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The U.S. Interior Department on Friday said it would begin taking public input for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program that could include new zones in the Arctic and elsewhere to maximize energy development. President Donald Trump has ordered government agencies to identify ways to increase already record high U.S. oil and … Read more
Results next week will likely provide a peek into how the world’s top three oilfield services companies are navigating the uncertainty fueled by the on-again, off-again U.S. tariffs, as well as a recent slide in oil prices. President Donald Trump promised to increase U.S. oil and gas production, campaigning on the motto of “drill baby … Read more
By Sophie Austin SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The lawsuit argues that President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Woodside has signed LNG sale and purchase agreements with Uniper for the supply of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) from Louisiana LNG LLC and up to 1.0 Mtpa from its global portfolio (Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pty. Ltd.), demonstrating ongoing strong demand for LNG globally. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said these agreements represent … Read more
By Scott Disavino April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in four weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O), opens new tab said in its closely followed report on Thursday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose … Read more
By Nicole Jao Trump expressed optimism about reaching a trade deal with Europe US issues new sanctions on Chinese importers of Iranian oil Iraq, Kazakhstan, others to cut output further in OPEC plan NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled more than 3% higher on Thursday, supported by hopes for a trade deal … Read more
*U.S. shale drillers slowing activity *IEA lowers US oil production forecasts for 2025 *Companies will likely delay new large project approvals By Ron Bousso Nimble U.S. oil producers are responding quickly to the economic turmoil sparked by President Donald Trump’s trade war by slowing down drilling activity, while larger companies are rethinking big-ticket projects. This … Read more
By Nichola Groom (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s decision to halt construction of Equinor’s (EQNR.OL) Empire Wind 1 farm off the coast of New York late on Wednesday sent shockwaves through the offshore wind industry, raising concerns that fully-permitted developments representing billions in investment are not safe. U.S. President Donald Trump had campaigned on a … Read more
(Reuters) – Asian governments are looking to buy more U.S. oil and gas as they scramble to lower their trade surplus with Washington in hopes of easing their tariff burdens under President Donald Trump’s sweeping new import duties. Many Asian countries run large trade surpluses with the United States and are also major energy importers. … Read more
By Marianna Parraga Judge Stark inclined to accept court officer’s recommendation Starting with low bid would make it difficult to approach $7 bln-$8 bln value for Citgo Contrarian’s pact with bondholders could complicate topping period HOUSTON, April 17 (Reuters) – A U.S. court is expected to confirm or reject in coming days a $3.7 billion … Read more
By Ross Kerber April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. energy regulators gave BlackRock (BLK.N) renewed permission to own major stakes in public utility companies on Thursday, a win for the world’s top asset manager over politically-charged concerns that it wields too much influence. The decision by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission included a concurring opinion … Read more
(Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor will halt offshore construction of its Empire Wind I project in New York state, following a stop-work order from U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the company said on Thursday. The sudden order marks a major blow for the company and the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, which previously enjoyed substantial support … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 515,000 barrels to 442.9 million barrels in the week ended April 11, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 507,000-barrel rise. Crude stocks at … Read more
(Reuters) – Valero said it has recorded a $1.1 billion pre-tax impairment related to its California refineries and notified state regulators of its intent to idle, restructure, or cease operations at its Benicia refinery by the end of April 2026. The move comes as refiners face growing regulatory and cost pressures in California, where the … Read more
By Vallari Srivastava Kinder Morgan narrowly misses first-quarter profit estimates Expects tariffs impact to be roughly 1% of the total project costs Remains bullish on natural gas demand April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. pipeline and terminal operator Kinder Morgan (KMI.N) left its annual profit forecast unchanged on Wednesday, as it continued to bank on demand … Read more
Chinese refiners are importing record amounts of Canadian crude after slashing purchases of U.S. oil Chinese refiners are importing record amounts of Canadian crude after slashing purchases of United States oil by roughly 90 per cent amid escalating trade tensions. A pipeline expansion in Western Canada that opened less than a year ago has presented … Read more
(Reuters) – BP Plc will begin loading its first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to LSEG data. The BP-chartered vessel British Mentor was about to dock at the Calcasieu Pass port. It is the first cargo BP is receiving from the export facility under … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday granted Enbridge’s proposed tunnel for its Line 5 pipeline national energy emergency status, fast-tracking a key federal permitting process. President Donald Trump had ordered the Army Corps to issue permits enabling the filling of wetlands and dredging or building in waterways as part of the … Read more
Summary • US issues new sanctions on Chinese importers of Iranian oil • Iraq, Kazakhstan, others to cut output further in OPEC plan • US data shows higher crude stocks and a stock draw in refined products (Reuters) – Oil prices rose to the highest in two weeks on Thursday after the United States imposed … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback” or the “Company”) provided an operational update for the first quarter of 2025. The Company is releasing this information to provide flexibility to opportunistically continue its stock repurchase program given the current market volatility. FIRST QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Average production of 475.9 … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. government’s energy statistics arm is set to lose dozens of employees after the Trump administration’s latest round of resignation offers, putting at risk some of the most closely watched energy reports globally, five sources told Reuters. The U.S. Energy Information Administration publishes weekly, monthly and annual data that includes figures on … Read more
(Reuters) – The Mexican government has halted U.S. fuel imports sent into the country by road, as it cracks down on illegal deals, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Trucks carrying gasoline and diesel to Mexico from the U.S. Gulf Coast refining hub are not being permitted to cross the Texas border … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Bow Corp. (TSX & NYSE: SOBO) (South Bow or the Company) has safely restarted the Keystone Pipeline (Keystone) after receiving regulatory approval from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), following South Bow’s response to an oil release at Milepost 171 (MP-171) of Keystone on April … Read more
Venture Global LNG has begun commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana, more than three years after it first produced liquefied natural gas, the company said on Tuesday. The move to commercial operations means the Arlington-headquartered company has brought an end to the extended commission of the plant which resulted in its customers … Read more
(Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a challenge by environmental groups to a decision by Democratic former President Joe Biden’s administration approving exports from a planned $39 billion liquefied natural gas project in Alaska. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held the U.S. … Read more
By Scott Disavino Output to peak at 119.0 bcfd in 2032 vs 103.6 bcfd record high in 2023 Demand to peak at 92.4 bcfd in 2032 vs 90.5 bcfd record in 2024 LNG exports to peak at 26.8 bcfd in 2040 vs 11.9 bcfd record in 2024 April 15 (Reuters) – U.S. natural gas output … Read more
South Korea’s vice industry minister Choe Nam-ho is planning to travel soon to Alaska as part of working-level negotiations between the United States and South Korea over Alaska’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. Still, no decision has been made on whether South Korea will join the project and whether … Read more
Below is an op-ed from Jacqueline Peterson, PhD, Chief External Affairs Strategist at Kathairos Solutions, exploring why oil and gas producers continue advancing methane mitigation—driven by technology, corporate strategy, and global market demands, regardless of shifting regulations. At CERAWeek 2025, the narrative couldn’t have been more different than the year prior. Gone were the conversations about hydrogen, … Read more
Canadian power producer Capital Power Corp said on Monday it would buy two natural-gas fired power plant operators located in the PJM market for about $2.2 billion. The deal comes at a time when electricity prices are rapidly increasing in PJM, the United States’ biggest power market, and as demand for electricity continues to increase … Read more
