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
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
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) – 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) – 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
(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
Ron Bousso (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has lavished the U.S. oil industry with favourable policies since returning to the White House, but his twin demands for cheap oil and “energy dominance” are increasingly colliding with companies’ bottom lines. Over the past year, the Republican president has rolled out numerous pro‑fossil fuel measures and offered strong support … Read more
By Sing Yee Ong US natural gas futures jumped as the weather outlook for late January shifted colder, with blasts of Arctic air set to sweep the eastern part of the country, raising demand for the fuel that’s used for heating and power generation. Futures for February delivery rose as much as 14% to $3.550/mmbtu … Read more
(Reuters) – The year 2025 in the LNG sector will be one for the history books after production and exports of the super-chilled fuel smashed records and raked in billions of dollars in revenues across the global liquefied natural gas supply chain. A 25% surge in LNG purchases by European countries was a key highlight … Read more
By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Naureen S Malik A power substation near a data center in Ashburn, Virginia. Photographer: Nathan Howard/Bloomberg President Donald Trump and the governors of several US Northeastern states agreed to push for an emergency wholesale electricity auction that would compel technology companies to effectively fund new power plants. The unprecedented plan, … 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 for the first time since mid-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, … Read more
By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Will Wade Trump administration officials vowed to keep US coal power plants operating, casting it as an imperative to meet surging electricity demand and drive a revival of the nation’s industrial base. “The goal is 100% open,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “That’s the standard we’re operating against.” Burgum’s comment … Read more
Oil prices fell 1% on Monday, reversing the previous session’s gains, as civil unrest in Iran subsided, lowering the chance of a U.S. attack that could disrupt supply from the major Middle Eastern producer. Brent crude was trading at $63.48 a barrel at 0912 GMT, down 65 cents or 1%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate for … Read more
Summary Chevron’s export capacity from Venezuela could increase with new license terms US aims to sell Venezuelan oil at higher prices post-Maduro Funds from oil sales may eventually move to US banks, Energy Secretary Wright suggests (Reuters) – The U.S. is moving as fast as it can to grant Chevron an expanded license for its … Read more
Oil majors have grown more efficient in the years since the shale bubble burst in 2014, pumping record production with a fraction of the workforce. By Julia Fanzeres and Will Kubzansky An oilfield crew works a service rig during a state-funded oil well plugging operation in Midland. Photographer: Eli Hartman/Bloomberg The US oil and gas … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Monday, after rising in the previous session, as Iran’s deadly crackdown on protests quelled the civil unrest in the country, reducing the chance of a U.S. attack on the major Middle Eastern producer that could disrupt supplies. Brent crude was trading at $64.18 a barrel by 0158 … Read more
(Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he had ordered imports of electricity and additional power equipment to be accelerated as much as possible as Ukraine confronts its worst wartime energy crisis. The government has declared an energy emergency as the system, damaged by relentless Russian strikes, is meeting only 60% of electricity … Read more
Summary Companies Governors, Trump administration sign two-year price cap deal for future PJM power auction PJM grid covers 67 million people in 13 mid-Atlantic and inland states Rising power bills cause political backlash in PJM region(Reuters) – The White House on Friday urged the largest U.S. electric grid to conduct an emergency power auction to … Read more
Four Venezuelan banks were notified this week by the country’s government that they will split $300 million of oil revenues deposited in an account in Qatar, enabling them to sell dollars to Venezuelan companies that need foreign exchange to pay for materials, two financial sources and an analyst said. The injection of foreign capital … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. government is not currently considering using Venezuelan oil in an exchange with U.S. oil companies to refill the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Department of Energy said on Friday. Earlier on Friday, Reuters reported that two sources said the Trump administration was exploring a plan that would deliver Venezuelan oil to … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oil refiners are expected to have about 724,000 barrels per day of capacity offline in the week ending January 16, decreasing available refining capacity by 450,000 bpd, research company IIR Energy said on Friday. Offline capacity is expected to rise to 1.1 million in the week ending January 23, IIR said. The … Read more
Summary Benchmark prices hit multi-month highs this week Underlying balance still points to ample supply, says analyst Potential new supply from Venezuela limits price gains (Reuters) – Oil prices settled higher on Friday as some investors covered short positions ahead of the three-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend in the U.S. and lingering worries about … Read more
By Stephen Stapczynski, Priscila Azevedo Rocha, and Archie Hunter Steve Hill, left. Photographer: Danielle Villasana/Bloomberg Steve Hill, who was hired by Mercuria Energy Group in 2024 to build out its liquefied natural gas business, is leaving the trading house. Hill was part of the company’s efforts to expand into the fast-growing global LNG market. Before … Read more
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday will consider whether to allow Dominion Energy to resume construction on its $11.2 billion Virginia offshore wind project in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its suspension of the venture. The hearing in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia will be the third time … Read more
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Simultaneous geopolitical flare‑ups in Venezuela, Iran and the Black Sea have pushed oil prices to a three‑month high, creating a treacherous environment for investors even as a large supply glut still looms over the market. Brent crude opened the year at $61 a barrel before slipping below … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Despite all the policy whiplash – or perhaps because of it – the U.S. energy system has started 2026 with more buzz and momentum than seen in decades. At home, electricity production is growing far faster than in most western peers, which is allowing utilities to … Read more
By David Wethe, Annmarie Hordern, and Jonathan Ferro Shale billionaire Harold Hamm said oil companies need guarantees that their assets won’t someday be seized by Venezuela if they help revive the nation’s crude production. “There is a lot of geopolitical risk in Venezuela. Exxon had been there twice and been nationalized, ” Hamm said in … Read more
Summary Deal includes $5.2 billion in equity, $2.33 billion in debt It marks Mitsubishi’s biggest acquisition Mitsubishi aims to strengthen gas value chain Aethon Energy likely to buy back up to 25% interest (Reuters) – Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. will buy the U.S. shale production and infrastructure assets of Aethon Energy Management for $7.53 billion, … Read more
