(Reuters) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday rescinding a punitive 25% duty on all imports from India over its purchases of Russian oil, the White House said. Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashed U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian … Read more
Summary Four-year deal includes 15% pay raise, $2,500 signing bonus USW sought 16% raise, Marathon firm on final offer Contract replaces current one, which was extended before February 1 expiration Union tells BP Indiana refinery employees to prep for strike, lockout (Reuters) – The U.S. United Steelworkers union adopted on Friday a national agreement on … Read more
Summary Tesla hiring to pursue Musk plan for 100 GW of US solar manufacturing Goal far exceeds current US solar manufacturing capacity Job post says plan is to meet solar manufacturing goal by end of 2028 Feb 6 (Reuters) – Tesla is hiring to support founder Elon Musk’s recently announced plan to become the biggest U.S. … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday he will before long visit Venezuela to meet with “all the leadership” and to get a better understanding of on-the-ground oil and gas production operations there. Wright did not say when the trip will take place. The Trump administration has said it … Read more
(Reuters) – Global electricity demand growth is expected to ramp up by more than 3.5% per year on average over the rest of the decade while renewable energy and nuclear power are expected to make up nearly half of all power production, the International Energy Agency said in a report on Friday. Here are some … Read more
(Reuters) – Mexican officials are evaluating how to send fuel to Cuba to help meet basic needs such as electricity and transportation without triggering reprisals from Washington, which has threatened tariffs against countries supplying fuel to the Caribbean island, four sources familiar with the matter said. The sources said high-level Mexican officials have been talking … Read more
By Kevin Crowley and Veena Ali-Khan Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. are setting their sights on expanding production in nations tied to OPEC, including some of the world’s riskiest geopolitical hotspots, as President Donald Trump’s assertive foreign policy helps them strike deals. Venezuela, home to the world’s largest reserves, is the most high-profile opening … Read more
(Reuters) – Williams Companies is exploring buying natural gas production in the United States, a rare foray for an energy infrastructure operator, as it aims to secure natural gas supplies to support its one-stop-shop offering to hyperscalers and data center clients, three people familiar with the matter said. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based firm has spent the … Read more
Geopolitical risk reverses oil price decline (Reuters) – Oil prices settled higher on Friday, reversing earlier losses as traders worried that this week’s talks between the U.S. and Iran had failed to reduce the risk of a military conflict between the two countries. Brent crude futures settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 50 cents, or … Read more
By Emma Sanchez The world’s largest oilfield-service providers are looking to production increases in the Middle East to help offset a slowdown in US shale. That’s one of the big takeaways from comments this week made by executives at Helmerich & Payne Inc. and Patterson-UTI Energy Inc., who pointed to opportunities in countries such as Saudi Arabia to help … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a third week in a row for the first time since November, 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 five to … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration on Thursday said it would hold a sale of oil and gas drilling rights across 5.5 million acres of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve on March 9. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The sale is the first of at least five mandated by President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he … Read more
Phillips 66 is set to lay off 277 employees as operations at the 139,000-barrel-per-day Los Angeles-area refinery wind down ahead of closure, filings to California’s employment regulator show. The Houston-based refiner will terminate 122 employees at the Los Angeles-area refinery in April, a notice filed with the regulator on Monday showed. In a separate … Read more
One of the biggest problems facing Tesla these days is the fact there are plenty of other EV options to choose from By Hannah Elliott Tori Horowitz loved her 2021 Tesla Model S. “It worked for my life because I’m in my car all the time,” says the realtor, who drives weekly from Los Angeles … Read more
By David Wethe ConocoPhillips Chief Executive Officer Ryan Lance’s priority in Venezuela is recouping billions his company is owed almost two decades after its oil projects were nationalized, rather than drilling new wells. Despite roughly $10 billion in favorable judgments from international arbitrators holding Venezuela liable for the seizures, the Houston oil giant’s efforts to … Read more
(Reuters) – United Steelworkers is asking workers at BP’s 440,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana, to prepare for a strike or lockout, the union said on Thursday after weeks of negotiations with the British oil major that did not yield results. The comments come after 98% of members at the refinery voted to authorize a strike. … Read more
By Curtis Williams Cheniere plans 24 mtpa LNG plant expansion in Texas Expansion to add four new LNG processing trains Cheniere aims for federal approval by May next year HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Cheniere Energy, the largest liquefied natural gas exporter in the U.S., has submitted an application to build a 24 million metric … Read more
Summary Weekly price drop would be first since mid-December US, Iran in dispute over agenda for talks in Oman Geopolitical risk stems oil price decline (Reuters) – Oil prices held steady on Friday as investors awaited news from high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran that are taking place in Oman amid fears of another supply-disrupting … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell hopes to produce gas from Venezuela’s Dragon field in three years and have it processed in Trinidad and Tobago for export, CEO Wael Sawan told Bloomberg TV in an interview on Thursday. Shell and Trinidad have been trying to increase the supply of natural gas to Trinidad’s Atlantic LNG export facility and … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell is weighing investments in certain offshore natural gas opportunities in Venezuela involving investments worth a few billion dollars with production expected in the next couple of years, CEO Wael Sawan said in an interview with CNBC on Thursday. “These are opportunities that could potentially be activated within months,” he told CNBC, adding … Read more
By Julian Hast US natural gas consumers withdrew more gas from storage last week than they ever have before as a powerful late-January storm boosted demand for the heating fuel while also disrupting production across key gas-producing basins. Consumers withdrew 360 billion cubic feet of gas in the week leading up to Jan. 30, the … Read more
By Ron Bousso Qatar’s long-term deal to supply Japan’s power giant JERA with liquefied natural gas highlights two key themes in the red-hot market for this super-chilled fuel: the race to gain market share and the global push for energy security. Qatar’s national oil and gas company QatarEnergy on Tuesday signed a deal to supply … Read more
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(Reuters ) – Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is in talks with some U.S. firms on potential cooperation to develop its shale oil and gas resources, its chief executive said on Thursday. KOC is “engaging with some U.S. operators to explore how their expertise can support the development of Kuwait’s shale oil and shale gas resources,” … Read more
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) today announced several senior leadership changes. Frank Mount, President, Corporate Business Development, will retire from Chevron in November 2026 after 33 years of service. Mount has led the company’s global business development activities since 2023. “Throughout his career, Frank has contributed significantly to the success of Chevron,” said Chevron Chairman and CEO … Read more
Shell missed fourth-quarter profit expectations on Thursday with an 11% drop to the lowest level since early 2021 amid weaker oil prices, but kept its bumper share buyback programme. Shareholders of oil majors have become used to huge buybacks, but lower oil and gas prices ahead of an expected crude and liquefied natural gas glut have … Read more
HOUSTON, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it had entered into an agreement for the sale of all of its non-core producing properties in Canada to a third party for approximately $35.0 million Canadian Dollars (USD $25.6 million), subject to customary closing … Read more
Summary Expiration of 30% federal homeowner tax credit triggers downturn and layoffs in residential solar Installations forecast to drop sharply in 2026, delaying industry recovery Installers shifting to third-party ownership models that still qualify for federal incentives (Reuters) – U.S. residential solar companies are preparing for a steep drop in business this year after … Read more
(Reuters) – ConocoPhillips said on Thursday it aims to cut capital and operating costs by $1 billion in 2026, after the U.S. oil and gas producer missed Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit due to weaker crude prices. Oil producers have been under mounting pressure from falling prices, prompting efforts across the sector to rein in spending, scale … Read more
Summary US, Iran prepare for talks on Friday About a fifth of global oil consumption passes through Strait of Hormuz Volatility leads to record WTI Midland contracts in January Brent crude still close to five-month high (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 2% on Thursday but held close to multi-month highs after the U.S. … Read more
U.S. energy firms likely pulled a bigger-than-usual 374 billion cubic feet of natural gas from storage last week as an Arctic freeze boosted heating demand, according to the average estimate in a Reuters poll released on Wednesday. That figure compares with a draw of 195 bcf during the same week a year ago, and a … Read more
Investors rushed to lock in oil prices at record levels in January amid concerns around Iranian crude supplies and more Venezuelan barrels heading to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hedging can help producers reduce risk and protect their production from sharp moves in the market by locking in a price for the oil. It can … Read more
