WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he did not immediately need to consider retaliatory tariffs on countries such as China for buying Russian oil but might have to “in two or three weeks.” Trump has threatened sanctions on Moscow and secondary sanctions on countries that buy its oil if no moves … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday unveiled stricter rules for how solar and wind projects can qualify for federal tax subsidies that President Donald Trump’s new tax and spending law is phasing out over the next two years. The revisions change longstanding definitions for what it means for a project to be considered … Read more
By Scott Disavino Aug 15 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week held the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating steady, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O) said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, remained at 539 in the week … Read more
Aug 15 (Reuters) – The Data Center Coalition, which represents data center owners including Google, Amazon (AMZN.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O), called on U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to uphold existing rules for wind and solar energy subsidies, saying they have enabled the industry to grow quickly and stay ahead of competition from China. WHY IT’S … Read more
Summary Traders watch for progress in Trump-Putin talks Weaker Chinese data raises fuel demand concerns Projected oil market surplus weighs on price sentiment (Reuters) – Oil prices closed down nearly $1 on Friday as talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin took place, which could lead to an easing of the sanctions imposed on Moscow … Read more
(Reuters) – Pemex, Mexico’s national oil company, is preparing for the “Big Block” overhaul at its 312,500 barrel-per-day (bpd) Deer Park, Texas refinery to begin in early October, said people familiar with plant operations on Friday. The refinery’s 270,000 DU-2 crude distillation unit (CDU), the larger of two at the refinery, will be shut for … Read more
(Reuters) – The United States has had internal discussions on using Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels to support the development of gas and LNG projects in Alaska as one of the possible deals to aim for when President Donald Trump meets Vladimir Putin on Friday, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Trump landed in … Read more
(Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, one of his bargaining chips to encourage Putin to make progress toward a ceasefire in Ukraine will be to ease U.S. sanctions on Russia’s energy industry and exports. Trump has also threatened tougher sanctions if there is no progress. Here is … Read more
(Reuters) – Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week on soft demand and strong storage inventories and as markets awaited the outcome of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin later today. The average LNG price for September delivery into north-east Asia was at $11.65 per million … Read more
Aug 15 (Reuters) – U.S. solar company T1 Energy (TE.N) and specialty glass maker Corning (GLW.N) have reached a deal that will establish a fully domestic solar supply chain, connecting polysilicon, wafers, cells, and panels manufactured in the United States, they said on Friday. The deal will help T1 satisfy growing U.S. demand for panels … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Enterprise Products Partners (EPD.N) said on Friday the Seaway crude oil pipeline system resumed full operations after a crude oil leak from the company’s oil terminal in southeast Houston earlier this week. A portion of the Seaway pipeline went down on Tuesday night, impacting crude oil flows on the … Read more
Aug 15 (Reuters) – The first two cargoes of Venezuelan oil exported by energy major Chevron (CVX.N) after it received a fresh U.S. authorization to operate in the country last month have set sail for the United States, vessel monitoring data showed on Friday. The U.S. Treasury Department granted Chevron a new license in late … Read more
By EnergyNow Staff Western Canada Select (WCS) and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) are both crude oil benchmarks, but they differ in quality, location, and market dynamics — which is why WCS typically trades at a discount to WTI. 1. What They Are WTI (West Texas Intermediate) A light, sweet crude oil (low density, low sulfur). … Read more
World markets are watching closely as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska later on Friday to seal a possible ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. This was a conflict that sparked an energy shock, sent food prices soaring, battered European assets and cut Russia’s economy off from much of the Western world. … Read more
US$6 billion-plus deal for Calgary-based energy software firm may be the largest Canadian-linked tech deal in 25 years By Meghan Potkins – More Articcles From Meghan Potkins Here Enverus CEO Manuj Nikhanj is accustomed to his company flying under the radar — including the news last week that it had reached a reported US$6 billion-plus deal … Read more
The OPEC+ coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, has fast-tracked the restart of halted production Bloomberg News Global oil markets are on track for a record surplus next year as demand growth slows and supplies swell, the International Energy Agency said. Oil inventories will accumulate at a rate of 2.96 million barrels a day, surpassing even the average buildup … Read more
Green hydrogen was meant to clean up dirty sectors like steel and shipping. But costs are high, investment is falling, and projects are stalling. Is it the fuel of the future — or a climate bet gone bad? By Keira Wright and David R Baker A train powered by fuel cells which convert hydrogen to … Read more
The International Energy Agency forecasts a surplus approaching 3 million barrels a day by next year. By Grant Smith Saudi Arabian Oil Co. workers in the Khurais oil field. Photographer: Maya Sidiqqui/Bloomberg The impact of this year’s dramatic policy reversal by OPEC+ is now becoming clear. This week’s reports from two of the oil industry’s … Read more
Oil falls ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska Summary Traders watch for progress in peace talks Weaker Chinese data raises fuel demand concerns Projected oil market surplus also weighs on price sentiment Traders await (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday as traders awaited talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which some expect could lead … Read more
U.S. natural gas output and demand will both rise to record highs in 2025 before sliding in 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. EIA projected dry gas production will rise from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2024 to 106.4 bcfd in 2025 … Read more
By Kavya Balaraman Aug 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. is poised to see supply shortages of 30% and 10%, respectively, of power and distribution transformers this year, as surging electricity consumption drives demand for power infrastructure, Wood Mackenzie said on Thursday. Demand for certain kinds of transformers – pieces of equipment that step up or … Read more
(Reuters) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that Carlos Trevino, former CEO of state oil company Pemex, had been arrested in the United States and would be deported to stand trial in Mexico for corruption charges. Trevino served as CEO of Pemex from 2017 to 2018, stepping down after former President Andres Manuel … Read more
Jafurah Midstream Gas Company secures significant foreign direct investment, together with agreement to lease and leaseback development and usage rights for Aramco’s Jafurah midstream assets Aramco to receive upfront proceeds of $11 billion on completion, highlighting the value creation potential of its ongoing capital investment program Transaction to support optimization of Aramco’s assets, reflecting positive outlook for … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Phillips 66 (PSX.N) has reduced gasoline output at its 258,000 barrels-per-day Bayway refinery in Linden, New Jersey, after a fire near the plant’s gasoline producing unit, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. An ancillary piece of equipment of the refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking unit caught fire … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal, and that the threat of sanctions against Russia likely played a role in Moscow seeking a meeting. Trump is scheduled to meet with Putin in Alaska on Friday. The U.S. president said he is unsure whether … Read more
U.S. stagflation fears seeped into global markets on Thursday after surprisingly hot inflation data applied heavy pressure to U.S. Treasuries and sparked selling of government bonds everywhere from Germany to Japan. Wall Street stocks took a hit too, with futures contracts tracking the domestically-focused Russell 2000 share index, which dropped 1.2% in the minutes after … Read more
Thyssenkrupp Nucera is in intensive discussions with stakeholders in its U.S. projects and is abandoning those no longer deemed feasible due to tax and spending changes initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, its CEO said on Wednesday. Global demand for green hydrogen had stalled amid concern among clean-tech players over what Trump’s policies would mean for … Read more
Summary Backwardation for Brent, WTI 6-month time spreads narrow Brent’s premium to Dubai lowest in 4 months Spot premiums for Oct-loading Dubai, Oman slip to month’s low Reuters) – Premiums for prompt benchmark oil prices globally are falling compared with those in future months on rising output from the Middle East, Latin America and Europe, … Read more
Liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global expects to win its remaining arbitration cases against major energy companies following its victory against Shell, CEO Mike Sabel said on Wednesday. The Arlington-based company’s stock rose 8% at midday, a day after it won the legal battle over Shell’s failure to deliver LNG under long-term contracts starting in … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI stabilise off previous session’s two-month lows Trump meets Putin on Friday to discuss war in Ukraine U.S. crude stocks rose unexpectedly last week, EIA says (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of Friday’s U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine on Russian crude flows, after U.S. … Read more
Crude oil flows on the Seaway pipeline in Texas fell on Wednesday, four sources said, as the pipeline’s operator reported a leak on the system to state regulators. The 950,000-barrel-per-day Seaway pipeline runs between Cushing, Oklahoma, and the Freeport, Texas, area and connects to the Enterprise Crude Houston (ECHO) terminal, a storage facility in southeast … Read more
U.S. crude production will hit a record 13.41 million barrels per day in 2025 due to increases in well productivity, though lower oil prices will prompt a fall in output in 2026, the Energy Information Administration forecasted on Tuesday in a monthly report. The decline in 2026 production to 13.28 million bpd would be the … Read more
By Joanna Plucinska, Joe Brock, Marleen Kaesebier and Paul Carsten Graphics by Pasit Kongkunakornkul and Arathy J Aluckal A drone view shows the World Energy refinery in Paramount, California, U.S., June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake PARAMOUNT, California – In 2019, Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, hailed its new contract with green jet … Read more
U.S. crude and distillate inventories rose while gasoline stockpiles fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 3 million barrels to 426.7 million barrels in the week ended August 8, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 275,000-barrel draw. Crude stocks at the … Read more
Interest rate cuts and the falling dollar will fuel inflation that is already above the Federal Reserve target – which may not just end the easing cycle early, it might spur a tightening cycle that no one is currently expecting. Core CPI, which rose to 3.1% year-on-year in July, is substantially higher than the central … Read more
Summary IEA expects global supply to rise by 2.5 million bpd in 2025 Trims forecast for demand growth this year to 680,000 bpd Global crude refining runs will approach record high in August Implied surplus to approach 3 million bpd in 2026 (Reuters) – World oil supply will rise more rapidly than expected this year … Read more
Russia said on Wednesday that its stance on ending the war in Ukraine has not changed since President Vladimir Putin set out his conditions last year: the full withdrawal of Kyiv’s forces from key Ukrainian regions and the abandonment of its NATO ambitions. Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are due to meet on Friday … Read more
The United States exported about 30% of its domestic primary energy production last year, a significant increase over recent decades, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday. Of the record 103 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of total primary energy produced in the U.S., a record 31 quads were exported, the EIA added. The … Read more
Exxon Mobil could invest as much as $21.7 billion in Trinidad and Tobago if the U.S. energy major finds reserves in a large deepwater area it was awarded on Tuesday to explore for oil and gas in the Caribbean country, Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal said. Moonilal was speaking at an event in Port of Spain … Read more
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. The EIA projected power demand will rise to 4,186 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025 and 4,284 billion kWh in 2026, up from a record 4,097 billion kWh in 2024. Those demand … Read more
Venture Global has won a legal battle against Shell over its failure to deliver liquefied natural gas under long-term contracts starting in 2023, the U.S. LNG major said on Tuesday. The company’s stock price rose almost 6% in after hour trade as investors cheered the decision. Firms, including Shell, BP, Edison and Galp, filed arbitration claims … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after the IEA noted supply overtaking demand this year, while investors awaited Friday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Brent crude futures fell 41 cents, or 0.6%, to $65.71 a barrel by 1037 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged … Read more
A Chevron-chartered tanker docked at Venezuelan state company PDVSA’s Jose terminal on Tuesday, positioning it to be the first to export crude to the United States under a new license Chevron received in July, LSEG tracking data showed. The U.S. Treasury Department late last month authorized Chevron to operate in the sanctioned OPEC nation again, … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% to an eight-month low on Tuesday on near-record output, ample supplies of the fuel in storage and forecasts of cooler weather and lower demand than previously expected through late August. The price decline was accompanied by a drop in daily gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants … Read more
Investors counting on a data center-fueled surge in US electricity demand are getting impatient. Some of the investors who drove NRG Energy Inc., Vistra Corp. and others to historic highs on optimism over surging data-center demand are starting to lose patience with the independent power producers. That’s because deals to supply the massive facilities with electricity are moving too … Read more
In 2019, Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, hailed its new contract with green jet fuel producer World Energy as an example for the aviation industry to follow in its drive to cut emissions. Six years later, that collaboration is dead. Boston-based World Energy was one of the first companies in the world … Read more
Two Texas businessmen were indicted for allegedly bribing officials at Mexico’s state energy company Pemex with $150,000 and luxury items to secure contracts, the U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday. Between 2019 and 2021, Ramon Rovirosa and Mario Avila, both Mexican citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents, conspired to pay bribes to officials at Pemex … Read more
(Reuters) – OPEC on Tuesday raised its forecast for global oil demand next year and trimmed its forecast for growth in supply from the United States and other producers outside the wider OPEC+ group, pointing to a tighter market outlook. World oil demand will rise by 1.38 million barrels per day in 2026, the Organization … Read more
Summary U.S., China extend tariff pause to November Eyes on U.S. inflation data due later on Tuesday Trump-Putin talks on Friday cloud oil outlook (Reuters) – Oil prices were broadly steady on Tuesday as the United States and China extended a pause on higher tariffs, easing concerns an escalation of their trade war would hit … Read more
Venture Global surpassed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as the easing of new export permits for liquefied natural gas in the U.S. helped improve sales. Commercial activity in the sector picked up pace after President Donald Trump lifted a moratorium on new LNG export permits soon after taking office in January. Venture … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade said on Monday it will receive up to $3 billion in equity commitments from TotalEnergies and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to finance the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG export project in Texas. TotalEnergies will contribute about $300 million for a 10% stake in the Train … Read more
The crude oil market’s rather sanguine reaction to the U.S. threats to India over its continued purchases of Russian oil is effectively a bet that very little will actually happen. President Donald Trump cited India’s imports of Russian crude when imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India on August 6, which is due … Read more
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas plans to raise the share of its international portfolio to 60% of its total business over the next decade, it said on Monday. The firm will build on its current international portfolio, which now accounts for around 40% to 50% of its investments, by integrating its domestic expertise with global … Read more
Denmark’s Orsted seeks $9.4 billion as US wind market falters Summary Shares drop almost 30% after rights issue announcement Says cash will provide financial robustness in 2025-2027 Discontinues US project sale Danish state to maintain majority stake in Orsted Morgan Stanley to underwrite any unsubscribed shares COPENHAGEN, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Denmark’s Orsted on Monday asked … Read more
The Trump administration has instituted permitting reviews and imposed standards that threaten US wind and solar developments, and has rescinded Biden-era decisions earmarking coastal waters for future wind turbines. The actions have contributed to the cancellation or delay of more than $22 billion worth of clean energy projects since January and the loss of thousands … Read more
U.S. crude oil exports eased in July to the lowest levels in nearly four years on low domestic supplies and as Asian and European buyers found cheaper alternatives, undermining U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for more foreign countries to purchase U.S. energy supplies. The decline in exports from the top global producer underscores the extent … Read more
OPEC+ oil producers have used high summer demand to launch their first output increases in three years, but those targets have proved difficult to hit, leaving the market surprisingly tight. On paper, the world’s largest group of oil-producing countries should be pumping an extra 2.5 million barrels of oil a day in September versus March, … Read more
At a glance, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be winning the trade war he unleashed after returning to the White House in January, bending major trading partners to his will, imposing double-digit tariff rates on nearly all imports, narrowing the trade deficit, and raking in tens of billions of dollars a month in much-needed … Read more
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said a negotiated settlement between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely to satisfy either side, and any peace deal will likely leave both Moscow and Kyiv “unhappy.” He said the U.S. is aiming for a settlement both countries can accept. “It’s not going to make anybody super happy. Both the Russians … Read more
(Reuters) – Norway’s energy minister said on Friday he is preparing to launch a new oil and gas licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf, the first offer of new drilling permits in unexplored frontier regions since 2021. “Norway will be a long-term supplier of oil and gas to Europe, while the Norwegian continental shelf … Read more
The head of an association representing global oilfield service firms in Mexico said on Thursday that a new business plan for state oil company Pemex lacks concrete measures to address its massive debt with suppliers, despite official promises to speed up payments. Rafael Espino, president of the AMESPAC association, told Reuters that in a Tuesday … Read more
Summary Trump and Putin to meet on Friday in Alaska UBS lowers Brent crude forecast on higher supply China producer prices fall more than expected in July (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday, extending last week’s more than 4% decline, as investors looked to talks between the U.S. and Russia later this week on … Read more
Gavin Maguire (Reuters) – The fresh 25% tariffs slapped on Indian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump this week are being viewed by many as a negotiating tactic designed to force India to buy more U.S. energy products and other goods going forward. But even though India’s fast-growing economy is the fifth largest globally, India’s … Read more
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a third week in a row, 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 539 in the week … Read more
(Reuters) – A U.S. federal court auctioning shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum to pay creditors for expropriations and debt defaults has received a competing bid, an officer overseeing the process said in a filing. A $7.4 billion bid by a group led by a subsidiary of Canadian miner Gold Reserve was recommended last month as winner … Read more
Summary US, Russia aim to reach a deal to halt the war in Ukraine Latest US tariffs raise concerns over economic activity Trump threatens further sanctions on buyers of Russian oil US oil rig count rises by one to 411 HOUSTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Oil held steady on Friday as markets awaited a meeting … Read more
EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today reported second quarter 2025 results and updated its 2025 guidance. The attached supplemental financial tables and schedules for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures and related definitions and discussion, along with a related presentation, are also available on EOG’s website at http://investors.eogresources.com/investors. Key Financial Results In millions of USD, … Read more
Summary Trump’s tariffs could strain US-India-China relations Experts doubt tariffs will change Putin’s stance Potential oil market disruptions could spike global prices, carrying risks for Trump Aug 8 (Reuters) – From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, U.S. President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy … Read more
Acquisition Brings Stone Ridge Energy’s Portfolio to Over 11 GW of Power NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stone Ridge Holdings Group (“Stone Ridge”), a financial services firm focused on alternative asset management, reinsurance, and bitcoin, today announced that its energy platform, Stone Ridge Energy (“SRE”), entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a major portfolio of Oklahoma energy … Read more
Top-rated U.S. companies have financed their acquisitions mostly with equity and cash instead of debt this year, and could continue doing so even as M&A activity and hopes of interest rate cuts rise, bankers and investors said. High debt costs and worries of credit-rating downgrades for taking on debt made funding acquisitions with cash and … Read more
Summary Latest tariffs raise concerns over economic activity Trump threatens further sanctions on buyers of Russian oil Putin and Trump to hold meeting in coming days, says Kremlin (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Friday but was poised for the steepest weekly losses since late June on a tariff-hit economic outlook and a potential … Read more
Foreign leaders are promising to buy American energy, but the industry can’t meet that demand right now. Countries are cutting trade deals with President Donald Trump by pledging to buy more American energy, and it’s likely most of these additional purchases will be of liquefied natural gas. If those promises turn into contracts, the US … Read more
Aug 7 (Reuters) – Utility Talen Energy reported a fall in second-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by higher energy purchase costs and maintenance expenses associated with a refueling outage at its Susquehanna nuclear facility. In May, the utility identified extra maintenance work in Unit 2 of the Susquehanna facility that had already been placed under a planned outage … Read more
(Reuters) – Kuwait’s oil minister Tariq Al-Roumi said on Thursday that OPEC is closely monitoring global oil supply, demand trends, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Russian oil. “Through OPEC, we are monitoring the market in terms of supply and demand, and we are monitoring the U.S. President’s statements,” Al-Roumi told reporters, adding … Read more
(Reuters) – ConocoPhillips will sell its Anadarko Basin assets for $1.3 billion, the energy producer said on Thursday, after beating Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit. Shares of the company rose nearly 2% in premarket trade. The asset sale, expected to close at the beginning of the fourth quarter, pushes ConocoPhillips past its $2 billion non-core … Read more
Summary US crude inventories fall by more than expected Investors remain cautious after Trump tariffs on India Saudi Arabia raises its crude prices to Asia (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Thursday, paring early gains after the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, raising … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he could announce further tariffs on China similar to the 25% duties announced earlier on India over its purchases of Russian oil, depending on what happens. “Could happen,” Trump told reporters, after saying he expected to announce more secondary sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war … Read more
Summary Total prioritizes LNG projects with low liquefaction costs Tariffs raised Rio Grande construction costs Total pushing ahead with its own projects in Mozambique, PNG Aug 6 (Reuters) – TotalEnergies has decided not to invest in U.S. developer NextDecade’s fifth liquefied natural gas Rio Grande export facility in Texas or to buy LNG from its output, two … Read more
U.S. refiners are expected to continue operating above 90% of their combined production capacity of 18.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in the third quarter, said analysts contacted by Reuters. High refining margins are driving the continuing high levels of production from the second quarter into the third, but tropical storms could drive down production … Read more
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday went well, a White House official said, adding that Washington still planned to proceed with secondary sanctions on Friday. “The Russians are eager to continue engaging with the United States. The secondary sanctions are still expected to be implemented on Friday,” … Read more
*Crude exports rise by 620,000 bpd, driving inventory draw *Gasoline stocks fall by 1.3 mlb bbls, demand above 9 mln bpd *Distillate stockpiles drop unexpectedly, down by 565,000 bbls (Updates throughout, adds market reaction) By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK, Aug 6 – U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as exports rose, while gasoline and … Read more
Energy Transfer LP is moving forward with plans to build a $5.3 billion natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin to markets in New Mexico and Arizona. The expansion of the company’s Transwestern Pipeline networks that’s slated to begin operations in late 2029 will provide an outlet for Permian gas producers that have struggled with a dearth of … Read more
US diesel prices have surged to the highest in almost a year due to tightness in global supplies, according to Bloomberg. The national average price of a gallon of diesel has risen 7% since early June to $3.738, American Automobile Association data show. The rising cost of diesel threatens to boost inflation and cause additional … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tirade against India over trade and Russian oil purchases threatens to undo two decades of diplomatic progress, analysts and officials say, and could derail other areas of cooperation as domestic political pressures drive both sides to harden their stances. India’s opposition parties and the general public have urged Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
Shale driller Diamondback Energy said on Tuesday it should remain the Permian Basin’s “consolidator of choice” as shale activity slows and the company focuses on shareholder returns following its $26 billion merger with Endeavor Energy. “We should naturally be the consolidator of choice as we execute a lower-cost and better overall development strategy,” a key … Read more
Williams Cos., one of the world’s largest pipeline operators, projects liquid natural gas will expand to become more than 25% of the US gas market in the next decade. The energy infrastructure company also sees years of robust demand for the fuel, which currently makes up about 15% of the market, according to Chief Executive … Read more
(Reuters) – India, which gets more than a third of its oil imports from Russia, is likely to turn to supplies from the Middle East and Africa and other regions if it is forced to cut Russian imports due to possible U.S. penalties. WHY IS INDIA IMPORTING RUSSIAN OIL? India turned to purchasing Russian oil sold … Read more
By Reuters Reuters) – NRG Energy beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the utility got a boost from surging power demand and improved retail margins in its Texas unit. The company also entered into a 295 megawatt long-term retail deal to power data centers constructed on two NRG-owned sites in Texas, with … Read more
Summary Company incurs US import tariff hit of 100 million euro in third quarter Third-quarter orders at 16.1 billion euros versus 14.1 billion euros in poll Order backlog reaches record of 136 billion euros (Reuters) – Siemens Energy expects to hit the upper end of its 2025 growth outlook range, it said on Wednesday, as its … Read more
Proposed ways to generate wealth while cleaning up inactive oil and gas sites By Deborah Jaremko Follow CEC on LinkedIn CEC LinkedIn Follow CEC on Facebook CEC Facebook Follow CEC on Twitter CEC Twitter Alberta has a new set of recommendations to address the growing number of oil and gas production and infrastructure assets in the province that … Read more
Summary Oil prices rebound amid supply disruption concerns API crude draw data supporting prices, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil prices rebounded from the previous session’s five-week low on Wednesday, as traders focused on U.S. President Donald Trump threatening India with higher tariffs over its Russian crude purchases, and a larger-than-expected U.S. crude draw. Brent crude … Read more
Summary Falling U.S. rig count threat to oil production Lower 48 oil production expected to fall next year, analysts say Permian rig count to fall below models for steady output Analysts model Permian rig count at 240-260 for steady output (Reuters) – The falling number of oil and gas rigs deployed across the United States … Read more
Chevron and Valero Energy are working to resume supplies of Venezuelan crude to Valero’s U.S. refineries under an agreement that was on pause, three sources close to the preparations said on Tuesday, following a new license granted to the U.S. oil major. Washington in late July issued a new restricted authorization for Chevron to operate, … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said declining energy prices could pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine. “If energy goes down enough, Putin is going to stop killing people,” Trump said in an interview on CNBC. “If you get energy down, another $10 a barrel, he’s going to have no … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would increase the tariff charged on imports from India from the current rate of 25% “very substantially” over the next 24 hours, given India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. “They’re fueling the war machine, and if they’re going to do that, then I’m not going to be … Read more
*Exxon, Chevron oil and gas production hit record in Q2 *Shell production drops to lowest in at least 20 years, BP’s drops from year ago *European majors hope to close a valuation gap with US rivals By Ron Bousso LONDON, Aug 5 – When playing catch up, picking up the pace may not be enough. One also has … Read more
(Reuters) – Grid operators across the U.S. are revamping their forecasting methods, introducing reforms to power markets and streamlining interconnection processes to quickly connect more energy to the grid, as a potent combination of extreme weather and data center growth elevate power demand this summer. High temperatures and the expansion of power-hungry data centers are … Read more
(Reuters Breakingviews) – The standoff between the U.S. and India may well get worse before it gets better. Having slapped a 25% tariff on goods the South Asian country sends to America, Donald Trump is vowing to ratchet up the rate over the $4 trillion economy’s purchases of Russian oil. New Delhi calls the threat … Read more
A new analysis confirms Sunrun’s leading position as the largest operator in California’s statewide distributed power plant, delivering 360 megawatts to the state’s grid on a record-setting night SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new analysis by The Brattle Group found that Sunrun’s (Nasdaq: RUN) fleet of home batteries across California was … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc., (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Q2 2025 average production of 41,615 bo/d (79,286 boe/d) Q2 2025 consolidated net income … Read more
HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) (“Archrock” or the “Company”) today reported results for the second quarter 2025. Second Quarter 2025 and Recent Highlights Revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was $383.2 million compared to $270.5 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net income for the second quarter … Read more
Summary Brent and US crude stabilise after three consecutive declines OPEC+ output hike, demand worries add to oversupply outlook Trump again threatens India with high tariffs over Russian oil purchases LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Oil was little changed on Tuesday as traders assessed rising OPEC+ supply and worries of weaker global demand, against U.S. … Read more
Clyde Russell (Reuters) – A couple of months ago it would have been a brave call to say that OPEC+ would be able to bring back 2.5 million barrels per day of crude production and still keep oil prices anchored around $70 a barrel. But this is exactly what has occurred, with the eight members … Read more
Goldman Sachs on Sunday reiterated its oil price forecast with Brent averaging $64 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $56 in 2026, but expects an increasing range of risks to its baseline estimates from recent developments.“Increasing pressure on Russia and Iran sanctioned oil supply poses an upside risk to our price forecast, … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Diamondback Stockholders, This letter is meant to be a supplement to our earnings release and is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and released to our stockholders simultaneously with our earnings release. Please see the information regarding forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial information included at … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback” or the “Company”) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. SECOND QUARTER 2025 AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Average oil production of 495.7 MBO/d (919.9 MBOE/d) Net cash provided by operating activities of $1.7 billion; Operating Cash … Read more
(Reuters) – Malaysia will spend up to $150 billion in the next five years to buy equipment from U.S. multinationals for its semiconductor, aerospace and data centre sectors, part of a deal with Washington to cut tariffs, its trade minister said on Monday. The United States announced last week that it would impose a 19% tariff on … Read more
(Reuters) – BP said on Monday it has made its largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years in Brazil’s Santos basin, a so-called pre-salt area in deep water offshore which is believed to be a large reservoir of oil and gas. BP returned its focus to fossil fuels last year to regain investor confidence and revive … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand on India to halt Russian oil imports could threaten billions in Russian revenues, prompt Moscow to retaliate by stopping a major U.S.-led oil pipeline and potentially lead to a new global supply crisis. India, the world’s third largest oil importer, has become the biggest buyer of Russian oil … Read more
By Microwatt Controls. For over four decades, Microwatt has proudly stood at the forefront of industrial safety, gas detection, and automation solutions. We’ve been trusted partners to organizations across Western Canada, helping shape safer, smarter, and more connected industrial environments. As we celebrate our 41st year, we’d like to thank our customers and partners for … Read more
Client: Major Petrochemical Operator – Alberta Scope: Pigtail (small-bore) welds beneath legacy hydrogen furnace Conditions: Catalyst remained in tubes, requiring extreme caution and minimal heat spread Problem with Traditional Method: Rigid ceramic elements obstructed the weld area, required excessive insulation, and posed a risk of heat bleed Challenge: A critical maintenance scope called for welding … Read more
(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu: It is tariff deadline day and President Donald Trump delivered by slapping fresh levies on imports from dozens of countries, including those that do not have a trade deal yet. Rates were set at 35% for Canada, 25% for … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oil producer Chevron expects its exports of Venezuelan crude to the U.S. to resume this month, the company’s chief executive said on Friday, following a restricted license received this week from the U.S. Treasury Department to operate in the sanctioned country and do oil swaps. Chevron’s CEO Mike Wirth also said in … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row, 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 two to 540 in … Read more
(Reuters) – At least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for refiners in India have diverted to other destinations following new U.S. sanctions, trade sources said, and LSEG trade flows showed. The U.S. Treasury Department this week imposed sanctions on more than 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and ships, some of which are involved in transporting … Read more
Summary OPEC+ to raise output by 547,000 bpd in September Healthy economy, low stocks support production hike, OPEC+ says India to keep buying Russian oil despite Trump threats, sources say Latest Trump tariffs unlikely to budge, top negotiator says (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to another large output hike in … Read more
(Reuters) – Four Democratic U.S. senators on Friday slammed last month’s directive by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requiring his office to review decisions on every wind and solar power project on federal lands, saying it will lead to delays and discourage private investment as power demand rises. The lawmakers said the directive creates a bottleneck that will … Read more
Summary Verdict could lead to more lawsuits, experts say One died, one injured in Model S crash in 2019 Tesla to appeal, blames driver Tesla shares down 1.8% on Friday, 25% this year (Reuters) – A Florida jury on Friday found Tesla liable to pay $243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an … Read more
Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite the threat of penalties that U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose, the New York Times reported on Saturday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.The White House, India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas did … Read more
Summary Sept hike of 548,000 bpd agreed, sources say ahead of meeting Virtual meeting starts at 1100 GMT on Sunday Oil supported by US demands for India to stop buying Russian oil (Reuters) – OPEC+ has reached a preliminary deal to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day from September, three sources said on … Read more
(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil, the United States’ biggest oil producer, beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday as higher oil and gas output and low production costs offset the impact of lower crude prices. Oil and gas production was the highest for any second quarter since the merger of Exxon and Mobil formed … Read more
By Erwin Seba Oil prices head for weekly gain US tariffs on dozens of countries take effect on August 1 Investors weigh impact from Trump threats over Russian oil HOUSTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Oil prices $2 a barrel on Friday because of jitters about a possible increase in production by OPEC and its allies, … Read more
(Reuters) – Chevron beat analyst estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday as record oil and gas production and lower capital expenditure helped to offset the impact of lower crude prices. The No. 2 U.S. oil major last month headed off a legal challenge from the biggest U.S. producer Exxon Mobil enabling it to close its … Read more
Delivered industry-leading results, earnings of $7.1 billion and cash flow from operations of $11.5 billion1 Returned industry-leading $9.2 billion to shareholders, on pace to purchase $20 billion in shares this year2 Repurchased approximately 40% of shares issued to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources since May 2024 Commenced start-up of Singapore Resid Upgrade, Fawley Hydrofiner and Strathcona … Read more