Summary Benchmark prices hit multi-month highs this week Significant price volatility remains likely, say BMI analysts Underlying balance still points to ample supply, says Phillip Nova analyst (Reuters) – Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as supply risks remained in focus despite the receding likelihood of a U.S. military strike against Iran. Brent crude gained … Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday the U.S. is getting a 30% higher price for Venezuelan crude oil than Venezuela got before U.S. special forces captured President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month. “We’re getting about a 30% higher realized price when we sell the same barrel of oil than they sold the same … Read more
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday that she was submitting a proposal to reform the country’s hydrocarbon law, as investors in the U.S. push for easier access to the South American country’s oil industry. Rodriguez said the reforms would “allow these investment flows to be incorporated into new fields, fields where no investment … Read more
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are exploring a potential merger, in a deal that could create one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers, people familiar with the matter said. A possible combination, which would rank among the largest between U.S. energy producers in recent years, comes as U.S. crude prices remain pressured by a … Read more
(Reuters) – Russia’s federal budget revenues from oil and gas dropped by 24% in 2025 to the lowest level since 2020, according to Finance Ministry data, as oil prices fell while the rouble appreciated. Oil and gas revenue is the leading source of cash for the Kremlin, making up a quarter of federal budget proceeds … Read more
(Reuters) – Abu Dhabi state oil firm ADNOC is weighing entering Venezuela’s energy industry and could seek a partnership with another international producer to participate in the nation’s gas projects, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. XRG, ADNOC’s international investments arm set up … Read more
By Jack Wittels Weak oil prices are making it harder for the shipping industry to decarbonize, according to the president of commodities giant Cargill Inc.’s freight-trading business. With a chartered fleet of more than 600 ships, Cargill has been at the forefront of the shipping industry’s efforts to cut carbon. Now, it’s hiring five new … Read more
By Anthony Di Paola The United Arab Emirates’s state oil giant is evaluating options for a potential entry into Venezuela’s energy industry as the Middle Eastern country seeks to build out its international natural gas business, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is watching developments in Venezuela, with … Read more
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes it would be better for Venezuela to remain in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, but added he was unsure if that would be a better situation for the United States. “Well, I think it’s better for them if they do it,” Trump … Read more
(Reuters) – Saudi Aramco and Commonwealth LNG have signed a long-term contract for the U.S. LNG developer to supply the world’s largest oil exporter with 1 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa), three people familiar with the deal tell Reuters. The deal includes an option for Saudi Aramco to double the volume to 2 mtpa. … Read more
Venezuelan crude oil was being offered this week to U.S. Gulf Coast refiners at a premium to competing Canadian barrels, two traders said. Venezuelan Merey-16 oil was offered for U.S. Gulf Coast delivery at a discount of around $6 to Brent crude futures earlier this week, a trader said, while West Canadian Select at Houston … Read more
(Reuters) – Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license from the U.S. government this week that could allow for increased production and exports from the South American country, three oil industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The U.S. oil producer is anticipated to be one of several firms to get approvals from President … Read more
Summary Trump says killings in Iran are stopping Brent, WTI fall over 3% EIA reports sharp rise in US crude and gasoline inventories (Reuters) – Oil prices tumbled more than 3% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that killings of demonstrators during protests in Iran were ending, easing concerns over military action against … Read more
(Reuters) – The Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that the U.S. benchmark natural gas spot price at Henry Hub will decline by about 2% to just under $3.50 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) this year, before gaining in 2027 to nearly $4.60 per mmBtu. The EIA attributed the decline to annual supply growth keeping … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. has completed the first sales of Venezuelan oil that are part of a $2 billion deal reached earlier this month between Caracas and Washington, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. Additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks, the official added. Revenue from the initial oil sales – … Read more
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Blackrod SAGD goes full-scale after 15 years of pilot testing By Deborah Jaremko Follow CEC on LinkedIn CEC LinkedIn Follow CEC on Facebook CEC Facebook Follow CEC on Twitter CEC Twitter The Blackrod SAGD project. Photo courtesy International Petroleum Corporation For the first time in nearly eight years, a brand-new oil sands project is operating in Alberta. It’s … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures fell about 7% on Wednesday on a drop in preliminary gas flows to liquefied natural gas export plants in Texas. That price drop came despite a preliminary decline in daily production and forecasts for colder weather and more heating demand next week than previously expected. Front-month gas futures for … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude stocks and gasoline inventories rose while distillate stockpiles fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude stocks rose by 3.4 million barrels to 422.4 million barrels in the week ended January 9, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.7 million-barrel draw. … Read more
By Javier Blas John D. Rockefeller, the godfather of the modern oil industry, called his tactic of purposely crashing oil prices and sending the stocks of his rivals into a tailspin “a good sweating.” Soon after, he’d conveniently buy shares cheaply. For the following century, one of the few certainties of petroleum investing was that … Read more
By David Wethe Venezuela’s return to growth in the global oil market following the US capture of long-time leader Nicolas Maduro is forecast to boost crude output by roughly 50% over the coming decade, according to industry consultant Enverus. Production is expected to reach about 1.5 million barrels a day by 2035. The outlook by … Read more
(Reuters) – China’s oil imports from Venezuela are expected to slump starting from February as fewer tankers have managed to leave for Caracas’ top crude buyer after the U.S. claimed control of the OPEC producer, traders and analysts said. The number of oil tankers departing Venezuela for China has fallen sharply after U.S. President Donald … Read more
(Reuters) – Canadian Natural Resources is in talks to buy a $1-billion-plus portfolio of natural gas properties from Tourmaline Oil Corp, Globe and Mail reported on Wednesday, citing two sources familiar with the negotiations. The report said Canadian Natural filed the paperwork for federal Competition Bureau approval of a transaction with Tourmaline on December 30, … Read more
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BP expects to book $4 billion to $5 billion in impairments in the fourth quarter, mainly related to its energy transition businesses, it said on Wednesday, while flagging weak oil trading. The company is rerouting spending from lower-carbon businesses to oil and gas in a bid to improve profitability under the new leadership of Chair … Read more