(Reuters) – Canadian oil sands producer Suncor Energy will present the market this spring with options it is considering for securing long-term bitumen supply, the company’s chief executive said on Wednesday. The bitumen supply question will be one of the central themes of a new long-term vision the company plans to unveil at a March … Read more
By Ella Feldman Argentina, Guyana and Brazil remain poised to drive oil production growth in South America for years to come despite the US push for investment in Venezuela, Rystad Energy says. The consulting firm estimates flagship projects in the three countries will add more than 700,000 barrels per day in oil production this year, … Read more
By Priscila Azevedo Rocha Richard Holtum Photographer: Aaron M. Sprecher/Bloomberg Trafigura Group Chief Executive Officer Richard Holtum said the liquefied natural gas industry needs a “bit of innovation” when it comes to financing projects. “I feel sorry for LNG projects in the US,” Holtum said on a panel at the LNG 2026 conference in Doha. … Read more
Smith’s criteria suggest Prince Rupert may be the top option, as the city is already home to Canada’s third-largest port By Thomas Seal Danielle Smith said last week she and B.C. Premier Eby share “so much common ground” on resource development, including the possibility of expanding Trans Mountain again. Photo by Blair Gable/Postmedia files Alberta … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories fell while gasoline inventories rose in the week ending January 30, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 3.5 million barrels to 420.3 million barrels last week, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 489,000-barrel rise. Crude … Read more
(Reuters) – Norway’s Socialist Party has withdrawn its support for a proposal to block Equinor’s Hammerfest liquefied natural gas plant from receiving a planned onshore power connection, clearing the way for the grid development to proceed. Parliament is due on Thursday to vote on an opposition proposal seeking to revoke the LNG plant’s planned link … Read more
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(Reuters) – The U.S. government is working to issue as early as this week a general license allowing companies to produce oil and gas in Venezuela, as Washington seeks to encourage expanded output in the OPEC nation since capturing its president, three sources close to the matter told Reuters. The move by the Treasury’s Office … Read more
Feb 3 (Reuters) – Marathon Petroleum reported fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estimate on Tuesday, as a 44% jump in refining margins underscored stronger operational performance after a prolonged downturn in 2024. Shares of the country’s top refiner gained nearly 7% in premarket trading. U.S. fuel maker margins have begun to rebound from multi-year lows … Read more
Summary Trump wants India to stop buying Russian oil India keeps silent but has reduced imports Russia has cut price of oil, budget suffers US pressure rises at critical moment in Ukraine peace talks (Reuters) – Russia faces a steep drop in oil income if U.S. President Donald Trump successfully pressures India to stop importing Russian … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil refiners on the U.S. Gulf Coast are struggling to absorb a rapid surge in Venezuelan crude shipments since last month’s flagship $2 billion supply deal between Caracas and Washington, pressuring prices and leaving some volumes unsold, according to traders and shipping data. The soft U.S. demand represents an early obstacle for President … Read more
(Reuters) – Commonwealth LNG said on Tuesday it has signed a 20-year sale and purchase agreement to supply 1 million tons per annum of liquefied natural gas to Mercuria. Under the deal, Mercuria will provide 1 million tons of natural gas per year to Commonwealth, and Commonwealth will convert it into LNG for Mercuria to … Read more
(Reuters) – The United States has now returned to the Venezuelan government all $500 million from the initial sale of oil that was part of a deal reached between Caracas and Washington last month, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. The last $200 million from the sale has been sent to Venezuela, the official said, speaking … Read more
Summary Investors monitor Washington-Tehran developments Drone attack and tanker incident in focus Prices also supported by US inventory draw (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel, rekindling fears of an escalation between Washington and Tehran ahead of planned talks. … Read more
By Emily Chow and Yousef Saba DOHA, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s state-owned firm Petronas is set to sign a liquefied natural gas supply deal with QatarEnergy as the southeast Asian nation seeks more supplies of the super-chilled fuel, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, will sign a contract … Read more
Feb 3 (Reuters) – Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday that a power plant in Kyiv’s eastern suburbs had been seriously damaged in overnight Russian attacks, prompting officials to redirect resources to restoring heating to thousands of residents. Shmyhal, writing on Telegram after a meeting devoted to energy issues, said the plant in … Read more
DENVER, Feb. 3, 2026 /CNW/ – Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) (“Ovintiv” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of all of the common shares (“NuVista Shares”) of NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX: NVA) (“NuVista”) in a cash and stock transaction valued at $2.7 billion. The acquisition is expected to add approximately 930 net 10,000-foot equivalent … Read more
(Reuters) – A rush by U.S. utilities and tech giants to snap up as many gas turbines as possible to boost local power output is causing a global shortage of gas-power equipment and may spur other power systems to fast-track cleaner alternatives. The amount of U.S. gas-fired capacity that is under construction has more than … Read more
NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC, a private investment firm focused on the energy sector, today issued the following statement in response to an announced definitive agreement for Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) to merge in an all-stock transaction. Mark Viviano, Managing Partner at Kimmeridge, … Read more
By Dorothy Ma Nine Energy Service Inc., a Houston-based oil field vendor, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday as it struggled with high leverage and a shrinking business amid a slowdown in drilling programs. The deal will see a “complete equitization” of its $320 million first-lien notes due 2028, according to . The company … Read more
By Emily Chow, Yousef Saba and Andrew Mills AI and data centres seen driving rising LNG demand Asia, led by China and India, to drive LNG demand growth LNG prices may soften with new supply DOHA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Growing electricity demand from AI and data centres, together with rising fuel use in Asia … Read more
(Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports bounced to some 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) in January under U.S. control, from 498,000 bpd in December, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and the end of an oil blockade on the country, which has allowed traders to carry most exports, shipping data showed. Washington in December imposed … Read more
(Reuters) – Crude oil producers in the United States continued bringing oil wells back online on Monday, with only around 0.7% of national output still halted in the aftermath of a winter storm that ravaged production last month. Some 100,000 barrels per day of crude output remained shut, according to consultancy Energy Aspects, with outages … Read more
By Robert Cyran (Reuters Breakingviews) – The United States’ transformation into the world’s biggest oil producer has been dramatic. It is also mostly over. Thanks to a combination of declining prime acreage and modest market prices for oil, the name of the game for the producers who turned American shale patches into free-flowing gushers is … Read more
Summary Prices steady after geopolitical risk premiums fade Firm US dollar weighs on oil markets Russia’s Novak expects oil demand to pick up in March, April Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Tuesday, after falling over 4% in the previous session, as market participants considered the global supply outlook and the possibility of a de-escalation … Read more
(Reuters) – Exports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. fell in January to 11.3 million metric tonnes – down from December’s record of 11.5 MT – as a winter freeze late in the month shuttered some plants and lowered output at others, preliminary data from financial firm LSEG show. Gas flows into U.S. LNG … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration is dropping a 25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its purchases of Russian oil, in addition to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%, a White House official said on Monday. “We are also dropping the 25% tariff given India’s agreement to stop buying Russian oil,” the … Read more
By Skylar Woodhouse and Shruti Srivastava President Donald Trump said he will slash tariffs on India to 18% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil, easing tensions between the two countries. Trump said Monday on social media that, following a phone call with Modi, he will lower his tariff on Indian … Read more
Artificial intelligence already has a big footprint in stocks. Now lending for data centers is becoming a factor in bonds and credit. By Paula Seligson More than $3 trillion. That’s the staggering price tag to build the data centers needed to prepare for the artificial intelligence boom. Not even the world’s biggest technology companies—not Amazon.com, … Read more
China’s rapid adoption of electric trucks — which overtook gas-powered vehicle sales for the first time last year — is threatening a key source of demand for the country’s suppliers of the fossil fuel. Sales of heavy-duty trucks powered by batteries and other new energy sources hit a record in December, helping lift the full-year … Read more
By Julian Hast, Stephen Stapczynski, and Sing Yee Ong US natural gas futures plummeted on Monday as weather forecasts for mid-February shifted significantly warmer, marking the largest daily loss for the front-month contract on a percentage basis since 1995, excluding contract rollover days. The March contract settled down 25.7% to $3.237 per million British thermal … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY and HOUSTON, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Devon Energy (“Devon”) (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy (“Coterra”) (NYSE: CTRA) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. The combination will create a leading large-cap shale operator with a high-quality asset base anchored by a premier position in … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell’s CEO Wael Sawan said on Monday that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector was expanding at a rate of about 3% per annum, outpacing the gas market.