Reported earnings of $2.5 billion; adjusted earnings of $3.1 billion Record production; 1 million BOE per day in the Permian Basin Returned $5.5 billion cash to shareholders; 13 straight quarters of over $5 billion Completed acquisition of Hess Corporation in July HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported earnings of $2.5 billion ($1.45 per share – diluted) … Read more
(Reuters) – OPEC+ will likely approve another oil output hike on Sunday, sources familiar with the discussions said, adding that the producer group was still debating the final size of the increase for September. OPEC+, which pumps about half of the world’s oil, has been curtailing production for several years to support the market. But … Read more
IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EnergySolutions—Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its Joint Venture (JV) with JGC Corporation has been awarded the contract to update the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for a proposed Phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada facility located on the traditional territory of Haisla Nation in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. Fluor recognized … Read more
My testimony to the House Oversight Committee on “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” By Alex Epstein This week I testified in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the topic “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” Watch my testimony and Q&A here, or read the transcript … Read more
(Reuters) – Fuel importers in California have received gasoline from Saudi Arabia’s Jubail Industrial Port after maintenance at the world’s largest refinery in India helped to open the rare arbitrage opportunity, data from oil analytics firm Kpler showed. Three gasoline shipments totaling about 886,000 barrels from Saudi’s Jubail Industrial Port have discharged in recent months … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil production rose to a record 13.49 million barrels-per-day in May, even as oversupply concerns pushed prices for the commodity to four-year lows, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for higher oil production from the country, where output was already … Read more
(Reuters) – Staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have recommended Next Decade’s Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas, receive its final environmental approval, a document showed. The recommendation is a major step forward for the company as it pursues the 18 million metric tons per annum export facility. The project had faced uncertainty … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. gasoline demand in May fell to the lowest for that month since the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, data from the Energy Information Administration showed on Thursday, indicating consumers cut back on fuel purchases despite lower prices. Product supplied of finished motor gasoline, the EIA’s proxy for demand, averaged about 9.06 million barrels-per-day … Read more
U.S. refiner Phillips 66 was ordered to pay biofuel maker Propel Fuels $800 million in damages for stealing trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities, according to a California state court document. A state court in Alameda, California, on Wednesday ordered Phillips 66 to pay $195 million in punitive damages, in addition to $604.9 … Read more
(Reuters) – Top U.S. oil producers Exxon Mobil and Chevron are expected to report their lowest earnings in four years when they release second-quarter results on Friday, as weaker oil and gas prices slashed revenue. The April-June quarter covered a volatile period in which the OPEC+ group of producers continued raising their production volumes, putting … Read more
Summary Blackstone may pay around $6 billion for Enverus Veritas Capital also showed interest in Enverus Enverus owner H&F has been running sale process in recent weeks (Reuters) – Blackstone Inc has emerged as the frontrunner to buy energy-focused data provider Enverus for around $6 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Reuters reported in … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Friday after falling more than 1% in the previous session as traders digested the impact of new higher U.S. tariffs that may curtail economic activity and lower global fuel demand growth. Brent crude futures rose 4 cents, or 0.06%, to $71.74 a barrel by 1201 GMT. U.S. … Read more
By Anushree Ashish Mukherjee Brent projected to average $67.84 per barrel in 2025 WTI to average $64.61 per barrel in 2025 July 31 (Reuters) – Analysts are keeping their oil price forecasts mostly unchanged for 2025, as a rise in OPEC+ output and ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainty weigh on the market, a Reuters poll showed … Read more
Asia is expected to step up imports of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude in the fourth quarter after Middle East oil prices strengthened and opened the arbitrage window, trade sources said. Middle East crude benchmarks Dubai and Murban gained this month on the back of robust demand for high-sulphur oil in Asia, narrowing their price … Read more
(Reuters) – The Freeport LNG export terminal in Texas was running at about half of normal capacity on Thursday following a power interruption that had put the entire plant offline a day earlier, according to data from financial firm LSEG. Freeport LNG is the third-largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in the U.S. and in … Read more
By Shadia Nasralla Oil price in second quarter dropped on OPEC+ output hikes Quarterly profit of $4.26 bln beats analyst poll of $3.74 bln Keeps pace of share buybacks at $3.5 bln for quarter Company shares climb around 2% LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) – Shell’s (SHEL.L) second-quarter net profit tumbled by almost a third on … Read more
HOUSTON, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), and JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) today announced a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for the supply of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project in Jefferson County, Texas. The LNG will … Read more
(Reuters) – Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy raised its full-year adjusted core earnings forecast on Thursday, driven by increased natural gas and power demand and strength in its North America operations. In May, TC Energy said it is forecasting an uptick in capital project announcements later this year and into the next, as coal-to-gas conversions … Read more
(Reuters) – Asia is expected to step up imports of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude in the fourth quarter after Middle East oil prices strengthened and opened the arbitrage window, trade sources said. Middle East crude benchmarks Dubai and Murban gained this month on the back of robust demand for high-sulphur oil in Asia, narrowing … Read more
(Reuters) – MPLX LP said on Thursday it will acquire Northwind Midstream for $2.38 billion in cash to expand its sour gas gathering and processing footprint in the Permian Basin, as producers ramp up drilling in New Mexico. Northwind, backed by Five Point Infrastructure, operates in Lea County, New Mexico, and has more than 200,000 … Read more
The U.S. Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions on Wednesday on over 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities and vessels, in a sign the Trump administration is doubling down on its “maximum pressure” campaign after bombing Tehran’s key nuclear sites in June. The sanctions broadly target the shipping interests of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, … Read more
By Amanda Stephenson Open season to assess shipper interest in capacity growth Drag-reducing agents could boost delivery by 5-10% Potential projects may increase export capacity by 200,000-300,000 bpd CALGARY, July 30 (Reuters) – The operator of Canada’s Trans Mountain oil pipeline may launch a process this year to formally gauge commercial interest in the first … Read more
July 30 (Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing legislation to bolster the state’s wildfire fund with an additional $18 billion for utilities, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plan. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. In 2019, California lawmakers established the $21 billion California Wildfire Fund, managed by the … Read more
By Marta Nogueira RIO DE JANEIRO, July 30 (Reuters) – Energy companies operating in Brazil are expected to resume oil shipments to the United States after several oil products were exempted from U.S. tariffs, the head of Brazilian oil lobby group IBP told Reuters on Wednesday. Oil is Brazil’s top export to the U.S. and … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices gained for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as investors worried about supply shortages amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a swift resolution to the war in Ukraine and threats of tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Brent crude futures for September delivery , which are set to expire on Thursday, rose … Read more
Summary New license to allow Chevron to make decisions, contribute to procurement and payments No money from oil proceeds can be transferred to Maduro’s gvmt Chevron had reduced operations, ordered tanker fleet to sail away HOUSTON, July 30 (Reuters) – Chevron has been granted a restricted U.S. license to operate in sanctioned Venezuela, three sources close … Read more
By Kanishka Singh Pakistan officials have visited US in recent weeks for talks Pakistan said last week deal was within reach Trump says an oil company will be chosen to build partnership, without elaborating WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration struck a deal with Pakistan in which … Read more
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has billed its plan to undo U.S. climate regulation as a way to cut costs for industry, but it may backfire by forcing automakers, utilities, and manufacturers into a future of regulatory uncertainty and litigation risk, according to lawyers and trade groups. Republican President … Read more
Russian markets reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new sanctions, with analysts saying on Wednesday a weaker rouble and higher oil prices as a result of his measures may support the economy in the short term. Trump said on Tuesday the United States would start imposing tariffs and other measures on … Read more
By Arathy Somasekhar Trump vows sanctions unless Russia makes progress on peace deal Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1 US also warns China over Russian oil China unlikely to comply with US sanctions, analysts say HOUSTON, July 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled 1% higher on Wednesday as investors … Read more
By Pooja Menon July 29 (Reuters) – Duke Energy (DUK.N) said on Tuesday it would sell its Tennessee natural gas distribution business to Spire (SR.N) for $2.48 billion in cash, as the utility aims to streamline operations and unlock capital to invest in electric grid upgrades. About $800 million of the proceeds will be used … Read more
Summary First major LNG export facility in Canada faces startup challenges Western Canadian gas prices remain low despite LNG Canada startup LNG Canada expects export pace to increase after initial break-in period (Reuters) – Shell-led LNG Canada is experiencing technical problems as it ramps up production at its liquefied natural gas plant at Kitimat, with one … Read more
By Tanay Dhumal Baker outbids Flowserve to buy Chart Baker offers $210/shr, about 22% premium Expects $325 million in annual cost synergies in third year July 29 (Reuters) – Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O) said on Tuesday it would buy Chart Industries (GTLS.N) in a $13.6 billion all-cash deal, including debt, outbidding rival Flowserve … Read more
Summary LGES to provide Tesla with LFP batteries for energy storage systems from US factory -source Tesla has been looking to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers amid tariff, policy headwinds LGES says supply contract to last from August 2027 to July 2030 (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a $4.3 billion deal … Read more
(Reuters) – Mexico placed $12 billion in a debt offering to support indebted state oil producer Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex), the nation’s finance ministry said on Tuesday. The offering came in the form of pre-capitalized securities, or P-Caps, the ministry said in a statement. The funds will go toward covering financial obligations and debt payments due … Read more
(Reuters) – About a half dozen foreign partners of Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA are awaiting authorizations from the U.S. Treasury and State departments, following talks last week about fresh licenses to allow them to operate in the sanctioned South American country, according to six company sources. The companies’ licenses, including a key one for … Read more
(Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, as well as tailpipe emission standards for vehicles, setting off what it describes as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history. Republican President Donald Trump’s pick to run the EPA Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s plan to … Read more
Summary Trump cuts deadline, vows sanctions if Russia makes no progress Supply risks rise over U.S. warning to China over Russian oil China unlikely to comply with U.S. sanctions, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil prices took a breather in Asian trade on Wednesday after the previous session’s spike of more than 3%, as investors awaited … Read more
By Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY, July 29 (Reuters) – Mexican state company Pemex exported 39% less crude oil year-over-year in June, reaching the lowest level in decades, official data showed, as processing at local refineries and fuel production increased significantly. It exported 458,103 barrels per day (bpd) in June, compared to 753,539 bpd in … Read more
By Nicole Jao Brent, WTI hit highest since June 20 US to start impose tariffs and other measures on Russia ten days from today, Trump says China could face high tariffs if Beijing continued its Russian oil purchases US crude stockpiles rose by 1.54 million barrels last week – API NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he had told Chinese officials that, given U.S. secondary tariff legislation on sanctioned Russian oil, China could face high tariffs if Beijing continued with its Russian oil purchases. Bessent was speaking after two days of bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies in Stockholm. … Read more
Significant step high-grades the portfolio and adds value accretive customer offerings, transforms Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology segment Chart Industries brings differentiated capabilities across a diverse set of end markets advantaged by secular growth drivers such as natural gas, data centers and decarbonization Highly complementary capabilities enable enhanced value-creation solutions for customers across the lifecycle … Read more
By Lucia Kassai and Emma Sanchez Enterprise Products Partners LP, one of the largest pipeline operators in the Permian Basin, sees oil production in the region holding up this year despite an expected drop in crude prices. Shale drillers will stick to guidance of output growth of 3% to 5% in the Permian Basin of … Read more
(Reuters) – Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that a framework trade agreement struck between the European Union and the United States was “anti-Russian” likening it to a de facto ban on buying Russian oil and gas. The U.S. struck the deal with the EU on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on … Read more
The U.S. and the European Union agreed on a framework trade deal on Sunday, ending months of uncertainty for industry and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. Here are the main elements of the deal: * Almost all EU goods entering the U.S. will be subject to a 15% baseline tariff, including cars, which … Read more
European governments and companies reacted with both relief and concern on Monday to the framework trade deal struck with U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledging what was seen as an unbalanced deal but one that avoided a deeper trade war. The agreement, announced on Sunday between two economies that account for almost a third of global … Read more
(Reuters) – Venture Global said on Monday it had reached a final investment decision and successfully closed the $15.1 billion project financing for the first phase of the CP2 LNG export facility. The CP2 project, which will be the single largest export facility of the superchilled gas in the U.S., is expected to have a … Read more
Summary Brent crude hits highest level since July 18 on Monday US and China officials at Stockholm for trade talks Trump’s shorter deadline for Russia on Ukraine war raises oil flow concerns (Reuters) – Oil extended gains on Tuesday, lifted by hopes of improved economic activity after the U.S.-EU trade deal, a potential U.S.-China tariff truce … Read more
By John Ainger, Anna Shiryaevskaya, and Julian Lee The European Union’s promise to buy $750 billion of American energy imports over three years was pivotal to securing a trade deal with President Donald Trump, but it’s a pledge it will struggle to keep. The deal would require annual purchases of $250 billion of natural gas, … Read more
$15.1 billion project financing for CP2 Phase 1 formally launches company’s 3rd project Project expected to make Venture Global the largest exporter of US LNG Unprecedented milestone of four FIDs in less than 6 years, with over $80 billion in capital markets transactions ARLINGTON, Va–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) is announcing a final investment … Read more
(Reuters) – France denounced the trade agreement between the European Union and the U.S. as a “submission” on Monday though other EU states largely backed a deal they acknowledged was lopsided but which averts an economically damaging trade war with Washington. The framework deal, announced on Sunday between two economies accounting for almost a third … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was reducing the 50-day deadline he gave Russia over its war in Ukraine, underscoring his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for prolonging fighting between the two countries. “I’m disappointed in President Putin,” Trump said, speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of their … Read more
Shares of U.S. liquefied natural gas developers surged in premarket trading on Monday, after the European Union pledged to purchase $750 billion worth of the super-cooled fuel over the next three years as part of a sweeping trade pact. NextDecade, Venture Global, and Cheniere Energy jumped between 7% and 8.8%, with the deal bolstering the … Read more
There are strong echoes of Donald Trump’s failed trade deal with China from his first term as U.S. president in the framework agreement reached with the European Union. Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal for a 15% tariff on U.S. imports of EU goods at the U.S. leader’s … Read more
MADRID, July 23 (Reuters) – Developers of green hydrogen have scaled back investments and scrapped projects globally as elevated production costs and weak demand for the low-carbon fuel have made many ventures unviable. Here are some projects that have been cancelled, postponed or scaled back. EUROPE Energy company LEAG’s plans to build one of Europe’s … Read more
Global stocks rose and the euro firmed on Monday after a trade agreement between the United States and the EU lifted sentiment and provided clarity in a pivotal week headlined by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan policy meetings. The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union, imposing a 15% … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are snapping up higher volumes of Middle Eastern and South American crudes to offset the loss of Venezuelan and Mexican barrels, according to ship tracking data, a workaround solution that might be short-lived if the U.S. allows some sanctioned Venezuelan crude to return to the market. The shake-up in … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures held steady on Friday as near-record output and lagging flows to liquefied natural gas export plants offset forecasts for near-record heat early next week. That heat should cause power generators to burn more gas to meet soaring air conditioning demand, which will likely stress regional power systems. Front-month gas … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the 12th time in 13 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 two to 542 in … Read more
Summary US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal US, China to resume tariff talks in effort to extend truce OPEC+ panel likely to keep oil policy steady on Monday, sources say Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday after the U.S. reached a trade deal with the European Union and may extend … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, July 24 (Reuters) – Global utilities generated a record amount of clean electricity while cutting output from fossil fuels during the opening half of 2025, thereby maintaining the momentum of international efforts to cut back on fossil fuel use in energy production. However, energy transition progress was more varied at … Read more
By Ahmad Ghaddar, Alex Lawler and Olesya Astakhova LONDON/MOSCOW, July 24 (Reuters) – An OPEC+ panel is unlikely to alter existing plans to raise oil output when it meets on Monday, four OPEC+ delegates said, noting the producer group is keen to recover market share while summer demand is helping to absorb the extra barrels. … Read more
The US president’s latest move against renewables is to pull funding for transmission lines to carry wind power. By Josh Saul US President Donald Trump’s negative impact on clean energy has been intense this year, but this week he took it to a new level. His administration on Wednesday canceled $4.9 billion in federal financing … Read more
By Georgina Mccartney Volatility in markets slows M&A in US upstream oil and gas Major deals by EOG Resources and Viper Energy dominate Q2 Future M&A may focus on international opportunities, says Dittmar HOUSTON, July 23 (Reuters) – Volatility across energy and equity markets spooked investors in the second quarter, slowing the pace of mergers … Read more
New plan combines Sunrun Flex™ solar + storage with a customized Tesla Electric retail plan to deliver lower rates, seamless backup, and peace of mind for Texas homeowners SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, announced today an innovative home … Read more
(Reuters) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Friday that the joint ministerial monitoring committee(JMMC), scheduled to convene on Monday, does not hold decision-making authority over production levels. OPEC added that claims linking the JMMC meeting to oil output changes or voluntary adjustments are ‘inaccurate and fall outside its mandate’. An … Read more
(Reuters) – Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is getting ready to resume work at its joint ventures under terms similar to Biden-era licenses, once U.S. President Donald Trump reinstates authorizations for its partners to operate and export oil under swaps, company sources said. Washington is preparing new authorizations for key PDVSA partners, starting with U.S. … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to follow through on his threat to place 100% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil because it would worsen politically-damaging inflation pressures and his similar threat against buyers of Venezuelan oil has had limited success, especially in China. Trump said this month he would put 100% … Read more
(Reuters) – Chevron leaders told Hess employees to stay focused on safe operations and that they will hear next week if they will continue to have jobs following the oil producer’s acquisition, according to two Hess employees who spoke with Reuters. Chevron, the second-largest U.S. oil producer, closed its $55 billion acquisition of Hess on Friday after prevailing … Read more
By Scott Disavino US and China economic concerns impact oil prices Venezuelan oil exports may rise as US eases rules US oil/gas rig count falls for 12th time in 13 weeks – Baker Hughes NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) – Oil prices eased on Friday and settled at a three-week low as traders worried about … Read more
In the energy sector, equipment reliability is not just a maintenance goal—it’s a business imperative. As pressure mounts to optimize production while reducing downtime and risk, operators are increasingly turning to advanced monitoring technologies to stay ahead of mechanical issues. One of the most impactful of these is vibration monitoring, particularly when applied to turbomachinery … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI up 0.4% after 1% gain in previous session EU says trade deal with US within reach US prepares to allow limited oil operations in Venezuela, sources say Investors brace for data week next SINGAPORE, July 25 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday as trade talk optimism supported the outlook for both … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI TotalEnergies SE reported a 29% increase in net debt to $25.9 billion and a 23% decline in adjusted net income to $3.58 billion. The company said the oil market is being hurt by slower economic growth and an abundant supply, with Total’s Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne citing an “unstable geopolitical and … Read more
Summary Policy shift risks $373 billion in clean energy investments New tax credit rules could make even fewer projects eligible for incentives Solar manufacturers concerned about demand for U.S.-made products once credits expire (Reuters) – Singapore-based solar panel manufacturer Bila Solar is suspending plans to double capacity at its new factory in Indianapolis. Canadian rival Heliene’s plans … Read more
Summary Companies US policy shift from pressure strategy on Venezuela’s oil sector Chevron’s and a handful of US licenses revoked this year Some PDVSA partners could be allowed to pay contractors, make imports and swaps Conditions aimed to deny profits to Maduro’s govt HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – The United States is preparing to grant … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firm CNX Resources said in its second quarter earnings that it plans to produce more natural gas this year than previously expected to meet growing demand while spending the same amount of money. Earlier this week, two other big U.S. gas producers, EQT and Range Resources, both said in their second … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to grant new authorizations to key partners of Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA, starting with Chevron, which would allow them to operate with limitations in the sanctioned OPEC nation, four sources close to the matter said on Thursday. If granted, the authorizations to the U.S. oil … Read more
New analysis provides the most accurate public, basin-wide estimate of methane emissions for the Permian HOUSTON, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The methane intensity of oil and gas production in the Permian Basin—an area responsible for half of U.S. oil production and one fifth of natural gas—declined by more than 50% during the 2022-2024 period … Read more
Exxon Mobil and Chevron’s recent major acquisitions raise a provocative question: does the U.S. still need two energy titans, or might it be more efficient for the two to join forces? An $800 billion combination would certainly evoke memories of Standard Oil, the conglomerate John D. Rockefeller created in 1870 that dominated the American oil industry before … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. shale producer Continental Resources has dropped a lawsuit it filed against rival Hess Corp in May, which alleged it was defrauded out of up to $69 million through a series of deals the well operator conducted with its subsidiaries. Continental said that Hess, which operates hundreds of wells in North Dakota, artificially … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy companies EQT and Range Resources expect to produce more natural gas in 2025 to meet rising demand for the fuel without boosting planned spending. Demand for gas to produce power for data centers in the U.S. and for export to the rest of the world as liquefied natural gas is on … Read more
(Reuters) – California government officials are trying to find a buyer for Valero Energy’s Benicia refinery near San Francisco, three sources familiar with the matter said, an unusual effort as the clock ticks down on the company’s planned closure of the facility in April. The rare attempt by a state government to broker the sale … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. utilization of refinery operable capacity rose to 95.5% last week, the highest since June 2023, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday. Refinery utilization in the U.S. Gulf Coast region rose in the week ended July 18 to 96.1%, a one-year high, the data showed. Reporting by Shariq Khan … Read more
Chevron cut 575 positions in the Houston area after it completed its $55 billion merger with Hess, a Texas Workforce Commission filing revealed on Wednesday. According to a Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification dated July 18, the U.S. energy major laid off the employees when its takeover of Hess was officially completed. The reductions will … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 5% to a 12-week low on Wednesday on near-record output, stagnant gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, and ample amounts of gas in storage. Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 17.5 cents, or 5.4%, to settle at $3.077 per … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over U.S. trade negotiations that would ease pressure on the global economy and a sharper-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures gained 24 cents, or 0.4%, to $68.75 a barrel by 0032 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 25 cents, or … Read more
Investors are expecting top U.S. refiners to report higher second-quarter profits, bouncing back from losses during the first three months of the year as unseasonably strong diesel margins boost earnings. Fuelmakers have reaped unexpected profits from producing key products in recent months, a respite after earnings slipped from record levels in 2022, when a recovery … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories fell last week, buoyed by stronger demand and exports, while distillate stockpiles rose, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 3.2 million barrels to 419 million barrels in the week ended July 18, the EIA said, double analysts’ expectations in a … Read more
By Pietro Lombardi, Nina Chestney and Riham Alkousaa Shelved projects knock lofty ambitions for green hydrogen Subsidies alone are not enough to drive investment Prices remain uncompetitive compared with alternatives MADRID/LONDON/BERLIN, July 23 (Reuters) – Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Japan will form a joint venture to develop a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska though a Japanese government official said he was not aware of such plans. It was not immediately clear whether Trump was referring specifically to the proposed $44 billion Alaska LNG … Read more
Below is an op-ed from John “Bunkie” Westerheide, Chief Revenue Officer of Kathairos Solutions, on the strategic future of American energy. It argues that in today’s global economy, true energy dominance must also mean emissions dominance. By any meaningful metric, energy dominance is synonymous with national power. In the 21st century, the United States’ position … Read more
Katy, Texas, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CW Petroleum Corp (OTCQB: CWPE) (the “Company”), a leading provider of Specialty Renewable and Hydrocarbon Motor Fuels, today announces to its investors and future investors unaudited financial results for Q2-2025. Key Financial Highlights for Three Months Ended June 30, 2025, Compared to Prior Year Period: 2025 Revenues … Read more
HOUSTON, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” or “our”) today announced an update on strategic initiatives and changes to the executive leadership team. Strategic Initiatives Amplify is committed to simplifying its portfolio, focusing capital and management resources on the most attractive investment opportunities, and creating value … Read more
FREMONT, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced today financial results for the second quarter of 2025, which included the summary below from its President and CEO, Badri Kothandaraman. We reported quarterly revenue of $363.2 … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights – Cash flow from operating activities of $336 million Cash flow from operations, before working capital changes, of $301 million Repurchased $53 million of shares, paid $21 million in dividends, … Read more
Second-quarter highlights Orders of $7.0 billion, including $3.5 billion of IET orders. RPO of $34.0 billion, including record IET RPO of $31.3 billion. Revenue of $6.9 billion, down 3% year-over-year. Attributable net income of $701 million. GAAP diluted EPS of $0.71 and adjusted diluted EPS* of $0.63. Adjusted EBITDA* of $1,212 million, up 7% year-over-year. Cash flows from operating activities of $510 million and free cash flow* of $239 million. Returns to shareholders of $423 million, including $196 … Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Fox News on Tuesday that sanctioning Russian oil to end the Ukraine war is a “very real possibility.” President Donald Trump said this month that Washington could put 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and impose other sanctions if Moscow does not agree to a major peace … Read more
U.S.-based energy company EQT Corp beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter adjusted profit on Tuesday, benefiting from stronger natural gas prices and sales volumes, sending its shares up 1.2% in extended trading. Higher natural gas prices through 2025 than last year have supported production levels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The energy … Read more
By Natasha White At least three large oil and gas companies have walked away from an initiative seeking to put the industry on a credible path toward net zero emissions. Shell Plc, Aker BP ASA and Enbridge Inc. have all left the expert advisory group of the Science Based Targets initiative, the leading global standard … Read more
Baker Hughes wraps up oilfield sector earnings with profit beat, cautious upstream spending outlook Company aims to exceed $1.5 billion data center orders target earlier than expected Gas technology services orders surge 28%, boosting IET revenue July 22 (Reuters) – Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes (BKR.O) surpassed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Tuesday, … Read more
By Shariq Khan Stone Ridge Energy emerged as top bidder in auction of assets Flywheel Energy to operate assets on behalf of Stone Ridge, source says ConocoPhillips aims to surpass $2 billion divestment target (Reuters) – U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips (COP.N) is in advanced talks to sell assets in Oklahoma to privately owned … Read more
MEXICO CITY, July 22 (Reuters) – Mexico’s finance ministry announced an upcoming operation on Tuesday aimed at strengthening the finances of the country’s heavily-indebted state energy company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex). In a statement, the ministry said the operation would consist of issuing financing instruments called pre-capitalized notes, but that the operation would not constitute a … Read more
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) – MISO, a top North American power grid operator, will fast-track the process for new power plants to connect to the grid after U.S. federal regulators approved the plan, the organization said on Tuesday. WHY IT MATTERS U.S. grids have seen demand shoot up in recent months … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas output could fall in coming months, after touching record highs in the second quarter, according to some analysts, setting the stage for prices to rise as demand from new liquefied natural gas exports and power plants come online. Even though the number of gas rigs operating has climbed to a … Read more
By Anna Shiryaevskaya and Elena Mazneva Global supply of liquefied natural gas is set to surge the most since 2019 next year, primarily driven by production additions in North America, the International Energy Agency said. The increase in supply will accelerate to 7%, or 40 billion cubic meters a year in 2026, following a 5.5% … Read more
By Curtis Williams Exxon interested in blocks near Guyana’s Stabroek field Trinidad’s new PM aims to boost offshore investment Ongoing deepwater auction excludes Exxon’s desired blocks Trinidad open to bids outside auctions, minister hints HOUSTON, July 22 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to explore for oil … Read more
By Arathy Somasekhar and Tanay Dhumal North America revenue to decline in low-double digits in 2025 2025 international revenue to contract by mid-single digits Trump tariffs to hit profit by $35 million in Q3 HAL shares down 0.7% at $21.03. July 22 (Reuters) – Oilfield services company Halliburton (HAL.N) forecast a sharp decline in full-year … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil production in North Dakota fell 61,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) to 1,113,000 bpd in May, monthly data from the state Industrial Commission showed. The data was released on the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s monthly index report page and has been rounded to the nearest 5,000 barrels. It may differ slightly from the commission’s general … Read more
(Reuters) – There are currently 29 rigs in North Dakota, down from 32 in June, the state regulator said on Tuesday. North Dakota is the third-largest oil-producing state. Reporting by Georgina McCartney in Houston; Editing by Leslie Adler
(Reuters) – Oil prices steadied in early trading on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a U.S. trade deal with Japan signaled progress on tariffs and a poll showed U.S. crude stockpiles fell last week, indicating stronger demand. Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.48%, to $68.92 a barrel by 0023 GMT. … Read more
(Reuters) – The United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria in February and March, as crude demand on the U.S. East Coast slowed due to refinery maintenance and the Dangote refinery drove up Nigeria’s demand for inputs, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in a note on Tuesday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oilfield service provider Halliburton on Tuesday said Mexico’s crude production decline rates are creating pressure for a reactivation of business amid long delays from state-run Pemex to pay its suppliers. Output of crude and condensate by Pemex, the largest producer in the country, fell 8.4% in May to 1.64 million barrels per … Read more
Prices out of an annual energy auction held by PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the U.S., cleared at $329.17 a megawatt-day, 22% higher than last year’s record-high levels, according to results released by the organization on Tuesday. A recent surge in U.S. power consumption driven by Big Tech’s data center demand has butted … Read more
By Ron Bousso EU sanctions unlikely to impact Russia’s oil revenue severely India and China may continue buying discounted Russian crude Trump’s secondary sanctions could pressure Russia but risk global oil price surge LONDON, July 22 – The European Union’s latest effort to restrict Russia’s oil revenue is unlikely to hurt Moscow’s war effort severely, … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell and other leading energy groups have abandoned a six-year-long attempt to define a net zero emissions strategy after being told that such a standard would require them to stop developing new oil and gas fields, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Shell, Norway’s Aker BP and Canada’s Enbridge have all quit the … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI The biggest US power auction, run by PJM Interconnection LLC, will offer an early glimpse of what the AI boom will cost consumers, according to Bloomberg. The soaring price tag of the auction is due to booming demand from data centers, says the grid operator’s independent market monitor, raising concerns that … Read more
(Reuters) – Halliburton reported about 33% fall in profit for the second quarter on Tuesday, hurt by weak demand for its oilfield services in North America, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The company had flagged a second-quarter earnings impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and lower oilfield activity in North America as producers evaluated drilling and completions at weak … Read more
(Reuters) – A key difference in crude oil demand forecasts between this year and 2024 is that both OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) are being far more cautious in their growth expectations. While the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ group publicly maintain that strong demand and a … Read more
Summary Imports surge, boosting gasoline storage demand East Coast gasoline prices drop below national average OPEC production increase pressures oil prices lower (Reuters) – U.S. gasoline prices could fall below $3 a gallon this summer for the first time in over four years as a stretch of bad weather events dampens fuel demand and a … Read more
(Reuters) – Energy infrastructure company Enbridge said on Tuesday it had reached a final investment decision to invest $900 million on a 600 megawatt solar power project in Texas, as demand for clean energy from tech companies drives growth in renewables. Meta Platforms has signed a long-term contract to purchase 100% of the project’s renewable output … Read more
Summary Gas’ share of power rose to 17.5% in 2025 from 2023 record low Coal’s share in power fell to 57.2% from 2024 record of 61.9% Philippines’ LNG imports up 51% in H1 2025 H1 coal imports fell for first time since pandemic in 2025 (Reuters) – The Philippines is on track for an annual … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices edged down on Tuesday as concerns the brewing trade war between major crude consumers the U.S. and the European Union will curb fuel demand growth by lowering economic activity weighed on investor sentiment. Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.97 a barrel by 0055 GMT after settling 0.1% … Read more