GEORGETOWN, April 15 (Reuters) – A consortium led by U.S. Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) is about to begin the installation of its fourth floating oil production facility in Guyana, the South American country’s maritime regulator said in a notice on Tuesday. The floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility ‘One Guyana,’ built by SBM Offshore (SBMO.AS) … Read more
Summary • Global trade tensions and uncertainty dominate sentiment • Chinese quarterly GDP growth beats expectations (Reuters) – Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday, reversing early losses as the market took a bullish view on China’s stance on potential trade talks with the United States, though gains were capped by continuing fears that the trade … Read more
By Shariq Khan Forecast shows US shale oil boom fading after 20 years US oil output to peak at 14 million bpd in 2027, EIA says Production to fall rapidly from 2030 through 2050 US oil demand to cap post-pandemic gains next year US oil demand will not surpass 2019 levels or 2005 record NEW … Read more
Summary • IEA cuts 2025 demand growth forecast by about 300,000 bpd • Sees further slowdown in demand growth next year • Joins OPEC in cutting oil demand view • Trims U.S. oil output forecast for 2025 (Reuters) – Global oil demand will grow much more slowly than expected this year and U.S. production increases … Read more
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright believes the oil market selloff is overblown and expects American crude producers to keep increasing production. Wright thinks the long-term growth trajectory for oil demand remains unchanged and expects US oil production to grow, despite recent benchmark domestic crude futures falling 16%. Wright predicts the US will expand output by … Read more
China is set to increase its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year, its ambassador to Russia said on Tuesday.“I know for sure that there are a lot of buyers. So many buyers are asking the embassy to help establish contacts with Russian suppliers, I think there will definitely be more (imports),” the … Read more
HSBC revised down its Brent crude price forecast on Tuesday, citing rising trade tensions and an expected reduction in global oil demand.The bank cut its Brent price forecast to $68.5 per barrel for 2025 and $65 per barrel for 2026. It also trimmed its global demand growth to 0.7 million barrel per day (mbd) for … Read more
(Reuters) – Indonesia will propose increasing its imports of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from the United States by around $10 billion as part of its tariff negotiations, energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia told local media on Tuesday. Indonesian officials are set to leave for Washington later on Tuesday for negotiations over proposed U.S. trade … Read more
Summary • Oil price drop seen hitting exporters disproportionately • Angola faced a margin call after bond market rout • Nigeria’s carry trade stops being attractive on oil fall • Gulf exporters likely to weather pressure better thanks to reserves, lower debt (Reuters) – A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S. … Read more
• Summary • Pakistan mulling U.S. crude purchases to address tariffs • Pakistan faces 29% tariffs under Trump policies • Crude purchase would reduce trade imbalance with U.S. (Reuters) – Pakistan is considering importing crude oil from the United States for the first time to offset a trade imbalance that triggered higher U.S. tariffs, according … Read more
Summary • Trump administration provides busy tariff news flow • IEA slashes oil demand forecast for this year and next • China imports more Iranian crude oil (Reuters) – Oil prices inched down on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency followed OPEC in slashing its oil demand forecast, though price falls were limited by U.S. … Read more
April 14 (Reuters) – The CEO of the largest U.S. power grid, PJM Interconnection, will leave his post at the end of the year, the organization said on Monday. Manu Asthana, who has led the PJM for more than five years, steps down at a time of rising electricity prices in the country’s biggest power … Read more
April 14 (Reuters) – JP Morgan on Monday lowered its oil price forecasts for 2025 and next year, citing higher production from OPEC+ and weaker demand. The bank cut its 2025 Brent price forecast to $66 per barrel from $73 and its 2026 target to $58 from $61. It lowered the 2025 WTI price outlook … Read more
(Reuters) – Pipeline operator South Bow said Monday it is keeping an eye on inclement weather before proceeding with a planned controlled restart of its Keystone oil pipeline system. The Calgary, Canada-based company had previously indicated it was targeting Tuesday for full service restoration on the Keystone pipeline, which has been shut down since last … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to a nine-week low on Monday on record output over the weekend and forecasts for less demand next week than previously expected. Gas futures for May delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 20.2 cents, or 5.7%, to settle at $3.325 per million British thermal … Read more
(Reuters) – A vessel chartered by Chevron carrying some 500,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil is about to complete the discharge of the cargo at a Venezuelan port, according to shipping data and a source, following state company PDVSA’s order to return the crude amid payment uncertainty related to U.S. sanctions. At least nine tankers Chevron … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday he believes Iran is intentionally delaying a nuclear deal with the United States and that it must abandon any drive for a nuclear weapon or face a possible military strike on Tehran’s atomic facilities. “I think they’re tapping us along,” Trump told reporters after U.S. special envoy … Read more
By Matthew Martin Energy prices are set to be lower under the current US administration than in the prior one, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “Under President Trump’s leadership in the next four years we’ll almost certainly see lower average energy prices than we saw in the last four years of the previous … Read more
By America Hernandez, Riham Alkousaa and Marwa Rashad French, German firms open to modest return of Gazprom’s gas Trump has made US LNG a politically loaded commodity EU aims to quit Russian gas by 2027, has no detailed plan on how Arbitrations against Gazprom complicate supply resumption PARIS/BERLIN, April 14 (Reuters) – More than three … Read more
NICOSIA, April 14 (Reuters) – An exploration drill by ExxonMobil (XOM.N) offshore Cyprus has failed to find commercial quantities of natural gas, the island’s energy ministry said on Monday. Drilling operations had been completed at the Elektra-1 well in Block 5 of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Cyprus, it said. “Well data and preliminary … Read more
(Reuters) – The European Commission will announce a more detailed strategy to phase out Russian oil and gas imports next month, it said on Monday, after twice delaying the plan. The EU has pledged to quit Russian fossil fuels by 2027 in response to Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but the Commission has delayed publishing … Read more
By Liz Hampton (Reuters) – Hello Power Up readers! Oil futures are back up to start the week on some U.S. tariff exclusions, and after Chinese data showed a sharp rebound in crude imports during March. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday granted exclusion from levies on smartphones, computers and some other electronics from China. … Read more
(Reuters) – Energy Transfer, the pipeline company developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Louisiana, is asking federal regulators to extend the deadline by three years for construction of its plant. Energy Transfer’s Lake Charles project is expected to benefit from President Donald Trump’s attempt to unleash American energy by supporting oil, gas … Read more
South Bow plans to restart the Keystone pipeline by Tuesday, April 15, the company said on Saturday, after it shut the key conduit for the flow of Canadian oil to the U.S. due to an oil spill in North Dakota. South Bow still needs written approval from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade said on Monday it has signed a 20-year deal to supply France’s TotalEnergies with 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from its Rio Grande facility’s planned fourth liquefaction facility, or train. NextDecade has so far contracted a total of 4.6 MTPA of LNG from Train 4 on a … Read more
TC Energy said late last week it had completed repairs to a section of the ANR Pipeline system shut down near Fennville, Michigan, because of a leak, causing a natural gas outage in the region. “Natural gas service has now been restored to Michigan Gas Utilities, the local distribution company,” the company said in a statement … Read more
Sufficient commercial agreements in place to support a positive Final Investment Decision on Train 4 HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced today that TotalEnergies (Total) (NYSE: TTE) has exercised its LNG purchase option with respect to Train 4 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility, and subsidiaries of both companies have executed a long-term … Read more
Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to decline through the end of this year and next year because of the rising risk of a recession and higher supply from the OPEC+ group. The bank expects Brent and WTI oil prices to edge down, averaging $63 and $59 a barrel, respectively, for the remainder of 2025, and … Read more
