Russia claims to have extinguished a fire at a large oil refinery following the latest Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia announced on Thursday that an attack by a Ukrainian drone had put out a fire in an oil refinery located in the southern Krasnodar Region. The drone was part of a campaign launched by Kyiv against President Vladimir Putin's most important economic sector.
Crescent Energy acquires Vital Energy for $3.1 billion in a shale gas deal
Crescent Energy, a U.S. shale oil producer, announced on Monday that it will acquire Vital Energy for $3.1 billion in stock and debt. The deal shows how some U.S. firms are seeking scale in a period when mergers and purchases in the shale sector…
Sources say that the CO2 levels are crucial to BP-Petrobras' partnership in Bumerangue Block.
Three sources from the Brazilian state oil company told us that a possible partnership between BP, Petrobras and the British firm to develop BP's oil-and-gas find in Brazil's Pre-salt Layer would depend on the carbon dioxide levels of the reservoir.
Equinor's auction prospects are boosted by BP's large Brazil oil and gas discovery
The announcement by BP on Monday that it had made its largest oil and gas find in 25 years off the coast of Brazil in Santos Basin bodes well both for Equinor and for their nearby interests. It also shows a strong appetite to auction oil blocks in October in this region.
Diamondback claims it is the 'consolidator' of choice in Permian as oil outlooks dim.
Diamondback Energy, a shale driller, said Tuesday that it should be the "consolidator" of choice in the Permian Basin as shale activities slow and the company concentrates on shareholder returns after its $26 billion merger. Diamondback shares…
Iraqis are turning to solar power on farmland and rooftops as the country's electricity grid fails
Abdallah al-Ali, a wheat farmer in Iraq, is one of many farmers who have switched to solar panels for their irrigation systems to run during the scorching heat of summer. Iraq, a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and one of the largest oil producers in the world…
Cenovus Energy Lowers 2025 Production Forecast
Canadian oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy lowered the upper end of its full-year upstream production forecast on Thursday, citing the impact from a temporary shut-in of its Rush Lake facilities.The company said it responded to a steam release from a casing failure in an injection well in early Ma
Oil Prices Rise Alongside High Demand, Red Sea Shipping Attacks, and Lower US Production
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as investors weighed strong U.S. gasoline demand data, attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, and a forecast for lower U.S. oil production.Brent crude futures were up 38 cents, or 0.54%, to $70.53 a barrel by 1:25 p.m. EDT. U.S.
Sources say that arbitrators have made a decision in the Exxon-Hess dispute regarding Chevron's deal.
According to two sources with knowledge of the dispute, arbitrators have made a decision regarding a major oilfield in Guyana. Chevron's acquisition of Hess for $53 billion will be determined by the ruling. The Paris International Chamber of…
Crude Prices Fall After Report of OPEC+ Planning August Production Increase
Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell on Friday, reversing gains after a report that OPEC+ was planning to hike production in August following an increase planned for July.Brent crude futures were down 25 cents, or 0.37%, to $67.48 a barrel by 1615 GMT, while U.S.
The US rushes to lock in the soaring price of oil as US producers rush for new records
The surprise attack by Israel on Iran last weekend sent oil prices surging, which caused U.S. producers to scramble to lock in this price increase. This led them into record volumes of hedging that will shield them from future swings. West Texas…
Suppliers threaten shutdown in July due to Pemex payment problems
The Mexican association of major oil service companies has warned it is experiencing an "unprecedented" crisis due to the non-payment by the state-owned Pemex. Pemex is the most indebted oil company in the world. The association, in a letter…
The new Texas wastewater regulations could increase costs for oil producers
The new guidelines for permitting wastewater disposal wells are likely to increase the costs of oil producers, as the crude price is low. This will be the latest challenge faced by an industry that has seen its output growth slow down as it matures. U.S.
The 2024 profit of Exxon-led Consortium in Guyana increased 64% to $10.4 Billion
Exxon Mobil, Hess, and CNOOC, a trio of oil producers in Guyana, posted a 64% increase in profit in 2024 to $10.4 billion. This was due to the fact that facility upgrades allowed for sustained production growth. Guyana, a South American nation…
North Dakota regulators extend the time oil producers can drill wells without completion
North Dakota's Department of Mineral Resources announced on Thursday that it has extended the policy for how long producers may leave unfinished wells after drilling. This is expected to assist drillers in dealing with low oil prices. As U.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.
OPEC+ targets US shale again with output increases
Saudi Arabia and Russia, the group's leaders, are also pushing a secondary objective behind OPEC+’s plan to increase oil production and punish overproducing allies: taking on U.S. shale to win back market shares from the United States. OPEC’s last price war against U.S.
North Dakota oil producers are planning to reduce rigs as a result of lower prices, a state regulator has said
The Department of Mineral Resources in North Dakota said Friday that oil and gas operators have stated they will be reducing rigs and crews in response to lower oil prices. This move is likely to affect output in the country's third largest oil producer.
Industry leaders claim that despite volatility, US Gulf oil production could reach 2.4 millions bpd.
Leaders in the oil and gas sector said that the U.S. Gulf of Mexico could continue to grow oil production despite geopolitical instability not seen for decades. Since last month, U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff announcements contributed to a drop in oil prices…
As crude prices fall, investors fear that Big Oil may reduce share buybacks.
Investors will pay attention to the fact that falling oil prices are increasing the risk of dividends and share purchases for the remainder of 2025. Big Oil's efforts to win over Wall Street have been based on reinvesting cash in the form of dividends and stock repurchases. U.S.