Taiwan’s state-owned energy company CPC Corp said it is not in talks for “specific” shale gas fields in the United States, but it does not rule out any prospective partners and will make the most favourable decision based on its own evaluations. CPC is in early stage discussions to buy shale-gas producing assets in … Read more
Global fusion energy investment grew by $2.64 billion in the year since last July, an industry group said in an annual industry survey on Monday, but companies said they need much more money to take the industry commercial. The investment rise took place in places including the United States, the EU, Japan, China and Britain … Read more
Vast geological riches underpin Canada’s immense energy potential By Brad Hayes Follow CEC on LinkedIn CEC LinkedIn Follow CEC on Facebook CEC Facebook Follow CEC on Twitter CEC Twitter Geological core samples of bitumen resources located at the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Core Research Centre in Calgary. Photo courtesy AER We hear about Canada’s aspirations to become an “energy superpower” … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to a one-week low on Monday on record output, forecasts for less hot weather over the next two weeks, stagnant gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and ample amounts of gas in storage. Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile … Read more
Shifting seasonality means global demand will be lower in the fourth quarter than the third. By Javier Blas The oil market is deceptively calm. Below the apparent tranquility lies an underappreciated transformation that has slowly reshaped the market over the last 25 years — because the arrival of China and India as big consumers hasn’t … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in May rose to their highest in three months, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Monday. Crude exports from the world’s largest oil exporter rose to 6.191 million barrels per day (bpd) from 6.166 million bpd in April.Saudi’s crude output for May was at 9.184 million … Read more
The Trump administration is more concerned with the quality of trade agreements rather than their timing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline for securing a trade deal or facing steep tariffs. “We’re not going to rush for the sake of doing deals,” Bessent told CNBC in an … Read more
Asia’s run of subdued imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is set to extend for another month in July, with the top-importing region on track for a tiny increase from June. Asia’s imports of the super-chilled fuel are estimated at 22.07 million metric tons in July, up from 21.80 million in June, according to data … Read more
By Ron Bousso Chevron wins legal dispute over Hess’s stake in Guyana’s Stabroek oil block Exxon-Chevron rivalry shapes U.S. energy sector, competing for dominance in shale oil Oil firms face dwindling reserves, limited options for building reserves amid cost control LONDON, July 18 – The high-stakes clash between Exxon Mobil and Chevron over a prized … Read more
Summary Demand growth forecasts left unchanged Says Kazakhstan output still above OPEC+ quota Says refinery intake to stay elevated to meet summer fuel demand (Reuters) – OPEC said the global economy may perform better than expected in the second half of the year despite trade conflicts and refineries’ crude intake would remain elevated to meet … Read more
Summary Acquisition of Hess boosts long-term growth prospects Stabroek Block holds 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent Chevron’s reserves fell to lowest in a decade, shares down 7.5% over past year HOUSTON, July 18 (Reuters) – Chevron’s imminent entry into Guyana’s rich offshore oilfields solves one of the biggest problems dogging the U.S. major: where its … Read more
July 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration said on Thursday that decisions related to solar and wind energy facilities on federal lands will be reviewed by the office of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to end what it says has been preferential treatment for the renewable energy sources. The elevated scrutiny is aligned with President Donald … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, July 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has singled out the coal industry as a key driver of U.S. energy dominance, but there are currently no new U.S. coal plants under construction and utilities have identified quicker and cheaper paths to boost power supplies. In the first few months … Read more
Summary Argent LNG, Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy form coalition for Syria energy masterplan Masterplan includes oil, gas exploration and power generation Syria’s energy infrastructure needs billions in investment Focus on areas west of Euphrates under Syrian government control DAMASCUS, July 18 (Reuters) – U.S.-based firms Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy and Argent LNG will develop a … Read more
Summary Companies EU sanctions target Russian crude supply, impact uncertain Iran nuclear talks for Friday may affect oil market dynamics U.S. tariffs on EU imports could influence oil demand (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Monday as traders assess the impact of new European sanctions on Russian oil supplies while they also worry … Read more
U.S. oil and gas major Chevron completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess on Friday, after it prevailed in a landmark legal battle against larger rival Exxon Mobil to gain access to the biggest oil discovery in decades. Chevron’s acquisition of Hess will secure the company a 30% stake in Guyana’s prolific Stabroek Block, making it one … Read more
July 18 (Reuters) – Top oilfield services firm SLB (SLB.N) narrowly beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Friday, as resilient demand in parts of its international business helped offset drilling slowdown in North America, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. SLB, the first of the Big Three U.S. oilfield services provider to report quarterly results, … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in 12 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, rose by seven, its biggest weekly increase since December, to … Read more
Exxon Mobil has lost its arbitration challenge to block Chevron’s $55 billion Hess acquisition deal, but the top U.S. oil producer managed to delay the tie-up by over a year, costing its rival billions in lost Guyana oil revenue and slowing integration. Chevron’s deal, first announced in October 2023, closed on Friday after a drawn-out dispute … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that it has applied to the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), as principal regulator, and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for a joint order (the Order Sought) to cease to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada in which it is a reporting issuer. If the Order Sought is … Read more
Summary US consumer sentiment up, but homebuilding drops US Trump seeking minimum tariffs on EU EU to stop importing fuels from Russia Chevron closes Hess acquisition after arbitration win (Reuters) – Crude oil futures were little changed on Friday on mixed U.S. economic and tariff news and worries about oil supplies following the European Union’s … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a three-week high on Friday as hot weather forces power generators to burn lots of the fuel to keep air conditioners humming and a slow but steady rise in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants. That price increase came despite ample … Read more
By Sheila Dang Hess takeover is one of largest energy deals in decades Chevron CEO’s strategy hinged on completing acquistion Exxon says it disagrees with arbitration court decision Shares in Chevron, Exxon down in early trade HOUSTON, July 18 (Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N) closed its $55 billion acquisition of Hess (HES.N) on Friday after winning … Read more
SPRING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) released a statement today following a ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Tribunal related to its contractual dispute with Hess Corporation over interests in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana: STATEMENT: We disagree with the ICC panel’s interpretation but respect the arbitration and dispute resolution process. As we’ve said … Read more
By Timour Azhari U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025. Argent LNG, Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy form coalition for Syria energy masterplan Masterplan includes oil, gas exploration and power generation Syria’s energy infrastructure needs billions in investment Focus on areas … Read more
By Sheila Dang Acquisition of Hess boosts long-term growth prospects Stabroek Block holds 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent Chevron’s reserves fell to lowest in a decade, shares down 7.5% over past year HOUSTON, July 18 (Reuters) – Chevron’s (CVX.N) imminent entry into Guyana’s rich offshore oilfields solves one of the biggest problems dogging the … Read more
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou ATHENS, July 18 (Reuters) – Greek tanker operators shipping approved Russian oil exports are expected to continue doing so despite a new wave of tougher sanctions by the European Union that will further tighten restrictions, shipping sources said on Friday. Much of Russia’s oil is now exported by a … Read more
By Scott Disavino US consumer sentiment up, but homebuilding drops EU to stop importing fuels from Russia Chevron closes Hess acquisition after arbitration win NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) – Crude oil futures held steady on Friday as mixed U.S. economic news offset worries the European Union’s latest sanctions against Russia for its war in … Read more
By Yamini Kalia and Raechel Thankam Job July 18 (Reuters) – BP (BP.L) has agreed to sell its U.S. onshore wind business to U.S.-based power grid operator LS Power, as part of its ongoing divestment strategy, the energy major said on Friday, without disclosing a deal value. BP has come under criticism from investors for … Read more
PRAGUE, July 17 (Reuters) – Slovakia will stop blocking the approval of the 18th package of European Union sanctions against Russia on Friday, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. Fico said on Thursday Slovakia had achieved as much as it could at this point, after blocking the EU’s approval of the sanctions multiple times to demand … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday reversed a previous order that had barred Hess Corp (HES.N) CEO John Hess from the board of directors at Chevron (CVX.N) as a condition of the oil giant’s pending $53 billion acquisition of his company. ExxonMobil (XOM.N) and Hess are locked in an … Read more
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, July 17 (Reuters) – The European Commission wants to open up part of its proposed 2 trillion euro EU budget for 2028-2034 to nuclear energy, a move likely to divide the bloc’s member states, which Germany immediately rejected. In an annex to its mammoth budget proposal published on Wednesday, the Commission … Read more
(Reuters) – Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras may redirect the oil it sells to the United States, sending more to Asia and Pacific markets due to higher tariffs the U.S. announced on Brazil, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday. Although oil and gas exports make up a hefty share of Brazil’s exports to the … Read more
*Crude inventories drop by 3.9 mln bbls, surpassing forecast *Brent and US crude futures extend losses after EIA report *Crude exports rise to 3.5 mln bpd, EIA reports (Adds details throughout, commentary, market reaction, milestones) By Stephanie Kelly CHICAGO, July 16 – U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as exports rose, while gasoline and … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG’s export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Thursday, two days after one of the plant’s three liquefaction trains shut, according to a company filing with state regulators and gas flow data from financial firm LSEG. Freeport told Texas environmental regulators on … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Friday after rising in the previous session as concerns drone attacks on northern Iraqi oil fields will cut supply vied with worries of potential demand declines amid uncertainty in U.S. tariff policy. Brent crude futures eased 4 cents, or 0.06%, to $69.48 a barrel as of 0239 … Read more
July 17 (Reuters) – The New York State Public Service Commission has terminated its offshore wind transmission planning process due to stalled federal permitting, to protect state ratepayers from premature infrastructure costs, it said on Thursday. This halts the Public Policy Transmission Need process of seeking proposals to deliver up to 8 gigawatts of offshore … Read more
By Nichola Groom July 17 (Reuters) – A group of U.S. solar panel manufacturers asked the Commerce Department on Thursday to impose tariffs on imports from Indonesia, India and Laos, accusing companies there of dumping cheap goods in the market to undercut new American factories. The petition is the latest effort by the small U.S. … Read more
By Erwin Seba Middle East tensions add volatility to oil market Tight crude, product inventories support market Analysts expect possible price weakness before U.S. tariffs revealed HOUSTON, July 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday after drones struck Iraqi Kurdistan oil fields for a fourth day, pointing to continued risk in the volatile region. … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG’s export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Thursday, two days after one of the plant’s three liquefaction trains shut, according to a company filing with state regulators and gas flow data from financial firm LSEG. Freeport told Texas environmental … Read more
The United States withdrew oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the first time last week since December 2023, data from the Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday. 300,000 barrels of crude oil were taken out of the reserve last week, the data showed. The U.S. Energy Department had announced last week that it will … Read more
Enhanced portfolio drives innovation in production and reservoir recovery, expands SLB’s presence in high-growth vertical, and accelerates digital adoption HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of ChampionX Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, ChampionX shareholders received 0.735 shares of SLB common stock in exchange for each ChampionX share. … Read more
(July 16 – Reuters) – Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada’s oil sands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America’s lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up. As the global oil industry enters … Read more
BAGHDAD, July 16 (Reuters) – A drone attack struck an oilfield operated by U.S. company Hunt Oil in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Dohuk on Wednesday, security sources said. It was the latest in a series of attacks on oilfields in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in recent days. It also marked the second attack on … Read more
By Francesca Landini MILAN, July 16 (Reuters) – Venture Global (VG.N) will supply 2 million metric tons a year of liquefied natural gas to Italian state-controlled energy group Eni (ENI.MI), the two companies said on Wednesday. The deal is Eni’s first long-term contract for LNG coming from the United States after Italian prime minister Giorgia … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, reversing the previous session’s losses, buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic data from the world’s top oil consumers and signs of easing trade tensions. Brent crude futures rose 27 cents, or 0.39%, to $68.79 a barrel at 0000 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up … Read more
The pickup giant will also pivot to hybrids and extended-range EV models, sustainability chief Bob Holycross says. By Kyle Stock An electric Ford Explorer sports utility vehicle (SUV) on an assembly line in Cologne, Germany, in 2023.Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg Ford Motor Co.’s cheapest electric vehicle can be had for just shy of $38,000. That’s 22% … Read more
By Vallari Srivastava July 16 (Reuters) – Kinder Morgan (KMI.N) posted a 24% rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as higher volumes of natural gas were transported through its pipelines and demand for the company’s infrastructure rose. Pipeline operators such as Kinder Morgan are benefiting from an increase in demand for natgas, primarily driven by … Read more
July 16 (Reuters) – Clean energy companies are asking California leaders for help getting their projects going before changes to federal subsidies in President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tax and spending law make them more expensive and difficult to build. In a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders circulated on Wednesday, … Read more
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 (Reuters) – Microsoft and a U.S. national laboratory on Wednesday said they are partnering to examine how artificial intelligence could be used to speed up the process of compiling the documents needed to secure permits for new nuclear power plants. Microsoft (MSFT.O) and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and Eni S.P.A. of Italy announced the execution of a new Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the purchase of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from CP2 LNG, Venture Global’s third project, for 20 years. This deal marks Eni’s first ever … Read more
Venture Global wants to expand its Plaquemines LNG export facility by 24.8 million metric tons per annum (mtpa), almost 6 mtpa more than it originally proposed just four months ago, according to a regulatory filing issued late on Monday. Venture Global is already constructing the United States’ second-largest LNG plant in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and … Read more
Scott Sheffield, the founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, cannot directly challenge a Biden-era order barring him from ExxonMobil’s board after its acquisition of Pioneer, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday, while adding it would revisit the order regardless. While the FTC’s three Republican commissioners voted unanimously to deny Sheffield’s bid on … Read more
July 15 (Reuters) – Four contract workers were injured after a fire at Chevron’s (CVX.N) 356,440 barrels-per-day (bpd) Pascagoula, Mississippi refinery on Monday, the company said in an email statement. An incident at the refinery’s wastewater treatment area led to the fire, a Chevron spokesperson said. The spokesperson added that the fire was extinguished quickly … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of steady demand in the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest oil users, amid an improving economic outlook. Brent crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.42%, to $69 a barrel by 0105 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.6%, … Read more
By Jarrett Renshaw Trump to announce some $90 bln in energy and data center investments in Pennsylvania The event comes as White House prepares executive orders to boost AI and data centers Big Tech is scrambling to access a strained national power grid to power the energy-guzzling data centers PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 (Reuters) – … Read more
(Reuters) – Asset management firm Blackstone will announce on Tuesday a $25 billion investment in data centers and energy infrastructure in Pennsylvania, Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said at a panel at the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh. Gray said Blackstone had identified several sites to build large data centers and would also later … Read more
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) – Google has agreed to secure as much as 3 gigawatts of U.S. hydropower in the world’s largest corporate clean power pact for hydroelectricity, the company said on Tuesday, as Big Tech pursues the expansion of energy-hungry data centers. The deal between Google and Brookfield Asset Management … Read more
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(Reuters) – Britain’s antitrust watchdog has cleared oilfield services firm SLB’s $8 billion acquisition of ChampionX after accepting commitments to address competition concerns, with the deal set to close on Wednesday. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority accepted commitments from SLB and ChampionX instead of launching a more detailed Phase 2 investigation, it said on … Read more
BERLIN, July 15 (Reuters) – Germany’s onshore wind power sector recorded its strongest half-year since 2017, but the expansion still falls short of the legally mandated targets, the BWE wind power lobby said on Tuesday. Berlin aims to source 80% of Germany’s electricity from renewable energy by 2030, a goal accelerated by recent reforms and … Read more
By Ron Bousso Oil markets discount risk of Trump hitting Russia with secondary sanctions Russia produces nearly 10% of global oil, is the third largest exporter Secondary sanctions could lead to severe energy price shock, inflation LONDON, July 15 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to choke off Russia’s oil revenue via secondary sanctions would … Read more
Russia does not care about U.S. President Donald Trump’s “theatrical ultimatum” about slapping sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal in Ukraine, a senior security official said on Tuesday. Trump, sitting beside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, on Monday, announced new weapons for Ukraine and … Read more
By Stephanie Kelly Potential sanctions on Russia could alter oil market outlook, ING analysts note China’s economic data supportive for prices despite global growth concerns NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped by less than 1% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine … Read more
U.S. natural gas storage is on track to end the April-October summer injection season at a three-year low of 3.797 trillion cubic feet (tcf) on October 31, 2025, according to analysts’ estimates. That compares with an eight-year high of around 3.938 tcf at the end of the summer injection season in 2024 and a five-year … Read more
By Anastasiia Malenko, Steve Holland and Dan Peleschuk Trump threatens secondary sanctions on Russia in 50 days Says up to 17 Patriot batteries could be available ‘very soon’ Russian markets rise, suggesting relief over delay KYIV/WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened sanctions on … Read more
(Reuters) – Venture Global has started producing liquefied natural gas from Phase 2 of its Plaquemines export facility in Louisiana, according to two people familiar with its operations as well as LSEG ship tracking data and federal filings. In the last six months, the United States’ second-largest LNG producer has exported LNG from Phase 1 … Read more
Summary Legal agreement delays Rice’s whale critical habitat designation until 2027 Delay follows legal disputes over oil and gas drilling impacts on endangered whale Fewer than 100 Rice’s whales remain in Gulf of Mexico July 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will delay by two years a final rule designating protections for the … Read more
July 14 (Reuters) – U.S. shale producer Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) said on Monday its Gulf of Mexico production in the second quarter was curtailed due to third-party constraints, extended maintenance, and schedule-related delays. The company said sales volumes from what it calls the “Gulf of America” — referring to the Gulf of Mexico — are … Read more
July 15 (Reuters) – Oil prices edged down on Tuesday as the market digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50-day deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war and avoid sanctions on buyers of its oil, while worries continued to linger over Trump’s trade tariffs. Brent crude futures fell 5 cents to $69.16 a barrel by 0000 GMT, while U.S. West … Read more
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its Brent oil price forecast for the second half of 2025 by $5 to $66 per barrel due to supply disruption risks, lower stocks in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries and rising concerns about Russia’s production constraints. The bank also increased its forecast for U.S. West … Read more
ConocoPhillips is pushing to explore for more oil near its roughly $7.5 billion Willow project in Alaska, betting there are vast reserves of undiscovered crude in the state’s Arctic north. The company filed applications Monday with federal regulators asking to drill four new test wells and undertake seismic studies to search for additional oil in the … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a one-week high on Monday on forecasts for hotter weather over the next two weeks than previously expected and rising flows of gas to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants. Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 15.2 cents, … Read more
BELGRADE, July 14 (Reuters) – Talks between Belgrade and the United States over postponing sanctions against Russian-owned Serbian oil company NIS for a fifth time have been marred with difficulties, Serbian mining and energy minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday. NIS (NIIS.BEL) has so far secured a fourth reprieve, which is due to expire … Read more
PITTSBURGH, July 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will announce $70 billion in artificial-intelligence and energy investments on Tuesday, according to a White House official and a person familiar with the initiatives. Trump will reveal details of these new initiatives at an event near Pittsburgh, where he will be joined by Republican Senator David … Read more
By Eric Onstad Chinese low prices thwarted efforts to shake its dominance Industry elsewhere has long campaigned for alternative pricing Sole domestic US rare earth miner aims for commercial magnet production late this year LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) – U.S. efforts to break China’s dominance of the rare earths market and to drive investment in … Read more
By Nicole Jao US threatens to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions China’s crude imports at highest level since August 2023 EU set to lower Russian oil price cap, sources say NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled down on Monday by more than $1, as investors weighed new threats from U.S. … Read more
By Ron Bousso Oil demand growth slows sharply in second quarter Saudi oil exports set to surge to 7.5 mln bpd in July amid higher production Saudi power generation crude burn limits exports during summer LONDON, July 14 – Oil markets have remained remarkably resilient so far this year, despite concerns over U.S. President Donald … Read more
(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It looks increasingly clear that for President Trump, tariffs are mainly a convenient means of dominating the news cycle and staying in the headlines. Not for him are months of tortuous, complex trade talks aimed at a win-win outcome. … Read more
For energy land professionals, land information is an incredibly valuable asset. Yet, ironically, this critical data often becomes a bottleneck, hidden in overflowing file rooms or scattered across multiple applications. The time spent trying to locate the information you need can significantly hinder your operations and decision-making processes. The Challenge: Time Lost in the Search … Read more
European Union envoys are on the verge of agreeing an 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine that would include a lower price cap on Russian oil, four EU sources said after a Sunday meeting. The sources said all the elements of the package had been agreed, although one member … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, July 10 (Reuters) – Utilities across the European Union cranked output from natural gas and coal-fired power plants during the opening half of 2025, boosting power sector emissions and reversing recent energy transition momentum. The upswing in fossil production follows two years of steep declines in fossil use within the … Read more
Summary Mars challenges add to tightening gulf coast oil supply Exxon to borrow crude from US emergency stash Chevron sees no impact to current production guidance (Reuters) – The start-up of an offshore well caused zinc contamination in Mars crude, Chevron said on Friday, leading to the tightening crude oil supply in the key Gulf Coast … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for an 11th week in a row for the first time since July 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic cut demand for the fuel, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil … Read more
(Reuters) – Taiwan’s state-owned energy company CPC Corp is in early stage discussions to buy shale-gas producing assets in the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said, in a bid to secure natural gas supplies to fuel Taiwan’s economy. If a deal is struck, CPC would join a growing list of Asian companies … Read more
Summary EU set to lower Russian oil price cap, sources say Saudi Arabia says it complies with voluntary OPEC+ output target Saudi marketed crude supply in June was 9.352 million bpd (Reuters) – Oil prices nudged higher on Monday, adding to gains of more than 2% from Friday, as investors eyed further U.S. sanctions on … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas storage is on track to end the April-October summer injection season at a three-year low of 3.797 trillion cubic feet (tcf) on October 31, 2025, according to analysts’ estimates. That compares with an eight-year high of around 3.938 tcf at the end of the summer injection season in 2024 and … Read more
(Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Friday a floating price cap on Russian oil of 15% below the average market price of crude in the previous three months, EU diplomats said. The European Union and Britain have been pushing the Group of Seven nations to lower the cap for the last two months after … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said on Friday the kingdom had been fully compliant with its voluntary OPEC+ output target, adding that Saudi marketed crude supply in June was 9.352 million barrels per day, in line with the agreed quota. The statement follows a report this month by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI rise over 2% after losses in previous session Baker Hughes reports 11th consecutive week of U.S. rig count decline Trump promises major statement on Russia on Monday Saudi Arabia complies with OPEC+ output targets, energy ministry confirms NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose over 2% on Friday as … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures held steady on Friday as rising flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants offset forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand next week than previously expected. Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 1.4 cents, or 0.4%, to $3.351 per million … Read more
The International Energy Agency says the kingdom exceeded its output quota by about 700,000 barrels a day. The most surprising part of the International Energy Agency’s latest monthly outlook isn’t its demand forecast, which remains pessimistic, but rather what it says about how much oil an OPEC+ stalwart pumped last month. Traditional production quota cheats … Read more
World oil market may be tighter than it looks, IEA says IEA sees 2025 demand growth slowing to 700,000 bpd Raises 2025 supply forecast after OPEC+ hike Says price indicators suggest tighter physical market (Reuters) – The world oil market may be tighter than it appears despite a supply and demand balance pointing to a … Read more
Summary Texas grid relies increasingly on solar and wind power State reduces blackout risk with battery storage Big fossil fuel dependent grid PJM doing worse on cost and reliability (Reuters) – President Donald Trump claims that rapid adoption of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity unstable and expensive, justifying his bid to end … Read more
By Grant Smith OPEC reinforced its view — an outlier even within the petroleum industry — that global oil consumption will keep increasing to the middle of the century. Demand will grow by roughly 19% to reach almost 123 million barrels a day by 2050, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said in a … Read more
By Kevin Crowley and Nathan Risser Chevron Corp. is reducing local and regional business units in favor of a more centralized model to improve performance and cut as much as $3 billion of costs by 2026. A single offshore division will operate assets in the US Gulf, Nigeria, Angola and Eastern Mediterranean while shale assets … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI rise after 2% loss in previous session IEA describes tight market despite flagging surplus for 2025 Summer travel demand propping up prompt market Trump says he will make a major statement on Russia on Monday (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday, as investors weighed a tight prompt market against a … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures climbed on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected storage build, rising gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants and forecasts for hotter-than-normal weather over the next two weeks than previously expected. Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 10.3 cents, or 3.2%, to $3.317 … Read more
*Trump budget sharply reduces planned spending of SPR purchases *Emergency stocks at 56% of capacity *Trump has vowed to fill storage ‘right to the top’ By Ron Bousso LONDON, July 10 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill slashed funding for refilling U.S. emergency oil reserves, violating his previous vow to fill them “right … Read more
The discount on Western Canada Select to the North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures narrowed on Thursday to its tightest discount this month. WCS for August delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $10 a barrel under the U.S. benchmark WTI, according to brokerage CalRock, compared with $10.15 a barrel on Wednesday. * Thursday’s WCS … Read more
Brazil has logistical and commercial flexibility to preserve the competitiveness of its oil on the international market if the 50% tariff announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday comes into effect on August 1, experts told Reuters. Oil is the main product on Brazil’s export list to the U.S. and until now was exempt … Read more
(Reuters) – Argentina has filed notice that it is appealing a U.S. court ruling that ordered the country to give up the 51% stake it holds in state energy company YPF, according to a court filing from Thursday. The notice, filed in the U.S. District Court in the southern district of New York, appeals a … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE: MNR) (“Mach” or the “Company”) today announced it has entered into two separate definitive agreements: one to acquire certain oil and gas assets from Sabinal Energy, LLC (“Sabinal”), and another to acquire entities owning oil and gas assets managed by IKAV Energy Inc (collectively “IKAV San Juan”). The … Read more
By Will Kennedy OPEC has excluded five of the world’s leading news organizations from covering its biennial oil seminar in Vienna, attended by the group’s ministers and senior industry executives. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries did not accredit Bloomberg News, despite repeated requests, and offered no explanation for its decision. The New York … Read more
OPEC+ is discussing a pause in further production increases from October after its next monthly hike, according to delegates familiar with the matter. While conversations are at an early stage and no firm decisions have been taken yet, Saudi Arabia and its partners already have a tentative plan to complete the revival of a 2.2 … Read more
Summary OPEC says peak demand is not in sight OPEC expects demand to grow for longer than other forecasters Demand growth is slowing in China (Reuters) – OPEC cut its global oil demand forecasts for the next four years on Thursday as Chinese growth slows, even as it lifted its longer-term view, based on rising … Read more
APA Corp said on Wednesday it curtailed about 10 million of cubic feet per day (MMcfpd) of U.S. natural gas production and 750 barrels per day of U.S. natural gas liquids output during the second quarter due to weak prices. `-The U.S. oil and gas producer also completed the sale of its New Mexico assets … Read more
(Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor has discovered gas in the Skred prospect near the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate said on Thursday. Preliminary estimates indicate a discovery of between 0.3 billion and 0.5 billion standard cubic metres of recoverable gas equivalent, corresponding to between 1.9 million and 3.1 million barrels … Read more
Summary Threat of 50% tariffs on Brazil, copper cloud growth outlook Weaker dollar, U.S. gasoline demand growth provide support OPEC+ actual output unlikely to rise much, even with quota increases – analysts (Reuters) – Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on global economic growth. Brent crude … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. company’s facility in Cameron, Louisiana, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the superchilled fuel market, four people told Reuters on Wednesday. Talks are for 2 million tons per annum (mtpa), two of the … Read more
By Stephanie Kelly EIA lowers its 2025 oil production forecast to 13.37 million bpd Geopolitical tensions influence Brent crude price forecast US oil demand to rise slightly in 2025 vs 2024, EIA reports NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. will produce less oil in 2025 than previously expected as declining oil prices have … Read more
By Aimee Donnellan and Karen Kwok DUBLIN/LONDON, July 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) – A good tradesperson picks the right tool for the job. That’s not the approach Donald Trump is taking to his retooling of the American economy. The U.S. president floated 200% and 50% tariffs on drugs and copper respectively. But the outcome of hammering … Read more
(Reuters) – Russia has confiscated assets worth 3.9 trillion roubles, or around $50 billion at current exchange rates, over the past three years, underscoring the scale of the transformation into a “fortress Russia” economic model, the Kommersant newspaper said. Foreign companies have grappled with the risk of state seizure since Russia sent troops into Ukraine … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a six-week low on Wednesday on low cash prices, an increase in output so far this month and higher-than-normal amounts of gas in storage. That price decline occurred despite a drop in gas output in recent days and forecasts for the weather to remain hotter … Read more
(Reuters) – The United States imposed sanctions on 22 companies in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey on Wednesday for their roles in helping sell Iranian oil, the Treasury Department said. The oil sales benefit Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, Iran’s most powerful paramilitary organization, it said. The U.S. has designated … 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 7.1 million barrels to 426 million barrels in the week ended July 4, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 2.1 million-barrel draw. Crude … Read more
(Reuters) – The Kremlin, asked on Wednesday about U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that Moscow was “calm” regarding the criticism, and that it would continue to try to fix a “broken” U.S.-Russia relationship. In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “We are quite calm about this.” … Read more
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) – One fact dominates the U.S. economy: it needs more power. After a long period in which demand for electrons flatlined, it is now rising again. Beyond gigantic data centers essential to artificial intelligence, the rise of battery technology, factory robots and more means that everything … Read more
Summary UAE says stocks not rising despite production increases OPEC+ close to completing voluntary cut unwinding Still has 3.65 mln bpd of other cuts in place OPEC+, majors meet for biennial seminar VIENNA, July 9 (Reuters) – Markets are thirsty for oil because they are absorbing OPEC+ production increases without building inventories, United Arab Emirates … Read more
Summary Electricity bills projected to surge over 20% in PJM territory this summer PJM criticized for delaying auctions and pausing new plant applications Pennsylvania governor threatens to leave PJM if it can’t reduce costs and connect power plants faster (Reuters) – America’s largest power grid is under strain as data centers and AI chatbots consume … Read more
July 8 (Reuters) – The Trump administration said it permitted a proposed coal mine in Claiborne County, Tennessee on Tuesday under an expedited process aimed at accelerating federal environmental reviews of energy projects. In a statement, the Department of the Interior said it granted approval for Hurricane Creek Mining LLC to mine coal on Bryson … Read more
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The U.S. Interior Department on Monday proposed rule changes to allow energy companies to more easily combine oil and gas output from multiple leases using the same well pad, which could save the industry as much as $1.8 billion per year, it said. The proposed rule change, which would mostly affect onshore oil and gas … Read more
Summary Rescue mission underway in latest Red Sea attack Trump copper tariffs steeper and sooner than expected UAE energy minister: markets absorbing OPEC+ output boosts US EIA data on inventories due at 1430 GMT (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday, maintaining their highest levels since June 23, lifted by attacks on shipping in the … Read more
By Scott Disavino July 8 (Reuters) – U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday. The EIA projected power demand will rise to 4,189 billion kilowatt hours in 2025 and 4,278 billion kWh in 2026, up from a record … Read more
By Ron Bousso OPEC+ to increase output target by 2.5 million bpd between April and September Saudi has large spare production while others produce at capacity Riyadh’s share of global oil production declined to 11% in 2024 from 13% LONDON, July 8 – Saudi Arabia’s drive to rapidly increase OPEC+ oil output may put Riyadh … Read more
Clyde Russell (Reuters) – Two questions stand out after the decision by OPEC+ to accelerate increases in crude oil output: who is going to buy the extra crude, and will the group actually export the additional barrels they say they are going to produce? OPEC+ agreed at a weekend meeting to raise production by 548,000 barrels per … Read more