Summary • Cuts 2025, 2026 demand growth forecasts by 150,000 bpd each • First cut in 2025 forecast since December, OPEC data shows Kazakhstan further boosts production in March (Reuters) – OPEC cut its 2025 global oil demand growth forecast on Monday for the first time since December, citing the impact of data received for … Read more
The United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement to cooperate over the kingdom’s ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday. Wright, who had met with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman earlier on Sunday, said Riyadh and … Read more
Summary Oil at $55 a barrel, down from $78 before Trump inauguration US oil rig count expected to drop if crude stays below $60 Tariffs will hike costs for steel and oil-drilling gear Reuters) – President Donald Trump moved on his first day in office to increase U.S. oil and gas production, but the country’s … Read more
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole So the “reciprocal” tariffs are off smartphones and some electronics, but maybe only for a while as they could get their own special tariff once the White House has completed a study of the global supply chain. Or something.Indeed, Trump on … Read more
Summary • China’s crude oil imports rebounded in March, data shows • OPEC dowgrades its 2025 global oil demand growth forecast • Goldman Sachs sees Brent averaging $63 for rest of 2025 LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday after U.S. exclusions on some tariffs and Chinese data showing … Read more
April 14 – BP has made an oil discovery at the Far South field in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, it said on Monday, as the energy major seeks to grow production under a strategy reset announced earlier this year. The exploration well was drilled in Green Canyon Block 584 about 120 miles (193.12 km) … Read more
By Scott Disavino April 11 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut oil rigs by the most in a week since June 2023, lowering the total oil and natural gas rig count for a third consecutive week, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O) said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and … Read more
Summary • PDVSA cancels authorizations for Chevron-chartered ships • Chevron awaits paperwork for cargo return to Venezuelan ports (Reuters) – At least two vessels carrying Venezuelan crude chartered by Chevron are stalled due to state oil company PDVSA canceling their export authorizations, according to shipping data and sources, as the government had no certainty of … Read more
(Reuters) – As the dust settles after a bruising week eased by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff pause, the takeaway from global investors is loud and clear: market turbulence is here to stay. In a stunning reversal on Wednesday, Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties newly imposed on dozens of countries while … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas output and demand will both rise to record highs in 2025, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Thursday. EIA projected dry gas production will rise from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2024 to 105.3 bcfd in 2025 and 107.1 … Read more
By Erwin Seba China imposes 125% tariff on US goods, escalating trade war EIA lowers global economic growth and oil demand forecasts April 11 (Reuters) – Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude climbed more than $1 on Friday after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States could end Iran’s oil exports as part … Read more
The pain, said Shuntaro Takeuchi, was 10 out of 10. Not in the portfolio of Japanese stocks he runs out of Palo Alto, California, but in his appendix. It would have to come out, just as his colleagues at Matthews Asia were on a phone call to chart the $7 billion asset manager’s path through … Read more
More than 2,600 U.S. Department of Energy staffers have opted to take the Trump administration’s second round of resignation offers, two sources said on Thursday, with offices on power grid stability and loans for high-tech energy projects hit hard. The number is more … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission took a step toward potentially reversing bans on certain oil executives joining the boards of Chevron and Exxon Mobil that the Biden administration made a condition that allowed them to acquire two other oil producers. Exxon, which acquired Pioneer Natural Resources last year, had agreed to bar former … Read more
BC is set to launch LNG exports within weeks, marking a major push to diversify Canada’s energy markets amid growing US trade uncertainty By Margareta Dovgal LNG Canada’s $40-billion plant is but weeks away from shipping its first export cargo. The destination has not been named, but the plant near Kitimat is in final testing … Read more
By Andy Home LONDON, April 10 (Reuters) – As U.S. President Donald Trump turns up the tariff heat on China, Beijing is targeting ever more of the United States’ critical material supply chains. Weird and wonderful metals such as antimony, gallium and germanium have already been sucked into the escalating trade war with China restricting … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump wants Iran to know that there will be “all hell to pay” if it does not abandon its nuclear program, his press secretary told reporters on Friday ahead of talks on Saturday between U.S. and Iranian delegations. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s “ultimate objective is to ensure … Read more
For nearly a century, the ENTELEC Association has been the trusted resource for the energy sector, uniting OT and IT professionals to drive efficiency, innovation, and seamless operations. As a member-driven organization, ENTELEC is dedicated to delivering technical education, industry training, and cutting-edge solutions that empower professionals at every level. Solving Today’s Challenges with Tomorrow’s … Read more
By Yousef Saba US aims to halt Iran’s oil exports amid nuclear tensions Iranian oil exports remain stable despite US pressure Wright predicts oil supply, demand growth under Trump’s policies ABU DHABI, April 11 (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday that the United States could stop Iran’s oil exports as part … Read more
(Reuters) – At least two vessels carrying Venezuelan crude chartered by Chevron are now stalled in Venezuelan waters due to state oil company PDVSA canceling their export authorizations after the U.S. imposed secondary tariffs on the OPEC member’s buyers, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. The U.S. oil producer awaits customs … Read more
(Reuters) – Abu Dhabi state oil company ADNOC is considering a bid for natural gas assets of investment firm Aethon Energy Management that could potentially be worth about $9 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. ADNOC has done a string of acquisitions in gas and chemicals, which along with … Read more
(Reuters) – GAIL India Ltd issued a tender on Friday to buy an up to 26% stake in a liquefied natural gas project in the United States combined with a 15-year gas import deal, aiding New Delhi’s efforts to narrow its trade surplus with Washington. India is racing to become one of the first to … Read more
Summary • Brazil plans extra auction for offshore oil areas • Kuwait to tap international debt market for first time since 2017 • Russia’s economy expected to contract further from oil price decline • Saudi Arabia stands ready for policies to keep fiscal position strong: spokesperson April 11 (Reuters) – Oil-dependent governments are coming under … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration said on Thursday that it will no longer require environmental impact statements for oil and gas leases across the U.S. West, in a step toward lifting green hurdles to drilling that environmental groups will likely challenge in court. The Interior Department said in a release that it will no longer … Read more
(Reuters) – Recent developments in global trade policy are set to lower global oil and fuel demand growth through 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday in its monthly short-term energy outlook report. The U.S. Department of Energy’s statistical arm cut its annual U.S. and global oil demand growth forecasts for both … Read more
(Reuters) – Venture Global Inc is about to start selling liquefied natural gas cargoes from a Louisiana export terminal to long-term customers rather than to the highest global bidder, but it plans to employ the controversial but lucrative practice at a new and bigger terminal that it is starting up. On April 15, Venture Global … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday and were set to drop for a second week on concerns prolonged trade war between the United States and China, the world’s largest economies, will crush crude consumption as their dispute curtails economic growth. Brent futures fell 31 cents, 0.5%, to $63.02 a barrel by 0153 GMT, while … Read more
Venezuela’s national assembly on Thursday passed a decree proposed by President Nicolas Maduro’s government to declare a state of economic emergency in response to U.S. sanctions and tariffs. In March, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump began suspending authorizations for oil companies operating with Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA and imposed secondary tariffs on crude oil … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. power consumption will hit new record highs in 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Thursday. EIA projected power demand will rise to 4,201 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) in 2025 and 4,244 billion kWh in 2026, from a record 4,097 billion kWh … Read more
(Reuters) – South Bow on Thursday said it had recovered about 700 barrels of oil from a leak on the Keystone Pipeline earlier this week in North Dakota, which has shut the key conduit for Canadian oil exports to the U.S. since Tuesday. South Bow, owner and operator of the 4,327-km (2,689-mile) pipeline, is still … Read more