Summary Only 3 shipments passed US blockade since mid-December Venezuelan oil in transit to Asia near 43 million barrels – Kpler Venezuelan oil discharges into China hit record in November – Vortexa China made up 75% of Venezuelan oil export in 2025 – PDVSA (Reuters) – China’s oil imports from Venezuela are expected to slump … Read more
Summary Iran protests raise supply disruption fears, geopolitical risks Venezuela resumes oil exports amid US embargo reversal US crude stocks rise, API says, indicating looser supply-demand balance LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on … Read more
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Wednesday will consider whether to allow Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor to resume construction of the Empire Wind project off the coast of New York as the company sues the Trump administration over its suspension of the industry in federal waters. The hearing in U.S. District Court in Washington comes two … Read more
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts U.S. electricity use to rise by 1% this year and 3% in 2027, marking the first time since 2007 that power demand has risen for four years in a row and the strongest four-year growth period since 2000.“The driving factor behind this surge is increasing demand from large computing … Read more
A Canadian tycoon who heads one of North America’s fastest-growing oil companies is advocating for his country to lend its heavy oil expertise to the United States as it seeks to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry. Adam Waterous, the executive chair of Strathcona Resources, said Canada’s decades of experience extracting oil sands crude make it uniquely … Read more
Summary US has seized five sanctioned vessels as it keeps grip on Venezuelan exports More seizures could come, but action paused since Friday Russia, which relies on shadow fleet, has said seizures were illegal (Reuters) – The U.S. government has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to the Venezuelan oil trade, … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. crude production will ease in 2026 and 2027 after reaching a record high in 2025, while petroleum demand will hold steady this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. EIA projected crude production will slide to 13.59 million barrels per day (bpd) … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas output will rise to a record high in 2026, while demand will decline, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook on Tuesday. EIA projected dry gas production will rise from a record 107.4 billion cubic feet per day in 2025 to 108.8 bcfd in 2026 and … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed a rule revising Biden-era pollution protections for waterways, a move the Environmental Protection Agency said would speed permitting of energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The proposed rule would revise a 2023 rule by former President Joe Biden’s administration on Section 401 of the Clean Water Act that … Read more
Workers at BP’s refinery in Whiting, Indiana are in contract negotiations with the British oil major, which has proposed changes including job cuts at the 440,000-barrel-per-day facility, the United Steelworkers union said on Tuesday. The local USW union represents around 800 workers at Whiting, the largest refinery in the U.S. Midwest. The current three-year collective … Read more
(Reuters) – The discount on U.S. crude futures to the global benchmark Brent has grown by around $1 per barrel since the U.S. ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3 and took control of the South American country’s oil flows, redirecting millions of those barrels to U.S. ports in a move likely to boost … Read more
(Reuters) – Lower oil prices are expected to cut U.S. drilling activity and reduce output 1% this year from the top producing country, while potentially higher output from Venezuela could add pressure, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday. The comments from the Department of Energy’s statistical arm add to worries expressed by some U.S. … Read more
(Reuters) – Cheniere Energy will process 10 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) of natural gas by the end of 2026, CEO Jack Fusco said on Tuesday at an API event in Washington. Fusco said he saw room for the U.S. to continue growing as an exporter. Reporting by Curtis Williams in Houston; Editing by … Read more
(Reuters) – Venezuela’s state oil company has begun reopening some of the wells it and its joint venture partners had shut amid a strict U.S. embargo, as crude exports resume with two shipments departed on Monday, three sources close to operations said. The OPEC country’s oil exports had remained almost at a standstill since December, … Read more
Annual analysis explains changing U.S. load expectations, expanding long-term oil supply potential in Venezuela and selective investments across the energy transition AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 13, 2026) — Enverus, the leading energy SaaS and analytics platform, is releasing its 2026 Global Energy Outlook, a comprehensive overview that frames the year around hydrocarbon prices, power system realities, upstream … Read more
(Reuters) – Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege scenario for an island already reeling from crippling blackouts and shortages. Venezuela, once the island’s top supplier, has not sent crude or fuel to Cuba for about … Read more
Summary Trump claims control over Venezuela’s oil reserves Roszarubezhneft took over Rosneft’s Venezuelan holdings in 2020 Roszarubezhneft says it will continue working in Venezuela (Reuters) – Oil assets that Russia develops in Venezuela belong to Russia, which will continue working there, Moscow said on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of control over the … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. shale producer Diamondback Energy on Monday flagged lower prices for its oil production in the fourth quarter, compared to the preceding three months. Oil prices declined 9.2% during the three months ended December 31, as concerns about oversupply and tariffs outweighed geopolitical risks. The company said the average realized prices, or the … Read more
Summary Drones hit tankers near terminal which exports Kazakh oil Ukrainian drone attacked CPC terminal on November 29 Kazakh oil output down 35% in Jan. 1–12, source says (Reuters) – Four Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones on Tuesday in the Black Sea on the way to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline … Read more
(Reuters) – If record-high U.S. stock prices accurately reflect investors’ assessment of the first year of Trump 2.0, then it’s a glowing scorecard for the most interventionist government in decades. It’s yet another example of the topsy-turvy economic world where the global norms and orthodoxies of the last 40 years are being questioned and sometimes … Read more
Oil prices are likely to drift lower this year as a wave of supply creates a market surplus, although geopolitical risks tied to Russia, Venezuela and Iran will continue to drive volatility, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Sunday. The investment bank maintained its 2026 average price forecasts of $56/$52 per barrel for Brent/WTI, … Read more
Oil prices surge on possible Iranian supply disruption Summary Iran faces biggest anti-government demonstrations in years Unrest in Iran adds $3-4 a barrel risk premium, Barclays says US tariffs on Iran could hit oil exports to China (Reuters) – Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as heightened concerns surrounding major producer Iran and potential supply … Read more
(Reuters) – Workforce security and policy reform including contract sanctity are among the prerequisites that have to be in place in Venezuela for the U.S. oil industry to move in, American Petroleum Institute President Mike Sommers said on Monday during a telephone conference with journalists. He said the move to remove Nicolas Maduro from power … Read more