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) – Fermi, a Texas company looking to build four nuclear plants next to a U.S. nuclear weapons complex, said in documents revealed on Tuesday that it is talking with large data managers on leasing agreements for the project. Fermi, co-founded by Rick Perry, a former U.S. energy secretary, … Read more
By Doug Alexander and James Attwood Copper futures in New York surged after US President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% tariff on imports of the commodity, a move that’s likely to spark massive supply-chain ripples through global metal markets. Contracts on the Comex climbed as much as 17% on Tuesday, a … Read more
By Scott Disavino US could produce less oil in 2025 than previously expected OPEC+ to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August Markets unsettled by uncertainty over Trump tariffs NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up to a two-week high on Tuesday as positive U.S. economic news, lower U.S. oil … Read more
Venture Global exported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from its Plaquemines export facility in Louisiana and earned more than double in fees compared with its other U.S. plant, a company filing showed on Monday. The LNG company exported 51 cargoes from Plaquemines at an average liquefaction fee of $7.09 per million British thermal units … Read more
Reuters – Exxon Mobil signaled on Monday that lower oil and gas prices could cut its second-quarter earnings by about $1.5 billion from the previous quarter’s level. The earnings snapshot from the largest U.S. oil producer is closely watched for clues on how the broader oil sector will fare when companies begin releasing quarterly results in … Read more
Summary OPEC+ to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day for August Trump’s tariffs create uncertainty about global economy Saudi Arabia contributes most to OPEC+ supply hike, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated on Tuesday after rising almost 2% in the previous session as investors assessed new developments on U.S. tariffs and a higher-than-expected OPEC+ … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. power outages could double in five years if suppliers fail to add capacity during peak demand, the Department of Energy said on Monday. “Blackouts could increase by 100% in 2030 if the U.S. continues to shutter reliable power sources,” DOE noted in a report on grid reliability and security. It cited green … Read more
Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday directed federal agencies to strengthen provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that repeal or modify tax credits for solar and wind energy projects. In an executive order, Trump said the renewable energy resources were unreliable, expensive, displaced more dependable energy sources, were dependent on foreign-controlled … Read more
The final “Big Beautiful Bill” failed to truly terminate solar/wind subsidies. But there is still the opportunity to do so, along with making other crucial changes to electricity policy. By Alex Epstein In my last post I summarized the terrible last-second change the Senate made regarding the IRA subsidies: “The Senate bill looks like it has … Read more
Ever since OPEC+ stunned oil markets by opening the taps three months ago, traders have tried to divine the cartel’s motives. Clarity may soon be at hand. On Saturday, Saudi Arabia and its partners agreed to further accelerate plans for reviving crude production, despite signs of an impending oversupply in world markets. The full rationale remains opaque. … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas output and demand will both rise to record highs in 2025 before sliding in 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. EIA projected dry gas production will rise from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2024 to 105.9 bcfd … Read more
(Reuters) – Chevron is laying the groundwork to swiftly close its planned acquisition of smaller oil producer Hess, according to two sources and an industry analyst, including by preparing a severance program for some Hess workers. The preparations come as both companies await a decision in a legal challenge from larger rival Exxon Mobil that … Read more
Shell Plc expects second-quarter results to be negatively impacted by a weaker performance from its oil and gas trading operation, with earnings from the division expected to be “significantly lower” quarter-on-quarter. The company’s shares declined to a four-week low following the announcement, with European peers BP Plc and TotalEnergies SE also falling. Shell’s trading update … Read more
Summary OPEC+ to agree another 550,000 bpd hike for Sept -sources OPEC+ to complete unwinding of 2.17 mln bpd cut UAE to complete output boost in line with new quota Output jump since April set to be 2.47 mln bpd or 2.5% of global demand (Reuters) – OPEC+ oil producers are set to approve another … Read more
By Reuters (Reuters) – Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas on Monday said it has successfully shipped its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Japan from its newly operational LNG facility in Kitimat, Canada. Petronas has a 25% stake in the Kitimat LNG plant in British Columbia on Canada’s west coast. The shipment departed for Japan … Read more
By David Shepardson July 3 (Reuters) – It is the end of the line for U.S. electric vehicle tax credits. Sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress on Thursday means $7,500 tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles will end on September 30, as well as a $4,000 used EV credit, that … Read more
Author: Carter Morrison As methane detection strategies evolve, operators are turning to an expanding range of technologies to support both regulatory compliance and voluntary emissions reduction goals. A common debate in this space is whether aerial surveys are “finding more” emissions than traditional ground-based Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) methods. The answer is more nuanced … Read more
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Summary OPEC+ to raise output by 548,000 bpd in August Goldman expects a final 550,000 bpd OPEC+ hike for September US higher tariffs to take effect on August 1 (Reuters) – Oil on Monday shrugged off the impact of OPEC+ hiking output more than expected for August as well as concern about the potential impact … Read more
Summary First meeting since Israel, US attacks on Iran OPEC+ began accelerating output hikes in May OPEC+ returns most cuts of 2.2 mln bpd back to the market (Reuters) – OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, further accelerating output increases at its first meeting since oil prices … Read more
Summary US refiners shift to domestic output, reducing fuel oil imports Running heavy crude preferred over high-sulphur fuel oil due to cost Middle East demand and Russian supply issues tighten fuel oil market (Reuters) – Fuel oil imports into the refinery hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast hit a record low in June as tighter … Read more
Low global oil stockpiles were a major motivating factor in prompting OPEC+ members to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August at the group’s meeting on Saturday, the Russian government said in a statement. The group, which pumps about half of the world’s oil, has been curtailing production since 2022 to support the … Read more
(Reuters) – A new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast is highly likely to be included on a list of projects deemed to be of national importance to the Canadian government, Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Calgary Herald newspaper in an interview published on Sunday. “I would think given the scale of the … Read more
The US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, is optimistic about trade talks between the US and Canada, believing a fair deal will emerge soon. The US and Canada have an existing trade pact, but the US has placed import taxes on Canadian products, prompting Canada to impose counter-tariffs on US-manufactured items. The two leaders have … Read more
Saudi oil giant Aramco is looking to sell up to five gas-fired power plants, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, part of a broader effort to free up funds that could generate tens of billions of dollars. The potential sale of four or five gas-fired plants that power refineries could alone raise … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a 10th week in a row for the first time since July 2020, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Thursday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future … Read more
Venture Global Inc., a major US exporter of liquefied natural gas, is raising concerns about sharing a common waterway with a planned neighbor, highlighting a coming bottleneck for shipping space in the energy sector. The US is on track to nearly double its current LNG export capacity with six projects under construction in Texas and … Read more
The bill unplugs more than 300 gigawatts of wind and solar projects that would have been built through 2035, according to one analysis. By Brian Eckhouse As Donald Trump’s $3.4 trillion fiscal package moved through Congress, there was some relief in the renewables industry that a proposed excise tax on wind and solar projects had … Read more
By Amanda Stephenson Hodgson emphasizes private sector’s role in pipeline decision-making Pathways Alliance project crucial for pipeline approval Canada aims to diversify oil exports beyond U.S. reliance CALGARY, July 4 (Reuters) – Canada’s federal government has not been presented with any private sector proposal to build a new crude pipeline to the Pacific coast, the … Read more
By Amanda Stephenson OPEC+ expected to boost output in August Iran reaffirms commitment to nuclear nonproliferation treaty US tariff risks resurface as July 9 deadline looms (Reuters) – Oil futures slipped slightly in thin holiday trading on Friday, as the market looked ahead to this weekend’s OPEC+ meeting and the likelihood that member countries will … Read more
(Reuters) – Eight OPEC+ countries are likely to make another accelerated oil output increase for August at a meeting on Saturday, sources from the producer group told Reuters, as they seek to regain market share. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Kazakhstan and Algeria, is expected to agree to … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi oil giant Aramco is looking to sell up to five gas-fired power plants, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, part of a broader effort to free up funds that could generate tens of billions of dollars. The potential sale of four or five gas-fired plants that power refineries could … Read more
Barclays on Thursday said it raised its Brent oil price forecast by $6 to $72 per barrel for 2025 and by $10 to $70 a barrel for 2026 on an improved outlook for demand. “Geopolitical tensions have eased as the U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Iran continues to hold and the risk premium has evaporated, … Read more
Germany’s cabinet has approved a bilateral agreement with the Netherlands to drill for natural gas at a protected marine site in the North Sea, aiming to bolster energy security. The project, led by Explorer One-Dyas BV, will extract up to 13 billion cubic meters of natural gas, equivalent to about 15% of Germany’s gas consumption … Read more
A tidal wave of new production — the biggest yet — could transform the market for the fuel.. After years of tight supply and wild price swings in the global gas market, there are signs of something different: too much of a good thing. LNG Canada, the Shell Plc-led project in British Columbia, just exported its … Read more
The arbitrators in a legal dispute between Exxon Mobil and Hess have reached a decision related to a major oilfield project in Guyana, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The ruling will determine whether Chevron can move forward with its $53 billion planned acquisition of Hess. The Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce, which … Read more
Summary Iran reaffirms commitment to nuclear non-proliferation treaty OPEC+ to announce August output hike on Sunday US tariff risks resurface as July 9 deadline looms (Reuters) – Oil futures fell slightly on Friday after Iran reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, while major producers from the OPEC+ group are set to agree to raise their … Read more
By Timothy Gardner and Valerie Volcovici Bill cuts solar and wind tax credits, keeps nuclear and geothermal Energy Innovation projects 300 GW capacity fall due to bill Oil and gas industry praises bill for advancing energy dominance agenda WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) – Advocates of clean energy on Thursday decried the final passage of President … Read more
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By Erik Wasson, Steven T. Dennis and Maeve Sheehey (BGOV) US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson presides over the vote for H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act in the House of Representatives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 3. Photographer: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Donald Trump secured a sweeping shift in … Read more
By Nicole Jao Pause on US tariffs set to end on July 9 OPEC+ expected to raise output by 411,000 bpd US crude inventories rise unexpectedly NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell slightly on Thursday as the possibility of U.S. tariffs being reinstated raised questions about demand ahead of an expected supply … Read more
By Salma El Wardany, Grant Smith, and Fiona MacDonald OPEC+ has begun discussing another 411,000 barrel-a-day production increase for August ahead of the group’s video-conference this weekend, according to delegates who asked not to be identified. Saudi Arabia and its partners have previously approved hikes of the same size for May, June and July as … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Venture Global Inc announced on Thursday that Petronas has agreed to buy 1 million metric tons of LNG from its CP2 project, its first new CP2 customer in two years. A mere startup three years ago, Venture Global has quickly moved to become the U.S.’ second largest … Read more
(Reuters) – Activity in the U.S. oil and gas sector in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico contracted slightly in the second quarter of 2025, the Dallas Fed survey showed on Wednesday, as firms grappled with a jump in steel tariffs. The decrease comes after U.S. President Donald Trump, who has encouraged U.S. producers to “drill, … Read more
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday against a business network that smuggles Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil, as well as sanctions targeting a Hezbollah-controlled financial institution, the Treasury Department said. The network of companies run by Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said has been buying and shipping billions of dollars worth of Iranian oil … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) announced the execution of a new 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with PETRONAS LNG Ltd. (PLL), a subsidiary of the Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company, PETRONAS. Under the terms of the SPA, PETRONAS will purchase 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from … Read more
Golden Pass LNG, which is owned by Exxon Mobil and QatarEnergy, has asked U.S. regulators for permission to re-export liquefied natural gas from October 1, as the export plant nears production after previous delays. The company said it wants to re-export a cargo of LNG that it plans to import to cool down its export … Read more
By Bruno Venditti Companies with the Most Fossil Fuel and Cement CO2 Emissions This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Half of the world’s fossil fuel and cement carbon dioxide emissions in … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories rose unexpectedly last week as both exports and demand fell sharply, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 3.8 million barrels to 419 million barrels in the week ending June 27, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. has cleared the way for Enterprise Products Partners to resume ethane shipments to China, the company said on Wednesday, revoking a restrictive license requirement that was put in place just weeks ago as the U.S.-China trade war turned from tariffs to supply chains. The U.S. had placed new restrictions on ethane … Read more
Summary Pause on US tariffs set to end on July 9 OPEC+ expected to raise output by 411,000 bpd US crude inventories rise unexpectedly (Reuters) – Oil prices fell slightly on Thursday as the possibility of U.S. tariffs being reinstated raised demand concerns ahead of an expected supply boost by major producers. Brent crude futures … Read more
(Reuters) – The budget bill the U.S. Senate passed on Tuesday and the House of Representatives is now debating for final approval would dampen development of wind and solar power, kill climate funding and boost oil, gas and coal output. Below are some details about the bill’s provisions on energy development and the environment: SOLAR, … Read more
Everything you may want to know about global energy but were afraid to ask By William Lacey This time of year is a highlight for me as my inner nerd gets to have a who pile of data to look at. In the past BP used to do its annual statistical review of global energy, … Read more
(Reuters) – Total oil futures and options lots traded on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) hit record highs in the second quarter, as U.S. President Donald Trump waged a trade war and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East escalated. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Significant volatility in the second quarter had global benchmark Brent crude futures dropping to … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. net imports of crude oil rose to 4.6 million barrels per day (bpd), its highest since June 2024, data from the Energy Information Administration showed, as export tumbled due to a narrow spread between U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude and Brent. Net imports rose by 2.94 million bpd in the week to … Read more
Crude shipments from key Middle East producers reached a two-year high in June. By Julian Lee Oil producers in the Middle East boosted crude shipments by 1 million barrels a day last month. But don’t worry: They say they’re not embarking on another free-for-all like the one we witnessed just before the Covid-19 pandemic crushed demand. The … Read more
(Reuters) – TotalEnergies has sold 50% of its portfolio of renewable assets in Portugal and bought a half of AES’s renewable energy portfolio in the Dominican Republic, it said on Wednesday. The Portuguese assets were sold to a consortium composed of MM Capital Partners 2, Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure and Mizuho Leasing for 178.5 million … Read more
Summary Senate bill complicates new wind, solar projects Bill could lead to higher utility bills, job losses House urged to improve usability of wind, solar tax credits (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate’s massive budget bill that passed on Tuesday will make it harder to develop wind and solar energy projects, despite the removal of some contentious provisions, industry … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans to fill up the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve when the market conditions are right.
Brent crude will likely retrace to around $60 per barrel by early next year, with the market being well supplied and geopolitical risk abating following the Israel-Iran de-escalation, Morgan Stanley said in a note on Monday. The bank added it sees robust supply growth from non-OPEC countries over 2025-26 in the order of 1 million … Read more
President Donald Trump is championing a revival of American fossil fuels with calls to “drill baby drill.” But in the US energy capital, a pullback in the industry has already left its mark. Houston office buildings once packed with oil executives, engineers and energy traders are now marked by darkened floors and fewer desks. A wave of … Read more
By Dorothy Neufeld | Graphics/Design by Sabrina Lam Visualizing the Countries With the Largest Proven Oil Reserves This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways With 303 billion barrels in proven oil reserves, Venezuela leads globally. Saudi Aramco … Read more
Bloomberg News US diesel demand, a closely watched measure of the country’s economic health, was higher in April than early weekly estimates, the Energy Information Administration said in its monthly report. Distillate fuel oil demand was 3.88 million barrels a day in April, according to the agency’s latest Petroleum Supply Monthly report released Monday. That is 4.7% higher than early estimates published … Read more
Summary Iran suspending cooperation with IAEA boosts geopolitical risk premium: analyst Weaker US dollar supportive of oil prices Up next: official US crude inventory report from EIA at 1430 GMT (Reuters) – Oil futures edged up on Wednesday as Iran suspended cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog and markets weighed expectations of more supply from … Read more
The budget bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday slashes the amount of money available to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve even though President Donald Trump vowed on his first day in his second term to fill it “right to the top”. Former President Joe Biden conducted several sales from the SPR including 180 … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports fell to their second lowest monthly level for the year in June, as maintenance work at some of the country’s largest export facilities hurt output, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG. The United States, the world’s top exporter of LNG, sold 8.4 million metric tons of the superchilled … Read more
(Reuters) – Global imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ticked higher in the first half of 2025 as stronger European demand pulled cargoes away from Asia. Total imports of the super-chilled fuel were 208.62 million metric tons in the first six months of this year, up 1.7% from the 205.11 million for the same period … Read more
Major Canadian Oil Site Vents Most Gas Since 2021 Due to Wildfire Cenovus Energy Inc.’s Christina Lake oil-sands site vented 151,511 cubic feet a day of natural gas into the atmosphere in May, the most in over four years, due to an emergency shutdown caused by a wildfire. The shutdown was prompted by a wildfire … Read more
(Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor and its partners have approved a 13 billion Norwegian crown ($1.29 billion) investment for the expansion of Johan Sverdrup, western Europe’s largest producing oilfield, the company said on Tuesday. The project is expected to increase recoverable volumes from the field by between 40 million and 50 million barrels of oil equivalent, Equinor … Read more
Canada’s first-ever LNG export cargo has been shipped from the country’s Pacific Coast en route to Asia, a spokesperson for the Shell-led LNG Canada said on Monday. The cargo was loaded onto the tanker Gaslog Glasgow from LNG Canada’s site in Kitimat, British Columbia, just over a week after the facility confirmed first production and … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices were slightly higher on Tuesday as investors assessed expectations that OPEC+ will announce an output hike for August at an upcoming meeting as well as trade negotiations. Brent crude was up 54 cents, or 0.8%, to $67.28 a barrel at 1133 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 56 … Read more
The U.S. Senate’s proposed cuts to clean energy subsidies and the introduction of a new tax on wind and solar energy in its version of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill have drawn searing criticism from business and labor groups since they were unveiled over the weekend, with some arguing the moves could lead … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear Enbridge’s bid to change the venue of Michigan’s lawsuit seeking to force the Canadian pipeline operator to stop operating a pipeline underneath the Straits of Mackinac, waterways linking two of the Great Lakes, over environmental concerns. The justices took up Enbridge’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling … Read more
U.S. crude oil production hit a record 13.47 million barrels-per-day in April, up from 13.45 million bpd in March, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration as part of its Petroleum Supply Monthly series. The EIA had previously estimated U.S. oil output at 13.49 million bpd in March. Total U.S. petroleum product supplied, … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a presidential permit on Monday authorizing South Bow to operate and maintain pipeline facilities at Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the U.S.-Canada border.This permit supersedes and revokes an earlier presidential permit issued in July 2020 when Trump was in office, according to the White House.
Argentina on Monday urged London’s High Court to pause enforcement of a $16 billion-plus United States court judgment over the expropriation of oil and gas company YPF, pending an appeal by the Argentinian government in the U.S. The South American republic was ordered in 2023 to pay minority shareholders around $16 billion resulting from its … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 6% on Monday, pressured by mild weather that kept heating and cooling demand subdued, allowing for larger-than-usual storage injections. The front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) were down 25.3 cents, or 6.8% to $3.49 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) by … Read more
Hedge funds sold energy stocks last week at the fastest pace since September 2024 and at the second-quickest clip in the last 10 years, as oil prices fell on easing Middle East tensions, a Goldman Sachs note seen by Reuters on Monday showed. Crude prices tumbled over $10 last week following a cease-fire between Israel … Read more
Mergers and acquisitions during the first half of this year were not what investment bankers had hoped for, but a burst of big deals in Asia and renewed optimism in U.S. markets could be paving the way for megadeals. Market uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, high interest rates and broader geopolitical … Read more
U.S. energy companies are eying renewed opportunities to build natural gas pipelines to tap in to Appalachia shale formations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, buoyed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-energy policies and expectations that demand for the fuel will rise in coming years. The U.S. is already the world’s top gas producer and … Read more
World shares held just below recent record highs on Monday as the revival of U.S./Canada trade talks helped risk sentiment, while the dollar dipped on the prospect of this week’s U.S. jobs data ushering in an earlier Fed rate cut. Canada on Sunday said it had rescinded its digital services tax in a bid to … Read more
Japan engages in “unfair” automobile trade with the United States and should increase its imports of U.S. energy resources and other goods to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit, President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Tokyo is scrambling to find ways to get Washington to exempt Japan’s automakers from 25% automobile … Read more
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters) *Israel halted gas exports to Egypt after start of war with Iran *Exports were resumed on June 23, but highlight Egypt’s gas supply challenges *Egypt gas production declined sharply in recent years, unlikely to recover soon By Ron Bousso LONDON, June 30 … Read more
Summary Canada halts digital service tax collection slated for Monday Canada hopes for economic deal with US by July 21 Trump had threatened more tariffs over tax (Reuters) – Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms late on Sunday, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a fourth month in a row to the lowest since October 2021, 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 … Read more
NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – California’s energy regulator on Friday issued recommendations to Governor Gavin Newsom to support timely fuel imports and explore ways to retain operations at existing refineries in the state. Newsom had earlier this year asked the California Energy Commission to recommend changes to the state’s energy transition efforts, as it … Read more
(Reuters) – The latest version of the Senate’s massive budget bill that the Senate is racing through for a vote as soon as Saturday deals a fatal blow to the use of tax credits in place since 2005 to spur more wind and solar energy and would set a new tax on those projects for … Read more
Summary Benchmarks poised for repeat monthly gains of more than 5% OPEC+ plans could smother any upside in prices, says analyst Global demand outlook remains uncertain (Reuters) – Oil prices held steady on Monday as Middle East risks eased while a possible OPEC+ output increase in August and uncertainty over the global demand outlook weighed … Read more
(Reuters) – The world’s largest group of oil producers, OPEC+, is set to announce another big increase of 411,000 barrels per day in production for August as it looks to regain market share, four delegates from the group told Reuters. If the increase is agreed, it would bring the total rise in supply from OPEC+ … Read more
By Yogi Schulz Many oil and natural gas producers hesitate to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and implement AI applications. This article challenges these impediments with examples of successful AI use cases. Too busy to explore AI innovation Most producers have made many successful technical and operational choices. Some believe that looking around … Read more
Moratorium does little to improve marine safety while sending the wrong message to energy investors By Will Gibson Follow CEC on LinkedIn CEC LinkedIn Follow CEC on Facebook CEC Facebook Follow CEC on Twitter CEC Twitter The Port of Prince Rupert on the north coast of British Columbia. Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority In 2019, Martha Hall … Read more
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U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 6% to a one-week high on Friday as the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants started to edge up as more plants exit spring maintenance reductions. On their first day as the front-month, gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange … Read more
Summary Sources say OPEC+ planning 411,000 bpd output boost in August Brent, WTI down 12% this week, most since March 2023 No major supply disruption from Middle East crisis, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up slightly on Friday, recovering from a midday drop into negative territory following a report that OPEC+ was planning … Read more
June 27 (Reuters) – U.S. energy company EQT (EQT.N) agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by investors who claimed EQT overstated the benefits of its $6.7 billion merger with Rice Energy in 2017, according to a federal court filing on Thursday by the plaintiffs. Officials at EQT were not … Read more
President Donald Trump said he was ending all trade discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate within the next week. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately. We will let Canada … Read more
Fermi plans to partner on the “Hypergrid” project with Texas Tech University and said it will be launched on July 4. Perry, who also served as Texas governor, said that China is building 22 nuclear reactors while the U.S. is building none. “We’re behind – and it’s all hands on deck. We need to be … Read more
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By Edward Chancellor LONDON, June 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) – To paraphrase Mark Twain, speculative bubbles don’t repeat themselves, but they often rhyme. The green technology boom that has imploded over the past three years is remarkably similar to the alternative energy bubble … Read more
Canada’s Senate passed a bill to fast-track approval for natural resource and infrastructure projects on Thursday despite opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups who have threatened protests and legal action. The bill’s passage and implementation are a test for Carney, who was elected in April promising to transform Canada’s economy in the face of what … Read more
June 26 (Reuters) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will be used to fund a 122 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Texas. “Under the loan agreement, subject to customary financial closing procedures, total project costs are not to exceed $175 million, with … Read more
June 25 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is proposing to hold a sale of oil and gas drilling rights on 80 million acres (32.4 million hectares) in the Gulf of Mexico on December 10 with lower deepwater royalty rates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. President Donald Trump issued an executive order … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI down 12% this week, most since March 2023 No major supply disruption from Mideast crisis, analysts say Lower US inventories lend some price support (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday but were set for their steepest weekly decline since March 2023, as the absence of significant supply disruption from the Iran-Israel conflict … Read more
The U.S. will not complete scheduled deliveries of crude oil into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the end of the year due to maintenance, as much as seven months behind schedule, the Department of Energy said on Thursday. Former President Joe Biden’s administration scheduled 15.8 million barrels of deliveries to the SPR from January through … Read more
By Ruth Liao and Stephen Stapczynski Tokyo Gas Co. is in discussions with multiple US liquefied natural gas suppliers to secure a long-term purchase agreement, as rising energy demand leaves Japan increasingly dependent on the fuel source. Japan’s largest gas distributor is in talks with at least four companies over supply from projects dotting the … Read more
Options markets suggest the probability of a disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz is just 4% following the Iran-Israel ceasefire, Goldman Sachs analysts said in a note on Thursday. Fears that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities sent Brent crude futures to a high … Read more
By Mitchell Ferman and James Herron It’s been almost 25 years since BP Plc attempted to rebrand itself as “Beyond Petroleum” and adopt a more environmentally friendly image. But with a recent swing away from green energy toward its fossil fuel roots, “Back to Petroleum” might be a more appropriate tag line. The shift comes … Read more
By Brian Platt and Jacob Lorinc Tim Hodgson Photographer: David Kawai/Bloomberg As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to plow forward on major new energy and infrastructure projects, his natural resources minister says he wants Indigenous groups to pursue large ownership stakes in them. “If we are serious about retooling our economy, then economic reconciliation … Read more
By Christoph Steitz Siemens Energy could further expand Charlotte plant if needed Taking long-term view on US market, CFO says Big US tariff hike would spark review of expected policy impact ERLANGEN, Germany, June 26 (Reuters) – Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) is expecting to start U.S. production of big industrial power transformers in 2027 and can … Read more
(Reuters) – A damaged unit of the South Pars refinery’s Phase 14, which was hit by Israel in its first strike on Iran’s oil and gas sector, has returned to operation, the Iranian state-run agency Nour News reported on Thursday. South Pars, the world’s biggest gas field, is located offshore in Iran’s southern Bushehr province … Read more
(Reuters) – Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as doubts linger over the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, according to maritime risk analytics firm Windward and ship tracking data on Thursday. The signals have been used since conflict broke out between … Read more
By Jamie Mcgeever (Reuters) – As the first half of the year closes, financial markets are in limbo, waiting to see how the kaleidoscope of global trade deals will – or won’t – come together after July 9, when Washington’s pause on its “reciprocal tariffs” expires. But if investors are wrong-footed, which trades will be … Read more
The U.S. dollar is on course for its worst first half year since 1973, as it plummeted again on Thursday amid rising expectations for Federal Reserve easing and statements from President Donald Trump about his pick for the next Fed chair. I’ll discuss this and the rest of the market news below. Make sure to … Read more
By Reuters (Reuters) – Equinor and its partners Vaar Energi and Inpex Idemitsu will invest more than 21 billion Norwegian crowns ($2.08 billion) to develop Norway’s Fram South oil and gas field, the companies said on Thursday. Production is scheduled to start at the end of 2029, field operator Equinor said in a statement. “Fram South will … Read more
June 26, 202512:00 AM Globe Newswire Shell plc (“Shell”) statement re BP plc (“BP”) In response to recent media speculation Shell wishes to clarify that it has not been actively considering making an offer for BP and confirms it has not made an approach to, and no talks have taken place with, BP with regards to a possible offer. … Read more
(Reuters) – Global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector hit a record high for the fourth year running last year as fossil fuel use kept rising even as renewable energy reached a record high, the Energy Institute’s annual statistical review of world energy showed on Thursday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The report’s figures highlight the … Read more
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(Reuters) – Shell denied that it was in talks to buy BP after the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the oil major was in early discussions over a takeover of its British rival. “No talks are taking place. As we have said many times before, we are sharply focused on capturing the value … Read more
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Summary Brent, WTI trading below their levels right before Iran-Israel conflict Market focus switching to fundamentals, analysts say Data shows US ‘driving season is in full swing’, ANZ says (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as investors remained cautious about the Iran-Israel ceasefire and shifted their attention to market fundamentals after a stockdraw in … Read more
S&P Global Commodity Insights Raises 10-year Oil Sands Production Outlook for 4th consecutive year CALGARY, AB, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Commodity Insights has raised its 10-year production outlook for the Canadian oil sands. The latest forecast expects oil sands production to reach a record annual average production of 3.5 million b/d in 2025 (5% … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. has not given up its maximum pressure on Iran – including restrictions on sales of Iranian oil – but signaled a potential easing in enforcement to help the country rebuild. “They’re going to need money to put that country back into shape. We want … Read more
U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 5.8 million barrels to 415.1 million barrels in the week ending June 20, the EIA said, exceeding analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 797,000-barrel draw. Crude stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma, delivery … Read more
BP has been the subject of takeover talks for several years due to its shares’ relative underperformance, but analysis of its disclosures shows the British energy firm may not be as cheap as its market valuation would indicate. BP says it has net debt of $27 billion – already more than some rivals – but … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. product supplied of gasoline rose to 9.6 million bpd in the week ended June 20, the highest since December 2021, data from the Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday. Product supplied, EIA’s measure of demand, rose 389,000 barrels per day last week, the biggest week-over-week increase since the end of June, the … Read more
Total Commitment from Chevron Now at 3.0 Million Tonnes Per Annum DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) today announced its subsidiary, Energy Transfer LNG Export, LLC (Energy Transfer LNG), has signed an incremental Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) for additional LNG supply from its Lake Charles LNG export facility. The 20-year agreement … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Woodside is pleased to announce the completion of the sell-down of a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC to Stonepeak, a leading global investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets. The completion follows Woodside’s announcement on 7 April 2025 that it had signed an agreement with Stonepeak, enhancing Louisiana LNG economics and … Read more
With eight new entrants, bold moves into gas-rich basins and billions in fresh capital, this year’s list highlights how private operators are redefining the upstream landscape amid consolidation and volatility AUSTIN, Texas (June 25, 2025) — Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company that leverages generative AI across its solutions, has released its annual list … Read more
(Reuters) – The number of hydraulic fracturing crews and rigs operating in North Dakota was unchanged in June, even as oil prices have faced increased volatility in recent weeks, the state regulator said on Tuesday during a monthly briefing. There are currently 13 frac crews operating in the state and 32 rigs. Overall, U.S. energy … Read more
By Gavin Maguire A drone view shows California’s largest battery storage facility, as it nears completion on a 43-acre site in Menifee, California, U.S., March 28, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake DENVER, June 24 (Reuters) – Rapid growth in the installation of batteries is upending power systems across the United States, with battery-deployed electricity volumes scaling new … Read more
By Clyde Russell (Reuters) – Crude oil’s sharp reversal of the Israel-Iran war premium shows the power of a few words from a key player to move the market, but in doing so it also masks the greater influence of those who stay largely silent. Global benchmark Brent futures plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oil and gas producer Coterra Energy will hold its rig count steady at nine in the Permian Basin, CEO Tom Jorden said Tuesday, reversing earlier plans to scale back activity as the company grows more confident in the outlook for oil prices. In May, Coterra announced it would reduce its Permian activity … Read more