United Steelworkers members at BP’s 440,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana agreed to a rolling 24-hour contract extension at the largest refinery in the U.S. Midwest, the company said in a statement on Sunday.This would mean that the current collective bargaining agreement would automatically renew every 24 hours unless either the union or BP cancels the … Read more
Reuters There are two factors that are largely beyond the control of OPEC+ and they are likely to determine the price of crude oil in the coming weeks. The first is whether U.S. President Donald Trump does decide to start a shooting war with Iran, and if he does whether both sides will be able … Read more
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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, helping to replace some of the Russian oil that the world’s third-biggest oil importer buys. “We’ve already made that deal, the concept of the deal,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he traveled to … Read more
Summary Strike averted on a rolling 24-hour basis, union says Union has rejected at least five Marathon proposals Last proposal would have provided 14% pay increase over four years (Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union said late on Saturday it would extend talks with Marathon Petroleum, averting a strike by 30,000 workers at U.S. refineries … Read more
Devon, Coterra merge to create U.S. shale giant in $58 billion deal Feb 2 (Reuters) – Devon Energy and Coterra Energy on Monday decided to merge in a $58 billion all-stock deal, to become a large-cap producer with a top position in the Permian Basin as the shale sector consolidates to cut costs and boost scale. The … Read more
Summary Prices fall from multi-month highs as U.S.-Iran tensions ease Trump says Iran ‘seriously talking’ with Washington Geopolitical risks mask a bearish oil market, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil prices fell 5% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, signalling a de-escalation of tensions with an OPEC member, … Read more
(Reuters) – Eight OPEC+ countries have agreed in principle to maintain a planned pause in their oil output hikes for March, according to three OPEC+ sources and a draft statement seen by Reuters ahead of their Sunday meeting. The countries had agreed the pause in output hikes for the first quarter in November. The … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a second week in a row for the first time since December, 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 two to … Read more
U.S. crude output is expected to be down 379,000 barrels per day in the lower 48 states for the month of January, according to consultancy Rystad, as operators kept restoring production after a winter storm knocked off up to 2 million bpd of output last weekend. U.S. crude output from the lower 48 states was … Read more
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Summary Iran says defense capabilities not for discussion US issues new Iran-related sanctions Trump names Kevin Warsh for Fed chair Oil benchmarks set for highest monthly gains in since 2022 (Reuters) – Oil prices dipped a few cents per barrel on Friday, consolidating recent gains and holding near six-month highs on Friday, supported by nagging … Read more
Summary Exxon, Chevron cautious on Venezuela investments despite U.S. push Exxon, Chevron CEOs stress need for legal, political stability Venezuela’s political shifts may benefit Exxon, Chevron in Guyana (Reuters) – U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron offered investors a few pieces of new insight into their thinking about Venezuela on Friday, even though neither company announced … Read more
(Reuters) – All of North Dakota’s crude production was back online on Friday, state regulators said, after recovering from an arctic blast from a winter storm that has disrupted production nationwide. North Dakota is the third-largest oil-producing U.S. state, and output totaled 1.189 million barrels per day in November, the latest monthly data from the … Read more
(Reuters) – Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said on Friday the U.S. oil major can process an additional 100,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan crude at its refineries. “We’ve been bringing about 50,000 barrels a day, give or take, into our Pascagoula, Mississippi, refinery on the Gulf Coast. We can take another 100,000 barrels a day … Read more
(Reuters) – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her country would seek diplomatic solutions and alternatives to help Cuba after the United States threatened tariffs on nations that supply the Caribbean nation with oil. “We need to know the scope because we don’t want to put our country at risk in terms of tariffs,” … Read more
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said on Friday the U.S. oil major was in discussions with the governments of Iraq and Libya to look at existing producing oilfields and evaluate exploration opportunities. The company needed to see compelling investment return potential in those countries, Wirth added. Reporting by Vallari Srivastava in Bengaluru and Sheila Dang in … Read more
(Reuters) – The United States supplied 60% of the European Union’s liquefied natural gas this month, data showed on Friday, confirming its role as Europe’s dominant LNG supplier as some European officials become wary of growing reliance on U.S. energy. The 60% share was an increase from both last month and January 2025, when the … Read more
Extreme cold forced Hydro-Québec to temporarily suspend its energy exports to Massachusetts just one week after inaugurating its new line. Hydro-Québec and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs both confirmed the news, which was first reported by specialized media outlet E&E News. The decision came as last weekend’s polar vortex led to … Read more
By Dorothy Neufeld | Graphics/Design: Amy Kuo Key Takeaways Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries hit an all-time high of $9.4 trillion in November, despite notable selloffs from China and India. Japan’s holdings of U.S. debt increased 11% annually to reach $1.2 trillion, while Canada’s purchases climbed 27% over the period, with the total now at … Read more
(Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union rejected a comprehensive contract offer from Marathon Petroleum in talks for a national pattern agreement for U.S. refinery and chemical plant workers, the union said on Wednesday night. The USW and Marathon, lead negotiators for energy companies, face a 12:01 a.m. deadline on Sunday to hammer out a new … Read more
(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods told analysts on Friday that the company has the technology that would be needed to produce higher cost barrels from Venezuela. While he had previously called the South American country “uninvestable” in remarks earlier this month at a White House meeting that later drew a rebuke from President … Read more
By Naureen S Malik and Ari Natter As many as 151 million Americans are at high risk of power shortfalls — or outright blackouts — over the next five years because of extreme weather, natural gas system vulnerabilities and soaring electricity demand, according to a report by the grid reliability regulator. Areas deemed at high … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 30 (Reuters) – While North America and Europe scramble to build the data centers needed to run 21st-century businesses, many emerging markets remain anchored to 20th-century products like steel, cement and plastics for job creation and economic growth. That divergence is splitting energy transition trajectories, too. In the U.S. … Read more
By Ahmad Ghaddar, Olesya Astakhova and Alex Lawler OPEC+ likely to keep current output policy, sources say Brent crude prices rise to highest since August Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield recovering from disruptions LONDON, Jan 30 – OPEC+ is likely to keep its pause on oil output increases for March when it meets on Sunday, five delegates … Read more
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices remain stuck in a narrow band even after soaring 15% in January, partly on fears of a fresh U.S. strike on Iran. Tough talk on either side is unlikely to push crude prices much higher, given today’s well-supplied market. What would be needed is big-time … Read more
Reported earnings of $2.8 billion; adjusted earnings of $3.0 billion Cash flow from operations of $10.8 billion; adjusted free cash flow of $4.2 billion Increased 2025 worldwide and U.S. production by 12 and 16 percent to record levels Reserve replacement ratio of 158 percent in 2025 Announces a 4 percent increase in quarterly dividend to … Read more
Summary Chevron evaluates investment opportunities in Venezuela amid geopolitical changes Q4 profits exceed estimates despite lower crude prices, focus on cost-cutting Tengiz maintenance and weather impact Q1 production, expected to recover soon HOUSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Chevron’s fourth-quarter profits fell but came in ahead of estimates as it focused on cutting costs and making its … Read more
Summary Freeport LNG shutdown impacts global gas prices US gas futures rise, European prices fall on Freeport news Freeport’s Train 3 shut due to compressor issue No comment from Freeport LNG officials NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Freeport LNG’s export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Friday … Read more
Summary Exxon Mobil reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.71 vs estimate of $1.68 Exxon achieves highest annual upstream production in 40+ years Exxon plans $20 billion share buyback through 2026 HOUSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil beat Wall Street targets in fourth-quarter earnings reported on Friday, with higher oil production in profitable Permian Basin and Guyana … Read more
(Reuters) – Petrochemicals maker LyondellBasell on Friday posted a surprise loss for the fourth quarter and said it aims to save $1.3 billion by the end of 2026, as it continues to keep a tight lid on costs amid volatility in feedstock and energy prices. LyondellBasell’s shares, however, rose 1.5% in premarket trading as the … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba, the White House said.