Summary Exxon surprised by Trump’s remarks on Sunday Exxon, ConocoPhillips face long-term re-entry challenges Chevron is the only US major operating in Venezuela HOUSTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil remains interested in visiting Venezuela and is prepared to send an assessment team there, a source familiar with the company’s strategy told Reuters on Monday, a … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court justices wrestled on Monday over whether lawsuits by Louisiana officials seeking to hold oil and gas companies, including Chevron and Exxon Mobil, responsible for harming the state’s coast should be moved out of the Bayou State’s courthouses and into federal court. The justices during a little more than an hour … Read more
(Reuters) – Private equity giant Carlyle, a group comprising oil major Chevron and Quantum Capital Group as well as UAE-based investor International Holding Company are competing for the global assets of Russia’s Lukoil as a U.S. deadline to sell them expires this week, sources said. The United States imposed sanctions on Lukoil and its peer … Read more
(Reuters) – Iran has a record amount of oil on the water, equivalent to about 50 days of output, with China having bought less because of sanctions and Tehran seeking to protect its supplies from the risk of U.S. strikes, data from Kpler and Vortexa shows. The amount of Iranian crude and condensate, either on … Read more
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Summary US Treasury’s Bessent said frustrated with lack of urgency G7 plus India, South Korea, Australia and Mexico to attend China dominates critical minerals production (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge Group of Seven nations and others to … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he might block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after the oil major’s CEO called the country “uninvestable” during a White House meeting last week. Exxon CEO Darren Woods told Trump that the Venezuelan market is “uninvestable” in its current state. Venezuela seized Exxon’s and Conoco’s assets in … Read more
Ron Bousso U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Big Oil companies have injected a heavy dose of realism into U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to rapidly invest billions in Venezuela, pointing to … Read more
(Reuters) – Norway’s government said on Monday it will present a policy document to parliament next year on the future of the oil and gas industry, including companies’ access to exploration acreage. “The oil and gas industry is crucially important for Norway, and should be developed, not phased out,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said … Read more
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday will consider a request from Danish energy company Orsted for an injunction against the Trump administration’s decision to halt its $5 billion Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island. The company’s lawsuit is one of several filed by offshore wind companies and states seeking to reverse the Interior Department’s December … Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday that Chevron saw a pathway to grow its Venezuela production by 50%, with his comments coming after a meeting that President Donald Trump had with oil companies on the South American nation. Chevron “said with the actions that were taken and some additional things we can do for … Read more
If it’s successful, and that’s a big if, Trump’s imperialistic investment would pay off shortly after US oil output peaks. By Peter Millard Rusty pipelines. Unchecked spills. Decades of chronic underinvestment, brain drain and mismanagement. Venezuela’s oil industry is in shambles, and restoring it to its former glory would cost an estimated $100 billion—if Big … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking courts or creditors from impounding revenue tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil held in U.S. Treasury accounts, the White House said on Saturday. The emergency order said the revenue, held in foreign government deposit funds, should be used in Venezuela to help create … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025 Summary US Treasury chief aims to facilitate oil sale proceeds repatriation to Venezuela Bessent says will meet with IMF and World Bank on Venezuela next week Treasury chief eyes mobilization of Venezuela’s $5 billion in frozen IMF reserve … Read more
Summary Iran says situation ‘under total control’ after weekend violence Iran protest deaths exceed 500, rights group says Companies scramble to find ships for Venezuelan oil -sources LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Oil prices dipped on Monday after Iran said it had total control following the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, easing some concerns over supply from … Read more
Summary Vitol, Trafigura have global sales, shipping, logistics U.S. oil majors wary of legal, credit, physical risks Venezuelan oil stored on old ships, was heading to China (Reuters) – Global oil trading houses have emerged as early winners in the race to control Venezuelan crude flows, getting ahead of U.S. energy majors wary of credit … Read more
Summary Exxon requires security guarantees before sending team to Venezuela Venezuela’s hydrocarbons law needs reform for investment, Woods says Chevron is preparing for an immediate bump in production Jan 9 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what … Read more
Data shows millions of tons of methane spewing from the nation’s decaying energy infrastructure, underscoring how much work is required to revive production. By Aaron Clark An image captured by EMIT on September 24, 2025, shows five emissions on the same day and in the same area.Source: Kayrros SAS, processed L1B image from NASA/JPL-Caltech’s EMIT … Read more
The Trump administration wants the oil majors to rebuild the nation’s energy industry. Chevron has been on the ground there for decades. By Brian Wall With Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a jail cell in New York, Donald Trump moved on to the next stage of his plan for the South American nation. The US … Read more
By Reshmi Basu The New Fortress Energy liquefied natural gas terminal near the Port of San Juan in Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico. Photographer: Alejandro Granadillo/Bloomberg New Fortress Energy Inc. is asking its creditors for yet more time to hash out a debt restructuring before a forbearance period on some of its borrowings expires, according to … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump began a meeting to discuss Venezuela with executives from some of the world’s largest oil companies at the White House on Friday, saying he wants them to invest $100 billion in the country to vastly expand its production. The meeting reflects the importance of oil to Trump’s strategy for … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the first time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by two to 544 in … Read more
By Georgina McCartney and Arathy Somasekhar Trump aims for $50 oil, below profitable level for U.S. producers Venezuelan oil redirection to pressure U.S. shale margins U.S. refineries to benefit from Venezuelan oil influx HOUSTON, Jan 9 – U.S. oil producers already reeling from low oil prices are facing renewed pressures, as President Donald Trump pushes … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector offers a potential opportunity for international banks, with JPMorgan Chase in an advantageous spot due to its history in the country and past involvement with international trade financing. A clutch of banks including JPMorgan and Citigroup have historically operated in the country, but reduced operations or … Read more
By Didi Tang And Bernard Condon A banner on the front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China’s Xi Jinping with a message that reads in Spanish: “An example for the world,” during a government-organized rally opposing U.S. intervention, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez) … Read more