(Reuters) – The massive U.S. tax and budget bill being finalized by Congress cannot pass a provision that automatically enables offshore oil and gas projects to skip over the federal environmental review process unless it gets at least 60 Senate votes, the body’s parliamentarian said on Monday. This is among the latest provisions that have … Read more
(Reuters) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was ready to resolve issues with the U.S. based on international frameworks, in comments in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday. The call comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal … Read more
Summary Report says US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites Prices settled at multi-week lows in previous session Markets now await US EIA data, US GDP and goods order data (Reuters) – Oil prices recovered a little on Wednesday after slumping earlier this week, as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase oil from Iran after the U.S. bombed the OPEC member’s nuclear facilities and hoped that China would also buy “plenty” of it from the United States. “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil production in North Dakota fell 22,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) to 1,172,000 bpd in April, monthly data from the state Industrial Commission showed. The data was released on the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s monthly index report page and has been rounded to the nearest 5,000 barrels. It may differ slightly from the commission’s general … Read more
By Emily Chow and Marwa Rashad LNG Atlantic, Pacific freight rates hit highest since Oct 2024, Spark data shows Europe and Asia are now equally profitable for US cargo deliveries, analyst says Mideast tensions push shipping, insurance costs higher, trade sources say SINGAPORE/LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) – Shipping costs for liquefied natural gas cargoes have … Read more
As developing new data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) becomes critically important, opportunity arises for industries to collaborate to support evolving infrastructure demands NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As developing new data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) becomes critically important, opportunity arises for industries to collaborate to support evolving infrastructure demands … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI Assets designed to fight climate change, such as renewable energy generation capacity, may lose access to insurance unless they’re adequately shielded from extreme weather events. Without steps to boost resilience, Europe’s clean-energy assets may face up to €270 billion in losses by 2050 and be relatively more exposed to extreme weather … Read more
Startup Gold H2 has successfully produced hydrogen from a depleted California oilfield, and it’s looking to finalize other pilots around the world. Bloomberg Microbes can break down everything from methane to plastic. Now, a startup is pioneering their use to consume oil and produce clean hydrogen. Houston-based Gold H2 has completed a field trial at a retired oilfield … Read more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects a private-sector firm to propose a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast within weeks. The pipeline would reduce producers’ reliance on the US market and allow them to fetch higher prices for their oil, and Smith hopes it will be one of the first projects on the Canadian … Read more
US shale oil producers are unlikely to increase production in response to President Donald Trump’s call to “Drill, Baby, Drill” and will instead prioritize hedging contracts to lock in revenue. Companies are wary of being caught off guard by another false start in global crude markets and will not spend heavily on new drilling without … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI benchmarks down more than 3% US President Trump accuses both sides of violating ceasefire Analysts see less risk to Middle East oil supplies (Reuters) – Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday to hit a two-week low on what the market viewed as lower risk of supply disruptions in the Middle East, … Read more
Enbridge Inc. and Energy Transfer LP are gauging interest in increased pipeline capacity in Illinois to help rising Canadian oil sands production reach more markets in the Midwest and the US Gulf Coast. The Southern Illinois Connector project would transport up to 200,000 barrels of crude a day by reconfiguring and upgrading existing systems and … Read more
Canada and the United States have a chance to strike a new economic and defense relationship but nothing is assured, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday. Last Monday, Carney said he had agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that their two nations should try to wrap up talks on a new deal within … Read more
The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions … Read more
The United States assesses that Iran could carry out retaliatory attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East soon, although the U.S. is still seeking a diplomatic resolution that would see Tehran forgo any attack, two U.S. officials said on Monday. One of the officials, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said Iran’s … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire on Monday to see oil prices kept down amid fears that the aftermath of the attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities could cause them to spike. “Everyone, keep oil prices down, I’m watching! You’re playing into the hands of the enemy, don’t do it,” Trump wrote in all caps … Read more
Oil majors Eni, BP, and Total Energies operating in Iraqi oilfields have evacuated a number of their foreign personnel, Iraq’s state-run Basra Oil Company said in a statement on Monday.However, oil operations in Iraq’s southern oilfields have not been affected, with exports averaging 3.32 million barrels per day, two oil officials told Reuters. The measures … Read more
The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass export plant in Louisiana was on track to rise to a three-week high on Monday, according to data from financial firm LSEG. Energy traders said that expected increase in gas flows and a notice from Cheniere that the … Read more
Iran’s supreme leader sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask President Vladimir Putin for more help from Russia after the biggest U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution over the weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel have publicly speculated about killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and … Read more
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs flagged risks to global energy supply amid concerns over a potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz that would lead to significant spikes in oil and natural gas prices, the bank said in a note dated Sunday. The bank estimated Brent crude could briefly peak at $110 per barrel if oil flows through the critical … Read more
Oil prices climbed to their highest in five months on Monday as fears grew over what conflict in the Middle East could mean for supplies. Summary Brent, WTI up 1% in volatile session Prices touched five-month high before turning negative, then recovering No oil supply disruption yet from US attack on Iran Fears Iran could … Read more
In a bid to defuse the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program, foreign ministers from Europe’s top three powers hurried to meet their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva. Those hopes collapsed on Saturday when U.S. President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Iran’s three main nuclear sites, in support of Israel’s military campaign.“It’s irrelevant to … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as Washington’s weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures rose $1.88 or 2.44% at $78.89 a barrel as of 1122 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.87 or 2.53% at $75.71. Both contracts … Read more
Iran’s top security body must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian TV said on Sunday, after parliament reportedly backed the measure in response to U.S. strikes on several of Tehran’s nuclear sites.Iran has in the past threatened to close the strait but has never followed through on the … Read more
The Shell-led LNG Canada project has produced the first liquefied natural gas for export from its facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, two people familiar with the startup of the plant told Reuters on Sunday. “At 4 a.m. local time LNG Canada started producing its first LNG,” one of the sources told Reuters. The facility is … Read more
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.)*US strikes on Iran spur fear of disruption to Middle East oil exports *Iran able to block the Strait of Hormuz, has tried in the past *Disruptions likely to be met by swift response from US Navy By Ron Bousso LONDON, June 22 … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had “obliterated” Iran’s main nuclear sites in strikes overnight, in a major new escalation of conflict in the Middle East as Tehran vowed to reserve all options to defend itself.In Israel, which triggered the crisis by attacking Iran’s nuclear and military sites on June 13, retaliatory Iranian missile fire … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for an eighth week in a row for the first time since September 2023, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future … Read more
HOUSTON, June 20 (Reuters) – Marathon Petroleum continued assessing damage on Friday to the shut residual hydrotreating unit (RHU) at its 631,000-barrel-per-day Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas, from a June 14 fire, said people familiar with plant operations. The assessment began after the fire on the 64,000-bpd RHU was extinguished on the night … Read more
Summary Oil futures rise on the week US imposes new Iran-related sanctions amid diplomatic efforts US oil and natural gas rig count falls for eighth straight week, first time since September 2023 EU abandons proposal to lower Russian oil price cap (Reuters) – Oil prices settled down on Friday as the U.S. imposed new Iran-related … Read more
By Andrew Chung Biden’s EPA let California set tougher emissions standards Supreme Court limited EPA regulatory powers in prior cases Justice Kavanaugh writes Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court sided on Friday with fuel producers that had opposed California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a … Read more
By Georgina Mccartney Hedging activity spikes as producers lock in higher prices US crude futures jump after Israel strikes Iran Oil producers need $65 a barrel on average to profitably drill HOUSTON, June 20 (Reuters) – Israel’s surprise attack on Iran last week had oil prices spiking which sent U.S. producers scrambling to lock in … Read more
By Nate Raymond Court finds EPA’s climate analysis arbitrary, sends rule back for review Environmental groups argue EPA used outdated study on emissions Judge Katsas dissents, calls rule deeply flawed June 20 (Reuters) – A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s renewable fuel standards for 2023 to 2025 on … Read more
U.S. refinery crude oil processing capacity grew by nearly 40,000 barrels per day in 2024 to 18.4 million bpd, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Friday. Motiva Enterprises’ Port Arthur, Texas, plant became the largest single refinery by capacity at 640,500 bpd, passing Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas, according to … Read more
June 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday extended a general license protecting Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum from creditors through December 20, the department’s website showed, opens new tab. Washington has protected the Houston-based company from creditors in recent years even amid a court-organized auction of shares in its parent company, PDV Holding. … Read more
By Alisa Odenheimer, Eltaf Najafizada, Akayla Gardner, and Samy Adghirni Talks aimed at de-escalating the week-long war between Israel and Iran got under way in Geneva on Friday after US President Donald Trump signaled he would give diplomacy a chance before deciding whether to intervene militarily. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting counterparts from … Read more
By Michael Nienaber, Suzanne Lynch, and Kamil Kowalcze The European Union shelved a plan for a stricter price cap on Russian oil exports over concerns that the US won’t back tougher sanctions due to rising crude prices. The EU has proposed lowering the cap to $45 per barrel from the current $60, but oil’s surge … Read more
The reactor building at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Bushehr, Iran, in a handout image supplied by the Iran International Photo Agency. Photographer: Iran International Photo Agency/Getty Images President Vladimir Putin said Russia sought and received assurances from Israel and the US that they’d ensure the safety of Russian staff working at Iran’s nuclear … Read more
By Andrew Mills and Marwa Rashad Qatar warns of risks to global gas supply A shutdown of Qatari production could cut 20% of global supply Asian LNG prices have risen by 11% on supply disruption concerns DOHA/LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) – Qatar held crisis talks this week with energy majors after Israeli strikes on Iran’s … Read more
By Parisa Hafezi, Crispian Balmer and Jana Choukeir Israel says it struck surface-to-air missile batteries in southwest Iran IAEA chief Grossi warns against attacks on nuclear facilities UN Secretary-General Guterres says conflict could ignite a fire nobody can control Russia and China call for an immediate de-escalation DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 20 (Reuters) – Iran said on … Read more
By Georgina Mccartney HOUSTON, June 20 (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Friday as the U.S. imposed new Iran-related sanctions marking a diplomatic approach that fed hopes of a negotiated agreement, a day after President Donald Trump said he might take two weeks to decide U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Brent crude futures were … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures slipped on Friday but headed for its best week in more than a month, steered by forecasts for hotter weather that should boost the amount of gas power generators burn to keep air conditioners humming. Gas futures for July delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 2 cents, or 0.5%, … Read more
Canada’s Woodfibre liquefied natural gas project looks to be operational by 2028, Erin O’Brien, assistant deputy minister at Canada’s department of natural resources, said at an energy conference in Tokyo on Friday.O’Brien added that the project is poised to be the world’s first net-zero LNG facility. (Reporting by Yuka Obayashi in Tokyo and Emily Chow … Read more
Bloomberg Albert and Gordon Huddleston, part of the H.L. Hunt family, are in advanced talks to sell Aethon Energy Management’s assets to Mitsubishi Corp. for nearly $8 billion. The potential deal would mark a milestone for the father-son duo and their family’s legacy in the oil industry, which spans over a century and began with … Read more
U.S. and Chinese purchases for strategic oil reserves are expected to offset any potential global surplus, keeping oil prices in check, the head of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft said on Friday. The eight members of OPEC+, which groups OPEC and other producers led by Russia, are unwinding voluntary production cuts and have agreed … Read more
Brent crude oil is up around 20% so far in June, and set for its biggest monthly jump since 2020 as Israel/Iran tensions flare-up. Although relatively contained, the rise has not gone unnoticed just three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a surge in energy prices that ramped up global inflation and sparked aggressive … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday, but remained on course for a third consecutive weekly rise, after the White House delayed a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 2.4%, to $76.96 a barrel by 1000 GMT. They were still set to gain nearly 4% on the … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell sharply last week, posting their largest decline in a year, while gasoline and distillate inventories rose, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 11.5 million barrels to 420.9 million barrels in the week ending June 13, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in … Read more
June 19 (Reuters) – An escalation of the Iran-Israeli hostilities could keep Brent oil prices trading about 15% to 20% above pre-conflict levels if the war disrupts 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil exports, analysts at Citibank said on Thursday. “This implies Brent prices should be in the $75 to $78/bbl range,” … Read more
(Reuters) – JP Morgan believes that a Strait of Hormuz closure would likely trigger a sustained oil price shock that will reverberate through global macro developments, the bank said in a note. It said that in the most extreme case of a broader regional conflagration that includes the closure of Hormuz, it estimates oil prices … Read more
By Robert Harvey Iran’s crude exports averaging 2.2 million bpd this week, Kpler says Tankers are loading one-by-one at Kharg Island Floating storage is moving close to China to shield buyers from potential disruptions LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) – Iran is maintaining crude oil supply by loading tankers one at a time and moving floating … Read more
Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia could act jointly to stabilise oil markets if needed, Russia’s investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev told Reuters. Oil prices surged on Thursday after Israel said it attacked Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak overnight and as investors grappled with fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East … Read more
Summary Chevron looking to sell refinery stake amid global restructuring Refinery partner PetroChina has first right of refusal on stake Chevron also gauging interest to sell other Asia assets Stake value estimated in $300 million to $500 million range SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – U.S. oil major Chevron has sought non-binding bids for the sale of its 50% … Read more
By Naureen S Malik and Mark Chediak Downed power lines following Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg Houston’s electric utility is confident significant grid investments will prevent a repeat of widespread blackouts that occurred last summer following Hurricane Beryl. CenterPoint Energy Inc. is integrating artificial intelligence to predict tree growth, using light detection … Read more
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, asked if the kingdom and Russia would step in to replace any potential loss of Iranian oil, said on Thursday that “we only react to realities”. The prince, speaking at an economic forum in St Petersburg, added that OPEC+ has been a reliable organisation.
Summary Brent and WTI benchmarks up more than $1 Trump unpredictability keeps investors on edge US crude stockpiles fall sharply (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday after Israel and Iran continued to exchange missile attacks overnight and U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict kept investors on edge. Brent crude futures rose $1.06, … Read more
Shell Plc has contingency plans in case the conflict between Israel and Iran disrupts flows from the region, warning that a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver a substantial shock. About a quarter of the world’s oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Indian … Read more
Following the rise in Brent prices to $76-77 per barrel, Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical risk premium of around $10 per barrel, the bank said in a note on Wednesday. While its base case is that Brent declines to around $60/bbl in Q4 assuming no supply disruptions, Goldman said the $10/bbl premium appears justified in … Read more
Commonwealth LNG said on Wednesday it has received a final order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorizing its 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export project on the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Louisiana. The FERC final order follows a conditional non-free trade agreement export authorization granted by the U.S. Department of Energy, … Read more
By Anna Shiryaevskaya and Verity Ratcliffe The Golden Pass LNG terminal under construction in Sabine Pass, Texas. Photographer: Callaghan O’Hare/Bloomberg A new breed of investors is expanding into liquefied natural gas, one of the world’s hottest commodities, offering billions of dollars for new projects and squeezing out established players. With financial firepower at their disposal … Read more
MILAN, June 18 (Reuters) – The CEO of Italian energy company Eni (ENI.MI) said on Wednesday oil markets are signalling that an escalation between Israel and Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely. About a fifth of the world’s total oil consumption passes through the Strait, which lies between Oman and … Read more
Canada could produce its first ever liquefied natural gas this weekend, from the LNG Canada export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, two people familiar with the startup of the plant told Reuters on Wednesday. The facility, the first of a handful of Canadian LNG projects to begin production, will be the first LNG facility in … Read more
Developments in the Iran-Israel conflict in the next three to five days will be critical to global energy markets even though oil and gas supplies from the Gulf have not yet been disrupted, oil historian Daniel Yergin said on Wednesday. Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other on Wednesday as the air … Read more
Energy majors are pouring money into gas exploration and production in Malaysia and Indonesia to meet rising power demand from growing populations and a proliferation of data centres in the region. The wave of investments come as European majors pivot back to more profitable conventional fuels as countries embark on different energy transition paths, while … Read more
By Kevin Crowley Chevron Corp. made its first foray into lithium with two acreage deals in northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas aimed at building a domestic “commercial scale” business. Chevron acquired 125,000 net acres from TerraVolta Resources LLC and East Texas Natural Resources LLC in the Smackover Formation, an underground rock formation that holds high … Read more
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate panel proposed making the tax credit for capturing carbon emissions for recovering oil equal to the $85/metric ton tax credit for permanently burying those emissions underground, a boon for oil and gas producers. The finance committee proposed the change to the so-called 45Q tax … Read more
Nine in 10 current EV drivers indicated they would consider a similar purchase for their next vehicle Bloomberg News Electric cars are losing their appeal for new drivers in Western nations, even as existing owners report increasing satisfaction with their battery-powered vehicles, according to a survey conducted by Shell Plc. The findings show that high upfront cost … Read more
HOUSTON, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) (collectively, “Plains”) announced today that it has executed definitive agreements with Keyera Corp. (TSX: KEY) (“Keyera”) pursuant to which Plains will sell substantially all of its NGL business to Keyera for a total cash consideration of approximately $5.15 Billion CAD ($3.75 … Read more
(Reuters) – ADNOC chief Sultan al-Jaber said on Tuesday the state oil company of the United Arab Emirates was looking to grow its U.S. energy investments six-fold to $440 billion in the next 10 years. “For us, the United States is not just a priority; it is an investment imperative,” Jaber told an audience at … Read more
Summary Trump’s bill proposes ending wind and solar incentives by 2028 Renewable projects like solar, wind, and batteries face shutdown risk Republican lawmakers from Utah, Alaska, N. Carolina, Kansas at odds over the rollbacks Red states capture 75% of IRA clean energy investments Utah clean energy investments total $3 bln, with $10 bln in announced … Read more
Summary Oil recovers early losses to extend previous session’s 4% gain Market fears potential Straight of Hormuz closure, analysts say Middle East conflict complicates Fed interest rate decision (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, recovering early losses to register moderate gains after the previous session’s 4% advance as markets weighed up the chance of … Read more
By Allison Lampert and Oliver Griffin Global aviation sector strives for net zero emissions by 2050 Sustainable aviation fuel made from ethanol seen as one option Brazil ethanol producers fear US interference in UN’s SAF rules MONTREAL/SAO PAULO June 17 (Rtrs) – The U.S. is expected to object this month to a recommendation at the … Read more
By Mariana Durao and Gabriel Diniz Tavares Camila Borges, a representative for Exxon Mobil Corp., presents a bid during a public session of the Agencia Nacional do Petroleo (ANP) oil concession offer in Rio de Janeiro on June 17. Photographer: Dado Galdieri/Bloomberg Petrobras, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. won exploration rights in Brazil’s Equatorial … Read more
The Senate’s tax bill would boost baseload electricity — including nuclear and geothermal power — while slashing incentives for intermittent sources. By Mark Chediak A cooling tower at a nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, in 2024. Photographer: Heather Khalifa/Bloomberg Senate Republicans would use their version of Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill to … Read more
(Reuters) – Military strikes between Iran and Israel have prompted concern about potential damage and disruption to the region’s important oil and gas fields and infrastructure. Below are details about these sites and about how they have been affected so far: SOUTH PARS GAS FIELD Israel struck an installation at the South Pars offshore gas … Read more
(Reuters) – The Mexican association that groups major global oil services companies warned that it is going through an “unprecedented crisis” due to the lack of payments from the state-owned oil company Pemex, the world’s most indebted energy company. In a letter sent to President Claudia Sheinbaum and released on Monday afternoon, the association warned … Read more
(Reuters) – Critical energy infrastructure in Israel and Iran has not escaped unscathed from the first few days of the countries’ escalated conflict. Worst-case scenarios have yet to be realized, but the war is already having a notable impact on energy production and exports in both countries. Benchmark Brent crude oil prices jumped 7% to … Read more
By Ka Sing Chan HONG KONG, June 17 (Reuters) – Beijing has far more at stake in Iran besides just oil. China has not only benefited from importing heavily discounted Iranian crude, it has inched up its strategic infrastructure investments into the country since the duo signed a $400 billion pact in 2021. If the … Read more
PetroChina International, the trading arm of the Chinese oil major, says it is interested in North American liquefied natural gas supplies as it seeks to reduce trading risk by seeking flexibility in supply deals, said a company executive on Tuesday. “If I look at our portfolio today, I think we’re slightly overweight on duration. I … Read more
Two oil tankers collided and caught fire on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, where electronic interference has surged during conflict between Iran and Israel, but there were no injuries to crew or spillage reported.With Iran and Israel firing missiles at each other since Friday, interference has disrupted navigation systems near the vital sea route … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. solar stocks dropped in premarket trading on Tuesday after a Senate panel proposed a full phase-out of solar and wind energy tax credits by 2028, as part of changes suggested to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill. Solar inverter maker Enphase Energy was among the biggest decliners on the S&P … Read more
Summary IEA forecasts oil demand peak at 105.6 million bpd by 2029 China’s oil demand to peak in 2027 due to EV growth US demand boosted by lower gasoline prices, slower EV adoption IEA sharply cuts prediction for US EV adoption in 2030 LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) – Global oil demand will keep growing until … Read more
Adnoc’s bid for Santos shows oil producers are going after LNG to counter declining demand and war. By David Fickling What’s an oil producer to do when it sees its core product under threat from declining demand and a war-torn neighborhood? Just ask Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. The $19 billion all-cash bid for Australian gas … Read more
By Julian Lee The proximity to land leaves vessels open to attack from shore-based missiles or interception by patrol boats and helicopters.Photographer: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is rarely far from the center of global tensions. A major shipping route that handles around … Read more
By Lucia Kassai and David Marino The surge in oil futures spurred by the initial missile attacks in the Middle East last week triggered a wave of hedging by producers seeking to lock in the higher prices, keeping some traders up late into the night. AEGIS Hedging Solutions LLC, a Woodlands, Texas-based firm that helps … Read more
HOUSTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Commonwealth LNG (“Commonwealth”) today identified PETRONAS LNG Ltd. (“PETRONAS”), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, as the major Asian energy company referenced in the company’s May 5 announcement of a buyer to purchase 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG for 20 years from Commonwealth’s 9.5 MTPA facility … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI benchmarks up more than 2% War risk continues to underpin market IEA global oil supply forecast revised upwards (Reuters) – Oil prices were driven higher on Tuesday by the Iran-Israel conflict, though major oil and gas infrastructure and flows have so far been spared from substantial impact. Brent crude futures gained … Read more
(Reuters) – In a surprise move, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday he had agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that their two nations should try to wrap up a new economic and security deal within 30 days. The announcement came only a few hours after Canadian officials said the two sides still … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate tax committee proposed a full phase-out of solar and wind energy tax credits by 2028, but extended the incentive to 2036 for hydropower, nuclear and geothermal energy, which are favored by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a draft bill circulated on Monday. The draft released by … Read more
June 16 (Reuters) – The Republican governor of South Carolina appealed to the Trump administration on Monday to leave his state out of an impending plan to increase offshore oil and gas production. The letter comes as the administration wraps up a 45-day request for public input into a federal offshore oil and gas leasing … Read more
By Lucia Kassai Shell Plc’s former head of oil trading in the US was stiffed on his 2020 bonus by more than $29 million, he claims in a lawsuit that shines a light on compensation inside the oil major’s lucrative trading unit. John Dimech alleges that even though his unit’s profits doubled in 2020, his … Read more
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, June 16 (Reuters) – When tensions rise in the Middle East, it can be helpful to look at what is not happening as much as what is. In the crude oil market, this means focusing on the fact that so far not a single barrel of crude oil supply has … Read more
June 16 (Reuters) – Mitsubishi Corp (8058.T) is in talks to acquire the U.S. shale production and pipeline assets of Aethon Energy Management for roughly $8 billion, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. The deal, should it be struck, would give the Japanese conglomerate a substantial natural gas operation adjacent to the … Read more
By Kate Abnett LUXEMBOURG, June 16 (Reuters) – Hungary and Slovakia on Monday opposed a planned European Union ban on Russian gas imports, though Brussels is expected to propose the law on Tuesday, which could pass without their approval. The European Commission aims to ban EU Russian gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by … Read more
By Nate Raymond Federal court friendlier venue for companies in such cases Appeal involved suits by Plaquemines and Cameron parishes June 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a bid by Chevron (CVX.N), Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and other oil and gas companies to have lawsuits brought by two Louisiana localities … Read more
More pressure must be exerted on Russia to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine urging the G7 nations to ramp up sanctions to achieve that goal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.Leaders of the world’s largest industrial nations are meeting in Canada’s Rockies with European countries seeking to keep the war in … Read more
The importance of oil and gas can’t be underestimated at times when conflicts occur, something that was currently being seen, the head of Saudi oil giant Aramco told an energy conference on Monday. Aramco CEO Amin Nasser delivered his speech to the Energy Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur by a video link. Oil prices jumped … Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday he and his team are working with the White House’s National Security Council to monitor the situation in Middle East and any potential impacts to global energy supply. Wright said on X, after Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and Iran’s response, that President Donald Trump’s policy … Read more
The 51st G7 summit, the 57th annual meeting of the organization G7, is being held from 16 to 17 June 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. This is the 2nd G7 summit to be held in Kananaskis since the 28th G8 summit in 2002. Leaders at the summit Mark Carney will chair the 51st G7 summit. The 2025 summit will be the first summit … Read more
Bloomberg NRG Energy Inc. is working on deals to power US data centers “all over the country” and will reveal details with second-quarter results, according to the top executive of the independent generator. These are huge, complicated deals and it’s sensitive to figure out when to announce them, Chief Executive Officer Larry Coben said on Bloomberg TV. Data … Read more
Australian oil and gas producer Santos said on Monday it intended to support an $18.7 billion takeover bid from an international consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s National Oil Company (ADNOC). ADNOC, through its investment arm XRG, with Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) and private equity firm Carlyle has offered $5.76 (A$8.89) per Santos share, … Read more
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a seventh week in a row to the lowest since November 2021, 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 … Read more
Oil prices gain as traders fear Iran could try to disrupt supplies Summary Brent, WTI surged more than $4 at open before trimming gains Iranian missiles strike Israel’s Tel Aviv and Haifa on Monday Trump says he hopes Israel and Iran can reach a ceasefire LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) – Oil prices edged down on … Read more
(Reuters) – OPEC said on Monday it expected the global economy to remain resilient in the second half of this year despite concerns about trade conflicts and trimmed its forecast for growth in oil supply from producers outside the wider OPEC+ group in 2026. In a monthly report, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries … Read more
Summary Saudi Arabia, UAE the only OPEC+ members that can raise output Global spare capacity may be as low as 3 million bpd Global supply cushion roughly equals Iranian output Iran pledges to retaliate for Israeli strikes (Reuters) – Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on impending oversupply … Read more
Traders on Friday exchanged the most $80 West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil call options since January, expecting more upside to prices after Israeli airstrikes on Iran sparked fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Call options grant the holder a right to buy futures contract at the preset price and date, and a rise … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Friday, tracking gains in oil prices after Israel launched strikes against Iran, raising worries the conflict could disrupt Middle Eastern oil and gas supplies. U.S. crude futures jumped $4.94, or 7.3%, to settle at $72.98 a barrel, their highest close since February. Gas futures for … Read more
(Reuters) – The West’s energy watchdog said on Friday it was ready to release oil stocks should the market experience shortages following Israel’s attack on Iran, drawing criticism from rival OPEC which said the statement would only create fear in the market. The International Energy Agency, representing oil consumers, and the Organization of the Petroleum … Read more
Israel carried out strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said refining facilities and oil storage did not sustain … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that he “may have to force something” as part of his ongoing push for the central bank to lower rates. “Raise your rates. You don’t have to keep them up here. If it’s going to go … Read more
By Ron Bousso (The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) Israel strikes Iran, Iran retaliates Tehran could opt to target Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for oil shipping Saudi Arabia, UAE, have sought to bypass Hormuz with pipelines (Reuters) – LONDON, June 13 – Israel’s strikes on Iran on … Read more
(Reuters) – Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. Iran, which has denied such intentions, has in the past threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz for traffic … Read more
Summary Oil gains of up to 14% were largest intraday move since 2022 Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz damaged in Israeli attack No impact to oil flows in the region so far -analysts Israeli attacks kill key Iranian military commanders Trump urges Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme (Reuters) – Oil prices … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. ultra-low sulfur diesel futures hit the highest level since February, outpacing gains in oil and gasoline as analysts warned that diesel supply is the most exposed to the conflict in the Middle East. Israel on Friday launched the biggest ever direct attack on Iran and said the huge wave of airstrikes was … Read more
By Kevin Crowley and Kailey Leinz US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Photographer: Pete Kiehart/Bloomberg US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said it’s “unlikely” the country’s oil production will drop next year, contrary to the expectations released this week by a government agency. Much will depend on oil prices and whether producers will follow through on pledges … Read more
By Erwin Seba Oil gains of up to 14% were largest intraday move since 2022 Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz damaged in Israeli attack No impact to oil flows in the region so far -analysts Israeli attacks kill key Iranian military commanders Trump urges Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme HOUSTON, June … Read more
(Reuters) – The Paris-based International Energy Agency is actively monitoring the impact of clashes between Israel and Iran situation on oil markets, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Friday. “IEA oil security system has over 1.2 billion barrels of emergency stocks”, Birol said in a post on X. Oil prices jumped more than 7% on … Read more
By Heidi Taksdal Skjeseth An offshore oil drilling platform in Norway. Photographer: Carina Johansen/Bloomberg Of all the world’s sovereign wealth funds, Norway’s is one of the most unusual. These giant, state-linked investment vehicles tend to pick and choose what assets they hold to manage risk, maximize returns and further national strategic interests. Not so with … Read more
It’s clear that a boom is following the bust, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the Saudi-led oil cartel. By Javier Blas Moving right along. Photographer: Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty Images The Brazilian coffee and oil industries have something in common. Espresso connoisseurs know the country’s coffee production follows a natural biennial cycle, alternating periods of … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Thursday that oil prices have risen amid supply concerns from potential conflict in the Middle East. Both global and U.S. oil prices surged more than 4% on Wednesday to their highest levels since early April before easing a bit on Thursday. “I don’t like – the … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade said on Thursday that its units have finalized contracts with Bechtel Energy to construct train 4 and train 5 at its Rio Grande LNG facility, with a combined value of about $9 billion. Under engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, NextDecade agreed to pay Bechtel about $4.77 billion under … Read more
Oil prices jumped more than 5% on Friday to hit the highest in more than two months after Israel said it struck Iran, raising concerns of escalating tensions in the Middle East that could disrupt oil supplies. Brent crude futures rose $3.91, or 5.64%, to $73.27 a barrel by 0146 GMT, the highest since April … Read more
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters)*Section 899 proposes up to 20% tax on foreign investors’ income *Proposal is part of President Trump’s signature tax bill *The tax could deal a hefty blow to European oil giants’ profits By Ron Bousso LONDON, June 12 – A proposed U.S. tax … Read more
By Jonathan Randles Sunnova Energy International Inc. won court approval to start drawing on a new $90 million bankruptcy loan, funding that will help keep the rooftop solar company afloat while it sells its business in Chapter 11. During a Thursday court hearing, Judge Alfredo Perez authorized Sunnova to make an initial $15 million draw … Read more