(Reuters) – The risk of U.S. power outages is worsening due to a changing mix of electricity supplies and rapidly growing demand in the winter months, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation said on Thursday. Before the end of the decade, the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast and Texas regions may be at high risk of power … Read more
(Reuters) – The largest U.S. electric grid on Thursday operated near record levels for demand amid frigid temperatures as weather forecasters predicted another Arctic blast over the weekend. The PJM Interconnection, which manages the flow of electricity for 67 million people in 13 Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C., reported electric demand at about … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration on Thursday eased some sanctions on the Venezuelan oil industry as it seeks to expand production there after U.S. forces ousted the South American country’s President Nicolas Maduro on January 3. The U.S. Treasury issued a general license authorizing transactions involving the government of Venezuela and state oil company PDVSA … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures jumped 140% over the past seven trading days, and cash gas and power prices hit record highs this week as an Arctic blast sent heating demand soaring and froze oil and gas wells, cutting gas output to a two-year low. The sharp jump in power prices will ultimately hit … Read more
(Reuters) – Coterra Energy and Devon Energy could announce an agreement to merge as soon as next week, in what would be the largest oil and gas deal in the U.S. shale industry in almost two years, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The Financial Times was the first to report … Read more
Summary Trump names Kevin Warsh for Fed chair Brent crude set for biggest monthly jump since January 2022 WTI set for largest monthly gain since July 2023 (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Friday on signs that the U.S. may engage in dialogue with Iran over its nuclear programme, reducing concern over potential supply disruptions … Read more
(Reuters) – Lawmakers are expected to discuss on Thursday a sweetened reform of Venezuela’s main oil after a proposal submitted by interim President Delcy Rodriguez was modified to introduce a new hydrocarbon tax, the possibility of asset privatizations and oilfield operation outsourcing, a draft seen by Reuters showed. The changes are expected to encourage oil … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude production continued to recover on Thursday after a winter storm ravaged production and losses peaked at 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, while analysts adjusted output forecasts for January in the aftermath of outages. Nearly all of North Dakota’s production was back online, Justin Kringstad, director of North Dakota … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. Navy has sent an additional warship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday, amid a large military buildup in the region and soaring tensions. The official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the USS Delbert D. Black had entered the region in the past … Read more
(Reuters) – The Arctic is no longer a frozen periphery, especially not after the U.S. spat with Europe over Greenland. As sea ice melts, the High North is emerging as a strategic hub for energy, shipping and critical minerals. It is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet, but what’s also … Read more
(Reuters) – Europe’s vast natural gas storage network is set to exit winter at its lowest level in years, yet market prices indicate a complacency starkly at odds with the enormous challenge traders face in refilling inventories. Replenishing underground storage has become a central feature of Europe’s gas market – and by extension, the international … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. upstream mergers and acquisitions market regained momentum after a mid-year slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2025 reaching $23.5 billion in announced deals and pushing full-year activity to $65 billion, analytics firm Enverus said on Wednesday. The rebound was driven by motivated buyers including refunded private equity teams, increased use of … Read more
(Reuters) – New York’s environmental regulator said on Wednesday that it filed with federal energy regulators to oppose Williams Cos-led Constitution Pipeline’s bid to revive a permit to build the proposed, previously canceled natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York. Constitution recently petitioned the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reissue a Certificate of … Read more
By Liz Hampton and Georgina McCartney (Reuters) – U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels to 423.8 million barrels in the week ended January 23, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – The United States is handing over a tanker to Venezuela that it seized this month, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday, the first known instance in which President Donald Trump’s administration has returned such a tanker. The United States has been carrying out a months-long effort to seize oil … Read more
Summary US-Iran tensions remain key near-term price driver Markets pricing in geopolitical risk premiums US winter storms, Kazakh outages, also adding support (Reuters) – Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a four-month high on rising concerns of the potential impact a possible U.S. military attack on Iran, OPEC’s fourth-largest producer, with output of … Read more
Citi said on Wednesday that oil prices may stay elevated due to rising geopolitical risks, U.S. restrictions on Russian oil purchases and continued Chinese buying, even as markets entered the year expecting a large oversupply. “Further geopolitical escalation can lift prices to our 0-3m target of $70 a barrel,” the bank said in a note. … Read more
Summary Exxon, Chevron Q4 earnings could be overshadowed by geopolitical intrigue Chevron in the spotlight on Venezuela, only US oil major operating there Exxon signals potential $1.2 billion cut in upstream earnings from low oil prices (Reuters) – Exxon Mobiland Chevron executives may face more questions about their investment opportunities in Venezuela than their actual … Read more
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Top U.S. oil refiners are expected to post stronger fourth-quarter profits as product margins spurred by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war boosted earnings, energy analysts said. Fuel makers have reaped unexpected profits this year, after from record levels in 2022, a year when a recovery in demand … Read more
Summary Lukoil agrees to sell global assets to Carlyle Group Foreign assets worth about $22 billion -analysts The value of the deal has not been disclosed Transaction with Carlyle dependent on U.S. approval Deal excludes Lukoil’s assets in Kazakhstan, CPC (Reuters) – U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group has agreed to buy most of Lukoil’s … Read more
By Scott Disavino and Curtis Williams BP and Shell imported LNG from Trinidad amid U.S. winter storm Spot gas prices hit all-time highs due to increased demand and frozen wells Elba Island and Cove Point received unusual LNG imports for high-price opportunity HOUSTON/NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Several liquefied natural gas companies took the … Read more
(Reuters) – Gulf governments are stepping up infrastructure deals with foreign investors, with Kuwait set to launch an oil pipeline network stake sale as soon as February in a deal that could raise up to $7 billion, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. The shift comes as oil prices, down more than 25% … Read more
By Tim McLaughlin and Laila Kearney Transmission congestion leads to soaring electricity prices Natural gas supply issues contribute to generator outages and price spikes PJM high-voltage line restrictions expected to average nearly 13 hours on Thursday BOSTON/NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Transmission line congestion on the largest U.S. power grid is expected to soar … Read more
By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Jan 28 – U.S. crude oil producers were bringing wells back online on Wednesday following a severe winter storm that swept across the country over the weekend, straining energy infrastructure and power grids. Domestic crude output is now estimated to be down around 600,000 barrels per day, roughly 4% of total … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil producer Chevron is set to boost exports of Venezuelan crude to the U.S. to some 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March, from 100,000 bpd in December and some 230,000 bpd so far this month, two sources with knowledge of the plans said on Wednesday. The U.S. company, which is the main … Read more
Raising funds from oil and gas infrastructure assets, while retaining control, is now firmly part of the playbook of Gulf Arab national oil companies, helping them raise billions of dollars for their ambitious diversification plans. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Kuwait could launch a deal to offer investors a stake in its oil pipeline assets … Read more
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Jan 28 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland has been a “wake-up call” to European governments to increase their energy security, the EU’s head of energy policy said on Wednesday. Europe has rapidly increased imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. as it races to cut … Read more