Summary Iran unrest, Russia-Ukraine war raise supply concerns Global inventories rise, oversupply may limit price gains White House to meet oil firms to discuss Venezuela NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose 2% on Friday on growing supply worries linked to intensifying protests in oil-producing Iran and an escalation of attacks in Russia’s war … Read more
CALGARY – U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition to have U.S. energy companies swoop in and revive Venezuela’s beleaguered oil industry has raised questions about what it means for Canadian oilsands producers and whether it’s a task American supermajors can or even want to take on. Here is a rundown of the past and potential of … Read more
(Reuters) – Shell narrowed its projected range for fourth-quarter liquefied natural gas production but kept it within previous guidance, it said in a trading update on Thursday, as it warned of a loss in its chemicals business. It said its chemicals and products segment’s earnings will be below break-even in the fourth quarter, dragged down … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there was room to balance roles for both the United States and China in Venezuela to allow for commerce but that Washington would not allow Beijing to have major control over the Latin American country. In an interview on Fox Business Network, Wright also said he expected … Read more
(Reuters) – DENVER, Jan 7 – U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 3.8 million barrels to 419.1 million barrels in the week ended January 2, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a … Read more
Summary Investors skeptical about Venezuela’s political stability and investment costs Chevron, ConocoPhillips cautious about rushing into Venezuela investments, sources say US plans three-phase process for Venezuela’s recovery, Rubio says (Reuters) – U.S. oil executives being summoned to the White House on Friday to discuss potential investment plans in Venezuela will be carefully weighing the country’s … Read more
(Reuters) – The White House is convening a meeting on Friday with major U.S. and international oil companies to discuss potential investment in Venezuela’s energy sector, as the administration weighs ways to revive crude output in the sanctions-hit country, according to a White House official. The companies include producers, refiners, traders and oilfield services firms … Read more
(Reuters) – Refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi, Texas to Pascagoula, Mississippi are configured to run the heavy sour, corrosive crude oil produced by Venezuela that President Donald Trump plans to sell in the U.S., following the capture last weekend of Nicolas Maduro. Beginning in the 1990s, refiners reconfigured their plants with … Read more
The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution on Thursday that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, paving the way for further consideration in the 100-member chamber. The vote on a procedural measure to advance the war powers resolution was 52 to 47, as a handful of Trump’s … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. move to seize foreign vessels in international waters seriously violates international law, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday. “China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions without the basis of international law and without the authorisation of the United Nations Security Council,” ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference. … Read more
The following is an update to the fourth quarter 2025 outlook and gives an overview of our current expectations for the fourth quarter. Outlooks presented may vary from the actual fourth quarter 2025 results and are subject to finalisation of those results, which are scheduled to be published on February 5, 2026. Unless otherwise indicated, … Read more
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump plans to import previously sanctioned Venezuelan oil into the U.S., tearing up the global energy playbook and underscoring the seriousness of the administration’s ambition to dominate the Western Hemisphere. China may be the ultimate target of this “Donroe Doctrine”- Trump’s rebranding of a 19th-century doctrine that asserted Washington’s zone of … Read more
The United States could oversee Venezuela and control its oil revenue for years, President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Thursday. During what the New York Times described as a wide-ranging, two-hour interview, the paper said Trump also appeared to lift a threat to take military action against Venezuela’s neighbour Colombia. Trump invited … Read more
Summary Norway’s petroleum output seen broadly steady in 2026 Output seen gradually declining towards 2030 Oil investments seen down nearly 7% in 2026 vs 2025 Lower demand to hit supplier industry (Reuters) – Norway’s offshore oil and gas output will remain broadly steady in 2026, but investments are seen falling by 6.6%, signalling a … Read more
Summary US boarded tanker that escaped blockade and put up Russian flag US also seized second Venezuela-linked tanker Venezuela’s main buyer China denounces US ‘bullying’ (Reuters) – The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, one sailing under Russia’s flag, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to dictate oil … Read more
(Reuters) – The discount on Western Canada Select to North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures grew on Wednesday to its widest point in 18 months as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s deal to import up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude. WCS for February delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $14.45 a … Read more
Summary Brent and WTI benchmarks firm US crude stocks fell last week while fuel stocks rose, says EIA Two Venezuela-linked oil tankers seized by US in Atlantic Ocean (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed Venezuela developments and reports on progress of proposed U.S. sanctions legislation against … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump and his advisers are planning an initiative to dominate the Venezuelan oil industry for years to come, and the president told aides he believes his efforts could help lower oil prices to $50 a barrel, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. A plan under consideration includes the U.S. exerting some … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil said on Wednesday that lower crude oil prices could cut its fourth-quarter upstream earnings by about $800 million to $1.2 billion. Oil prices declined 9.2% during the three months ended December 31, as concerns about oversupply and tariffs outweighed geopolitical risks. Brent crude futures shed about 19% in … Read more
Summary Expanded license would boost Chevron supply to own refineries Chevron could sell Venezuelan oil to other refiners Washington also wants Exxon, Conoco, Valero involved in Venezuelan oil exports (Reuters) – Oil producer Chevron is in talks with the U.S. government to expand a key license to operate in Venezuela so it can increase crude exports … Read more
(Reuters) – EOG Resources said on Wednesday that oversupply from Venezuela is driving oil prices down and it would last for several more quarters. Brent crude futures were down about 0.6% at $60.30 a barrel in the day, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost about 1% to $56.53 a barrel. Prices fell as investors … Read more
(Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday that the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as “outright piracy”. Russia’s Transport Ministry said contact with the vessel, the Marinera, had been lost after U.S. naval forces boarded it near Iceland as … Read more
By Yawen Chen LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Orsted (ORSTED.CO) has been reminded again that offshore wind developers can do many things right but can still be undone by politics. U.S. President Donald Trump’s 90-day halt on new wind projects is the latest jolt for the $27 billion Danish power group. For CEO Rasmus … Read more
