Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Marguerita Choy News

Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleets for the second week running.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and gas rigs this week for the second consecutive week for the first since September. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by two in the week ending October 24 to reach 550…

US upstream oil and natural gas dealmaking falls for the third consecutive quarter amid low prices

Enverus, an analytics firm, said that the persistently low oil price kept buyers away from the sector during the third quarter. According to Enverus's latest report, merger and acquisition activity is down for the third consecutive quarter. This marks a…

API reverses its course on E15 fuel bill and calls for regulatory fix

The American Petroleum Institute announced on Tuesday that it is opposed to legislation that would expand the year-round sale of E15 gas. This reversal highlights the deepening tensions in oil and ethanol after a short period of cooperation. In exchange…

US crude stockpiles rise, fuel inventories fall, EIA says

The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude stockpiles increased while gasoline and distillate stocks fell. The EIA reported that crude inventories increased by 3.7 millions barrels, to 420.3million barrels for the week ending October 3.

Diamondback CEO says US crude production growth will slow down with $60/bbl.

The CEO of Diamondback Energy - one of the top oil producers in the United States - said that the growth of U.S. crude oil production will slow down if oil prices remain near $60 per barrel. Fewer drilling sites can be profitable at this level. Kaes van't Hof…

BP and Total Deepen Commitments to US with Major Projects

BP and TotalEnergies, two European oil and natural gas companies, deepened their commitments towards the United States on Monday. BP approved a $5 billion offshore field for oil production and TotalEnergies bought into a gas field onshore. The goal of U.S.

Baker Hughes reports that the US oil and gas rig counts have reached their highest level since June.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and gas rigs this week for the fourth consecutive week for the first since February. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by seven in the week ending September 26 to 549…

Baker Hughes reports that the US oil and gas rig count has reached its highest level since June.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and gas rigs this week for a fourth consecutive week for the first since February. In the week ending September 26, the oil and gas rig counts, a leading indicator of future production…

Vistra CEO Burke to receive $340 million in compensation amid revival of fossil fuels and nuclear energy

Vistra CEO James Burke will receive approximately $340 million in compensation for his role in bringing the Texas-based utility out of bankruptcy and into the spotlight as the most important power producer in America. Vistra shares are up about 450% from January 1, 2024.

Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleet for the third consecutive week.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and gas rigs this week for the third consecutive week for the first since February. In the week ending September 19, the oil and gas rig counts, a good indicator of future production, increased by three, to 542.

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 oil and gas rigs this week for the third consecutive week for the first since February. Oil and gas rig counts, an early indicator for future production, increased by three in the week ending September 19.

Ecopetrol will beat its 2025 drilling target and may even best the output target, says executive

Rafael Guzman said that Colombian state energy company Ecopetrol will exceed its goal of drilling 10 oilwells in 2025 by 20% to 40%. It has been reported that the company drilled six successful wells during the first half of this year. Guzman said on the…

Ecopetrol will beat its 2025 drilling target and may even best the output target, says executive

Rafael Guzman said that Colombia's state energy company Ecopetrol will likely exceed its goal of drilling ten oil wells in 2025 by 20% to 40%. It has been reported that the company drilled six successful wells during the first half of this year. Guzman…

EPA wants to hear your thoughts on the full range of options available for US biofuel allocation

The U.S. The Small Refinery Exemption Program offers two options: 50% or 100%. The agency will also ask for comments on any other possible volumes such as 25% or 75%. It is likely that the proposal will not narrow down options, and this will prolong the…

US EPA proposes to end mandatory greenhouse gas reporting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule on Friday to end the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by 8,000 facilities. This program, the EPA said, was burdensome for businesses but left the public in the dark about the environmental impact.

Baker Hughes reports that US drillers added oil and gas rigs in the US for the second consecutive week.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added natural gas and oil rigs this week for the second consecutive week for the first since April. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by two in the week ending September 12.

Sources say that Canada could drop its oil emission cap as part of a new climate plan

Three sources familiar with the discussions said that the Canadian government was in talks with Alberta and energy companies about removing a federal cap for emissions in the oil and gas industry if both the province and the industry reduced their carbon footprints in other ways.

Sources say that Canada could drop its oil emission cap as part of a new climate plan

Three sources familiar with the discussions said that the Canadian government was in talks with Alberta and energy companies about removing a federal cap on the emissions of the oil and gas industry if they reduced their carbon footprints in other ways.

Sources say that Canada could drop its oil emission cap as part a new climate plan

Three sources familiar with the discussions said that the Canadian government was in talks with Alberta and energy companies about removing a federal cap on the emissions of the oil and gas industry if they reduced their carbon footprints in other ways.

Interior secretary: US wants to strengthen energy ties with Greece

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told reporters in Athens that the U.S. is looking to strengthen its energy relations with Greece. This comes as the Trump Administration works to reduce Russia's gas and oil supplies to Europe. Burgum was in Europe this past week to sign energy deals that the U.S.