By Vallari Srivastava and Sumit Saha Jan 28 (Reuters) – GE Vernova (GEV.N) said on Wednesday that its wind power unit might take about $250 million revenue hit this year due to installation delays at an offshore Massachusetts project and that it was expecting a drop in order backlog. The company said the failure to … Read more
By Julian Hast US natural gas declined in thin trading on Wednesday as some gas production came back into service after being knocked offline by a powerful winter storm that sparked a record-shattering rally. February futures contract dropped 6.1%, or 42 cents, to $6.531 per million British thermal units as of 10:31 a.m. in New … Read more
By Ari Natter A $1.8 billion loan guarantee to an Arizona utility to deploy clean energy are among the projects the Energy Department has canceled following a review of loans made during former President Joe Biden’s administration, according to the department. The conditional loan guarantee to Arizona Public Service Company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle West … Read more
By Mark Chediak and Brian Dowling A US judge said a nearly completed, $4.5 billion wind project off the coast of Massachusetts can resume construction weeks after the Trump administration required all such developments to stop work. US District Judge Brian Murphy on Tuesday granted Vineyard Wind’s request for a preliminary injunction, effectively reviving the … Read more
Infusion of fresh capital and international buyers sharpens competition CALGARY, Alberta (January 28, 2026) — Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company that leverages generative AI across its solutions, is releasing its summary of 4Q2025 U.S. upstream M&A activity and full-year analysis. After a midyear slowdown, U.S. upstream M&A … Read more
The European Union’s competition chief warned on Wednesday that the region was becoming increasingly dependent on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States and should look at how it can best harness local resources. “We are significantly increasing our dependence on liquefied natural gas imported from the U.S.,” European Commission Executive Vice President … Read more
A severe winter storm that brought heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain has left more than 400,000 homes and businesses without power across a swath of the U.S., from the Ohio Valley and mid-South region to New England. The hardest-hit utilities included Nashville Electric Service (NES) in Tennessee, where 109,156 of 463,455 customers were without … Read more
Summary Shell seeks license for Loran-Manatee discovery, minister says BP seeking to develop Cocuina-Manakin field, minister adds First production from Dragon field hoped for in fourth quarter 2027 (Reuters) – Shell and BP are seeking U.S. licenses to extract natural gas from fields in Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, the Caribbean country’s energy minister Roodal Moonilal said … Read more
(Reuters) – Iran’s worst unrest in years has prompted sharp U.S. warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. Analysts warn that further escalation could push Tehran to target tankers in the Strait of Hormuz or even attempt to shut the waterway, which is vital for oil exports. Below are details about the strait: WHAT … Read more
U.S. officials have said publicly they want the interim president to sever relations with close international allies like Iran, China and Russia, including expelling their diplomats and advisers from Venezuela. But Rodriguez, whose swearing-in ceremony was attended by representatives of those countries early this month, has yet to publicly announce such a move. She became … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. officials are working to issue a general license soon that would lift some sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, three sources familiar with the preparation said on Tuesday, a shift from a previous plan to grant individual exemptions to sanctions for companies seeking to do business in the country. Following the U.S. capture … Read more
By Lara Williams Donald Trump’s hatred of wind power continues. In a speech in Davos last week that managed to upset almost everyone, the US president still found time to get in a few trademark digs at renewable energy. “There are windmills all over Europe… and they are losers,” he said, in a strange anthropomorphism. … Read more
Summary Winter storm disrupts US crude output and exports OPEC+ likely to maintain pause on output increases, sources say US dollar near four-year lows (Reuters) – Oil prices hit their highest since late September on Wednesday after a winter storm disrupted U.S. crude output while a weak U.S. dollar and continued Kazakh outages lent further … Read more
The dollar was on the ropes near multi-year lows on Wednesday after investors sold it aggressively when U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to shrug off its recent decline, while Wall Street marched on to fresh record highs. The dollar’s dive has hoisted the euro over $1.20 for the first time since 2021, sent the Australian … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration has invited the oil and gas industry to nominate areas for a potential sale of offshore oil and gas leases in Southern and Central California to be held as soon as next year. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The move is part of a push by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Interior Department … Read more
By Dmitry Zhdannikov and Aref Mohammed Chevron seeks improved terms for West Qurna 2 oilfield, sources say Iraq nationalized operatorship of oilfield after U.S. sanctions on Lukoil Iraq has improved oil contract terms in deals with majors in past two years (Reuters – BASRA/LONDON, Jan 27) – U.S. oil major Chevron is pushing Iraq to … Read more
(Reuters) – A commission of Venezuela’s National Assembly has received more than 80 proposals from politicians, lawyers and energy associations seeking changes to a reform of the country’s main oil law, sources close to the talks said, a blow for lawmakers rushing to have the reform approved next week. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez introduced the … Read more
(Reuters) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, pressed on Tuesday whether Mexico had halted oil shipments to Cuba amid pressure from Washington, said shipment decisions were sovereign in nature and not based on U.S. pressure. However, Sheinbaum appeared to acknowledge that Mexico had halted a planned shipment to Cuba. Asked at her regular morning press conference … Read more
(Reuters) – Exports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas from U.S. Gulf Coast ports tumbled to zero on Sunday before rebounding on Monday, after a massive winter storm swept across the country, ship-tracking service Vortexa said. An Arctic blast has pummeled the United States in recent days, straining energy infrastructure and power grids. Up … Read more
(Reuters) – Where exactly is the expected supply glut in the global crude market? The best answer is China, which saw storage flows surge in December, resulting in a surplus of more than 1 million barrels per day for 2025. China’s surplus of crude oil jumped to 2.67 million bpd in December, up from 1.88 … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. spot natural gas and power prices soared to record highs in the northeastern part of the country as homes and businesses cranked up their heaters to escape an Arctic chill that cut gas output to a two-year low by freezing oil and gas wells and pipes earlier this week. Cash gas prices … Read more
(Reuters) – The largest U.S. regional electric grid on Tuesday reported nearly 18 gigawatts of power plant outages, leaving a region of 67 million people with a thin buffer of power supplies against frigid weather and a forecast for record-breaking winter demand. The PJM Interconnection reported that most of the generation outages are due to … Read more
(Reuters) – Germany must seek new partners in light of a changing global order, the country’s economy minister said on Tuesday, referring to deteriorated relations with the United States that have resulted in painful import tariffs. “The world has become more uncertain, and alliances that we have trusted and relied on are beginning to crumble,” … Read more
By Eric Roston and Brian Kahn A globe at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil. Photographer: Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty Images The US officially exited the Paris Agreement on Jan. 27. It’s the second time President Donald Trump has pulled out of the pact that commits almost 200 countries to keep global … Read more
By Emma Sanchez, Dani Burger, and Matthew Miller Baker Hughes Co., one of the world’s biggest oilfield contractors, said it plans to double its data center equipment order target to $3 billion over a three-year period, driven by surging demand for power to run artificial intelligence. The company expects to book roughly $3 billion of … Read more
By Lucia Kassai Chevron Corp. has assembled its largest fleet of vessels in almost a year to ship Venezuelan crude, after the US moved to exert control over the country’s oil sector following the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro. The oil major, which holds a license to export US-sanctioned crude, sent 15 vessels this month … Read more
Democrats shouldn’t be afraid to take more aggressive actions on clean energy, former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said. By Michelle Ma and Mark Chediak President Donald Trump’s scorched-earth approach toward renewable energy can offer inspiration for a future Democratic administration looking to retake the initiative to cut emissions, according to Jennifer Granholm, energy secretary under … Read more
(Reuters) – Surging natural gas prices in the U.S. and Europe have dominated energy market attention so far this year, but several sector stocks that have hit multi-year highs likely encapsulate the broader themes driving energy investing in 2026 as a whole. A slew of North America-listed firms – including the makers of grid components, … Read more