June 12 (Reuters) – The New York State Public Service Commission approved 29 infrastructure projects worth $636.2 million, enabling 642 megawatts of electrification upgrades, the commission said on Thursday. These projects were proposed by Consolidated Edison (ED.N), Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation … Read more
Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G7 price cap on Russian oil even if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to opt out, four sources familiar with the matter said. G7 country leaders are due to meet on June 15-17 in Canada where they will … Read more
Foreign energy firms continue operating normally in Iraq, a senior Iraqi official told Reuters on Thursday, after U.S. President Trump said U.S. personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because “it could be a dangerous place”.The Iraqi oil ministry did not receive any notification from operators regarding staff reductions, added the official, who … Read more
JP Morgan downplayed geopolitical concerns on Thursday and maintained its base case forecast for oil prices to stay in the low-to-mid $60s through 2025 and $60 in 2026, but said certain worst-case scenarios could send prices surging to double those levels. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was moving personnel out … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) jointly developed a new process that enables closed-loop, feedback-driven completions in Colorado. This intelligent fracturing process combines automated stage execution with subsurface feedback to optimize delivery of energy into the wellbore without relying on human intervention. The capability enhances the previous implementation of … Read more
(Reuters) – Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are needed to meet rapidly growing energy demand in the United States amid near-term obstacles to increasing natural gas capacity, NextEra <NEE.N> CEO John Ketchum said on Tuesday. Competition and high costs to obtain gas turbines, a construction labor shortage, and the costs associated with … Read more
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 Tuesday. EIA projected dry gas production will rise from 103.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2024 to 105.9 bcfd in 2025 and 106.4 bcfd in … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude stocks fell last week as refining activity picked up, driving gasoline and distillate inventories higher, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 3.6 million barrels to 432.4 million barrels in the week ended June 6, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll … Read more
Summary Oil prices ease from more than two-month peak Market focusing on Middle East tension, US-Iran talks US, Iran officials to meet on Sunday in Oman (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday after sharp gains in the previous session as market participants assessed a U.S. decision to move personnel from the Middle East ahead … Read more
Chris Wright isn’t just rolling back Biden-era policies, he’s intent on resetting expectations. By Jennifer A Dlouhy Call it “the great energy reset.” Trump administration officials increasingly consider the ongoing surge in electricity demand — and the clamor for economic development tied to it — as an opportunity to shift the paradigm around developing the … Read more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday the province is working to present Prime Minister Mark Carney with a proponent and route for a potential new crude pipeline from Alberta to the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Smith said the pipeline would be built in tandem with the Pathways Alliance carbon capture and … Read more
The system—with an endowment second only to Harvard’s—is diversifying into wind and solar energy at a fraught time for renewables. By Janet Lorin A crypto data center in Pyote, Texas, on land leased from the University of Texas System. Photographer: Jordan Vonderhaar for Bloomberg Markets Scores of wind turbines, each as tall as a 50-story … Read more
By Amanda Stephenson Canada aims to diversify exports amid US trade tensions Carney government seeks projects to boost Canada’s energy status CALGARY, June 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. relies on Canadian oil imports, despite comments to the contrary by U.S. President Donald Trump, Cenovus Energy (CVE.TO) CEO said on Tuesday. Trump has threatened on-again, off-again … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell, the world’s largest trader of liquefied natural gas, will add up to 12 million metric tons of additional capacity between now and the end of the decade from projects under construction, a top executive said on Wednesday. “(There is) up to 12 million tons of additional (LNG) capacity that we’re adding between … Read more
Summary Markets cautious on US-China trade talks outcome Rising supplies remain a key focus Weekly EIA crude and fuel inventory report due at 1430 GMT (Reuters) – Oil prices rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as markets assessed the outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, while pessimism over U.S.-Iran nuclear talks also provided support. Brent … Read more
There’s no peak in global oil demand on the horizon and it will take trillions in investment in the coming decades to meet that need, the secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said Tuesday. Primary energy demand is forecast to rise by 24 per cent between now and 2050, surpassing 120 million barrels … Read more
Cheniere Energy, the largest liquefied natural gas exporter in the U.S., has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to expand its Sabine Pass plant, according to a FERC document. Cheniere filed a joint application, dated June 6, to FERC for authorization to construct and operate the Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, … Read more
By Will Wade US data centers are rapidly driving up demand for power, with the official forecast for electricity consumption next year almost doubling in the past month. Total power usage in the US is expected to climb 2.15% in 2026, spurred largely by a 5% spike from commercial users because of the expansion of … Read more
By Ari Natter and Jennifer A Dlouhy The Trump administration will propose scrapping Biden-era climate mandates requiring the nation’s power plants to curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions as soon as Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter. The Environmental Protection Agency is also set to advance a plan for unwinding limits on mercury and … Read more
Oil demand growth will remain robust over the next two and a half decades as the world population grows, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said on Tuesday. The organization expects a 24% increase in the world’s energy needs between now and 2050, with oil demand surpassing 120 million barrels per day over that time … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Energy Department’s loan office should fund oil and gas infrastructure, a White House aide said on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump’s administration moves away from supporting projects designed to curb climate change. “One of the big problems is, in the past the … Loan Program Office has been … Read more
By Mia Gindis and David Wethe The US sees domestic crude production declining next year for the first time since 2021 in a blow to US President Donald Trump’s push for American energy dominance. Output is now expected to slip to 13.37 million barrels a day in 2026 from about 13.42 million barrels a day … Read more
By Scott Disavino US and China enter second day of talks in London Saudi crude exports to China set to fall slightly Upcoming: US oil inventory data from API and EIA NEW YORK, June 10 (Reuters) – Oil prices held near a seven-week high on Tuesday as the market awaited direction from trade talks between … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate should make changes to House budget reconciliation bill provisions that phase out clean-energy tax credits, including easing start-date requirements, Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah said on Tuesday. Curtis, one of a handful of Senate Republicans who have said they want to preserve some of the clean-energy … Read more
Shares are down about 27 per cent in 2025, making it the weakest performer of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks Bloomberg News Tesla Inc. received a pair of downgrades on Monday, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front. The stock fell 1.1 per cent in … Read more
By Josh Sisco, Silla Brush, and Madlin Mekelburg Coal on barges in Pittsburgh. Photographer: Justin Merriman/Bloomberg The world’s largest asset managers urged a federal judge in Texas to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Republican state attorneys general claiming they colluded to reduce coal output, in a case that threatens how US firms oversee trillions of … Read more
By Lisa Baertlein Summary Fees are part of U.S. effort to counter China dominance on the high seas LNG export license suspension penalty removed Vehicle carrier fee changed to $14 per ton from $150 per car capacity Vehicle carriers in U.S. Maritime Security Program exempt (Reuters) – The U.S. Trade Representative softened fee proposals for non-U.S.-built … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed approving Texas’ application to oversee its own permitting for projects to inject carbon dioxide underground, a move long sought by that state’s regulators and oil and gas companies with projects in the wings. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Texas is best positioned to protect its drinking water … Read more
Summary New wastewater permitting rules to raise costs for Texas producers Water disposal costs to rise 20-30% in Delaware formation – B3 Insights Costly new infrastructure, permit delays to hit small operators most (Reuters) – New guidelines on permitting for wastewater disposal wells in Texas are threatening to drive oil producers’ costs higher as companies … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI extend gains from previous day U.S. and China head into second day of talks in London Saudi Arabia’s crude exports to China set to inch down (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks and as Saudi Arabia’s crude supply to China is set … Read more
By Josh Saul The developer of a New Jersey offshore wind farm designed to power more than 700,000 homes has pulled the plug on the project, the latest setback for a sector whose prospects have worsened under the Trump administration. “This filing marks the closing of a chapter,” Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Chief Executive Officer … Read more
Kirkland hit the top of the legal advisory rankings for United States energy deals by value for the first time in 2022 Bloomberg News Join the conversation Kirkland & Ellis spent a decade building a billion dollar-plus energy and infrastructure business and becoming the top legal adviser for United States oil and gas deals. It was perfectly placed to … Read more
By Alex Lawler OPEC+ is accelerating its plan to unwind output cuts Saudi Arabia accounted for biggest output increase Estimates on UAE and Iraq output are wide-ranging LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) – OPEC oil output rose in May by less than the volume planned, a Reuters survey found, as Iraq made further cuts to compensate … Read more
(Reuters) – Argentina’s mergers and acquisitions market could grow significantly in the coming years if President Javier Milei’s economic reforms continue, Juan Tripier, director of M&A and corporate finance at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Argentina, told Reuters. Investors have shown renewed interest in Argentina following Milei’s measures, which include sharp reductions in inflation and public spending, a … Read more
By Liz Hampton opec Hello Power Up readers! Oil prices are steady to kick off the week ahead of U.S.-China trade talks in London on Monday. Any trade deal between the two countries could support the global economic outlook, boosting demand for commodities like oil. Brent crude futures were at $66.58 a barrel, up 11 … Read more
By Mitchell Ferman When engineers prepare to drill for oil, they know the spot deep underground where the well must end and can choose their starting point, but there are many possible routes in between. Optimizing that subsurface path — evaluating geological opportunities and challenges to ensure a successful job — has been a time-consuming … Read more
California’s fuel imports rose to the highest in four years in May as refiners turned to historical trading partners in Asia and tapped some unusual routes to make up for shortages in the No.2 U.S. oil consumer state, according to shipping data and traders. The rise in shipments to California offers an early look at … Read more
Description: MCOT is a novel multiphase oil well tester algorithm which enables the calculation of an unseparated emulsion’s oil, water and gas components over certain ranges of WC and GVF flow regimes. The use of a GLCC bulk degasser greatly expands MCOT’s GFV operationing range. Benefits: Lower cost, smaller footprint, low weight, multiphase meter, … Read more
June 9 (Reuters) – Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its precision sensors and instrumentation (PSI) product line to aerospace and defense parts manufacturer Crane for $1.15 billion, as the oilfield services provider looks to optimize its portfolio. CEO Lorenzo Simonelli has been reshaping Baker Hughes to adapt to the global energy transition, shedding non-core … Read more
Ron Bousso Summary EU share of renewables in power generation rose to 47% in 2024 EU requires $1.4 trillion in grid investment by 2040, report says Ratio of investments in renewables and grids has dropped in recent years, IEA says LONDON, June 9 – Europe’s ambition to develop cheap, clean energy has recently received a … Read more
Crude prices have fallen as tariffs threaten to slow the global economy By Nayla Razzouk Global oil investments are expected to drop six per cent in 2025, in the first such decline in a decade excluding the year of the COVID-19 slump, according to the International Energy Agency. “This decline in oil investment is driven … Read more
Summary Trade group cites higher costs from Trump’s tariffs New US solar capacity in 2030 seen down 10% from 2025 Proposed end of clean energy tax credits could slam market more (Reuters) – New U.S. solar energy installations are expected to fall over the next five years as the industry grapples with a shift in … Read more
By Reuters (Reuters) – Sunnova Energy said on Sunday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, as the residential solar panel installer buckled under the pressure of mounting debt and weakening demand. Shares were down 36.4% at 14 cents in premarket trading. Sunnova filed for protection in the Bankruptcy Court for … Read more
Summary Refiners shop around as OPEC producers pump more US light, sweet crude faces competition from Kazakh CPC blend Guyana, Brazil could boost crude exports to Europe Producers face uncertainty due to economic slowdown concerns (Reuters) – Rising OPEC+ supplies and new streams of oil coming online globally are increasing options for European and Asian … Read more
Comes in the face of market uncertainty over federal support of clean energy Bloomberg News Solar Mosaic LLC, a provider of home solar loans backed by Jared Kushner’s investment firm, is planning to file for bankruptcy in the face of market uncertainty over federal support of clean energy, according to people familiar with the matter. The Oakland, California-based company recently … Read more
A senior Taiwanese official said on Saturday he had this week visited the site of a potentially enormous new liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that the Trump administration has been pushing hard to allies in Asia as a supply option. Energy developer Glenfarne had said on Tuesday that 50 firms had formally expressed … Read more
By David Shepardson GM, Stellantis have paid significant fuel economy penalties in recent years Senators say proposal would save automakers $200 million Proposal is latest move in Washington to make it easier to sell gas-guzzlers WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) – The Transportation Department paved the way for looser U.S fuel economy standards on Friday by … Read more
Summary US and China hold trade talks in London on Monday Potential trade deal could boost oil demand China’s crude imports hit four-month low in May (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Monday as investors awaited U.S.-China trade talks in London in the hope that a deal could boost the global economic outlook and … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a sixth week in a row for the first time since September 2023, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future … Read more
Summary CEO warns of ‘a concerning increase in serious near-misses’ in internal video Tells staff to double down on safety regardless of challenges Chevron laying off up to 20% of workforce Investigation into Angola fire underway (Reuters) – Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told employees they needed to reinforce safety standards after a growing number of … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Interior Department approved a plan by Signal Peak Energy to expand coal mining, providing exports for Japan and South Korea, the agency said on Friday, as it responded to President Donald Trump’s energy emergency directives. The approval authorizes the Montana-based coal company to recover 22.8 million metric tons … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. in recent days suspended licenses for nuclear equipment suppliers to sell to China’s power plants, according to four people familiar with the matter, as the two countries engage in a damaging trade war. The suspensions were issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the people said, and affect export licenses for … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI poised to finish the week higher U.S. jobs report shows unemployment steady at 4.2% Trade negotiations continue with China U.S. oil, gas rigs hit lowest level since November 2021 HOUSTON, June 6 (Reuters) – Crude rose more than $1 a barrel on Friday, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks after … Read more
By Christine Dobby The terminus for the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline is seen at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction in Kitimat, British Columbia, in 2022. Photographer: Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/AP Images Pipe(line) Dreams It’s a weird year when formerly mundane events are now super-charged with significance. BT — Before Trump — the … Read more
June 6 (Reuters) – HSBC expects OPEC+ to accelerate supply hikes in August and September, which is likely to raise downside risks to the bank’s $65 per barrel Brent forecast from the fourth quarter of 2025, it said in a research note on Friday. The bank expects OPEC+ to implement two substantial production increases in … Read more
Musk called for Trump’s impeachment and insinuated Trump was involved in the files related to disgraced New York financier Jeffrey Epstein By Akayla Gardner, Josh Wingrove, Kate Sullivan and Derek Wallbank U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on the South … Read more
By Eamon Farhat Britain is relying on a renewables expansion that is too slow to meet the booming power needs of data centers and risks missing its 2030 decarbonization targets as a result. Regardless of whether the nation’s data center buildout maintains its current momentum or accelerates, increasing electricity demand won’t allow it to meet … Read more
By Nicholas Lua Ethane terminal pipelines and other infrastructure stands inside the Sunoco Logistics Marcus Hook Industrial Complex in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Friday, April 8, 2016. U.S. production of ethane, a key feedstock for petrochemical manufacturing, is expected to increase to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2017 as more facilities come online, … Read more
By Nichola Groom Budget bill risks a 40% drop in home solar installs Would end tax credits for solar leasing companies, homeowners Change could hurt manufacturers that supply residential solar Solar firms urge Senate to restore leasing credit before the bill becomes law June 5 (Reuters) – A last-minute tweak to the Republican budget bill … Read more
More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada’s oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC secretary-general Haitham al-Ghais is set to deliver remarks on … Read more
(Reuters) – Airlines need to reach long-term agreements to buy bigger quantities of sustainable aviation fuel if they want to boost global volumes of the lower-emission fuel required for industry climate targets, a Bayer executive said on Tuesday. Airline members of the International Air Transport Association are sticking to a target of net zero emissions by 2050 … Read more
Musk has lashed out at the tax bill, describing it as a budget-busting ‘disgusting abomination’ By Erik Wasson Elon Musk is on a mission to block United States President Donald Trump’s tax bill after he tried — and failed — to convince Republican lawmakers to preserve valuable tax credits for electric vehicles in the legislation, … Read more
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) – A coalition of nearly 250 companies and business and labor groups on Thursday urged top U.S. Republican senators to preserve a credit for the emerging hydrogen fuel industry as they hash out President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill. Oil and gas lobbying group the American Petroleum … Read more
By Robert Tuttle Emissions at a facility in the Athabasca oil sands near Fort McMurray, Alberta. Photographer: Ben Nelms/Bloomberg Canada’s oil sands industry reduced its emissions per barrel for the sixth straight year in 2023, even as one growing portion of the sector moved in the opposite direction, according to new Alberta government data released … Read more
The CEO of a company seeking to build a liquefied natural gas terminal near Philadelphia told Reuters on Wednesday he met officials at the White House this week to “provide intelligence” about the project in the works for years despite local opposition. Penn America Energy Holdings wants to export 7.2 million tons a year of … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Friday and were on track for their first weekly gain in three weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping resumed trade talks, raising hopes for growth and stronger demand in the world’s two largest economies. Brent crude futures fell 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $65.25 a barrel … Read more
By Salma El Wardany, Anna Shiryaevskaya, and Ruth Liao Egypt has indicated that it plans to in the coming week finalize some purchases of liquefied natural gas for delivery over the next few years, as the country deepens its dependence on imports. The government is in the final process to strike deals with as many … Read more
By Ram Anand Workers at a Petroliam Nasional Bhd. site in Johor, Malaysia. Photographer: Ore Huiying/Bloomberg Petronas, Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas company, will cut about 10% of its workforce in a firm-wide restructuring as it looks to reduce costs due to falling crude prices. The company will reduce headcount by more than 5,000 people, … Read more
The current version of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill would reduce the amount of renewable energy capacity added in the US over the next decade, resulting in 10% less wind, solar, and storage capacity by 2035. Summary by Bloomberg AI The bill would particularly impact wind power, with new capacity shrinking by 35% … Read more
A key data release may underline how the US oil industry is reining in production growth in response to lower prices. Are we close to peak shale production? In the weeks since OPEC+ members agreed to ramp up output, the mood in the US oil business has shifted rapidly. At an industry gathering this week in … Read more
(Reuters) – A surge in clean energy spending is expected to drive a record $3.3 trillion (2.89 trillion euros) in global energy investment in 2025, despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday. Clean energy technologies, including renewables, nuclear, and energy storage, are set to attract $2.2 trillion in … Read more
Ron Bousso Summary Trump administration seeks licence for ethane exports to China China accounts for 46% of US ethane exports Ethane is used to produce plastics LONDON, June 5 – The Trump administration’s latest efforts to curb U.S. petrochemical exports to China could end up hurting the U.S. energy sector just as much, or more, … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, June 4 (Reuters) – U.S. power producers have lifted output from both fossil fuels and clean energy sources to new highs so far in 2025, on the back of steadily rising energy demand from data centers, businesses and households. Average retail electricity prices have risen in tow, and are hovering … Read more
Summary US gasoline, distillate stocks post big weekly builds Saudi Arabia cuts prices for Asian crude buyers to 2-month low Bearish economic outlook weighs on oil prices, analysts say LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Thursday after falling more than 1% the previous day because of a build in U.S. gasoline and … Read more
(Reuters) – Canadian Natural Resources has restarted its Jackfish 1 oil sands site in northern Alberta after determining wildfires in the region are a safe distance away. The company said its operations will ramp up over the next several days, targeting full production of approximately 36,500 bpd by June 6. Canadian Natural evacuated non-essential workers … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as oil refiners ramped up production with the start of the summer driving season, while fuel inventories rose amid weaker demand, data from the Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 4.3 million barrels to 436.1 million barrels in the week ended May … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, cut its prices for Asian crude buyers close to the lowest level in four years on Wednesday, in what the market sees as the country’s attempt to regain market share. Saudi Arabia has pushed OPEC+ this year to raise its output targets ahead of schedule. OPEC+ … Read more
By Naureen S Malik and Mark Chediak The rapid development of data centers connected to the largest US electric grid raised costs by $9.4 billion, an expense that consumers from Illinois to Washington, D.C., will see reflected in their utility bills starting this month. Overall costs rose by 180%, with the growing energy needs of … Read more
The state again looks to cut incentives for home users in a push to curb soaring electricity rates. By Mark Chediak A solar system atop a San Francisco housing development. Panel buyers would lose some incentives under a new proposal. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg California prides itself as a champion of solar power. It helped … Read more
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Fishing companies and offshore wind opponents filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the Trump administration’s decision to reverse course and allow construction to resume on Empire Wind, a $5 billion wind farm project off New York’s coast. Protect Our Coast New Jersey, Clean Ocean Action, ACK for Whales and 12 … Read more
The company may also consider selling a minority stake in the business, depending on valuation Bloomberg News Petroliam Nasional Bhd. is considering options for its Canadian company formerly known as Progress Energy Resources Corp., including a sale, according to people familiar with the matter. Petronas, as the Malaysian state energy firm is known, is working with a … Read more
Summary OPEC+ supply rises weigh on sentiment – Rystad analyst Persistent tariff tensions stalks market Upside potential to oil prices limited – Saxo Bank analyst (Reuters) – Oil prices held steady on Wednesday amid global trade tensions and as ongoing OPEC+ output increases were offset by a hit to Canadian supply from wildfires. Brent crude … Read more
Wildfires burning in Canada’s oil-producing province of Alberta have reduced the country’s daily crude production by about 7%. Here is a tally of affected oil production sites so far: CENOVUS ENERGY – CHRISTINA LAKE SITE: Oil sands producer Cenovus evacuated non-essential workers from its Christina Lake site south of Fort McMurray, Alberta on May 29 and … Read more
Stargate’s first AI data center, planned to be completed next year, will require enough electricity to support 300,000 homes, but securing that power isn’t as simple as plugging into the grid. Summary by Bloomberg AI The venture is relying on small, single cycle natural gas turbines to power the Texas megafactory, a technology that’s largely … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas output fell in May due to plant outages and maintenance at the country’s largest export facility, preliminary LSEG ship tracking data show. The U.S. is the world’s largest LNG exporter and monthly changes in production can impact global LNG prices. In May the U.S. exported 8.9 million metric tons … Read more
By Alex Longley Oil inventories have risen sharply across the world in recent weeks, a sign of the pressure that higher output from OPEC+ could place on the global crude market as the year progresses. Crude oil stockpiles globally rose by about 170 million barrels in the past 100 days, according to Kayrros, which monitors … Read more
Alaska LNG can deliver LNG into Asia at a lower cost than Henry Hub pricing from the U.S. Gulf Coast ANCHORAGE, Alaska & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Alaska–Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC (“Glenfarne”), a subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, LLC and majority owner and lead developer of Alaska LNG, a joint venture with the State of Alaska’s Alaska Gasline … Read more
Pumpjacks in the Permian Basin area in Texas.Photographer: Justin Hamel/Bloomberg Gift this article In this Article Diamondback Energy Inc 140.99 2.47% Follow Viper Energy Inc 40.83 2.14% Follow Sitio Royalties Corp 19.71 13.80% Follow How easy or hard was it to use Bloomberg.com today? Share feedback Have a confidential tip for our reporters?Get in Touch … Read more
By Amy Stillman, Scott Squires, and Andrea Navarro Carlos Slim Photographer: Luis Antonio Rojas/Bloomberg The transformation of Mexico’s richest person into its most important oil baron came about slowly, almost subtly. Carlos Slim built up a stake in Talos Energy Inc. before flipping it for the company’s Mexican unit. There was a 2023 deal for … Read more
By Will Wade and Riley Griffin The Clinton Power Station in Clinton, Illinois. Photographer: John Dixon/The News-Gazette/AP Photo Constellation Energy Corp. agreed to sell power from an Illinois nuclear plant to Meta Platforms Inc. as artificial intelligence sends power demand soaring. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp signed a 20-year contract to buy … Read more
By Ron Bousso BP’s net debt reached $27 billion by end of Q1 CEO aims to reduce net debt to $14-$18 billion by 2027 Shares have underperformed rivals since strategy reset in February LONDON, June 3 – BP has jumped from crisis to crisis in recent years, severely eroding the British firm’s stature as one … Read more
Mark Carney suggests building a new pipeline to ship more oil to foreign markets, tied to billions in green investments to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint. Summary by Bloomberg AI Alberta Premier Danielle Smith proposes a “grand bargain” that includes rapid approval of a new pipeline alongside large investments from Canadian oil sands companies into … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s budget proposes to shut as soon as in a few months the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, which stores 1 million barrels of diesel and was designed to protect consumers. The reserve, created in 2000 by former President Bill Clinton, holds enough for roughly 10 days of heating homes. It … Read more
(Reuters Breakingviews) – Wael Sawan must feel like it’s Groundhog Day. In recent weeks Shell’s chief executive has been fielding one question over and over again: whether he’s considering merging his $198 billion group with struggling UK rival BP. Drill down into whether a swoop for the $77 billion oil major makes any sense, and Sawan’s lack … Read more
Venezuela’s oil exports remained almost unchanged last month as increased shipments to customers in China offset a decline in U.S.-authorized sales, according to vessel-tracking data and internal documents from state company PDVSA. The U.S. Treasury and State departments in March revoked the authorizations they had granted in recent years for PDVSA’s customers and partners to … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), and Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE:STR) (“Sitio”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Viper will acquire Sitio in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, … Read more
Summary Global refining margins hit a 14-month high in May Capacity closures in Europe, US, have tightened fuel supply Margins also boosted by summer peak fuel demand, relatively low stocks (Reuters) – Refiners across the globe are reaping unexpected profits from producing key fuels in recent weeks, offering an ailing sector respite before an anticipated … Read more
My Power Hour discussion with Representatives Chip Roy and Josh Brecheen By Alex Epstein I invited Representatives Chip Roy and Josh Brecheen for a discussion about how they defeated a hoard of subsidy-seeking lobbyists to cut off new solar and wind subsidies in the “Big Beautiful Bill.” I had the opportunity to help out with … Read more
Goldman Sachs anticipates the eight country OPEC+ oil group will implement a final 0.41 million barrels per day (mb/d) production increase in August, the bank said in a note dated Sunday. “Relatively tight spot oil fundamentals, beats in hard global activity data, and seasonal summer support to oil demand suggest that the expected demand slowdown … Read more
June 2 (Reuters) – Baker Hughes (BKR.O) will sell 65% of its surface pressure control business to a unit of equipment maker Cactus (WHD.N) for $344.5 million, as the oilfield services provider focuses on its core businesses amid volatile oil prices. The companies will form a joint venture to hold the business, they said on … Read more
(Reuters) – Wildfires burning in Canada’s oil-producing province of Alberta have affected more than 344,000 barrels per day of oil sands production, or about 7% of the country’s overall crude oil output, according to Reuters calculations. At least two thermal oil sands operators south of the industry hub of Fort McMurray evacuated workers from their … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 8% to a three-week high on Monday on a drop in output forecasts for warmer weather and higher demand this week than previously expected. Analysts said gas prices also gained some support from a 5% increase in U.S. oil futures after OPEC+ kept its output increase unchanged. … Read more
Summary Iran set to reject US nuclear proposal US dollar weakens on fresh tariff threats OPEC+ to raise output by 411,000 bpd in July US crude inventories likely fell last week LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) – Oil steadied on Tuesday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions as Russia and Ukraine ramped up the war and Iran … Read more
The Trump administration is planning to repeal curbs on oil drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, which holds an estimated 8.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil. Summary by Bloomberg AI The measure would open up new opportunities for oil and gas development in the 23 million acre reserve, responding to a directive Trump issued after … Read more
By Ahmad Ghaddar, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Alex Lawler Saudi Arabia wanted to further speed up oil hikes Russia suggested hikes shall pause Sources say tensions not critical for now For OPEC+ unwinding its cuts, see Explainer LONDON, June 2 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Russia had to reach a difficult compromise on OPEC+ policies on … Read more
(Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to reduce Canada’s economic ties to the United States, on Monday met the heads of the 10 provinces as part of a push to slash the time needed to approve mining and energy projects. It can take a decade or more for a mine or a pipeline to … Read more
The real increase in output will likely be smaller than the headline figure, with perhaps only half reaching the market. By Julian Lee Oil ministers from OPEC+ members agreed on another big increase in production targets for July. But is there room for those barrels without crashing prices? A third straight boost of 411,000 barrels a day will … Read more
(Reuters) – Russian energy giant Gazprom’s average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream undersea pipeline increased by 10.3% in May from a month earlier, Reuters calculations showed on Monday. Turkey is the only transit route left for Russian gas to Europe after Ukraine chose not to extend a five-year transit deal with … Read more
U.S. regulators gave Venture Global permission on Friday to proceed with some construction activities at its proposed CP2 LNG facility in Louisiana, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission document. Venture Global is proposing to build a 20 million metric tons per annum plant at Calcasieu Pass. FERC approved the plant’s entire construction last week. … Read more
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of the Interior said on Friday it was implementing emergency permitting procedures to accelerate reviews of geothermal energy projects as part of President Donald Trump’s energy agenda. The projects that will be fast-tracked include three in Nevada led by Ormat (ORA.N), which received funding … Read more
In the age of AI, how can you use technology to digitize land records, shorten project timelines, reduce costs, and improve accuracy? Join us on June 11 to learn how advanced AI technologies are being applied to modernize land records management. Michelle Uzick, Manager of Land Records Services at Pandell, and Dean Ruston, Senior Account … Read more
By Blake Ericson & Elizabeth McGurk In today’s energy landscape, methane emissions reduction has become a defining challenge. Driven by rising expectations from regulators, investors, and global markets, energy operators are under pressure to provide concrete and credible data—not just estimates. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), methane emissions from fossil fuel operations are … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary Sunday to discuss partnerships and to get their input for his plans to make Canada an energy superpower. Carney, in his first visit to Calgary since being sworn in as prime minister, held a closed door roundtable with more than two dozen … Read more
Summary Oil trades more than 3% higher after 1% drop last week OPEC+ to raise output by 411,000 bpd in July Group had been expected to discuss bigger increase (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped by about 3% on Monday after producer group OPEC+ kept output increases in July at the same level as the previous … Read more
By Scott Disavino May 30 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a fifth week in a row to the lowest since November 2021, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O), opens new tab said in its closely followed report on Friday. It was the … Read more
Summary Eight OPEC+ members met online OPEC+ cites steady economic outlook, healthy market fundamentals (Reuters) – OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to hike July oil output by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd), the same as in May and June, as the group of oil-producing countries continues to bring back supply more rapidly than earlier planned. Eight … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI down over 1% this week OPEC+ could discuss bigger July output rise at Saturday meeting Trade uncertainty continues after US appeals court decision (Reuters) – U.S. crude futures fell on Friday as traders expected OPEC+ would decide on Saturday to boost oil output for July beyond previous forecasts. Brent crude futures … Read more
At least for now, the allure of cheaper gasoline appears to be outweighing concerns consumers may have about the economy. By Nathan Risser More Americans hit the road last Memorial Day weekend than a year ago. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg The driving season in the US officially began Monday with the Memorial Day weekend. The … Read more
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. has axed awards to 24 green energy projects issued during President Joe Biden’s administration that totaled more than $3.7 billion, including one at an Exxon refinery complex in Texas, the Energy Department said on Friday. The administration of President Donald Trump has said it is … Read more
U.S. crude oil output rose to a monthly record high in March, while demand for oil products declined to the lowest in a year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Petroleum Supply Monthly report on Friday. U.S. crude oil output rose to 13.49 million barrels per day in March, up from 13.16 million … Read more
By Aaron Weinman and Chunzi Xu Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is lining up approximately $3 billion in debt financing to support its purchase of Colonial Enterprises, which operates the Colonial Pipeline in the US, according to people familiar with the matter. Morgan Stanley is leading the financing and a deal could emerge in the leveraged … Read more
By Lucia Kassai US drillers pumped a record amount of oil in March, but the final number came in lower than government figures previously indicated. Total liquids production rose to an all-time high of 20.8 million barrels a day in March, up 3.1% from the previous month, the Energy Information Administration said Friday. The number, … Read more
By Dmitry Zhdannikov, Olesya Astakhova and Ahmad Ghaddar OPEC+ may discuss hike larger than 411,000 bpd, sources say Eight OPEC+ members to meet online on Saturday at 0900 GMT Kazakhstan has informed OPEC it won’t cut output For an EXPLAINER on OPEC+ output cuts, click here LONDON/MOSCOW, May 30 (Reuters) – OPEC+ may discuss an … Read more
Shale producer EOG Resources said on Friday it would acquire U.S. oil and gas firm Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 billion, including debt, to bolster its Utica assets. The deal signed with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and Encino Energy will give EOG access to additional 675,000 net core acres and expand its multi-basin … Read more