(Reuters) – Kazakhstan has been in talks with oil producers about reducing output, which has been above the country’s OPEC+ quota, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday citing the energy ministry. Kazakhstan has been pumping oil above the limit agreed by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies led by Russia for … Read more
By Ron Bousso US ratcheting up pressure on Tehran over nuclear programme China bought 77% of Iran’s oil in 2024, valued at $29 billion China could use Iran trade in negotiation with US (Reuters) – The deepening trade war between the United States and China could significantly undermine President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against … Read more
Taiwan is planning a surge in US purchases over the next decade that would triple the share of American liquefied natural gas in the island’s mix. State-operated entities could buy goods worth $200 billion from the US over the next 10 years, Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-Huei said Thursday, according to a report from Taipei-based … Read more
Texas installed 4 gigawatts of battery capacity last year, surpassing California’s pace for the first time. Big batteries in Texas are addressing issues on the electric grid, storing excess wind and solar power and meeting surging demand from new residents and electric vehicles. The growth of battery storage in Texas is threatened by tariffs on … Read more
Summary • Electricity customers hope to cut wait times to connect to grid • The first time AI will be used to manage grid connections • US power demand jumps as Big Tech rolls out data centers for AI (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google unit is partnering with the largest electrical grid operator in North … Read more
Amid the market carnage and turmoil created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s chaotic global tariff roll out and retreat, there are likely some clear trends that will emerge. One of these is that countries seeking to cut a deal with Trump will try to purchase more U.S. goods in order to lower their trade surpluses … Read more
Climate activist shareholder group Follow This said on Thursday a lack of investor appetite has forced it to suspend its nearly decade-long campaign seeking stronger commitments from major oil and gas producers to emission cuts. The Dutch group started filing climate resolutions at shareholder meetings in 2016, reaching shareholder support in subsequent years of 80% … Read more
US shale oil producers are feeling aggrieved due to President Trump’s trade war, which has led to a market rout and plummeting oil prices. The industry, which heavily supported Trump’s election campaign, is in shock over the rapid decline in oil prices, with many executives expressing frustration and alarm. If oil prices continue to fall, … Read more
MANSFIELD, S.D. (AP) — Jared Bossly was planting soybeans one spring night in 2023 on his 2,000-acre farm in South Dakota when he spotted a sheriff’s vehicle parked at the corner of his property. He had a hunch it wasn’t a social visit. “I’m like, ‘Well, I doubt he’s just being a friendly neighbor, giving … Read more
April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. shale firm Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) said on Wednesday the prices it received for oil and gas production during the first quarter were higher than in the preceding three months. Benchmark Brent crude prices averaged $74.98 a barrel during the first quarter, up 1.3% from the prior quarter, while U.S. natural … Read more
Summary • Oil drops, reversing some gains from volatile prior session • Trump announces 90-day freeze for dozens of countries • But duties raised to 125% on Chinese imports • Analysts warn of risks to oil demand on trade war escalation (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated 2% on Thursday as fears of a deepening U.S.-China … Read more
Mubadala Energy, an arm of one of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds, signed a deal on Thursday with energy investor Kimmeridge that will give it stakes in gas assets in the United States, marking its entry into the market as part of its growth plans. The deal to buy 24.1% of Kimmeridge’s SoTex HoldCo will … Read more
U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it entered into a nonbinding agreement with MidOcean Energy to jointly develop the Lake Charles LNG export facility in Louisiana. MidOcean will pay for 30% of the construction costs of the facility and receive 30% of the LNG production, or roughly 5.0 million metric tonnes per annum … Read more
*Chevron’s triple-frac cuts well completion time by 25% *Technique reduces costs per well by 12% *Triple-frac requires 60% more water and sand per day By Sheila Dang2 HOUSTON, April 9 – U.S. oil major Chevron plans to increase the use of a technique that allows it to fracture subterranean rock in three wells at a … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 10% on Wednesday, rising along with Wall Street and other energy prices after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower new tariffs on many countries, even as he raised them further on imports from China. Gas prices also gained support from a decline in output in recent … Read more
By Skylar Woodhouse and Josh Wingrove President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners after midnight, while raising duties on China to 125%. The president’s about-face came roughly 13 hours after high duties on 56 nations and the European Union took effect, fueling market turmoil and stoking … Read more
By Nicole Jao Trump authorizes 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, raises China tariff rate to 125% China imposes additional tariffs on US goods US crude oil stockpiles rose last week, EIA says NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed more than 4% on Wednesday, bouncing back from four-year lows earlier in … Read more
By Ron Bousso Saudi Arabia losing patience with OPEC+ non-compliance Trump tariffs offer Riyadh opportunity Saudi would prefer to avoid protracted market share war LONDON, April 9 – President Donald Trump’s global trade war has created tumult in the oil market that Saudi Arabia did not seek, but can turn to its advantage even if … Read more
MANSFIELD, S.D. (AP) — The company behind a proposed pipeline that would transport carbon dioxide emissions from ethanol plants across five Midwest states and store it underground in North Dakota filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners in recent years, an analysis by Lee Enterprises and The Associated Press found. This litigation was concentrated in South … Read more
(Reuters) – A plunge in oil prices below $60 per barrel due to an escalating trade war may trigger anxiety across the U.S. oil patch, likely forcing companies to double down on measures including cuts to share buybacks and capital expenditures, analysts have said. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures slid to their … Read more
*Light US crude requires a different configuration at refineries *Changing refinery setup can be a lengthy and expensive process *Running different crude types impacts refinery yields, margin By Arathy Somasekhar U.S. refiners are not planning to make big-ticket investments to process more domestic crude and less oil from top suppliers Canada and Mexico, industry sources … Read more
Oh…Happy Liberation Week! I think I finally understand what Liberation Day stood for. The liberation of all of my savings from me. Hooray! I didn’t want it anyway… Now, on to our regularly scheduled programming. Yesterday the API reported that crude oil and refined products both saw a net draw on stock levels, showing a … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose last week as imports increased and exports fell to their lowest since January, while gasoline and distillate inventories drew down, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 2.6 million barrels to 442.3 million barrels in the week ended April 4, the EIA said, compared … Read more
Oil and gas firm APA said on Wednesday it curtailed about 8 million cubic feet per day of U.S. natural gas production and 500 barrels per day of U.S. natural gas liquids production in the first quarter in response to weak prices. In January, APA said it reduced production by about 23,500 barrels of oil … Read more
By Shariq Khan and Georgina Mccartney Canadian crude oil discount to US oil widened after shutdown South Bow stock tumbled to lowest since October Amount of spill is not known yet, pipeline to be shut until at least Wednesday NEW YORK/HOUSTON, April 8 (Reuters) – The Keystone oil pipeline from Canada to the United States … Read more
April 8 (Reuters) – A prominent energy research firm slashed its five-year outlook for new U.S. wind energy projects by 40% on Tuesday, citing Trump administration policies and concerns about the economy. Wood Mackenzie expects the United States to install 45.1 gigawatts of wind, both onshore and offshore, through 2029. It had originally forecast installations … Read more
Oil prices fell to a four-year low on Wednesday in its worst five-day losing streak in three years, while several commodities, including base metals, tumbled as the trade war between China and the U.S. is set to intensify. Stocks in Asia extended a slide on Wall Street as U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to … Read more
By David Wethe A top executive at Diamondback Energy Inc. called on President Donald Trump’s administration to explain how the global trade war will help shale producers, a rare instance of public pushback from a US oil boss. “This administration better have a plan @SecretaryWright,” Kaes Van’t Hof, president of Diamondback, said April 6 in … Read more