(Reuters) – The head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said global oil demand will remain above 100 million barrels per day through 2040, while demand for both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electricity will grow by 50% or more. Managing Director and CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber told the India Energy Week conference … Read more
(Reuters) – Oilfield services company Baker Hughes said on Monday that there is significant revenue opportunity in Venezuela, with the main considerations for operating there being safety and conditions for employees, and clarity on legal and regulatory frameworks. The Houston-headquartered company has been working with authorities on Venezuela after the U.S. earlier this month … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures soared by a record 114% over five days to a three-year high on Monday after an Arctic blast over the weekend froze oil and gas wells and pipes, cutting gas production to a two-year low on Sunday. On Monday, front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Tuesday as a massive winter storm hit crude production and affected refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast, but the rise was curbed by a resumption in supply from Kazakhstan. Brent crude futures rose 23 cents, or 0.35%, at $65.82 a barrel as at 1017 GMT. U.S. West … Read more
By Julian Lee Oil traders seeking to plot the path for prices this year are juggling sharply different assessments of the supply-demand outlook, from a huge surplus to a broadly balanced market. The world’s three main forecasting agencies — the International Energy Agency, the US Energy Information Administration and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting … Read more
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Britain, Germany, Denmark and other European countries will sign a clean energy pact at a summit in Hamburg on Monday, pledging to deliver 100 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power through large-scale joint projects, the British government said. The agreement comes days after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped up criticism … Read more
By Ahmad Ghaddar and Olesya Astakhova LONDON/MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) – OPEC+ is expected to keep its pause on oil output increases for March at a meeting on Sunday, three OPEC+ delegates told Reuters, with prices rising due to a drop in Kazakhstan’s oil production. The meeting of eight members of OPEC+, which pumps about … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oil producers lost up to 2 million barrels per day or roughly 15% of national production over the weekend, analysts and traders estimated, as a winter storm swept across the country, straining energy infrastructure and power grids. Oil production outages peaked on Saturday, consultancy Energy Aspects estimated, with the Permian Basin likely … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. shale production could fall by as much as 400,000 barrels of oil per day in 2026 if OPEC countries try to increase market share and oil prices fall to as low as $40 a barrel, according to Rystad Energy CEO Jarand Rystad. U.S. shale production could remain flat if prices stay close … Read more
(Reuters) – Cenovus Energy’s 172,000-barrel-per-day Lima, Ohio, refinery experienced mechanical issues caused by a major winter storm that hit much of the United States over the weekend, industry monitor IIR Energy said on Monday. The refinery experienced mechanical issues brought about by the storm on Sunday, IIR Energy said, adding that efforts to fix the … Read more
By Kate Abnett EU to halt Russian LNG by end-2026, pipeline gas by 2027 Companies face penalties for non-compliance with gas ban Hungary to challenge ban in court BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) – European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures soared by a record 89% over five days to a three-year high on Monday after an Arctic blast at the weekend froze oil and gas wells, cutting gas production to a two-year low on Sunday. On Monday, front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange … Read more
US natural gas jumped by almost 20% as freezing weather swept across much of the country, boosting heating demand and disrupting supplies. Front-month futures soared above $6 per million British thermal units for the first time since 2022. That followed a 70% rally last week, the biggest weekly advance in records going back to 1990. The … Read more
Ron Bousso (Reuters) – An Arctic blast sweeping across the U.S. Northeast and Midwest has triggered a sharp rally in natural gas prices on fears of production disruptions. The spike has reverberated across overseas markets, underlining the growing globalization of the U.S.-dominated liquefied natural gas trade. U.S. natural gas futures have surged by almost 70% over the … Read more
Houston firms eye Venezuela’s vast oil reserves amid political uncertainty Smaller investors see Venezuela as high-risk, high-reward opportunity US sanctions complicate oil trade, investment in Venezuela (Reuters) – In a downtown Houston bar, Matthew Goitia, a director at Pelorus Terminals, lays out his early idea to refurbish and build marine terminals that can blend and … Read more
Oil major Exxon Mobil’s subsidiary XTO Energy is seeking buyers for some of its assets in the Eagle Ford shale basin in South Texas, an Exxon spokesperson confirmed to Reuters in a statement. In recent days, top U.S. oil major Exxon opened a virtual data room to begin marketing the assets, two sources told Reuters earlier. The … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. takeover of Venezuela’s oil exports has re-routed crude barrels that were being used to service debt owed to China. How much does Venezuela owe China, and how and why was the country getting debt payments after Venezuela’s default? HOW MUCH DOES VENEZUELA OWE CHINA? Data on Venezuela’s debt is sketchy, particularly … Read more
By Arathy Somasekhar and Tanay Dhumal SLB says it is receiving lots of inquiries from customers about Venezuela Company had over $1 billion in annual revenue from Venezuela a decade ago Rival Halliburton has said it is working through mechanics around licenses HOUSTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – U.S. oilfield service company SLB said on Friday … Read more
Power prices in the largest U.S. grid rose sharply on Sunday as demand in a region with the world’s largest concentration of energy-hungry data centers surpassed forecasts during a deep freeze gripping half the country. Real-time wholesale electricity prices topped $1,800 per MWh early Sunday in Dominion Energy’s Virginia territory, up from $200 per … Read more
Summary US winter storm disrupts crude production Geopolitical tensions with Iran add to market uncertainty Kazakhstan’s Caspian Pipeline resumes full capacity after maintenance (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Monday after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, as output disruptions in major U.S. crude-producing regions and tensions between the U.S. and Iran … Read more
The United States is in talks with Chevron, other crude producers, and major oilfield service providers about a plan to quickly raise Venezuela’s crude production, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing senior administration officials. Officials have discussed deploying SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes to repair and replace outdated equipment, and refresh older drilling sites, … Read more
Summary Snow, sleet, freezing rain, dangerous cold expected Sunday Federal emergency declarations approved in at least 12 states Outages impact states including Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas More than 10,000 flight cancellations on Sunday (Reuters) – More than 1 million customers in the U.S. as far west as New Mexico were without electricity and over 10,000 flights … Read more
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By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Greenland deal or no, the international order is fraying. As the Trump administration ramped up – before stepping back from – brazen territorial claims, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney captured the mood at the World Economic Forum in Davos: “Great powers have begun using economic integration … Read more
The Mexican government is reviewing whether to keep sending oil to Cuba amid growing fears within President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration that Mexico could face reprisals from the United States over the policy, which is a vital lifeline for the Communist-run Caribbean island, according to three sources familiar with the discussions. A U.S. blockade of oil … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba as part of possible new tactics to drive leadership change in the Caribbean country, Politico reported on Friday, citing three people it said were familiar with the plan. While no decision has been made, such a move has been … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by 1 to 544 in the week to January … Read more
By Shariq Khan Trump escalates pressure against Iran Warships to arrive in Middle East in coming days, US official says US sanctions vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil Kazakhstan oil output yet to resume NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled at their highest in over a week on Friday after U.S. President … Read more