HOUSTON, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today announced a definitive agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and Encino Energy under which EOG will acquire Encino Acquisition Partners (EAP or Encino) for $5.6 billion, inclusive of EAP’s net debt. EOG currently expects to fund the acquisition through $3.5 billion of debt … Read more
Summary Two VLGCs wait to load ethane for China -Kpler, LSEG 13 tankers due to load ethane for China in June -Kpler Enterprise warns ethane, butane exports to China could fall (Reuters) – Chinese purchases of U.S. ethane, a key petrochemical feedstock, face fresh uncertainty after the Commerce Department told exporters to seek licences to … Read more
North Dakota has extended its policy on how long producers can leave wells uncompleted after drilling, a move that is expected to help drillers cope with weak oil prices, the state’s Department of Mineral Resources said on Thursday. Oil producers around the country have announced plans to drop rigs and delay completing wells as U.S. … Read more
U.S. energy company Williams Cos said on Thursday it was working with federal and state regulators to revive two previously canceled natural gas pipelines from Pennsylvania to New York. The pipelines are the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) from Pennsylvania to New Jersey and New York and the Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York. Williams … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude and fuel inventories all fell last week, while crude imports from Nigeria hit their highest level in nearly six years, the Energy Information Administration said on Thursday. Crude inventories fell by 2.8 million barrels to 440.4 million barrels in the week ending May 23, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations … Read more
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.)*US drillers slow down operations following oil price drop *US oil output growth set to slow in 2025 *OPEC will need to deepen price war to significantly impact US output By Ron Bousso LONDON, May 29 – Oil drillers in the U.S. shale … Read more
By Grant Smith Saudi Arabia and its partners have discussed another large output hike, even as prices slide and demand wavers. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who has recently doubled down on a radical OPEC strategy shift. Photographer: Vladimir Simicek/AFP via Getty Images OPEC+ looks set to push more oil onto a fragile … Read more
By Sybilla Gross and Yongchang Chin Goldman Sachs Group Inc. touted gold and oil as hedges against inflation in long-term portfolios, citing the appeal of bullion as a haven amid concerns over US institutional credibility and crude’s ability to protect against supply shocks. Analysts including Daan Struyven said investors with so-called 60/40 portfolios — an … Read more
Summary Brent projected to average $66.98 per barrel in 2025 WTI to average at $63.35 per barrel in 2025 For table of crude price forecasts, click (Reuters) – Analysts have revised down their oil price forecasts for the third consecutive month as swelling OPEC+ supply and lingering uncertainty around the impact of trade disputes on … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI down 0.5% this week OPEC+ likely to raise July output at Saturday meeting (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Friday, but on track for a second consecutive weekly decline, pressured by expectations of another OPEC+ output hike and uncertainty about U.S. tariffs after the latest legal twist kept them in place. … Read more
By law, Musk’s status as a temporary government official was set to run out as soon as May 30 By Gregory Korte, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Dana Hull Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that his time as formal adviser to United States President Donald Trump is coming to a close, raising questions about the future … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy company Williams Cos said on Thursday it was working with federal and state regulators to revive two previously canceled natural gas pipelines from Pennsylvania to New York. The pipelines are the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) from Pennsylvania to New Jersey and New York and the Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania to New … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced today that it has executed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with JERA for offtake from Train 5 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility. Under the terms of the SPA, JERA will purchase 2.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of … Read more
Who knew the three judges at the rather obscure United States Court of International Trade had the power to spark a rally in global stock markets and shove the dollar higher against its safe-haven peers? Early in the Asian trading day, news broke the court had declared President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariffs to be … Read more
(Reuters) – ADNOC Drilling will acquire a 70% stake in oil services firm SLB’s onshore rig business in Oman and Kuwait for up to $112 million, creating a joint venture it seeks to double in the next year, its chief financial officer said on Thursday. The acquisition, expected to close in the first quarter of … Read more
By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, May 28 (Reuters) – Natural gas flows to a Freeport liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas declined on Wednesday, likely leading to a reduction in LNG output, two sources said. Freeport is the third largest LNG export facility in the U.S. and has helped the country remain the world’s … Read more
By Sheila Dang HOUSTON, May 28 (Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N) shareholders voted against three stockholder proposals during the U.S. oil producer’s annual meeting on Wednesday, including one calling for a report on the company’s human rights practices, while larger rival Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) faced no investor resolutions for the first time in decades. There have … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, May 28 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill calls for drastic cuts to clean energy tax credits that have been major drivers of the boom seen in utility-scale renewable power and battery capacity over the past three years or so. The bill was passed by … Read more
Oil prices rose on Thursday after a U.S. court blocked most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs from taking effect, while the market was watching out for potential new U.S. sanctions curbing Russian crude flows and an OPEC+ decision on hiking output in July. Brent crude futures climbed 78 cents, or 1.2%, to $65.68 a barrel. … Read more
Chevron will lay off nearly 800 employees in Texas, according to a notice on Wednesday to the Texas Workforce Commission, part of the U.S. oil producer’s plan to cut up to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026. The job cuts will be in Midland County, where Chevron has large operations in … Read more
The vast majority of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the US trade court, dealing a major blow to a pillar of his economic agenda. A panel of three judges at the US Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a unanimous ruling Wednesday which sided with Democratic-led states and small businesses that accused … Read more
Narrow authorization received by Chevron allows it to preserve assets, staff PDVSA expected to continue overseeing oilfield workers PDVSA also taking over sales of crude produced by joint ventures May 28 (Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N) has terminated the oil production, service and procurement contracts it had to operate in Venezuela, delegating its joint-venture governance to … Read more
By Olesya Astakhova, Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex Lawler OPEC+ met online on Wednesday Eight OPEC+ members to meet on Saturday to decide on July output For an EXPLAINER on OPEC+ output cuts, click here LONDON/MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) – OPEC+ agreed on Wednesday to establish a mechanism for setting baselines for its 2027 oil production, … Read more
By Nicole Jao OPEC+ keeps output policy unchanged Eight OPEC+ members expected to agree to output boost Saturday Goldman Sachs sees OPEC+ keeping output steady after July hike Chevron’s Venezuelan oil curbs, Canadian wildfires limit price downside NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) – Oil prices gained more than 1% on Wednesday on supply concerns as … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellogg, on Wednesday scolded a top Russian official for stoking fears of World War Three after Trump warned President Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire” over Ukraine. As Russian forces advanced in Ukraine, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that Putin was playing with fire and cautioned … Read more
Australia’s Environment Minister has given preliminary approval to extend the life of the North West Shelf LNG plant to 2070, with conditions, potentially creating billions of dollars in new drilling opportunities. Summary by Bloomberg AI The decision has raised questions about the nation’s climate agenda, as the plant is one of Australia’s biggest polluters, and … Read more
(Reuters) – OPEC+ oil producers have three layers of output cuts in place after agreeing the first cutback in 2022. This year, eight OPEC+ members have started to raise production and unwind the third and most recent tranche of cuts. The 22-member OPEC+ will hold an online meeting on Wednesday, which is not expected to … Read more
May 28 (Reuters) – Energy major ExxonMobil has entered into exclusive negotiations with the French unit of Canadian energy group North Atlantic to divest its majority-owned French subsidiary Esso , it said on Wednesday. The sale is expected to take place in the last quarter of this year, at a price of 149.19 euros ($168.82) per Esso … Read more
By Mrinalika Roy Uranium market recovery expected after Trump signs new US nuclear energy orders Analysts foresee long-term uranium supply confidence and increased contracting activity May 27 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s latest orders seeking to revitalize the U.S. nuclear energy industry could pull the uranium market out of its current lull and boost investor … Read more
The Trump administration has issued a narrow authorization for U.S. oil producer Chevron to keep assets in Venezuela, including its stakes in oil joint ventures with state company PDVSA, two sources with knowledge of the decision said on Tuesday. The guidelines, whose terms are similar to those in a U.S. license held by Chevron between … Read more
Summary OPEC+ grouping meets Wednesday Eight OPEC+ members expected to boost output on Saturday Goldman Sachs sees OPEC+ keeping output steady after July hike Canadian wildfires, Chevron’s Venezuelan oil curbs limit price downside (Reuters) – Oil prices inched up on Wednesday, with the U.S. barring Chevron from exporting crude from Venezuela and production shut-ins from Canada, … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere”) (NYSE: LNG) announced today that its subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing, LLC (“Cheniere Marketing”), has entered into a long-term Integrated Production Marketing (“IPM”) gas supply agreement with Canadian Natural Resources Limited. Under the IPM agreement, a subsidiary of Canadian Natural Resources Limited has agreed to sell 140,000 MMBtu per day of natural gas … Read more
Summary Full OPEC+ meeting takes place on Wednesday Eight OPEC+ members meet on Saturday to decide on July output Wednesday’s meeting scheduled to begin at 1300 GMT, sources say (Reuters) – OPEC+ may discuss issues around its baselines for 2027 production at its meeting on Wednesday, two delegates from the group said, while separate talks … Read more
By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, May 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge has extended to at least June 2 a period for bidders to submit rival bids in a court-organized auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to a filing released on Tuesday. Last month, Delaware judge Leonard Stark approved … Read more
By Ahmad Ghaddar, Alex Lawler and Yousef Saba Full OPEC+ meeting takes place on Wednesday Eight OPEC+ members meet on Saturday to decide on July output UAE says OPEC+ must be mindful of rising oil demand For an EXPLAINER on OPEC+ output cuts, click here LONDON/DUBAI, May 27 (Reuters) – OPEC+ is likely to agree … Read more
Alaska LNG Strategic Partner Process Also Launched ANCHORAGE, Alaska & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC (“Glenfarne”), a subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, LLC, and majority owner and lead developer of Alaska LNG, a joint venture with the State of Alaska’s Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, has selected Worley to undertake additional engineering and prepare a final … Read more
Tesla has been reeling from protests and boycotts over Musk wading into politics, but it also faces other factors The Associated Press Tesla’s monthly sales in Europe plunge by half, signalling Musk backlash runs deep Tesla sales across Europe plunged by half last month even as growth in the electric car market picked up pace, according to data released Tuesday. … Read more
Saudi Arabia has been cranking up oil refining operations to capture strong profit margins, helping the kingdom offset revenue lost from declining crude prices and exports. The world’s top oil exporter has in recent years invested heavily in expanding and modernizing its refining and petrochemical capacity at home and overseas to meet growing demand for … Read more
The governor pledged to work with the natural gas industry and Trump, but new infrastructure faces formidable obstacles. Last week’s agreement allowing construction to resume on a wind farm off the New York coast was another bit of quid pro quo from US President Donald Trump. His administration agreed to lift a stop-work order that threatened to sink Equinor … Read more
(Reuters) – Norwegian oil and gas investments are expected to hit a record this year, and to decline next year, a statistics office survey of industry players showed on Tuesday. The country’s biggest business sector expects to invest 269.1 billion crowns ($26.62 billion) in 2025, up from a 253.8 billion crowns estimate in February and compared to … Read more
Summary EU seeks mutually beneficial trade deal with Washington U.S. demands unilateral concessions to cut goods trade deficit EU Commission says leaders’ call has given new impetus to talks (Reuters) – The European Union may have won a reprieve from U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs, but it remains unclear how the bloc will square its push for a … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as easing trade war concerns offset expectations OPEC+ will decide to increase their output at a meeting later this week. Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.4%, at $65 a barrel by 0920 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 25 cents, … Read more
South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal, according to a ministerial statement posted on the South African government news agency website. The document, signed by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and posted late on Sunday, … Read more
(Reuters) – Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas stagnated in May while Europe’s continued to ease as demand in both of the world’s top-importing regions entered the seasonal slump between winter and summer peaks. Imports of the super-chilled fuel to Asia are on track to reach 22.53 million metric tons in May, up from 21.89 … Read more
Last week, Republicans were planning to keep the vast majority of the trillion-dollar IRA subsidies, including grid-destroying solar/wind subsidies. Fortunately, a few energy freedom fighters saved us By Alex Epstein Last week, Republicans were planning to keep the vast majority of the trillion-dollar IRA subsidies, including grid-destroying solar/wind subsidies. (I sounded the alarm here.) Fortunately, the … Read more
By Robert Tuttle Oil storage containers and pipelines at the Hardisty terminal in Hardisty, Alberta Photographer: Jason Franson/Bloomberg A boom in sales of drilling rights in western Canada’s oil heartland of Alberta is fading as US President Donald Trump’s trade war and OPEC+ production increases hammer crude prices. The average price paid to lease oil … Read more
Summary Trump signs executive orders seeking to boost U.S. nuclear production Order directs nuclear regulatory agency to rule on new licenses within 18 months Department of Defense expected to have a prominent role in ordering reactors and installing them on military bases (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the nation’s independent nuclear … Read more
(Reuters) – South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal, according to a ministerial statement posted on the South African government news agency website. The document, signed by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and posted late … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had “gone absolutely CRAZY” by unleashing the largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine and said he was considering more sanctions on Moscow, but he also scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. “Something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” Trump said of the Russian president … Read more
By Simon Jessop LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) – U.S. government support for a “baseless” case alleging asset managers conspired to reduce competition in the coal sector risks undermining its goal of energy independence, BlackRock (BLK.N), the world’s biggest asset manager, said on Friday. The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission on Thursday filed … Read more
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the energy landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for utility companies. As EV adoption surges across the U.S., utilities are on the front lines of enabling the infrastructure needed to support the transition. But they don’t have to do it alone. Click here to learn more … Read more
Summary Trump raises prospect of more sanctions on Moscow OPEC+ could agree further increase in output US public holiday likely to limit trade on Monday (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing concerns about U.S. tariffs on the bloc that could hit … Read more
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a fourth week in a row, bringing the count to the lowest since November 2021, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future … Read more
Summary Trump administration offers encouragement for pipeline builds Some large energy projects commissioned since November Pressure remains on greenfield growth from low oil prices, tariffs Many firms find buying pipeline assets a more economical way to grow NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s pro-energy policies were meant to speed the construction of … Read more
An oil sands mining facility near Fort McKay, Alberta. Canada’s new energy minister, Tim Hodgson, prioritizes building carbon-capture systems for the oil sands and increasing crude and natural gas exports. Summary by Bloomberg AI Hodgson emphasizes the need for responsible oil production, infrastructure development, and diversification of energy exports beyond the US, highlighting the Pathways … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi state oil giant Aramco is exploring potential asset sales to free up funds, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as it pursues an international expansion and weathers lower crude prices. Aramco is the world’s largest oil-producing company and the main source of Saudi state revenue. The firm will slash dividend payouts by nearly … Read more
Oil gains on short-covering, nuclear talks Summary Higher tariffs could hit oil demand growth, analysts say Brent and WTI down more than 2% this week Market braces for another OPEC+ output increase in July (Reuters) – Oil prices gained on Friday as U.S. buyers covered positions ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend amid worries … Read more
U.S. regulators have given Venture Global permission to proceed with construction of its CP2 LNG plant in Louisiana, a FERC document showed on Friday.The decision follows a final environmental study that shows the 28 million metric tons per annum plant is in the public interest. (Reporting by Curtis Williams in Houston; Editing by Chris Reese)
By Sheila Dang Arbitration tribunal under ICC to analyze dispute in confidential hearing in London Chevron acquisition of Hess hangs in the balance Resolution expected by end of third quarter, faster than typical ICC arbitration HOUSTON, May 23 (Reuters) – Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Hess (HES.N) will meet face-to-face on Monday … Read more
May 23 (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Friday aimed at boosting nuclear power. Reuters reported on Thursday that Trump would sign orders that aim to jumpstart the nuclear energy industry by easing the regulatory process on approvals for new reactors and strengthening fuel … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi oil giant Aramco is seeking investors in infrastructure, including pipelines, for its $100 billion Jafurah gas project, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Jafurah project is key to Saudi Aramco’s ambitions to become a major global player in natural gas and to boost its gas production capacity by 60% … Read more
By Akshat Rathi and Sommer Saadi “We are coming out of a phase of extreme growth,” co-founder Jan Wurzbacher said on the Zero podcast, as the startup focuses on cost cutting amid unfavorable market conditions. Scientists are clear that meeting climate goals means ending carbon pollution and drawing down excess CO2 from the air. That’s … Read more
By Ewa Krukowska, Alberto Nardelli, and Anna Shiryaevskaya A gas receiving compressor station for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Lubmin, Germany. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg The European Union is nearing a decision to include the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines linking Germany and Russia in a fresh proposal of sanctions against Moscow amid persistent rumors … Read more
While production is set to stop by the end of next month, efforts to identify a purchaser for the plant remain ongoing Northvolt AB will stop making cells at its last remaining factory in northern Sweden at the end of June, marking the demise of what was once Europe’s best hope of a homegrown battery … Read more
Energy major Shell expects several traditional LNG exporter nations to turn into net importers, driving demand for the super chilled fuel and potentially easing concerns that the industry faces oversupply from a raft of planned new projects. Cederic Cremers, Shell’s executive vice president for LNG, told Reuters that Indonesia, Malaysia, and Algeria are likely to … Read more
A geothermal power plant is seen in the distance through geological mudpots atop the San Andreas Fault in Calipatria, California (Reuters) – Geothermal energy in the Great Basin of Nevada and adjoining states could produce electricity equivalent to 10% of the current U.S. power supply, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday. The projected 10% … Read more
Summary Energy, Interior secretaries to host June 2 event in Alaska Officials from Taiwan, South Korea, Japan invited Trump pushing allies to invest in long-delayed project (Reuters) – The U.S. has invited officials from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to Alaska to discuss projects including a vast gas pipeline, two people familiar with the planning … Read more
Wastewater disposal in the Permian Basin is boosting pressure underground, threatening to hinder oil production By Kevin Crowley and David Wethe Produced water gushes out of the ground a geyser in Toyah, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Toyah, Texas. Photographer: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle/ Getty Images Texas regulators are warning that wastewater from fracking … Read more
The subsidized energy lobby used “framing” to win Republican negotiations before they even started. But it’s not too late to reframe the negotiation, starting from real IRA termination. By Alex Epstein The expectation: the Republican trifecta would terminate the vast majority of IRA subsidies When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed 3 years ago, no … Read more
By Vallari Srivastava May 22 (Reuters) – Shares of U.S. solar companies fell sharply on Thursday after the House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, which may end numerous green-energy subsidies that have supported the renewable energy sector. Sunrun (RUN.O) led the market rout, with shares falling nearly 41% in … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Friday ahead of the long U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend on a drop in output so far this month and forecasts for hotter-than-normal weather this summer that should boost the amount of gas power generators burn to keep air conditioners humming. Gas futures for June delivery on … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI down 2% on the week Market braces for another OPEC+ output hike in July Iranian nuclear deal talks in focus, fifth round on Friday (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped for a fourth consecutive session on Friday and were set for their first weekly decline in three weeks, weighed down by rising expectations … Read more
Summary Venture Global could top Cheniere to become largest US LNG company Producing at higher rates than initially expected Plans to sell additional volumes on long-term contracts (Reuters) – Venture Global is poised to become the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas company by next year if it proceeds with its CP2 project in Louisiana and … Read more
U.S. crude oil storage demand has surged in recent weeks to levels similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from storage broker The Tank Tiger, as traders brace for a flood of increased supply in coming months from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies. This month, OPEC+ agreed to accelerate … Read more
(Reuters) – A European official said the United States was “not convinced” about lowering the Group of Seven nations (G7) price cap on Russian crude oil. The EU proposed revising the cap down to an indicative level of $50 a barrel from the current $60 a barrel. During the G7 finance ministers meeting, the official … Read more
(Reuters) – Italy fully supports European Union efforts to stop Russian gas imports into the bloc by 2027, the country’s energy minister told reporters on Thursday, adding any decisions by Rome to boost LNG imports from the U.S. were up to private buyers. Italy last year imported a small quantity of Russian gas which was … Read more
(Reuters) – Bond vigilantes continued to stalk global debt markets on Thursday, also keeping the dollar and stocks subdued, as the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax bill by a single vote. Wall Street looked set to open fractionally higher having tumbled on Wednesday after the previous day’s limp U.S. … Read more
By Andres Gonzalez BP hired Goldman Sachs to sell Castrol, sources say BP is under investor pressure, sources say BP has tapped potential private equity, strategic investors, sources say Company is working on more divestments, partial sale renewables LONDON, May 22(Reuters) – BP (BP.L) has kicked off the sale of its more than a century-old … Read more
By Yongchang Chin and Crayton Harrison US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X that a Venezuela oil-export license will expire next Tuesday, defying earlier expectations that it would be extended. The tighter time frame would put pressure on Chevron Corp.’s operations in the sanctioned nation. The US oil giant has … Read more
By Arno Schuetze Deutsche Bank AG won’t move ahead with a plan to add restrictions on financing oil and gas, as it assesses the legal risks of doing so, according to its chief executive. “The legal environment has changed, and we are currently analysing this in detail in order to minimise potential risks for the … Read more
(Reuters) – Israel will receive a “devastating and decisive response” if it attacks Iran, Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, days after CNN reported U.S. intelligence suggesting Israel was making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. “They are trying to frighten us with war but are miscalculating as they are unaware of the powerful popular … Read more
(Reuters) – OPEC+ members are discussing whether to agree on another large production increase at their meeting on June 1, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. An output hike of 411,000 barrels a day (bpd) for July is among the options under discussion, although no final agreement has yet been reached, the report said, citing delegates.
Blackstone’s data center plans may affect TXNM acquisition approval TXNM’s sale agreement follows rising electricity demand from AI data centers New Energy Economy to scrutinize Blackstone’s handling of data centers NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) – Blackstone Infrastructure’s (BX.N) plans for data centers in New Mexico will be a deciding factor in whether stakeholders … Read more
May 21 (Reuters) – A new federal assessment has identified significant undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in parts of Wyoming, Utah and Colorado, the U.S. Interior Department said on Wednesday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The resources identified by the U.S. Geological Survey in what is known as the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System could … Read more
A rendering of Equinor’s Empire Wind project Photographer: Eirik Hamre Clausen/Equinor The Trump administration’s surprise reversal of an order to halt a $5 billion wind energy project off the coast of New York offered some respite to a beleaguered industry whose future in the US has been in doubt. Denmark’s Orsted AS jumped as … Read more
A shareholder advocacy group says reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec’s Saguenay region would be costly and likely unprofitable. Investors for Paris Compliance says demand for LNG in Europe dropped by 18 per cent between 2022 and 2024, and Canadian exports would have a hard time competing in Asian markets. A report … Read more
(Reuters) – If there is a law of unintended consequences, then a good example is how commodity markets are adjusting to both the realities and the perceived threats of the tariff war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s trade and tariff measures have forced commodity producers, traders and buyers to re-think long-established relationships, adapt … Read more
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Founded in 2009, Climeworks constructed a pilot plant in Iceland in 2021 followed by a larger version that began operations in 2024 and is still being built out. Photographer: Heida Helgadottir/Bloomberg Climeworks AG is laying off 106 people, as startups that aim to reverse global warming face a reckoning with the US government slashing … Read more
Summary OPEC in pursuit of market share, says Onyx analyst A 411,000 bpd increase likely, RBC Capital analyst says U.S. crude inventories rise unexpectedly (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday after a report that OPEC+ is discussing a production increase for July, stoking concerns that global supply could exceed demand growth. … Read more
(Reuters) – Producers are pushing ahead with liquefied natural gas projects, banking on urbanisation and the technology sector to drive global power demand and outweigh such challenges as potential oversupply, rising project costs, and tariff uncertainty. LNG is widely seen as a transition fuel on the path to net-zero emissions. Governments worldwide are also prioritising … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude and fuel inventories posted surprise stock builds last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday, as crude imports hit a six-week high and gasoline, distillate demand slipped. Crude inventories rose by 1.3 million barrels to 443.2 million barrels in the week ended May 16, the EIA said. Analysts in … Read more
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and David French Phillips shareholders elect two of activist investor’s nominees Oil refiner also sees two of its nominated directors elected Analysts say vote means some change but no big mandate for transformation Elliott had never had a US based proxy fight go to a vote NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) – … Read more
(Reuters) – Iraq’s oil minister said that the federal government has reservations about energy agreements signed by the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, after Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani oversaw the signing of two deals with U.S. companies worth a combined $110 billion over their lifetimes. “Agreements and contracts like this should be signed by the … Read more
By Shirin Ghaffary, Brody Ford, and Emily Chang OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank hope that the site in Texas is the first of many across the US. The future home of the first Stargate site in Abilene, Texas. Photographer: Bobby Scheidemann for Bloomberg Businessweek Trucks carrying concrete and electrical wiring plod over red clay, weaving in … Read more
China has been the driving force in the global gas market for much of the past decade. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg Global gas giants are betting the current lull in Chinese demand is temporary, and that the country will underpin their multibillion-dollar investments for years to come. China’s gas imports have fallen in 2025, a decline … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s crude exports in March fell to 5.754 million barrels per day (bpd) from 6.547 million bpd in February, official data showed on Wednesday. The world’s largest oil exporter’s crude output for March was at 8.957 million bpd, up from 8.947 million bpd in February. Saudi refineries’ crude throughput was at 2.944 million bpd … Read more
Summary Cheap LFP batteries drive rapid energy storage growth Storage demand for grid transitions expanding exponentially Trend likely to accelerate pivot away from nickel and cobalt (Reuters) – When Fidra Energy acquired a 55-acre (22-hectare) patch of northern England countryside in 2023, its plan to transform it into a 1.45 gigawatt energy storage facility – … Read more
Summary Previous OPEC+ attempts to slow shale oil failed US firms run out of easy fields, costs rise (Reuters) – Behind OPEC+’s plan to ramp up oil output and punish over-producing allies, group leaders Saudi Arabia and Russia are pushing a second objective: taking on U.S. shale production to win back market share from the United States. … Read more
An expected stronger hurricane season than average raises the risk of weather-related production outages in the U.S. oil industry, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday. WHY IT MATTERS A large portion of U.S. oil production and the bulk of the country’s refineries are in areas prone to hurricanes along the U.S. Gulf Coast. … Read more
(Reuters) – With electricity demand in the United States set to hit record highs over the next two years, utilities are doubling down on assets that can boost their power generation capacity while shedding others to fund their massive spending plans. The U.S. utilities sector – which includes electric, gas and water utilities – has … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures soared about 10% on Tuesday on a decline in daily output, forecasts for more demand next week, long-term forecasts for a hotter-than-normal summer and what some analysts called a technical bounce. Gas prices fell about 7% and closed below the 200-day moving average on Monday, which some analysts said … Read more
U.S. shale oil output will flatten out if prices remain where they are now and will start to decline with prices in the $50s per barrel, the CEO of ConocoPhillips said on Tuesday in the latest prediction that oil’s slump could curb U.S. supply. The comments from Conoco CEO Ryan Lance come as forecasters including … Read more
The U.S. Department of Energy will begin approving or rejecting pending applications for permits for liquefied natural gas exports to countries without any free trade agreement with the U.S., the agency said on Monday, after releasing a final study on the impact of further exports. In 2024, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration paused such approvals … Read more
Summary US intelligence suggests Israel plans to strike Iran, CNN says US-Iran nuclear talks show little progress (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after reports that Israel could be preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities raised fears of a supply disruption in the Middle East. Brent futures rose 79 cents, or … Read more
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on Tuesday for the Group of Seven advanced economies to reduce its price cap on Russian seaborne oil to $30 per barrel. The current G7 price cap is $60 per barrel. “The oil price cap, from our point of view, our position, (the) reasonable price cap (is) 30 dollars,” … Read more
(Reuters) – Dealmaking in the U.S. oil patch has slowed to a crawl in 2025, with the activity expected to stay muted for the rest of the year, as some prolific buyers focus on squeezing out value from their past acquisitions, while others curb their appetite for takeovers due to weak oil prices and trade … Read more
Summary Crude prices soften as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes High-sulphur fuel oil cracks hit record highs recently SINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is expected to burn more crude oil for power generation this summer than last as it ramps up output after OPEC+ eases supply controls and as fuel oil has become costly, … Read more
(Reuters) – Iraqi Kurdistan announced deals worth $110 billion over their lifetime with U.S. firms HKN Energy and WesternZagros on Tuesday, drawing swift opposition from Baghdad’s oil ministry which deemed them “null and void”. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced the deals in a speech in Washington, a day after they were flagged by an adviser … Read more
Summary Equinor resumes work on Empire Wind Had been halted by interior secretary in April Compromise on wind and suspended gas pipeline reached (Reuters) – The Trump administration has lifted a month-old stop-work order on Empire Wind, a $5 billion wind farm project off the coast of New York, in a compromise with the state … Read more
(Reuters Breakingviews) – A sprawling global network of silicon has sprung up to power artificial intelligence. Housed within data centers, these chips demand vast sums of electricity to crunch the numbers behind the likes of ChatGPT. Yet both technology giants and energy utilities are incentivized to pad projections for how many of these facilities need … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 7% to a three-week low on Monday on a small increase in output over the last few days even though pipeline maintenance curtailed some gas flows from the Permian Basin in West Texas. That pipeline work in Texas trapped some gas in the Permian shale and caused spot prices … Read more
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The European Union will propose to G7 finance ministers this week to lower the current $60 per barrel price cap on Russian seaborne oil as part of the new sanctions package against Moscow, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. “This is something which we flagged from the Commission’s side in the context of the 18th … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Tuesday due to uncertainty in U.S.-Iran negotiations and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while new government data delivered a cautious outlook for top crude-importer China’s economy. Brent futures for July slipped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $64.75 a barrel by 0947 GMT. June U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures , which … Read more
Summary US seeks to triple LNG export capacity by 2030 Trump’s 25% steel, aluminum tariffs boost construction costs Cheniere, Venture Global among those seen approving new plants HOUSTON, May 16 (Reuters) – Woodside Energy’s decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping … Read more
TotalEnergies SE reached a 20-year deal to buy liquefied natural gas from an export terminal being developed in Western Canada, bolstering the French energy major’s global portfolio of the fuel. The agreement calls for Total to purchase 2 million metric tons a year from the Ksi Lisims project in British Columbia, proposed by Western LNG, according … Read more
Companies are adding capacity at comparative bargains to satisfy AI’s thirst for energy. If there was any lingering doubt about whether gas-fired generation plants are the hottest targets in the US power system, the recent flurry of deals likely extinguished it. NRG Energy Inc. grabbed attention May 12 by agreeing to pay $12 billion, including debt, … Read more
Goldman Sachs said on Sunday it is retaining a cautious outlook on oil prices, as pressure from likely elevated Iranian supply and higher OECD commercial inventories will offset support from stronger global GDP growth. “We are maintaining our Brent/WTI oil price forecasts of $60/56 ($4 below the forwards) for the remainder of 2025 and $56/52 … Read more
By Ron Bousso Summary Chinese independent refineries accounted for 77% of Iran 2024 exports Iranian imports are discounted, offering profits uplift Removal of sanctions will undermine teapots’ business model LONDON, May 19 – The possible lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil exports could deal a fatal blow to independent Chinese refineries that have thrived by … Read more
May 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Elliott Investment Management’s next big move at BP is installing board leadership it likes. The U.S. activist, which now holds 5% of the struggling $78 billion oil major, understandably wants a swift replacement for departing Chair Helge Lund. While suitable candidates aren’t exactly abundant, some exist. The sooner a new … Read more
(Reuters) – A joint venture project developing the first marine fuel facility for liquefied natural gas in the U.S. Gulf Coast has secured final permits and construction is expected to begin later this year, executives involved said on Monday. The global shipping industry has been looking for fuel solutions to cut carbon emissions, with LNG … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the third week in a row for the first time since mid April, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future … Read more