By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Marianna Parraga US boarded boat that escaped blockade and put up Russian flag Trump announces deal to import up to 50 million barrels of crude Venezuela’s main buyer China denounces US ‘bullying’ Oil prices fall on anticipated supply increase Opposition leader Machado’s hope for election on hold WASHINGTON, Jan … Read more
Jan 7 (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the government wants to refill the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve and is already adding oil, though not as quickly as he would like. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference in Miami, Wright said U.S. President Donald Trump had lobbied … Read more
Chevron and private equity group Quantum Energy Partners are teaming up on a bid to buy the international assets of Russian oil major Lukoil, which are valued at $22 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Chevron, Quantum, Lukoil and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters reported in November … Read more
The vessel tanker Bella 1 at Singapore Strait, after U.S. officials say the U.S. Coast Guard pursued an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, in this picture taken from social media on March 18, 2025. Hakon Rimmereid/via REUTERS WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker … Read more
Overview Oil prices diverged from the broader trend of rising metals and North American natural gas. WTI fell to lows near US$55/bbl, driven by abundant U.S. supply, growing output from Canada and Guyana, and continued flexibility from OPEC, which together outpaced demand growth. Profoundly impacted by past downturns, Canadian producers became resilient, supported by stronger … Read more
Summary Trump announces deal to import up to 50 million barrels of crude Venezuela’s main buyer China denounces U.S. ‘bullying’ Oil prices fall on anticipated supply increase Captured leader Maduro’s allies keep power in Venezuela Opposition leader Machado’s hope for election on hold for now (Reuters) – Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with oil company executives at the White House late this week to discuss ways to revive Venezuela’s tattered oil sector, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Two of the sources told Reuters the meeting was likely to happen on Friday. It was not immediately clear who would … Read more
Summary Trump says Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US Deal to redirect Venezuelan oil exports to US from China Both benchmarks extend declines from previous session (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the United States had reached a deal to import up to $2 billion worth of … Read more
MIAMI (AP) — In 2017, as political outsider Donald Trump headed to Washington, Delcy Rodríguez spotted an opening. Then Venezuela’s foreign minister, Rodríguez directed Citgo — a subsidiary of the state oil company — to make a $500,000 donation to the president’s inauguration. With the socialist administration of Nicolas Maduro struggling to feed Venezuela, Rodríguez … Read more
(Reuters) – Venezuelan and U.S. officials are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday. Venezuela has millions of barrels of oil loaded on tankers and in storage tanks that it has been unable to ship due to a blockade on exports imposed … Read more
(Reuters) – The Trump administration on Tuesday dismissed analysts’ estimates that it would take years to ramp up Venezuela’s crude production, saying there were ways to quickly boost the country’s oil sector. Raising crude output from the South American nation, which sits on the world’s largest oil reserves, is a top objective for President Donald … Read more
LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Shell (SHEL.L) has agreed to buy stakes in two undeveloped offshore blocks in ultra-deep waters offshore Angola from Chevron (CVX.N), the European energy major said on Tuesday. European oil majors have said they will spend billions in Angola, Sub-Saharan Africa’s second-largest crude oil producer after Nigeria. The country has undertaken … Read more
By Marianna Parraga Chevron’s loadings and crude exports flowing normally Slow loading at Jose, Bajo Grande could put more pressure on output cuts Many loaded vessels remain undeparted in Venezuelan waters Jan 6 (Reuters) – Venezuela was loading crude only for U.S. major Chevron (CVX.N) on Tuesday, while operations by state-run oil firm PDVSA to … Read more
By Arathy Somasekhar and Georgina Mccartney US Gulf Coast refiners set to benefit if Venezuelan sanctions end Canadian crude will lose pricing power if Venezuelan oil flows freely Chinese independent refineries will seek alternatives if Venezuelan crude is redirected HOUSTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – A full-scale resumption of Venezuelan oil exports would benefit refiners in … Read more
Summary Deal to redirect Venezuelan oil exports to US from China Trump says agreed volume to supply is 30-50 million barrels Exports expected to stem further cuts to Venezuelan output Chevron only US firm currently authorized to export Venezuelan oil US Interior Secretary says US Gulf refiners would take advantage HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – … Read more
(Reuters) – There were likely many motives behind America’s capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, but one little-discussed factor could be the White House’s concerns about the waning global prominence of the “petrodollar.” Venezuela’s oil output is currently modest at barely 1 million barrels per day, but its reported reserves of … Read more
Refiner Phillips 66 said on Tuesday in a Goldman Sachs conference that it has two Gulf coast refineries which can turn and process Venezuela crudes as they ramp up. Reporting by Vallari Srivastava and Pooja Menon in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid
Venezuela’s main oil ports on Tuesday entered their fifth day without delivering crude for state-run PDVSA’s customers in Asia, which are the OPEC country’s main buyers, shipping data showed, as the U.S. presses the nation through an oil embargo. Chevron, which is PDVSA’s main joint-venture partner, on Monday resumed exports of Venezuelan oil to the … Read more
By Javier Blas A Madrid protestor holds a caricature of Donald Trump drinking from a Venezuelan oil barrel by Portuguese cartoonist Vasco Gargalo. Photographer: THOMAS COEX/AFP Let’s do the math. Start with the oil production of the US and add Canada. Then include Venezuela and the rest of Latin America, from Mexico to Argentina and … Read more
A former top Chevron executive, Ali Moshiri, is raising $2 billion for Venezuelan oil projects after the U.S. captured its leader Nicolas Maduro and President Donald Trump said Washington would take control of the oil-producing nation, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Moshiri’s investment fund, Amos Global Energy Management, has identified multiple Venezuelan assets and … Read more
By Sing Yee Ong US natural gas futures dropped to the lowest since late October amid forecasts for warmer temperatures next week, which is likely to reduce demand for the fuel. Futures for February delivery declined as much as 5.9% to $3.404/mmbtu in early Asian trading on Monday The contract was at $3.470/mmbtu as of … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Dec 30 (Reuters) – For supporters of the energy transition, 2025 had plenty to complain about: the scrapping of U.S. clean energy policies, wind droughts in Europe, corporate retreats from wind power generation and a resurgence in coal-fired power output. Yet there were also developments to celebrate, including record deployment … Read more
(Reuters) – Pipeline company Energy Transfer said on Tuesday it expects to invest $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion in growth capital in 2026, primarily on projects enhancing its natural gas network.
