Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Oil Producers News

EIA: US oil drilling will slow down as prices fall, Venezuela's growth could increase pressure

Lower oil prices will likely reduce?U.S. The Energy Information Administration reported on Tuesday that drilling activity will reduce production by 1% in the top producing country this year, and a possible increase of supply from Venezuela may 'add pressure.

Canadian oil tycoon suggests US aid in Venezuela's oil revolution

The Canadian oil tycoon, who is the head of one of North America's fastest growing oil companies, wants his country to "lend" its heavy oil expertise to America as it tries to rebuild Venezuela's petroleum industry. Adam Waterous is the executive chairman of Strathcona Resource.

Canadian oil tycoon suggests US aid in Venezuela's oil revolution

The Canadian tycoon, who is the executive chair of one of North America’s fastest-growing oil companies, wants his country to lend their heavy oil 'expertise' to the United States in order to help rebuild Venezuela's industry. Adam Waterous…

EIA: US oil drilling will slow down as prices fall, Venezuela's growth could increase pressure

Energy Information Administration reported on Tuesday that lower oil prices will reduce U.S. drilling activity and reduce production by 1% in the United States this year, while a possible increase in Venezuelan output could add to the pressure.

Trump's "drill baby, drill" agenda in Venezuela hurts producers at the home

Trump wants $50 oil but it's below the profit level of U.S. Venezuelan oil redirected to squeeze U.S. Venezuelan oil to benefit U.S. HOUSTON, January 9 - U.S. Oil Producers already struggling with low oil prices face renewed pressure as President…

White House oil meeting includes independents and has strong ties to Denver

On Friday, the White House will be inviting oil executives to meet with them in order to discuss possible investment in Venezuela. While the list of attendees includes some big names from American oil, such as Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron…

Trump has announced that he will be meeting with Venezuelan Machado in the next few days

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, announced on Thursday that Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado would be visiting Washington next week. In an interview with Fox News' "Hannity", Trump was asked whether he planned to?meet? Machado after the U.S.

Oil Prices Rise 2% Amidst Venezuela Conflict, Supply Concerns

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Oil prices rose about 2% on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed developments in Venezuela and on worries about supplies from Russia, Iraq and Iran.Brent futures rose $1.21, or 2%, to $61.17 per barrel at 11:17 a.m. EST (1617 GMT), while U.S.

ROI-Trump's Venezuela oil grab revives 'petrodollar' debate: McGeever

The arrest and capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro by the United States on Saturday was likely motivated by many factors, but one that has been little discussed is the White House's concern about the declining global prominence of "petrodollar".

Sources say that OPEC+ will maintain its oil production policy despite tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over Yemen.

Three OPEC+ delegates stated on Friday that OPEC+ 'will?likely? maintain steady oil production at its Sunday meeting, despite the high political tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE regarding Yemen. The eight members of OPEC+ who pump about…

Russian Oil Exporters Struggle to Stay Afloat as Discounts Deepen

Discounts on Russian oil at export terminals have once again approached historic highs, putting pressure on exporters' trade profits amid weak global oil prices, Reuters calculations show.Western sanctions over Russia's military action in Ukraine…

Putin warns about the risks to top oil producers in EU

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, warned that international reserves held by the top oil producers of Europe could be at risk after discussions between EU leaders regarding using Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Putin's remarks targeted?some countries that hold the largest reserves in the world…

Why US producers are paying attention to Canada's most popular shale play

Executives, analysts, and advisors say that U.S. producers of oil and gas are seeking new drilling territories in Western Canada's Montney Basin, an enormous shale play in a remote area. The basin is already a hub of M&A and may see even more deals in the near future.

The UK has exempted Egypt's Zohr Gas Field from Russian sanctions

The UK added Egypt's Zohr Gas Field, where?Russian oil giant Rosneft has a 30% stake? and London-based BP has a 10%?holding?, to a list that exempts Russia sanctions. In October, Britain and the United States sanctioned Rosneft, one of Russia's largest oil producers…

OPEC data show that Russian oil production increased in November.

OPEC data on Thursday showed that Russian oil production increased in November by 10,000 barrels per day, up from October. This was after the OPEC+ group agreed to a moderate increase in output quotas. OPEC+ (which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…

Malaysian palm oil producers Felda and FGV are able to resume their Terengganu operations after the state granted a one-month extension.

The Federal Land Development Authority of Malaysia (Felda), and its commercial arm FGV holdings Berhad, will resume operations at their palm-oil plantations in Terengganu following a month's extension to resolving a land dispute. Following a positive conversation with the state authorities…

Malaysia palm oil exports from China fell by almost 29% in October

Malaysian palm oil exports fell by nearly 29% to China in the first ten months of 2025. This was announced on Thursday by the plantation and commodities Minister. In his opening remarks at a industry dialogue, Johari Abdul-Ghani stated that the decline is indicative of deeper challenges…

What might Maduro have to offer Trump? What could Maduro offer Trump in potential talks?

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in a position to use crude oil cargoes that Venezuela sells mainly to China as a bargaining tool if Venezuela decides to negotiate with the United States. The Trump administration has increased its military…

Sources say that TotalEnergies and Chevron are leading the race to purchase stakes in Mopane, owned by Galp, in Namibia.

LISBON/PARIS - Four sources have confirmed that TotalEnergies, Chevron and other oil majors are the frontrunners for a 40% stake in Galp Mopane in Namibia. Galp said that it would announce the winner of Mopane's estimated resources by year-end.

Are renewables prepared for the COP30 discussion on fossil fuels?

At the climate summit, it may be premature to declare the end to the fossil fuel age. But up to 80 nations are calling for a concrete plan that will move us away from polluting energy. The 195 countries at the COP30, including the oil producers…