(Reuters) – Blackstone Infrastructure will acquire utility company TXNM Energy in an $11.5 billion deal, including debt, as the investment firm bets on rising U.S. electricity demand and a shift to cleaner energy sources. Shares of TXNM rose 9.2% to $57.75 in premarket trading after the New Mexico-based utility said on Monday the all-cash deal from … Read more
By Alex Lawler Summary Companies US credit rating cut by Moody’s China’s retail sales disappoint Iran-US nuclear talks in focus LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) – Oil slipped on Monday, weighed down by Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating and official data that showed slowing growth in China’s industrial output and retail sales. Both developments raised concerns … Read more
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By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration said on Thursday it will audit some $15 billion in grants to power grid and manufacturing supply chain projects awarded during the Biden administration. President Donald Trump has championed domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal while halting construction of an offshore wind … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI rise after more than 2% drop in previous session Brent and WTI post second straight weekly gains Focus on Iran nuclear deal IEA hikes supply growth forecast, eyes surplus this year and next (Reuters) – Oil settled higher on Friday, notching a second straight week of gains on easing U.S.-China trade tensions, … Read more
Projected searing temperatures across the U.S. and the proliferation of data centers are expected to send electricity consumption to a four-year high this summer, testing the grid and pushing up power prices, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said on Thursday. A shrinking pool of around-the-clock power plants, which are retiring to make way for cleaner … Read more
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, May 16 (Reuters) – The European Commission will next month propose legal measures to fully phase out the EU’s Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, and ban spot contracts with Russia by the end of this year. Here’s how that could work. HOW WILL THE EU BAN RUSSIAN GAS? … Read more
Utility Vistra said on Thursday it would acquire seven natural gas generation facilities, with a combined capacity of nearly 2,600 megawatt, from Lotus Infrastructure Partners for $1.9 billion, as it looks to meet growing power demand. The deal includes five combined cycle gas turbine facilities and two combustion turbine facilities located across PJM, New England, … Read more
China has emerged as the top customer for Canadian oil shipped on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline, ship tracking data showed, as a U.S. trade war has shifted crude flows in the year since the pipeline started operating. China’s new interest in Canadian oil comes as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has strained relations … Read more
More clarity needed to complete closure of activities, experts say Some firms willing to sacrifice exports if they can preserve joint venture stakes Chevron not giving up on convincing Trump that presence in Venezuela key for energy security May 15 (Reuters) – U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp (CVX.N) and several European companies are in talks … Read more
(Reuters) – Canadian oil and gas producer Strathcona said late Thursday it plans to launch a C$5.93 billion ($4.25 billion) hostile takeover bid for rival MEG Energy, aiming to create one of the country’s largest oil sands companies. The all-cash-and-stock unsolicited offer would combine two of Canada’s largest pure-play thermal oil sands operators, and make Strathcona … Read more
A House committee wants to compensate some energy companies if the government derails their projects. By Liam Denning Pick a side. Photographer: Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America The legislating of energy policy in Washington has become so volatile that some folks want to sell insurance against it. Those folks happen to be the politicians in … Read more
Nothing suggests that a repetition of 2020’s plunge is imminent. By Javier Blas Prospecting. Photographer: Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg The chain-smoking protagonist of Landman, the American television drama series about the Texas oil industry, puts it better than anyone else: “You want oil to live above 60, but below 90,” says the fictional Tommy Norris. “Seventy-eight dollars … Read more
By Nichola Groom Bill would scrap 30% tax credit for homeowners with solar panels Rooftop solar companies employ more than 100,000 workers Many top residential solar markets are in Republican states May 15 (Reuters) – Companies that put solar panels on U.S. homes say a Republican budget bill advanced in Congress this week would deal … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI rise after more than 2% drop in previous session Both post second weekly gain in a row Focus on Iran nuclear deal IEA hikes supply growth forecast, eyes surplus this year and next (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain on easing U.S.-China trade … Read more
(Reuters) – The middle section of the U.S. and Canada could have a shortfall of electricity this summer if higher-than-normal forecasted temperatures drive up demand as a changing mix of power supplies increases reliability risks, the organization overseeing the area’s grid said on Wednesday. Electricity demand in the United States and Canada has grown by … Read more
Summary UAE says value of energy investments in US to rise five-fold US firms to invest $60 billion in UAE energy projects Trump says making progress on UAE’s $1.4 trillion pledge DUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates plans to increase the value of its energy investments in the United States to … Read more
By Robert Harvey and Enes Tunagur Hikes 2025 global supply growth forecast by 380,000 bpd Oil demand growth to slow to 650,000 bpd in rest of year Expects lower oil prices to hit US shale oil output growth Revises up 2025 total demand forecast LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) – World oil supply will rise more … Read more
By Brian Platt, Thomas Seal, and Robert Tuttle Enbridge Inc. plans to sell a stake in a natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia to Indigenous communities in a deal that will be financially backed by the Canadian government. The government will provide a C$400 million ($286 million) loan guarantee to support a partnership of … Read more
By Robert Tuttle and Geoffrey Morgan Canadian oil tycoon Adam Waterous’s Strathcona Resources Ltd. agreed to sell its assets in the Montney shale formation in western Canada in a shift that makes it a pure heavy oil producer. Strathcona is disposing of gas-focused operations in three separate transactions worth C$2.8 billion ($2 billion). The largest … Read more
By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw About 161 applications await decisions Action will affect market for renewable fuel credits Big Oil, Farm Belt anticipate 2026 biofuel blending requirements NEW YORK, May 15 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to rule quickly on dozens of small U.S. refineries’ pending applications for exemptions from biofuel-blending requirements, the … Read more
The Trump administration will shrink the time it takes to review potential land parcels on federal lands for oil and gas development by about half, to six months, the Interior Department said. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The move to streamline the oil and gas leasing process aligns with President Donald Trump’s energy dominance agenda, which aims … Read more
By Naureen S Malik Paul Segal Photographer: LS Power LS Power bet on buying and building natural gas power plants at a time when some analysts considered them almost relics, doomed to be sidelined by solar and wind. Now, utilities see gas-fired plants as essential to meeting a surge of electricity demand from new data … Read more
Summary IEA adjusts 2025 global demand growth forecast higher by 20,000 bpd IEA hiked 2025 global supply growth forecast by 380,000 bpd IEA sees lower oil prices hitting U.S. shale oil output growth IEA sees global demand growing slower for rest of this year (Reuters) – The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday that … Read more
Panasonic’s decision not to expand battery production capacity has been validated by slower global demand for electric vehicles. The company is preparing to start production at a second US-based factory in Kansas, but has frozen plans for a third plant, and may benefit from having US factories as Tesla and others seek to reduce … Read more
Goldman Sachs sees upside risk to its Brent and WTI oil price forecast in 2025 and 2026 from recent trade de-escalation, it said in a note on Tuesday. The bank estimates around $3-4 per barrel of upside risk to its Brent and WTI oil price forecast of $60/bbl and $56/bbl respectively for the rest of … Read more
By Leen Al-Rashdan and Julie Johnsson A Qatar Airways aircraft at Hamad International Airport in Doha. Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg A year after Boeing Co. went through a deep executive shakeup and prolonged existential crisis, the US planemaker just rode to its biggest-ever aircraft order, propelled by a powerful endorsement from President Donald Trump. Chief Executive … Read more
Summary OPEC+ strategy helps lower oil prices at time of concerns over tariffs Trump reaffirms US ties with Saudi in lavish visit to kingdom Saudi oil exports to the US have declined in recent decades Summary OPEC+ strategy helps lower oil prices at time of concerns over tariffs Trump reaffirms US ties with Saudi in … Read more
Summary Trump says US close to securing Iran nuclear deal US crude stockpiles rose last week IEA slightly upgrades 2025 oil demand growth forecast (Reuters) – Oil prices fell by about $2 on Thursday on expectations for a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal that could result in sanctions easing, while a surprise build in U.S. crude oil … Read more
The proposal would eliminate popular tax credits for electric vehicles and home solar. By Ari Natter and Mark Chediak Workers install solar panels on a home in San Francisco. Photographer: Michaela Vatcheva/Bloomberg House Republicans released their first stab at a bill to extend President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, which would help pay for them by … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi Aramco unveiled 34 preliminary deals with major U.S. companies on Wednesday, potentially worth up to $90 billion in one of its broadest pushes to deepen commercial ties with the United States. The agreements underscore Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen its energy partnerships and attract foreign investment as it looks to balance oil … Read more
(Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s oil production fell 3% from March to 1.82 million barrels per day (bpd) in April, but was again above the country’s OPEC+ quota, according to an industry source familiar with the statistics, and Reuters calculations. Kazakhstan’s output has become the main point of contention inside OPEC+, with group leader Saudi Arabia demanding … Read more
By Andrea Jaramillo Pumpjacks in Colombia. Photographer: Nicolo Filippo Rosso/Bloomberg Colombia’s oil and gas association urged authorities to take “urgent action” after a surge in sabotage attacks on critical energy infrastructure. A group broke in and set fire to the Quifa field facilities in Meta province in central Colombia on Monday, the association known as … Read more
Summary • API data shows stock build last week • Demand-side pessimism eases, though caution lingers • U.S. EIA weekly inventory report due today (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday as traders eyed a potential jump in U.S. crude inventories, while OPEC lowered its oil supply growth forecast for producers outside OPEC+. Brent crude … Read more
Four years ago, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman struggled to get an audience with then-President Joe Biden, who said he wanted to make the Gulf country a pariah after its leader allegedly ordered the murder of a Washington-based journalist. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump lavished effusive praise on Saudi’s de facto ruler, calling him … Read more
Bloomberg Prime Minister Mark Carney will consider altering environmental regulations to facilitate investment in major projects in Canada, including oil and gas pipelines. Carney’s plan involves using domestic oil and gas production to displace imports, increasing exports, and playing a major role in nuclear and hydroelectricity, and possibly carbon capture and storage technology. Carney declined … Read more
By Kalea Hall DETROIT, May 13 (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) and battery partner LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) are planning to start commercial production of lower-cost cells for future electric vehicles at a U.S. facility starting in 2028, the companies said on Tuesday. The cells will have a lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry, which GM says … Read more
(Reuters) – NRG Energy said on Monday it would acquire power generation assets from energy infrastructure investment firm LS Power in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $12 billion, as the U.S. utility banks on industrial customers driving electricity demand across the country. Shares of NRG Energy rose more than 6% in premarket trade. According to … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday proposed to eliminate or change more than 40 regulations and programs to align them with President Donald Trump’s efforts to relax federal rules and gut diversity initiatives. The moves will save U.S. taxpayers $11 billion, the agency said in a statement, calling it the first step … Read more
May 13 (Reuters) – Commodities giant Glencore (GLEN.L) finalised a deal to buy 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from Commonwealth’s export facility in Louisiana, along with equivalent natural gas supply from Kimmeridge Texas Gas, the companies said on Tuesday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The 20-year agreement, which was initially announced last year as … Read more
By Tanay Dhumal and Curtis Williams Venture Global entire Plaquemines plant to produce LNG by end of 2025 Company plans to sell 550 LNG cargoes from CP2 project before moving to commercial operations Venture Global stock price soars almost 10% trading May 13 (Reuters) – Venture Global LNG (VG.N) shares jumped nearly 11% on Tuesday … Read more
(Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who won an election last month promising to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump, unveiled a new cabinet on Tuesday that he said would help define a new relationship with the United States. Carney cut the number of ministers to 29 from the 39 under former Prime … Read more
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a shipping network it says has sent millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China, the State Department said, days after Iran and U.S. negotiators concluded a fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman. The sale of the oil helped fund Iranian weapons and attacks by the Houthi … Read more
Kayne Anderson has closed its third energy income fund with $2.25 billion of total capital committed, the investment firm said, far exceeding an initial target as investors show renewed appetite for oil and gas assets. The fund, Kayne Private Energy Income Fund III, will invest in high-quality private companies focused on producing oil and natural … Read more
Maintaining Momentum into Second Quarter 2025 and Remain on Track to Achieve Full Year 2025 Guidance Closed Maverick Acquisition Continuing to Execute our Strategy as the PDP Champion Returned Over $59 million to Shareholders Through Dividends and Repurchases Year to Date BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC, NYSE: … Read more
Midland, Texas, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (“NGS” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NGS), a leading provider of natural gas compression equipment, technology, and services to the energy industry, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company also raised the high-end of its full-year 2025 … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HighPeak Energy, Inc. (“HighPeak” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HPK) today announced amended financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, provided an updated 2025 development outlook and increased production guidance. Please note that in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows table, … Read more
Company Reaffirms Full-Year Capital Investment and Production Outlook TULSA, OK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital Energy” or the “Company”) today reported first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Supplemental slides have been posted to the Company’s website and can be found at www.vitalenergy.com. A conference call to discuss results is … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest outreach to the Golden State’s oil companies may be too late to arrest a steady decline in gasoline production. By Nathan Risser Californians are accustomed to paying the highest gasoline prices in the US. That trend likely will continue because of the state’s reliance on a dwindling fleet of oil refineries. … Read more
(Reuters) – Colorado’s highest court on Monday rejected efforts by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of Boulder seeking to hold the fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change. The Colorado Supreme Court in a 5-2 decision said federal law did not block Boulder and its surrounding county from claiming … Read more
A U.S. House committee released a budget proposal that includes more than $1.5 billion to replenish and maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and cancels a congressionally mandated sale, following huge sales from the facility in 2022. The proposal from the House Energy and Commerce Committee released late on Sunday contains $1.32 billion to purchase oil … Read more
The move by the United States and China to reduce import tariffs on each other and negotiate has been broadly welcomed by markets, but the de-escalation will do very little to restore the trade in energy commodities. The truce between the world’s two largest economies will see the United States lower its tariffs on imports … Read more
Summary • Markets cautious on US-China tariff relief • Increasing OPEC+ supply weighs on prices • Fuel demand and refining margins stable (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday but gains were capped by rising supplies and caution over whether the pause in the U.S.-China trade war will lead to a longer-term deal. Brent crude … Read more
By Ari Natter House Republicans are proposing to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles and phase out incentives to develop clean-energy projects to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package. The incentives put in place by former President Joe Biden’s signature climate law have been ripe targets for lawmakers looking for trillions … Read more
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, May 12 (Reuters) – China’s imports of crude oil edged into positive territory for the first months of the year, but rather than a sign of improving fuel demand, the recovery is more about rising inventories. The world’s biggest crude importer recorded arrivals of 11.69 million barrels per day (bpd) … Read more
By David Carnevali, Ryan Gould, and Dinesh Nair Blackstone Inc. is in talks to acquire TXNM Energy Inc., the owner of New Mexico’s largest utility, according to people familiar with the matter. The private equity firm’s infrastructure arm, Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, has emerged as the likeliest buyer of TXNM after other suitors dropped out of … Read more
Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted by Russia’s state RIA news agency as saying on Monday. “Putin’s trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway,” Mohajerani was quoted as saying by RIA. There was no immediate comment from the Kremlin. … Read more
It’s good for the planet and good for farmers, yet sustainable aviation fuel is struggling to gain momentum with the Trump administration. By Kim Chipman A sample of sustainable aviation fuel produced at Neste Oyj’s refinery in Singapore. Photographer: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg Today, reporter Kim Chipman unpacks the challenges in boosting US production of sustainable aviation … Read more
Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for land management professionals, featuring our guest speaker Matt Kopycinski, Manager Land Services from EY. We’ll delve into the evolving landscape of land management. This session will provide valuable knowledge and practical advice to help you stay ahead in this dynamic field. Key Topics: Industry Trends Challenges … Read more
Summary • US and China agree to 90-day on pause on tariffs • Deal raises hopes of an end to trade war • Oil extends gains after 4% rise last week (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped by about 4% on Monday after the U.S. and China said they would ease some of their tariff measures, … Read more
(Reuters) – Top U.S. oilfield service firms have signaled a challenging period ahead as a recent slide in oil prices pushes producers to temper their drilling activity and rethink their budgets. SLB, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes all flagged cautious customer spending in their first-quarter reports, citing a lack of visibility, especially in North America. Higher … Read more
Fifteen state attorneys general sued U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday to try to block his national energy emergency, which the states said is an unlawful effort to disregard regulations and fast-track permitting for oil and gas development. The Democratic state attorneys general, including those from California, Washington and New York, said using emergency … Read more
By Verity Ratcliffe, Dinesh Nair, and Anthony Di Paola Oman is looking to sell a stake in natural gas assets valued at about $8 billion, according to people familiar with the plan, as the sultanate seeks to raise cash to shore up its state finances and fund investments. State-owned firm Energy Development Oman SAOC is … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday an 80% tariff on Chinese goods “seems right,” suggesting for the first time a specific alternative to the 145% levies he has imposed on Chinese imports ahead of closely watched weekend talks between the two countries. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will … Read more
U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating to their lowest since January, 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 six to 578 in the week to May … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil and gas drilling permit applications in Texas, the top U.S. oil-producing state, fell to their lowest last month since February 2021, consultancy Enverus said, amid concerns that rising OPEC+ supplies and a trade war will continue to hit crude prices. Operators in Texas submitted 570 new drilling permit applications in April, down … Read more
Summary • All eyes on US-China trade talks in Switzerland after US-UK deal • Trump says 80% tariff on China ‘seems right’ • Rising Middle East tensions also support oil prices • OPEC oil output edged lower in April, Reuters survey finds NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled nearly 2% higher on … Read more
Panasonic shares are up only five per cent since the start of the year, hurt by fears about EV sales and U.S. tariffs By Yuki Furukawa Panasonic Holdings Corp. is slashing headcount by 10,000, or more than 4 per cent, part of a push to cull non-growth operations and boost profitability. The supplier of lithium-ion … Read more
The case for improving our industrial capacity with industrial freedom, not tariffs. By Alex Epstein It’s important to have nuanced conversations about tariffs. Recently I had the opportunity to share my view on Donald Trump Jr.’s podcast, Triggered, which is that there are real problems with our industrial capacity, but the solution is industrial freedom, freer … Read more
(Reuters) – A court in Switzerland said on Friday that Nord Stream 2, part of Russian gas company Gazprom, has reached a debt restructuring agreement with its creditors. The court had set a of May 9 for Switzerland-based Nord Stream 2 to both restructure its debts and pay back small-scale creditors. The court had said … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. exports of natural gas liquids touched a record high in April, even as a trade war between the U.S. and China cut shipments to the top buyer, ship tracking data showed. The recent trade developments have threatened U.S. exports of natural gas liquids (NGLs), such as ethane, butane and propane, used to … Read more
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to formally change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following President Donald Trump’s executive order, though the measure is unlikely to succeed in the Senate. The House voted 211-206 to change the name of the body of water … Read more
(Reuters) – Enbridge surpassed market estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, driven by higher earnings from its Mainline system and gas distribution unit, and said that U.S. tariffs were not expected to materially impact its current operations. Canada is the leading supplier of imported oil to the United States, delivering about 4 million barrels per … Read more
Summary • All eyes on May 10 US-China talks in Switzerland • OPEC April oil output edged lower, Reuters survey finds • China’s April exports exceed expectations (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Friday, poised for a weekly gain as trade tensions between top oil consumers China and the United States showed … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday that it estimates that the average number of oil wells completed simultaneously within 50 feet of each other in the Lower 48 states has more than doubled over the past decade. The agency said that simultaneous well completion per location had increased from 1-1/2 wells … Read more
(Reuters) – With a frost covering Europe’s energy relations with Russia, officials from Washington and Moscow have held discussions about the U.S. helping to revive Russian gas sales to the continent, eight sources familiar with the talks have told Reuters.Europe slashed its imports of Russian gas following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a move … Read more
Citigroup must face a revived lawsuit claiming it caused more than $1 billion of losses by orchestrating and concealing a vast fraud at the now-bankrupt Mexican oil and gas services company Oceanografia, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Miami said 30 Oceanografia … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that W.L. (Bill) Bullock, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire from ConocoPhillips after 39 years of distinguished service. Andy O’Brien, currently senior vice president, Strategy, Commercial, Sustainability and Technology, will succeed Bill as chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2025. Andy will also retain responsibility for Strategy, … Read more
Reported first-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $2.23 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.09. Generated cash provided by operating activities of $6.1 billion and cash from operations (CFO) of $5.5 billion. Lowered both full-year capital expenditures and adjusted operating cost guidance while maintaining full-year production guidance. Declared second-quarter ordinary dividend of $0.78 per share. … Read more
By Alex Lawler LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) – OPEC oil output edged lower in April despite a scheduled output hike taking effect, a Reuters survey found, led by a cut in Venezuelan supply on renewed U.S. attempts to curb the flows and smaller drops in Iraq and Libya. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, May 8 (Reuters) – Clean energy sources generated the smallest amount of Germany’s electricity in over a decade so far in 2025, dealing a blow to the energy transition momentum of Europe’s largest economy. Electricity generation from clean power sources totalled just under 80 terawatt hours (TWh) during the first … Read more
May 8 (Reuters) – ConocoPhillips (COP.N) beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday and said Chief Financial Officer Bill Bullock will retire after nearly four decades with the oil and gas producer. The company’s $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil in November has boosted ConocoPhillips’ presence in the Permian, Eagle Ford and Bakken … Read more
By Ron Bousso Global refining profit margins above 2024 levels Traders refilling depleted diesel inventories after cold winter Gasoline demand set to rise ahead of summer LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) – Global oil refineries’ strong profit margins signal healthy oil consumption today, a stark contrast with the grim long-term demand outlook. Sentiment in the oil … Read more
Greg Abel holds about US$175 million worth of stock or about 18% of his US$1 billion net worth Warren Buffett’s appointed successor has built a billion-dollar fortune in his time at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. But unlike the legendary investor — or even his friends and early backers who became spectacularly wealthy over his six-decade run … Read more
By Julian Lee and Alex Longley When US President Donald Trump was inaugurated to his second term as president on Jan. 20, oil prices were close to the highs of the summer before. By early May, they had plunged by nearly a quarter. That’s for two big reasons: Trump’s trade war is driving down economic … Read more
Summary • Crude prices supported by impending US-China talks • Brent prices could drop to $50 if US-Iran deal occurs – Citi LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose over 1% on Thursday, buoyed by hopes of a breakthrough in looming trade talks between the United States and China, the world’s two largest oil … Read more
Recent U.S. sanctions on two small Chinese refiners for buying Iranian oil have created difficulties receiving crude and led them to sell product under other names, sources familiar with the matter said, evidence of the disruption that Washington’s stepped-up pressure is inflicting on Tehran’s biggest oil buyer. The targeting of independent refiners, known as teapots, … Read more
It’s been almost 25 years since BP Plc attempted to rebrand itself as “Beyond Petroleum” and adopt a more environmentally friendly image. But with a recent swing away from green energy toward its fossil fuel roots, “Back to Petroleum” might be a more appropriate tag line. The shift comes as BP lags significantly behind its … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released an assessment on Wednesday detailing potential undiscovered oil and gas in two formations under much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. The assessment found that there are technically recoverable resources of 35.8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 28 million barrels of oil … Read more
If Shell acquires BP, it would create a European oil major that could challenge industry leaders Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp., with upstream oil and gas production of nearly 5 million barrels of oil equivalent a day. Summary by Bloomberg AI The deal would give Shell dominance in LNG sales, with combined sales jumping … Read more
Ukraine’s parliament ratified a deal with the US over access to the country’s natural resources, lending its full support to attempts by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to improve ties with Donald Trump. Ukraine and the US reached the accord a week ago after long negotiations that led Washington to drop its insistence on getting back billions of dollars in aid delivered … Read more
Photographer: Anthony Prieto/Bloomberg Crescent Energy Co. is looking to sell its drilling portfolio in areas including the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado to focus on its core acreage in the Eagle Ford and Uinta basins. Summary by Bloomberg AI The divestment could fetch more than $1 billion, but no final decision has been made and Crescent … Read more
(Reuters) – The oil market appears to be telling Saudi Arabia that its shift to pumping more oil after five years of cutting output was well timed. The kingdom has in recent weeks pushed fellow OPEC+ members to produce more oil despite fears about an economic slowdown, a marked change in policy that helped oil … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories fell last week, while jet fuel demand rose to a five-year high, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday. Gasoline inventories rose, stoking concerns among analysts of weak demand ahead of a major driving holiday in the U.S. later this month. Crude inventories fell by 2 … Read more
Summary • CEO blames higher costs, interest rates and execution risks • Q1 core profit above forecasts • British government hopes to revive the project (Reuters) – Orsted will no longer build a major offshore wind farm in Britain, it said on Wednesday, citing a deteriorating global business environment for renewables and dealing a blow … Read more
Summary • Trump claims Russia, Ukraine want peace amid oil price drop • Putin proposes ceasefire for WWII victory anniversary • Trump doubts Russia’s involvement in Nord Stream attack (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Moscow and Kyiv want to settle the war in Ukraine and that Russian President Vladimir Putin was more inclined … Read more
Woodside Energy, Australia’s top natural gas producer, said on Tuesday it would seek to sell a further 20%-30% stake in Louisiana LNG, with interest growing in the $17.5 billion project since its final approval last week. Liz Westcott, chief operating officer for Australia, said the planned selldown of Woodside’s wholly owned holding company for the … Read more
Goldman Sachs reduced its oil price forecast following decisions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, to accelerate oil output increases, the bank said in a note dated Sunday. The bank now expects Brent crude to average $60 per barrel for the rest of 2025 and $56/bbl in 2026 down … Read more
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. The EIA projected power demand will rise to 4,205 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) in 2025 and 4,252 billion kWh in 2026, from a record 4,097 billion kWh in 2024. … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures prices declined on Tuesday on market talk that U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG’s export plant in Texas is shut. Officials at Freeport declined to comment. Freeport is one of the most closely watched LNG export plants in the world because the start and stop of its operations … Read more
Summary • U.S.-China to meet over the weekend • U.S. crude stocks seen falling 800,000 barrels in EIA report • API showed U.S. crude, gasoline stocks fell, sources say LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) – Oil prices pared gains on Wednesday but rose for a second session, finding support from positive investor sentiment over U.S.-China trade … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Freeport LNG’s export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Wednesday after shutting on Tuesday, a sign the plant was exiting an outage, according to gas flow data from financial firm LSEG. Officials at Freeport LNG had no comment. In a report to … Read more
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Oil fields are just as quick to make fortunes as break them. The 1901 Spindletop gusher in Texas jumpstarted the petroleum age, crashing oil prices. A mere two years later, over-extraction drove the field into decline. Sure, today’s industry is far larger and more sophisticated. … Read more
Continued Maintenance Investment to Drive Free Cash Flow; High-Graded Portfolio Bolsters Financial Resiliency Highlights: Generated cash from operating activities of $873 million, Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $1,004 million and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $387 million after capital expenditures of $617 million First quarter oil and condensate production was above the guidance range at 206 thousand barrels per day (“Mbbls/d”) Average … Read more
(Reuters) – Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping will discuss the “most sensitive” issues, including energy cooperation and a proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to China, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday. Xi will start an official four-day visit to Moscow on Wednesday and will be among a number of the … Read more
By John Ainger Oil pumping jacks near Almetyevsk, Russia. Photographer: Bloomberg The European Union gave its strongest signal yet that it’s serious about ending five decades of reliance on Russian energy, but a challenging geopolitical environment may derail its plans. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch, unveiled a roadmap to finally switch off the … Read more
Oil prices play a crucial role in Russia’s budget and the Russian economy overall, but Russian national interests take precedence above all else, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Peskov was commenting on remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that President Vladimir Putin might be more inclined to resolve the conflict in … Read more
Chairman after vice chairman Greg Abel takes over as CEO. Summary • Buffett’s decision to give up CEO job ‘a shocker’ • Buffett could serve as mentor, help in acquisitions • Stock price falls 5% though Abel’s ascension was expected (Reuters) – Warren Buffett will stay on as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after Vice Chairman … Read more
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) * Saudi-led OPEC+ to sharply increase output by June * Riyadh appears willing to enter price war * Signs that oil demand could be hit due to trade wars By Ron Bousso LONDON, May 6 – Saudi Arabia has signalled that it … Read more
(Reuters) – Drivers in California pay higher prices at the pump than any other state in the country due to supply issues, costs from environmental compliance and fuel requirements, and high state taxes and fees, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Monday. In March, costs from Californian environmental programs such as Cap-and-Trade and the … Read more
(Reuters) – Commonwealth LNG announced on Monday that it has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with a major Asian energy company. Under the 20-year agreement, the buyer will purchase 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Commonwealth’s planned 9.5 mtpa facility in Cameron, Louisiana, the company said. Last week, … Read more
Summary • Brent, WTI both up around 2% after hitting four-year lows in previous session • Rebound comes with some dip buying • Price gains unlikely to sustain under oversupply LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) – Oil gained more than $1 per barrel on Tuesday, rebounding on technical factors and bargain hunting after a decision by … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Gulf of Mexico can continue growing oil output even amid geopolitical volatility not seen in decades, oil and gas industry leaders said on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff announcements have since last month contributed to a decline in oil prices and fears of an economic downturn, making it more … Read more
MIDLAND, Texas, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback” or the “Company”) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2025 AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Average oil production of 475.9 MBO/d (850.7 MBOE/d) Net cash provided by operating activities of $2.4 billion; Operating Cash … Read more
By Liz Hampton (Reuters) – Hello Power Up readers! Oil futures are down more than 1% today after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies decided to speed up oil output hikes. This comes after Brent shed more than 8% last week, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell by 7.5% over the … Read more
HOUSTON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA since July 1, 2018, will step down, effective July 31, 2025, after seven years in role. Colette Hirstius, currently Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, will take on the responsibility of President, Shell USA, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, effective … Read more
DALLAS, May 5, 2025 /CNW/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) (“Sunoco” or the “Partnership”) and Parkland Corporation (TSX: PKI) (“Parkland”) announced today that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Sunoco will acquire all outstanding shares of Parkland in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately $9.1 billion, including assumed debt. As part of the … Read more
(Reuters) – Sunoco LP will buy Canada-based Parkland in a deal valued at about $9.1 billion, including debt, the U.S. fuel supplier said on Monday, in a move the companies said would create the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas. The deal follows Parkland’s strategic review, initiated in March, following persistent pressure from Simpson … Read more
By Ron Bousso Summary Oil majors warn of worsening global economic conditions Yet most stick to large shareholder return programmes And are borrowing more in order to pay for their expenses (Reuters) – Top oil and gas companies are watching the worsening global economic outlook with trepidation, but they currently appear to be doing little … Read more
Summary • EU wind and solar growth outpace network upgrades • EU grid infrastructure is ageing, more links needed • More energy storage needed to maintain grid stability (Reuters) – Europe’s ageing power grid and lack of energy storage capacity will require trillions of dollars in investments to cope with rising green energy output, increasing … Read more
If there is one thing that is almost certain in the current global crude oil market, it’s that the stated reasons for the OPEC+ group of exporters increasing supply are not the real reasons.The eight OPEC+ countries that are party to voluntary output cuts met on May 3 and decided to ease their curbs again … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S President Donald Trump’s minerals deal with Ukraine is a big symbolic win for both sides. Ukraine gets a long-term commitment for U.S. investment in “a free, sovereign, and secure Ukraine”. The United States gets a stake in Ukraine’s future resource potential. And Trump gets to prove that he is, to quote White … Read more
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