Summary US to meet oil executives to discuss Venezuelan production boost Analysts predict sufficient supply by 2026 despite uncertainties Reliance Industries halts Russian crude deliveries for January (Reuters) – Oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday as the market weighed expectations of ample global supply this year against uncertainty around Venezuelan crude output following the … Read more
Utility Vistra said on Monday it has agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy, comprising 10 natural gas-fired power plants, from Quantum Capital Group for about $4.7 billion, as it looks to meet growing power demand. Shares of the company rose nearly 5% in extended trading. The deal includes about $2.3 billion in cash, $900 million in … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is giving U.S. energy companies the opportunity to revive Venezuela’s massive, derelict oil industry. It’s an offer they may want to refuse. After the U.S. military’s ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the weekend, representatives of the Trump administration plan to meet with oil executives later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan … Read more
Summary Top oil companies not initially consulted, executives say Trump wants US firms to invest billions, boost Venezuelan oil output Costs, political uncertainty may hinder progress Meetings with Trump administration now expected, a source said Trump says US may subsidize oil firms to rebuild infrastructure (Reuters) – The administration of President Donald Trump is … Read more
(Reuters) – China is a major customer of and investor in Venezuela’s oil sector, which President Donald Trump aims to revive following the U.S. military’s ouster of President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday. Years of mismanagement, underinvestment and, more recently, U.S. sanctions have slashed Venezuelan crude production to about 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) last … Read more
(Reuters) – Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture by the United States has deprived Vladimir Putin of an ally and could increase U.S. “oil clout”, but Moscow is eying potential gains from President Donald Trump’s division of the world into spheres of influence. Special Forces seized Maduro only eight months after the Russian president agreed a … Read more
(Reuters) – Here are key facts about international oil companies in Venezuela, a country with the world’s largest oil reserves thrown into crisis by the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. In the 2000s, former President Hugo Chávez expropriated assets from several foreign oil companies, strengthening state-owned PDVSA’s control over the country’s oilfields. … Read more
(Reuters) – The main risk to the U.S. economy from the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s leader over the weekend would stem from rising oil prices, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Monday, but that does not appear to be underway so far. The risk is “mostly through oil prices,” Kashkari said in … Read more
(Reuters) – Delcy Rodriguez, declared the interim president of Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, is one of the iron fists in Venezuelan politics, a practitioner of economic orthodoxy who has strived to build relationships with the private sector and who is known for her taste for luxury. Over more than a decade … Read more
(Reuters) – An oil tanker chartered by U.S. Chevron carrying some 300,000 barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude bound for the U.S. Gulf Coast departed on Monday from the OPEC country’s waters, shipping data showed, after a four-day pause in the company’s exports of Venezuelan oil. Chevron is the only company currently authorized by Washington to … Read more
(Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about a possible intensification of instability in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of the Latin American country’s president Nicolas Maduro. The 15-member Security Council met at U.N. headquarters in New York just hours before Maduro was due to appear in a Manhattan federal court … Read more
About a dozen tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel departed in recent days from the country’s waters in dark mode, seemingly breaking a strict blockade imposed by the U.S. amid intense pressure that mounted until the capture of deposed President Nicolas Maduro, monitoring service TankerTrackers.com said. All the identified departed vessels are under U.S. … Read more
Bloomberg News Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will use leverage over oil to force further change in Venezuela as he seizes a long-awaited chance to try to shape Latin America in Washington’s favor. Rubio, 54, emerged Sunday as the administration’s chief public voice on Venezuela, laying out hints of strategy after the … Read more
David Blackmon Subscribe to David Blackmon on Substack Here The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: “Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in America, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United … Read more
Summary Energy storage could be game changer for lithium – analyst says Demand bolstered by China power sector reforms, data centre boom BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters) – A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply. The lithium … Read more
(Reuters) – Crude output in Venezuela is set to increase over a period of time following the dramatic U.S. strike and capture of its president, likely raising global supply and weighing on prices longer-term, oil analysts said. American forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from Caracas over the weekend, and U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would … Read more
Summary Govt wants US oil giants to finance investment to revive Venezuelan oil sector Security, legal and political risks challenge Venezuela’s oil sector revival (Reuters) – White House and State Department officials have told U.S. oil executives in recent weeks that they would need to return to Venezuela quickly and invest significant capital in the … Read more
Global investors are facing a fresh surge in geopolitical risk after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move that could unlock the nation’s vast oil reserves and boost risky assets over the longer-term but prompt a flight to safety when trading resumes. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take control of … Read more
Summary Venezuela’s acting president offers to collaborate with U.S. OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members Trump says U.S. embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in place (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Monday as ample global supplies offset concerns about the impact on oil flows from the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. oil companies’ shares jumped on Monday, fueled by the prospect of access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take control of the South American nation following the arrest of its president. Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but production plummeted in recent decades due to mismanagement, … Read more
After removing President Nicolas Maduro from power, the Trump administration is gambling that it can intimidate the Venezuelan leader’s inner circle into toeing the U.S. line with threats of further military action that could put them at risk of a similar fate, according to sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump’s advisers also believe … Read more
Venezuela’s toppled leader Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday awaiting drug charges after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture him, saying the U.S. would take control of the oil-producing nation. The image of the 63-year-old Maduro blindfolded and handcuffed en route to the U.S. has stunned Venezuelans … Read more
The U.S. military’s ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to swiftly reroute the country’s oil exports back toward the United States – and away from China. That will give U.S. refiners an immediate boost, but President Donald Trump’s plans to revive production in the Latin American country may be slower to materialize. Speaking … Read more
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by U.S. military action in Venezuela that sets “a dangerous precedent,” his spokesperson said on Saturday ahead of a likely U.N. Security Council meeting. Venezuela and Colombia, backed by Russia and China, have asked for the 15-member Security Council to meet, diplomats said, after the U.S. attacked … Read more
Venezuela’s oil exports, which had fallen to a minimum amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced blockade of all sanctioned tankers going in and out of the country’s waters, are now paralyzed as port captains have not received requests to authorize loaded ships to set sail, four sources close to operations said on Saturday. The … Read more
The United States said it had struck Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, after months of accusing him of drug-running and illegitimacy in power, marking a dramatic escalation in geopolitical tensions. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas … Read more