Russia, the world’s second biggest oil exporter, said on Wednesday that Ukraine continued to strike Russian energy infrastructure on a daily basis, in violation of a U.S.-brokered 30-day moratorium on strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine and Russia agreed on March 18 to stop attacking each other’s energy facilities, although President Vladimir Putin declined to endorse … Read more
The S&P 500 closed below 5,000 points for the first time in almost a year, reversing a strong morning rally as hopes faded for any imminent U.S. delays or concessions on tariffs ahead of a midnight deadline. The benchmark index fell 1.6% on Tuesday marking a $5.8 trillion loss in market value since President Donald … Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday will launch a nearly two-week tour of three Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia, marking his first visit as a U.S. official to the de facto leader of the OPEC oil producer group, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The trip, which will also include visits … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI down as much as 4% US imposes 104% tariff on imports from China US crude stockpiles fell last week, industry data shows (Reuters) – Oil prices fell for a fifth day on Wednesday to their lowest since February 2021 after U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs took effect, including a 104% duty … Read more
Global markets were pummelled on Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s eye-watering 104% tariffs on China took effect, and a savage selloff in U.S. bonds sparked fears that foreign funds were fleeing U.S. assets. This week has brought crisis-era volatility to markets, wiping off trillions of dollars in value from stocks and hitting commodities and … Read more
By Georgina Mccartney Oil prices settle down more than $1 a barrel Downside risks remain as US, China escalate tariff conflict Goldman Sachs says Brent, WTI could hit $62 and $58, respectively, by December 2025 Trump says US and Iran will hold nuclear talks in Oman HOUSTON, April 8 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled down … Read more
By Georgina Mccartney Oil prices settle down more than $1 a barrel Downside risks remain as US, China escalate tariff conflict Goldman Sachs says Brent, WTI could hit $62 and $58, respectively, by December 2025 Trump says US and Iran will hold nuclear talks in Oman HOUSTON, April 8 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled down … Read more
By Jarrett Renshaw, Timothy Gardner and Trevor Hunnicutt US power demand rising from artificial intelligence Coal’s share of power generation less than 20% from 50% in 2000 Orders to direct coal leasing plans on US lands WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday that aim to boost coal … Read more
(Reuters) – The CEOs of two Canadian oil and gas producers said on Tuesday they are seeking to avoid making rash decisions, as global oil prices hover around four-year lows and recession fears grow. Doug Bartole, CEO of Calgary-based InPlay Oil, said his company does not foresee reducing production or capital spending in the short … Read more
(Reuters) – Germany has looked to liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports to replace piped Russian gas since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Its first move has been to deploy floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) to receive seaborne LNG, while longer term it plans shore-based regasification terminals and facilities to import and produce ammonia and … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco to supply the superchilled gas from its Rio Grande facility for 20 years. As part of the deal, the Aramco subsidiary will purchase 1.2 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Train 4 … Read more
Chinese buyers of LNG are re-selling U.S.-sourced cargoes as tit-for-tat tariffs drive up import costs, and the trend is set to accelerate as new multi-year supply deals kick in this month and domestic demand weakens, traders and analysts say. Beijing, which imposed 15% tariffs on U.S. LNG imports in early February, on Friday slapped reciprocal … Read more
Mexico has been speaking to private sector companies about increasing fracking to reduce its reliance on U.S. gas amid heightened trade tensions between the two countries, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Imports, which are almost entirely from the United States, meet 72% of the total demand for natural gas consumed in Mexico. Any policy … Read more
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs forecast that Brent and WTI crude prices would be at $62 a barrel and $58 by December 2025 and at $55 and $51 by December 2026, respectively, under two assumptions. The bank, in a note dated April 7, said that the first assumption is the U.S. economy avoids a recession given … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Tuesday aimed at boosting the nation’s coal industry, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Trump, a Republican who campaigned on a promise to increase U.S. energy output and has sought to roll back energy and environmental regulations since taking office January 20, … Read more
Summary • Benchmark Brent crude oil has neared four-year lows • Oil revenue made up 62% of state budget last year • Kingdom and sovereign fund need more debt, analysts say • Oil giant Aramco, long-time cash cow, slashing 2025 dividends DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, with its wealth linked inextricably to oil … Read more
By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, April 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Monday it is delaying publication of the “Short-Term Energy Outlook” (STEO) report, amid a plunge in oil prices to near four-year lows over growing concerns of a global recession. The report, scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, will now be … Read more
As the leading oil and gas producer in Colorado’s Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, Chevron continues to set industry benchmarks in methane emission reduction through its commitment to technological innovation and environmental stewardship. A key milestone in Chevron’s sustainability journey is its collaboration with Kathairos Solutions, an industry leader in well site methane elimination technology. Chevron’s extensive … Read more
Summary • Equities rebound supports crude oil prices • Downside risks remain as US and China escalate tariff conflict • Trump says US and Iran will hold nuclear talks in Oman (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Tuesday but remained near four-year lows as a recovery in equity markets was outweighed by recession fears exacerbated … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday said selling energy to the European Union would be a key focus as his administration seeks to eliminate a trade deficit with the bloc. “The European Union’s been very bad to us,” Trump told reporters at the White House, accusing European nations of … Read more
Poilievre also announces he will approve LNG Canada’s Phase II, plus at least 9 other projects that are waiting for the go-ahead. Terrace, BC – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that he will create a new ‘One and Done’ rule for resource projects: a one-stop shop, with one simple application and one environmental review. Poilievre also announced … Read more
(Reuters) – Major stock indexes fell again in volatile trading on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 50% tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States, while the dollar and bond yields rose. Also, the White House denied a report that Trump … Read more
By Elizabeth Hampton (Reuters) – Hello Power Up readers! Markets are continuing to spiral downward as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war stokes growing concerns of a recession. The S&P 500 extended its fall, nearing bear territory, and Goldman Sachs on Monday forecast a 45% chance of a recession in the United States next month. … Read more
(Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia would do everything necessary to insulate the world’s second largest crude exporter from a global “economic storm” which has sown extreme turbulence in oil markets and raised concerns of a recession. Brent futures fell $1.61, or 2.5%, to $63.97 per barrel, and have fallen 15% over … Read more
(Reuters) – OPEC oil output fell in March ahead of a scheduled output hike, a Reuters survey found, as Nigeria curbed deliveries to domestic refineries and Iranian and Venezuelan supply dropped on renewed U.S. attempts to curb the flows. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 26.63 million barrels per day last month, down … Read more
Goldman Sachs revised down its annual average price forecasts again for Brent and WTI crude in 2026, citing increased recession risks and the possibility of higher-than-expected OPEC+ supply. In a note dated April 6, the bank cut its 2026 average price forecast by $4 for Brent to $58 a barrel and WTI to $55. The … Read more
April 7 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods’ pay package for 2024 rose 19.3% to $44.1 million, a regulatory filing by the U.S. oil major on Monday showed. Woods’ base salary was about $1.96 million, with the majority of his pay package based on variable factors, including a $4.5 million bonus and $26.8 million … Read more
Researchers see negative impacts across the board, but some countries and industries are far more exposed. Solar and onshore wind should fare better. One set of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs went into effect on Saturday. The rest are due to begin Wednesday. Stock markets around the world have taken a nosedive, with some indices cratering even … Read more