(Reuters) – HOUSTON, Jan 23 – North Dakota crude output is currently down by 80,000 barrels per day to 110,000 bpd as operators shut production in due to cold weather, the state regulator said on Friday. “It is warming up next week so I don’t anticipate any long term production impacts,” said Justin Kringstad, Director … Read more
(Reuters) – The United States, since its 2003 invasion of Iraq, has held effective control over the country’s oil revenue dollars, giving Washington extraordinary leverage over Baghdad’s affairs, with implications for regional dynamics involving Iran. How does the U.S. control Iraq’s oil revenues? The U.S. control over Iraq’s oil revenues primarily stems from the management … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil production in North Dakota rose 12,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) to 1,189,000 bpd in November, monthly data from the state Industrial Commission showed. Bakken and Three Forks oil production stood at 1,159,000 bpd in the month. The data was released on the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s general statistics webpage and has been rounded to … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures rose on Friday and has gained over 68% so far this week, lifted by forecasts for extreme cold over the next two weeks that is expected to drive heating demand to near-record levels and freeze oil and gas wells, cutting output. On Friday, front-month gas futures for February delivery … Read more
(Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s energy ministry said on Friday that it had held talks on energy cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. embassy in the Central Asian country, which is a major energy producer, accounting for around 2% of daily oil supply. In a statement posted on Telegram, the ministry said that … Read more
(Reuters) – SLB beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Friday, helped by steady demand for its oilfield equipment and services in North America. U.S. crude production was expected to hit a record 13.41 million barrels per day in 2025, according to Energy Information Administration forecast, benefiting oilfield services companies. Quarterly revenue from SLB’s … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. control of Venezuela’s oil exports has ensnared barrels that had been servicing debt to China, lining up another potential showdown between the two superpowers that could further complicate the South American country’s path out of default. Around a tenth of Venezuela’s $150 billion foreign debt pile is estimated to be loans from … Read more
US natural gas futures pared a record breaking three-day rally, after traders finished exiting short positions and the market braced for a historic winter storm. Front-month contracts dropped as much as 7.6% to $4.660 per million British thermal units on Friday, after surging 63% over the previous three sessions. Prices were still on track for their biggest … Read more
The oil-services giant is moving idled equipment overseas as US shale growth slows Halliburton Co. just offered some of the best evidence yet that fracking, which turned the US into the biggest oil and gas producer, is spreading around the world. The Houston-based company, which fracks more wells than anyone, said on Wednesday that it has shifted … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI The Trump administration has no plans to directly provide security to oil producers in Venezuela, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Wright said the US involvement in controlling the flow of funds in Venezuela gives the US leverage to reduce criminality and improve business conditions. Wright plans to travel to … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI The Trump administration is canceling almost $30 billion of financing from the Energy Department’s green bank after reviewing transactions approved under former President Joe Biden. The Energy Department plans to revise another $53 billion of funding and has eliminated about $9.5 billion in financing for wind and solar projects. The Energy … Read more
Summary LNG futures to be listed on Shanghai Futures Exchange Contracts could shift market influence to China from West China’s LNG imports forecast to rise 12% this year (Reuters) – China is set to offer domestic-listed, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures contracts as soon as next month, people with knowledge of the matter said, … Read more
By Monique Mulima A sizzling rally in energy stocks over the past few months has the group reaching a new high as rising geopolitical uncertainty pushes investors to bet on elevated oil prices. The S&P 500 Energy Index rose 2.4% to close at $750.17 on Wednesday, making it the best performing sector in the S&P … Read more
By Sing Yee Ong, Elena Mazneva, and Julian Hast US natural gas futures surged about 75% in three days, rocketing to the highest price since 2022, as frigid weather sweeps across major markets for the heating fuel and forces traders to cover bearish positions. More than 175 million people across the country will face snow, … Read more
By Ruth Liao Venture Global Inc. won a dispute with Spain’s Repsol SA involving the sale of liquefied natural gas cargoes from its export plant in Louisiana. An arbitration tribunal found Venture Global acted as a “reasonable and prudent operator,” the company said in a filing Wednesday. The tribunal also awarded fees to Venture Global. … Read more
Summary Oil prices had dropped on Thursday as Greenland tension subsided Supply disruption concerns offered price support Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield yet to resume output (Reuters) – Oil prices rebounded on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, raising concerns of military action that could disrupt crude supplies while there are outages … Read more
Summary Wright criticizes EU and California’s green energy policies EU scales back corporate sustainability laws after pressure Occidental exited California due to state regulations, Hollub says (Reuters) – The world needs to more than double oil production, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday, while criticizing the European Union and the U.S. state of … Read more
(Reuters) – Valero has bought a cargo of Venezuelan crude oil, two sources said on Wednesday, one of the first deals by U.S. Gulf Coast refiners that are part of Washington’s agreement with Caracas to export up to 50 million barrels. Phillips 66 has also purchased a cargo, one of the sources said. Both bought … Read more
(Reuters) – Winter electricity demand on the largest U.S. power grid – the PJM Interconnection – is expected to set an all-time record next week as large swaths of the United States brace for an Arctic blast of cold weather. PJM’s seven-day forecast on Thursday morning predicted 144,465 megawatts of demand on January 27. That … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration is allowing China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at “unfair, undercut” prices at which Caracas sold the crude before the U.S. removed its leader Nicolas Maduro, an administration official said on Thursday. While the oil will be sold in the global marketplace, the U.S. administration has required that the … Read more
(Reuters) – Investment firm Kimmeridge plans to nominate former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy’s board, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Kimmeridge has said Coterra’s board must reassess its leadership structure and appoint an independent, non-executive chair, the report said, adding that it expects … Read more
(Reuters) – A profound proposed reform of Venezuela’s hydrocarbons law would allow foreign and local companies to operate oilfields on their own through a new contract model, commercialize output and receive sale proceeds even if acting as minority partners of state company PDVSA, drafts seen by Reuters on Thursday showed. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez … Read more
By Weilun Soon Rates to ship crude on tankers are surging more widely across the world after the US moved to exert control over Venezuelan flows, a trade once primarily handled by a dark fleet of aging vessels. Shipowners are deploying legitimate tankers near the US Gulf in anticipation of higher demand for vessels instead … Read more
BEIJING, Jan 22 (Reuters) – China defended its wind power record and reinforced its commitment to promote the global transition to low-carbon energy, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. “China’s efforts to tackle climate change and promote the development and application of renewable energy in … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Judging by state and local filings alone, the U.S.’ data center computing capacity could jump by close to 1,000% if all projects currently planned come to fruition. That’s a big “if,” however, as it is widely known that some of the plans filed by so-called hyperscalers … Read more
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Global oil glut predictions are seriously exaggerated as demand growth remains strong and global oil stocks are depleted, Amin Nasser, chief executive of Aramco , the world’s biggest oil producer, said on Thursday. Oil prices have traded above $60 per barrel for most of 2025 with analysts predicting a decline … Read more
By Marianna Parraga Seven tankers departed Venezuela since January 12 under deal Crude is being stored in Caribbean terminals Many offers to final customers not leading to sales yet Jan 21 (Reuters) – Venezuelan oil exports under a flagship $2 billion supply deal with the U.S. reached about 7.8 million barrels on Wednesday, vessel-tracking data … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures soared to a six-week high on Wednesday, marking a record 57% rise over the past two trading sessions, on expectations that extreme cold weather will boost heating demand to near-record levels while also cutting output by freezing oil and gas wells. After soaring about 26% on Tuesday, front-month gas … Read more
