the war.Here are some details on the majors' production in the Middle East…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleets for the second week running.
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said in a closely-followed report on Friday that U.S. firms added oil and natural gas rigs this week for the second time in a row. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by two in the week ending March 13 to reach 553 - its highest level since November 2025. Baker Hughes reported that despite this week's increase in rigs the total count is still?39 or 7% lower than this time last year.
Equinor CEO: We Have No Spare Capacity for Oil and Gas
The CEO of Norway's state-controlled company Equinor said that the company does not have any spare capacity to increase its oil and gas output due to Middle East supply shortages."Our focus today is on making sure we are seen as a reliable supplier of oil and natural gas in the markets that we operate in, and ensuring we have the highest possible production because it's needed in these times," Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said at an industry conference held in Oslo.U.S.
Indian refineries tumble as crude prices surge on the escalating Iran war
The shares of Indian'refiners' fell on Monday as the escalating 'U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran pushed Brent crude to $120 per barrel, a price that is a near four-year-high. This threatens their short-term earnings. Indian Oil, a state-run company, fell 6.6%. Hindustan Petroleum fell 7.5%. Bharat Petroleum plunged 7.1%. These were the steepest drops in over a year. Reliance Industries has lost 2%. Brent crude rose?as high as 26.4%, to $117.16 per barrel. It was up last?23% by 9:15 am IST.
Global Energy Prices Jump as Middle East Crisis Interrupts Shipping, Oil Production
Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy facilities, closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production stoppages from Qatar to Iraq.The benchmark Brent crude oil contract gained nearly 8% on Tuesday to above $83 per barrel, the highest since July 2024, taking gains since Friday to more than 15%.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut three oil rigs and added three gas rigs to their weekly count, while maintaining the same number of rigs.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. oil and gas companies this week reduced three oil rigs while adding three natural-gas rigs. The overall rig count remained unchanged. The 'oil and gas rig number, a leading indicator of future production, remained at 551 during the week ending February 13. Baker Hughes reported that the total count was down 37 rigs or 6% from this time last year.
EIA: US natgas production to reach record highs in 2026 while demand remains steady
The U.S. Energy 'Information 'Administration stated in its Tuesday Short-Term Energy Outlook that U.S. Natural Gas output will reach a?record high in 2026 while demand will remain steady. EIA predicted dry gas production would rise from a new record of 107.6 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2025, to 110.0 bcfd by 2026, and 111.2 bcfd by 2027. The agency projected that domestic gas consumption would remain at 91.6 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2026.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleets for the third consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added natural gas and oil rigs this week for the third consecutive week for the first since November. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by five in the week ending February 6 to reach 551 - its highest level since November. Baker Hughes reported that despite the increase in rigs this week, there were still 35 rigs or 6% less than this time last year.
Egypt claims it has paid $5 billion in arrears to its foreign oil partners
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa. Madbouly announced that Egypt had paid $5 billion to foreign oil and gas partners in arrears and hopes to reduce the remaining debt to $1.2 billion by June 2026. He said that the arrears would be $6.1 billion by June 30, 2024. The?government will also pay the monthly invoices of the partners. Egypt's?foreign exchange shortage forced them to delay payments to international oil companies that operate in Egypt.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs a second time in a week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said in its closely watched report published on Friday that U.S. firms have cut back the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the second consecutive week. In the week ending January 16, the oil and gas rig counts, an early indicator for future production, dropped by one, to 543. This is the lowest it has been since mid-December. Baker Hughes reported that the total rig count is down 37 rigs or 6% from this time last week.
EIA: US natgas production to reach record highs in 2026 while demand declines
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday that the U.S. Natural Gas output will reach a record high by 2026 while demand is expected to decline. EIA predicted dry gas production would rise from a record of 107.4 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2025, to 108.8 in 2026, and 109.7 in?2027. The agency also predicted that domestic gas consumption would decline from an all-time high of?91.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2025…
US Natural Gas Futures Fall Ahead of Warmer Weather, Slow Demand
U.S. natural gas futures began the year on a weak note on Friday, weighed down by forecasts for warmer weather and expectations of slower demand growth.Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were 9.6 cents, or 2.6%, lower at $3.59 per million British thermal units. The contract posted a 1.5% gain in 2025, after rising over 44% in 2024. "There were concerns that the La Nina was breaking down a little bit, leading to warmer temperatures.
US Natural Gas Falls Over 5% Ahead of Above Normal Temperatures
U.S. natural gas futures fell over 5% on Tuesday, pressured by forecasts of above normal temperatures next week, though the market was set for a second consecutive yearly gain led by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants. Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded 20.3 cents lower, or 5.1%, to $3.77 per million British thermal units. The contract was up over 4% so far this year.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers added oil and gas rigs in the US for the second consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and natural gas rigs this week for the second consecutive week. The oil and gas rig counts, an early indicator of future output, increased by one in the week ending December 30 to reach 546, its highest level since December 12. Baker Hughes released its rig count report early because of the New Year's Day holidays. Baker Hughes reported that despite a?this week rig increase?…
US Natural Gas Futures Rise as Forecasts Predict Colder Weather
U.S. natural gas futures rose on Friday in thin-volume trading and were on track for a weekly gain, ending a two-week losing streak, as forecasts pointed to colder weather and increased demand in the weeks ahead.Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were up 4.4 cents, or 1% at $4.29 per million British thermal units. The contract was up 8.5% so far this week.Prices reached their highest level since December 11…
US Natural Gas Futures Rise Alongside LNG Export Demand
U.S. natural gas futures rose 4% on Tuesday, boosted by record gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for more demand than previously expected over the next two weeks.Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 15.3 cents, or 4%, at $4.105 per million British thermal units by 08:59 AM ET. Priced ended 0.5% lower on Monday. "The demand for LNG is very strong and they're keeping those numbers near record high.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs a second time in a week.
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of oil and gas rigs for a second consecutive week for the first time since August. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by six in the week ending December 19. This is the lowest since September. Baker Hughes reported that oil rigs dropped by eight this week to 406; their lowest level since September 2021.