Summary U.S. accounted for 62% of China LPG, ethane imports in 2024 While China accounted for a third of U.S. LPG, ethane exports Trade war likely to lead to sharp drop in shipments LONDON, April 7 – The often overlooked yet rapidly expanding petrochemical feedstock trade between the United States and China could become one … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell lowered its first-quarter liquefied natural gas (LNG) production outlook in a trading update on Monday, citing the impact of bad weather in Australia, before it publishes results on May 2. The British company guided for LNG output to reach between 6.4 million and 6.8 million metric tons, down from a previous forecast … Read more
Summary • Utilities face challenges predicting future power demand for data centers • Tech companies seek multiple bids, complicating demand forecasts • Rising costs and AI advancements may reduce future power needs NEW YORK, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. electric utilities are fielding massive requests for new power capacity as Big Tech scours the country … Read more
(Reuters) – Energy firms have slowed construction of offshore wind farms in the U.S. for various reasons in recent years, including, most recently, opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Offshore wind was a key pillar of former President Joe Biden’s promise that fighting climate change will create jobs and invigorate the economy. In 2023 … Read more
Stock markets in the Gulf fell sharply on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s drastic trade tariffs and countermeasures from China stoked fears of a trade war and the prospect of a global recession.China’s finance ministry said on Friday it will impose additional 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods from April 10 as a countermeasure … Read more
Tariff-stunned markets face another week of potential tariff turmoil, with fallout from President Donald Trump’s sweeping import levies keeping investors on edge after the worst week for U.S. stocks since the onset of the coronavirus crisis five years ago. Investors will look for signs the stock market may be close to at least a short-term … Read more
Data is only valuable if it can be accessed, transformed, and understood. This is especially true in the energy sector, where data collection, processing, and operational improvements have long been core practices. From advanced process control to high-fidelity digital twins built using thermodynamic models, the industry has continuously leveraged technical ingenuity to overcome operational challenges. … Read more
You’re invited to join Presto Geosystems for a live, 1-hour webinar to explore how the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System can strengthen infrastructure resilience for your road, highway, and bridge projects. Webinar Description Infrastructure development for highways and road corridors faces many challenges when it comes to project design and construction. Building asphalt or concrete roadways … Read more
(Reuters) – Chevron was ordered to pay $740 million to restore damages the oil and gas major caused to southeast Louisiana’s coastal wetlands, the Associated Press reported on Friday. The ruling — delivered by a jury — awarded $575 million for land loss compensation, $161 million to compensate for contamination and $8 million for abandoned … Read more
Summary • Saudi Arabia seeks to punish cheaters – three sources • Oil falls 8% below $65 per barrel, lowest since 2021 • Move revives memories of oil price wars of 2014, 2020 • Production hike, oil price drop to appease Trump (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s anger at Kazakhstan and other over producing nations was … Read more
The survey was taken in the same week U.S. President Donald Trump escalated a global trade war A man wearing an “I love Canadian pipelines” shirt applauds during a pro-pipeline gathering in downtown Vancouver, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward More than three in four Canadians would support publicly funding an … Read more
Reuters) – The Panama Canal has authorized the opening of a bidding process for a new pipeline that will transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the interoceanic waterway, its authority said on Friday. Since Panama’s Supreme Court last year ruled the return of areas near the canal to its administration, the planning of projects to … Read more
Summary • Brent and WTI hit lowest since April 2021 • Goldman Sachs, Citi cut oil price forecasts • Saudi crude prices for Asian buyers reduced to four-month low (Reuters) – Oil prices extended losses on Monday, falling 3% as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China stoked fears of a recession that … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oilfield service firms are bracing for a hit as President Donald Trump’s tariffs throw supply chains into disarray and tumbling oil prices set the stage for a drop in drilling activity, analysts and financial firms said on Friday. Financial services firm Morningstar lowered its fair value estimates for the big three oilfield … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the total number of rigs operating for a second week in a row, even as the number of oil rigs rose to the highest since June, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early … Read more
The discount of Western Canada Select (WCS) heavy crude to the North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures (WTI) continued to narrow on Friday, dipping into sub-$9 territory as global oil prices fell to pandemic levels. WCS for May delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $8.90 a barrel under WTI, according to brokerage CalRock, after … Read more
Global stock markets extended their recent rout on Friday, with S&P 500 companies wiping out $5 trillion in stock market value since U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on Wednesday, while investors fled to the safety of government bonds.The Nasdaq confirmed it was in a bear market, ending more than 20% below its record … Read more
Summary • Brent closes at lowest since August 2021 • Oil posts biggest weekly decline since 2023 • China announces retaliatory tariffs on US • OPEC+ unexpectedly speeds up oil output hikes • Russian court rules not to suspend Caspian pipeline export terminal (Reuters) – Oil prices plunged 7% on Friday to settle at their … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 7% to a five-week low on Friday on a decline in daily liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and forecasts for mild weather and lower demand over the next two weeks than previously expected. That price drop occurred despite a decline in output so far this month. Gas … Read more
The U.S. Energy Department has identified thousands of staffers it has deemed as non-essential, including at its office that manages the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal, who would not be protected in a second round of cuts, an Associated Press report said on Friday. More than 8,500 staffers across the department and 500 positions at the … Read more
(Reuters) – Shares of U.S. refiners fell to two-year lows on Friday in the wake of U.S. President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, as fears of slower oil and fuel demand and weakening refining margins rattled investors. Top refiners Marathon Petroleum, Valero Energy and Phillips 66 have shed more than $20 billion in market capitalization … Read more
The US has imported about 80% of modules from four Southeast Asian countries that face big new levies. Workers install solar panels on the roof of a home in San Francisco, California.Photographer: Michaela Vatcheva/Bloomberg By Josh Saul, Shoko Oda, and Jennifer A Dlouhy America’s solar industry has a strategy for dulling US tariffs: hoard. Developers … Read more
By Emma Sanchez and David Wethe Shale-oil companies are taking some of the harder lumps on Wall Street as crude prices tumble and President Donald Trump’s trade war runs headlong into his goal to turbocharge US energy production. The S&P 500 Energy Index is down more than 15% since the president announced the sweeping tariffs … Read more
CERNOBBIO, Italy, April 4 (Reuters) – Oil majors are suffering after eight OPEC+ countries unexpectedly agreed to increase oil output in May, while tariffs imposed by U.S. administration had a muted effect on the sector, Eni’s (ENI.MI) top executive Francesco Gattei said on Friday. He added that energy groups could react to the possibility of … Read more
By Shadia Nasralla Lund oversaw BP’s 2020 plan to slash oil, gas output Company veered back towards oil and gas this year Elliott, shareholders had discussed potential leadership changes April 4 (Reuters) – BP (BP.L) Chair Helge Lund intends to step down “likely during 2026”, the energy group said on Friday amid a campaign by … Read more
By Mohi Narayan (Reuters) – Sweeping new U.S. import tariffs threaten to further erode demand for global petrochemical producers and accelerate capacity cuts in an industry plagued by weak margins, industry officials and analysts said. Tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday are expected to drive up prices for goods such as electronics, appliances … Read more
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is buying Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation system, in a deal valued at about $9 billion, including debt, the company said on Thursday. The deal to acquire all assets of Colonial Enterprises, including Colonial Pipeline, is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Colonial’s pipeline system stretches over … Read more
Goldman Sachs lowered its forecast for Brent crude’s average price this year by 5.5% to $69 a barrel and for WTI prices by 4.3% to $66, citing the risks of higher OPEC+ supply and the global trade war triggering a recession. The Wall Street brokerage also chopped its 2026 average price forecast for Brent by … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Venture Global exported 29 cargoes from its Plaquemines facility in Louisiana during the first quarter of 2025, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Venture Global realized an average fixed liquefaction fee of $7.26 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) from the Plaquemines plant, it said in the … Read more