(Reuters) – Blackstone is in talks to sell its Beacon Offshore Energy, which operates oil and gas assets in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for more than $5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The asset manager has begun early talks with investment banks about a possible listing of … Read more
Summary Trump steps back from tariff threats over Greenland IEA revises up forecasts for 2026 global oil demand growth US crude stocks up by 3.04 million barrels last week, API says (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Thursday, reversing the previous sessions’ gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump softened threats against Greenland and Iran, and as investors assessed the supply … Read more
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) – U.S. refineries are preparing for extreme cold weather as an unexpected Arctic blast rolls in, threatening to disrupt operations. A cold front will bring frigid temperatures to the eastern two-thirds of the country, the National Weather Service said on Wednesday, expecting sub-zero lows to spread from … Read more
(Reuters) – The volume of Venezuelan oil exported under a flagship $2 billion supply deal with the U.S. reached about 7.8 million barrels on Wednesday, vessel-tracking data and PDVSA documents showed, highlighting slow progress that has prevented the state oil company from fully reversing recent output cuts. Caracas and Washington earlier this month agreed a … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in Nov rose to 7.378 million barrels per day from 7.098 million bpd in Oct, official data showed on Wednesday. Monthly export figures are provided by Riyadh and other members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI), which published … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told oil company executives on Wednesday that Venezuela’s output can rise 30% from its current level of 900,000 barrels per day in the short- to medium-term, three executives who attended the meeting said. Raising crude output from Venezuela, which sits on the world’s largest oil reserves, is a … Read more
By Ron Bousso (Reuters) – Spiralling trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe over President Donald Trump’s bid to buy Greenland have once again left the bloc highly vulnerable in a geopolitical tussle because of its heavy dependence on a single supplier for its critical energy needs. Less than four years ago, Europe’s economy was … Read more
The latest IEA’s Monthly Gas Statistics report including October 2025 data shows that for Total OECD: Production of natural gas increased by 2.6% compared to October 2024. Imports (entries)1 of natural gas were 8.4% higher on a year-on-year basis, and total OECD exports (exits)1 increased by 10.5% in the same period. Gross consumption of natural gas increased by 5.0% compared to October 2024. 1Transit … Read more
The latest IEA’s Monthly Oil Statistics report including October 2025 data shows that for Total OECD: Production of crude oil, NGL and refinery feedstocks grew by 3.2% compared to the same month last year. Refinery gross output of total products decreased (-1.0%) on a year-on-year basis. Net deliveries of total products decreased in October 2025 compared to October 2024 (-0.4% y-o-y). Oil … Read more
Summary Global demand growth revised 70,000 bpd higher on lower tariff impacts in 2026 Oil prices have risen about 6% so far this year OPEC+ has paused output hikes (Reuters) – The global oil market will be in deep surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, as so … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glenfarne Group, LLC (“Glenfarne”) subsidiary Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG Project, and Danaos Corporation (“Danaos”) (NYSE: DAC), one of the world’s largest independent owners of containerships, today announced a strategic partnership to advance Alaska LNG. Under the agreement, Danaos will facilitate the construction and operation of … Read more
(Reuters) – Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday that the country has received $300 million from oil sales, the first proceeds from U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced 50-million-barrel oil supply deal with Caracas, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month. Trump said separately on Tuesday his country had taken the … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had taken 50 million barrels of oil out of Venezuela, and was selling some of it in the open market. “We’ve taken 50 million barrels of oil out of Venezuela in the first four days. We’ve got millions of barrels of oil left. … Read more
By Niccolo Conte | Article/Editing: Bruno Venditti | Graphics/Design: Amy Realey Key Takeaways Russia, Iran, and Qatar together hold more than half of the world’s proven natural gas reserves. Natural gas reserves are heavily concentrated in a small number of countries, shaping global energy and geopolitics. Natural gas plays a critical role in the global … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil and gas firm APA Corp said on Tuesday it curtailed production by about 91 million cubic feet per day of U.S. natural gas and 7,600 barrels per day of U.S. natural gas liquids in the fourth quarter in response to weak prices. It expects fourth-quarter average realized natural gas prices in the … Read more
Enverus releases Top 50 Public E&P Operators of 2025 ExxonMobil holds No. 1; ConocoPhillips surges as Permian Basin strength and consolidation reshape U.S. production AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 21, 2026) — Enverus, the leading energy SaaS and analytics platform, has released its annual list of the top public onshore exploration and production (E&P) companies in the … Read more
Summary Oil output at two Kazakh fields to be halted for 7-10 days, sources say US tariff pressure over Greenland, US stockpile data weigh on oil prices US-Iran risks remain high, analysts say (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday as investors assessed a temporary shutdown at two large fields in Kazakhstan, expectations of a … Read more
Summary Q4 adjusted EPS 69 cents vs forecast 55 cents Q4 international revenue up 2.9%, North America flat (Reuters) – Halliburton surpassed analysts’ expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, on the back of steady demand for its services and equipment in international markets. Shares of the oilfield services company rose nearly 2.6% in premarket trading. The … Read more
The KOOL TIGER LNG Tanker is docked at the Freeport LNG facility in Quintana, Texas, U.S., June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo Summary Global supply to rise to as much as 484 million tons in 2026 Asia 2026 demand to rise as much as 7%, led by China and India Europe imports driven by … Read more
China’s crude oil imports from top supplier Russia fell 0.7% year-on-year in December to 9.33 million metric tons, or 2.2 million barrels per day, but hit the highest level for 2025. Imports from Malaysia, the largest trans-shipment hub for sanctioned Iranian oil, fell 37.9% to 4.14 million tons, or 0.97 million bpd. Imports from Indonesia … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil production at Kazakhstan’s vast Tengiz oil field, one of the world’s largest, could be halted for another 7-10 days after shutting down on Sunday, cutting crude exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, three industry sources told Reuters. The field’s operator Tengizchevroil (TCO) said on Monday that due to power supply problems, production … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures soared 27% to a three-week high on Tuesday on forecasts for much colder weather and higher heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected that forced some traders to cover short positions. After falling to a 13-week low before the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, … Read more
To speed the construction of new energy plants, the Trump administration called for an emergency power auction. They favor gas, coal and nuclear. By Josh Saul When the Trump administration called Friday for an emergency power auction in an ambitious bid to speed the construction of big power plants and tame skyrocketing power bills, top … Read more
Concerns over a global crude glut have pressured prices, weighing on profits. By David Wethe Harold Hamm, the billionaire wildcatter who helped kick off the US shale oil revolution, is once again making history. This time it’s a sign of retrenchment. Hamm said he’s about to shut down drilling in North Dakota’s Bakken for the … Read more
The biggest weekly price swings in two years show the power of speculative traders By Priscila Azevedo Rocha After a period of relative calm, intense volatility has returned to European gas prices. The region’s benchmark futures plunged 10% on Monday after surging 30% last week. There were real reasons for prices to be moving — … Read more
The U.S. offshore wind industry has faced other difficulties, including soaring inflation and supply chain snarls Bloomberg News Dominion said in court papers that it is losing about US$5 million a day on vessel contracts alone because of the Dominion Energy Inc. can restart construction of a wind project off the coast of Virginia while it continues … Read more
Summary US threatens tariffs on European states over Greenland China reported better-than-expected Q4 GDP data China reported higher crude oil output for 2025 Brent, WTI prices edge lower (Reuters) – Oil prices were steady on Tuesday as investors monitored U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of higher tariffs on European states over his drive to acquire Greenland, while … Read more<
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