By Timothy Gardner (Reuters) – The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S. Department of Energy lands where data centers and power plants supporting the boom in artificial intelligence can be developed. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Rapid growth in AI is leading to the first boom in … Read more
Summary • Brent and WTI set for lowest close since April 2021 • China announces retaliatory tariffs on US • Oil set for biggest weekly decline since 2023 • OPEC+ output increase exacerbates losses LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) – Oil prices plunged by 8% on Friday, heading for their lowest close since the midst of … Read more
Elliott Investment Management said on Thursday that Phillips 66’s stock price could nearly double to $200 if the oil refiner sells or spins off its midstream business and puts more focus on refining and enhances oversight.The activist investor, which owns a $2.5 billion stake in the company, also slimmed down to four the number of … Read more
Almost unnoticed in the sweeping new import tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is that energy commodities have been excluded. The baseline of 10% on all imports to the United States, and higher for many major trading partners, won’t apply to crude oil, natural gas and refined products, the White House said on Wednesday. … Read more
Major U.S. stock indexes registered their biggest daily percentage drops since 2020 on Thursday and the dollar weakened as U.S. President Donald Trump’s drastic trade tariffs stoked fears of a global recession and led investors to seek safe-haven assets like bonds and the yen. S&P 500 companies lost a combined $2.4 trillion in stock market … Read more
Summary • Brent, WTI down more than 7% • Trump to impose 10% minimum tariff on most import goods • Imports of oil, gas, refined products exempted from new tariffs • OPEC+ to bring more oil to market in May than previously planned HOUSTON, April 3 (Reuters) – Oil prices swooned on Thursday to settle … Read more
By Olesya Astakhova, Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex Lawler Eight OPEC+ members to hike output by 411,000 bpd in MayOil market had expected May hike of 135,000 bpd Decision may force compliance laggards to step up, analyst says Trump has called on OPEC to lower oil prices LONDON/MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) – Eight OPEC+ countries unexpectedly … Read more
(Reuters) – Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S. President Donald Trump’s universal tariffs as a major blow to the world economy and said the European Union was prepared to respond with countermeasures if talks with Washington failed. Von der Leyen said the EU was already finalising a first package of tariffs on up … Read more
Summary Oil, gas exempt from Trump’s import tariffs US remains dominant in global energy markets Countries may increase US energy purchases to offset tariffs LONDON, April 3 – President Donald Trump’s reveal of sweeping import tariffs further darkened the outlook for the global economy and left many questions unanswered. But amid all the policy fog, … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a slew of reciprocal tariffs on trading partners on Wednesday, the latest in a series of extensive duties imposed since his return to the White House earlier this year. The U.S. will now impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the country effective April 5 and higher duties … Read more
Summary • Brent, WTI sink by 6% • Trump to impose 10% minimum tariff on most import goods • Imports of oil, gas, refined products exempted from new tariffs • OPEC+ to bring back more oil to market in May than previously planned LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell 6% on Thursday as … Read more
By Amanda Stephenson Construction cost overruns boosted fees for shipping oil on line Regulators will hold hearing on whether higher costs are fair Potential US tariffs may still boost Trans-Mountain’s appeal CALGARY, April 2 (Reuters) – Canada’s Trans Mountain oil pipeline has downgraded forecasts for the amount of oil expected to flow through its system … Read more
By Bernard Condon Original: financialpost.com/pmn/tesla-sales-drop-13-in-first-quarter-as-elon-musk-backlash-aging-models-hurt-demand Tesla sales fell 13 per cent in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The double-digit drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories rose while gasoline inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 6.2 million barrels to 439.8 million barrels in the week ending March 28, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 2.1 million-barrel draw. … Read more
Karen McKee to Retire After 34 years of Service Matt Crocker Appointed President, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company and Vice President, Exxon Mobil Corporation SPRING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) today announced Karen T. McKee, president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company and vice president Exxon Mobil Corporation, will retire effective May 1, 2025. The Board of Directors has … Read more
Authors: Leonard Herchen & Yuchen Wang Overview The energy market has remained resilient despite recent shifts in trade policies. While tariffs on Canadian crude and broad-based Chinese imports have introduced new considerations for operational costs and international supply routes, overall price movements have remained within typical volatility ranges. Market fundamentals continue to play a dominant … Read more
A huge natural gas-powered data center that will serve the growing demands of artificial intelligence is being planned for the site of a former coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania. The 3,200-acre (1,295-hectare) data center campus, located about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, will be developed at the location of Homer City Generation, previously the state’s … Read more
(Reuters) – Eight OPEC+ countries meeting on Thursday will focus debates on how to convince Kazakhstan to stop exceeding its output quota and its plans to compensate for overproduction as the group steps up gradual production hikes, two delegates told Reuters. Record Kazakh output has angered several other members of the group, including top producer … Read more
Summary • Concerns remain over how tariffs will be implemented • Some analysts warn of bearish impact on oil prices • Markets also await news on secondary tariffs on Russian oil April 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday, pressured by fears that U.S. reciprocal tariffs due to be announced at 2000 GMT … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of certain subsidiaries of Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC (“Double Eagle”). About Diamondback Diamondback is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, … Read more
Most of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta, along with a majority of natural gas reserves. Alberta is the beating heart of the Canadian energy economy. JOCK FINLAYSON By any measure, Alberta is an energy powerhouse — within Canada, but also on a global scale. In 2023, it produced 85% of Canada’s oil and three-fifths … Read more
WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda. Sen. Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on Trump’s use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, also called IEEPA, to declare … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil production fell by 305,000 barrels per day to 13.15 million bpd in January, the lowest level since February 2024, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Monday. That was the biggest decline in monthly U.S. oil output since January 2024, the data showed. The EIA also lowered its … Read more
(Reuters) – ConocoPhillips is exploring the sale of oil and gas assets in Oklahoma that it inherited from its $22.5 billion takeover of Marathon Oil last year, people familiar with the matter said. The energy producer has hired investment bank Moelis & Co to run the sale process for the assets, the sources said, adding … Read more
U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country. Regardless of how and when the new tariffs kick in, the U.S. gas … Read more
The U.S. is slated on Wednesday to rescind a policy issued by the administration of former President Joe Biden that requires liquefied natural gas, or LNG, projects to export within seven years of receiving regulatory approval. The LNG industry had pushed the administration of President Donald Trump to rescind the policy statement issued in April … Read more
By Ron Bousso Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russia, Iran oil exports Tariffs on Venezuela have been effective Market struggles to price in Trump’s threats (Reuters) LONDON, April 1 – Oil diplomacy could become a hallmark of Donald Trump’s second term in office, if the last few weeks are any guide, but energy markets have … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. exported a record amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in March, selling more than 9 million metric tons (MT) of the superchilled gas, according to preliminary data from LSEG. The U.S. is already the world’s largest exporter of LNG and President Donald Trump has promised to unleash American energy by declaring … Read more
Sempra plans to sell some natural gas assets, including a Mexican fuel distributor and a minority stake in its liquefied natural gas business, to “simplify the company’s portfolio” and support growth for its Texas and California utilities. Summary by Bloomberg AI The move is part of a trend among US power companies to raise capital … Read more
President Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to lower energy costs for consumers by increasing US oil and gas production. He’s continued with that refrain in office. “As you’ve heard me say many times, we have more liquid gold under our feet than any nation on Earth,” he said during his address to a joint session … Read more
Summary • Market weighs near-term supply risks, tariff concerns • Reuters poll indicates lower U.S. crude inventories (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied near five-week highs on Tuesday as threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose secondary tariffs on Russian crude and attack Iran countered worries about the impact of a trade war on global … Read more
Stellantis sold 5.5 million vehicles last year, including roughly 2.6 million in Europe, and generated sales of €156.9 billion Bloomberg News Stellantis NV’s strategy to make more hybrids is causing manufacturing delays in Europe because the automaker can’t source enough parts. This month the company produced 20,000 fewer vehicles than expected as it didn’t have … Read more
** As Q1 draws to a close, energy looked set to come out the top performer among the S&P 500’s major industry sectors for the quarter, with a ~9% gain for the period ** Energy, up 0.7% on Mon, is also among the best-performing sectors of the day, outperforming the broader market, with the S&P … Read more
(Reuters) – Brookfield Asset Management is putting the final touches on a deal to acquire Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation system, for more than $9 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The New York-based asset manager has emerged as the winner of the auction process, which the five … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on buyers of Russian crude oil is just crazy and bold enough to perhaps achieve his stated aim of a ceasefire in Ukraine. What matters now is the reaction of the other three key players to this latest move by … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE) – Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”) (NYSE: CVX), announced that it has closed on a transaction to sell a 70% interest in its East Texas gas assets to an affiliate of TG Natural Resources LLC (“TGNR”), a company indirectly owned by Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Gas”) and Castleton … Read more
U.S. authorities have notified Spanish oil company Repsol that its license to export oil from Venezuela is to be revoked, a company spokesperson said on Monday, while Spain’s foreign minister promised to defend Repsol’s interests. President Donald Trump’s administration told Repsol it had until May 27 to wind down its operations in the Southern American … Read more
Poilievre will create the ‘Canada First’ National Energy Corridor to rapidly approve & build the infrastructure we need to end our energy dependence on America so we can stand up to Trump from a position of strength. Saint John, NB — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced today he will create a ‘Canada First’ National Energy Corridor … Read more
The “Buy Canadian” movement is sending new ripples of concern through the executive offices of U.S.-based consumer companies that banked on selling their products on Canadian retail shelves. California-based diaper maker Parasol Co had been working since January with a distributor to expand the sale of its diapers and baby wipes to new retailers in … Read more
Summary • Trump, mad at Putin, threatens tariffs on buyers of Russian oil • Market would look for OPEC response to any drop in Russian supply, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil markets rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit buyers of Russian oil with tariffs, although gains were muted as traders … Read more
Summary • Oil prices steady, reversing earlier session losses • Trump warns imposing secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers • Trump threatens Iran with bombing along with further tariffs March 31 (Reuters) – Oil prices held steady on Monday as investors adopted a cautious, wait-and-see stance after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose secondary … Read more
The U.S. government has notified foreign partners of Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA of the imminent cancellation of authorizations that allow them to export Venezuelan oil and byproducts, sources close to the decision by President Donald Trump’s administration said on Saturday. In recent years, former President Joe Biden’s administration granted the authorizations to secure Venezuelan … Read more
Most investors knew things could turn turbulent this year given U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power in the world’s biggest economy and financial market, but few predicted the kind of a rodeo ride it has been so far. Scan the surface and world stocks are almost where they started the year, while volatility gauges … Read more
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a preliminary decision on Friday supporting environmental approval for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project in southern Texas. In August, a Washington, D.C. Circuit court quashed the regulator’s approval for the plant at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, saying it failed to issue a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. In Trump’s first remarks since Iran rejected direct negotiations with Washington last week, he told NBC News that U.S. and Iranian officials were talking, but did not elaborate. … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump told NBC News he was angry after Putin last week … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the first time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by one to 592 in … Read more
Next week, the UN votes on an ocean carbon tax that would spike the price of many consumer goods. The Trump administration must not allow this Biden climate policy to quietly take effect. By Alex Epstein Next week, the UN votes on an ocean carbon tax that would spike the price of food, fuel, and … Read more
Summary • U.S. LNG capacity could double in the next decade • Investment firms signal future growth in Haynesville with new funds • Operators cautious due to past price volatility and high breakeven costs HOUSTON, March 28 (Reuters) – U.S. natural gas producers and investment firms are gearing up for more activity in Louisiana’s Haynesville … Read more
By Shariq Khan and Georgina Mccartney Slowest Permian oil output growth forecast since pandemic Permian slowdown in contrast to Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ mantra Gas and water output rises as the field ages, increasing costs Gas-to-oil ratio rises as gas output up eight-fold in past decade Water-to-oil ratio already high at Permian’s core, even higher … Read more
Upstream oil companies ramped up hiring in February, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) said on Friday, marking the second straight month of growth. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Hiring in the upstream sector, which includes activities related to drilling and producing oil, can serve as an indicator of the health of the oil … Read more
A federal district judge ruled against the Biden administration’s sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, citing insufficient analysis of the sale’s potential effects on the climate and endangered whales. Summary by Bloomberg AI The judge directed additional arguments on the best remedy, which could include invalidating leases sold in … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on record flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and a decline in daily output. On its first day as the front month, gas futures for May delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 11.5 cents, or 2.9%, to … Read more
Summary • US set to impose reciprocal tariffs on wide range of imports • Weekly gains due to US pressure on Venezuela, Iran • Q2 seen tighter than previously forecast – analyst (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday on worries that U.S. tariff wars could spark a global recession, but gained for a third … Read more
Oilfield service providers will face modest hits to earnings from U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel imports, Liberty Energy Chief Executive Ron Gusek said on Thursday. Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on March 12, and more could be coming April 2. A Dallas Federal Reserve survey on Wednesday … Read more
By Tim Boersma and Gautam Jain March 28 – The Trump administration’s broad policy goal of achieving “energy dominance” may run into headwinds in the country’s largest export market, the European Union, due to new methane regulations. While European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that the EU may be willing to import … Read more
Glenfarne, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Sign Binding, Definitive Project Development Agreements Enhancing Momentum For The Project Alaska LNG Pipeline Final Investment Decision Anticipated in 2025 ANCHORAGE, Alaska & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, an affiliate of Glenfarne Group, LLC, (together as ”Glenfarne”), and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (“AGDC”) signed definitive agreements for … Read more
(Reuters) – Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of attacking its energy facilities despite a moratorium on such strikes, saying a key piece of gas infrastructure in the town of Sudzha had been practically destroyed. A Ukrainian official said it was Russia that attacked the gas transit point in Sudzha. Reuters could not independently confirm which … Read more
(Reuters) – Tehran would strike U.S. bases in the region if Washington follows through on its warning of military consequences for Iran in the absence of a new nuclear deal, the speaker of the Iranian parliament said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this month that he had sent a letter to Iran’s … Read more
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