President Donald Trump said that American oil companies were prepared to enter Venezuela and invest to restore production in the South American country, an announcement that came just hours after Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed by U.S. forces. “We’re going to have our very large U.S. oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, … Read more
At 4:21 on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump sent a message on his Truth Social platform: the United States had carried out a daring mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The action came as a surprise, but according to sources familiar with the matter, planning for one of the most complex … Read more
The United States is going to be “very strongly involved” in Venezuela’s oil industry in the wake of the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump told Fox News on Saturday. “We have the greatest oil companies in the world, the biggest, the greatest, and we’re going to be very much involved … Read more
(Reuters) – Following are key facts about the oil industry of Venezuela, whose President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. forces on Saturday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. RESERVES Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves but its crude output remains at a fraction of capacity due to mismanagement, lack of investment and sanctions, … Read more
Summary OPEC+ likely to maintain oil output freeze in Q1 2026, sources say No sign yet that Saudi-UAE tensions over Yemen will affect OPEC+ talks Oil prices fell over 18% in 2025 amid oversupply concerns (Reuters) – OPEC+ will likely maintain steady oil output at its meeting on Sunday, three OPEC+ delegates said on Friday, … Read more
By David Blackmon As many people are no doubt aware by now, President Donald Trump ordered a surgical U.S. incursion into Venezuela last night to destroy narco-terrorist infrastructure and take the illegitimate dictator Nicolas Maduro into custody. You can read more details about all that on my political Substack here and here. Where energy is concerned, … Read more
Summary Trump says US successfully hit Venezuela, took away Maduro Most direct US. action in region since 1989 Panama invasion Explosions rock capital Caracas and other locations Maduro government defiant, accuses US of oil grab Venezuelan leader may face drug trial in U.S. (Reuters) – The U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro on … Read more
The U.S. in 2025 became the first country to export more than 100 million metric tons (mmt) of liquefied natural gas in a single year, powered by the startup of production from new plants, preliminary data from LSEG showed.The world’s largest LNG exporter sold 111 mmt of the fuel, almost 20 mmt more than … Read more
Summary Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian refineries Yemen crisis deepens Saudi-UAE rift Brent and WTI posted annual losses of nearly 20% (Reuters) – Oil prices settled lower on Friday on the first trading day of 2026 after registering their biggest annual loss since 2020, as investors weighed oversupply concerns against geopolitical risks, including the … Read more
(Reuters) – Denmark’s Orsted said on Friday it was challenging the U.S. government’s suspension of the lease for its Revolution Wind joint venture and would seek a court injunction against the decision to halt its $5 billion offshore wind project. The Trump administration suspended leases on December 22 for five large offshore wind projects that are under … Read more
HOUSTON, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today it has completed the sale of its chemical business, OxyChem, to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) for $9.7 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. “This transaction accelerates our strategy to strengthen Occidental’s balance sheet and focus on our deep and diverse … Read more
Transaction strengthens balance sheet and liquidity with $344.5 million of cash proceeds before customary closing adjustments (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR, “the Company”), an energy technology company, announced Friday the final closing of its previously announced joint venture with a subsidiary of Cactus, Inc., in which Baker Hughes has contributed its surface pressure control … Read more
By Ron Bousso (Reuters) – Energy markets enter 2026 in a downbeat mood as geopolitical uncertainty clouds the outlook and increasing signs of swelling oil and gas supplies threaten to sink prices. This past year was a wild one for the oil and gas industry, punctuated by the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June, U.S. President Donald … Read more
** Canadian oil producers set to end 2025 on a positive note, with integrated operations, strong refining margins and stable cash flows from long-life reserves cushioning the impact of falling crude prices** Brent crude futures down over 17% YTD, their steepest annual drop since 2020 and third straight yearly decline ** As of last … Read more
Summary Sanctions mark latest action in Trump’s pressure campaign US targets four companies it says operated in Venezuela’s oil sector Sanctions also target four vessels (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela’s oil sector as well as associated oil tankers, as President Donald Trump’s … Read more
U.S. oil production hit a record high in October, according to the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday. Output rose by 31,000 barrels per day to 13.87 million bpd. Oil output in New Mexico, the second-largest oil-producing state, rose 31,000 bpd to hit a record 2.38 million bpd, while output from the federal offshore gulf region … Read more
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing serious talks on combating drug trafficking and offering U.S. companies ready access to Venezuelan oil. Maduro said Venezuela was a “brother country” to the United States and a friendly government. He noted that when he and Trump last spoke in … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures dropped more than 5% on Wednesday, pressured by warmer forecasts next week and a federal report indicating a smaller-than-expected gas withdrawal, yet record gas flows to LNG export facilities in 2025 kept the market on track for its second straight yearly gain. Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New … Read more
(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 1.9 million barrels to 422.9 million barrels in the week ended December 26, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 867,000-barrel draw.29dk2902l Crude stocks … Read more
Summary Brent set to post longest annual losing streak to date UAE withdraws forces from Yemen in conflict with Saudi Arabia Oversupply offsets geopolitical risks, sanctions on producing countries US crude inventories fall, distillate and gasoline stocks rise Oil prices down near 20% on the year (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday and recorded … Read more
U.S. energy firms this week added oil and gas rigs for a second week in a row, energy services firm Baker Hughes said on Tuesday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by one to 546 in the week to December 30, its highest since December 12. Baker Hughes … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI Global exports of liquefied natural gas in 2025 likely saw the biggest jump in three years, as new supply came online in North America. The US is poised to cement its role as a major exporter, becoming the first ever to ship out more than 100 million tons of LNG this … Read more
At least two oil tankers have made their way to Venezuela in recent days and others are navigating towards the country, a sign of state-run PDVSA’s effort to expand floating storage and keep selling crude even as a U.S. blockade has reduced exports to a minimum. U.S. President Donald Trump this month announced a blockade … Read more
Commodities were pelted in 2025 by the whirlwind of tariffs and policies imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, and while the storm may recede in 2026, the ripples will last some time. Trump’s efforts to remake global trade and his shifting geopolitical moves have boosted volatility in commodity markets, with prices being driven by daily … Read more
Takeaways by Bloomberg AI At least two vessels chartered by Chevron Corp. have successfully unloaded cargoes at US ports after picking up oil from Venezuela. Chevron has finished discharging a cargo from the vessel Searuby and is unloading ship Canopus Voyager, with another three Chevron ships sailing toward the US. The global energy market is … Read more
Venezuela started shutting wells in a region that holds the world’s largest deposits of oil in the face of a blockade by the Trump administration meant to financially squeeze the nation. Petroleos de Venezuela SA began shuttering wells in the Orinoco Belt on Dec. 28 as the state-run refiner ran out of storage space and … Read more
Summary European Union has agreed to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports Decline in imports follows closure of Ukrainian route TurkStream is the only remaining route (Reuters) – Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe sank by 44% in 2025 to their lowest since the mid-1970s, following the closure of the Ukrainian route and as the … Read more
With EV incentives no longer available, hybrid vehicle sales are gaining speed Takeaways by Bloomberg AI Hybrid vehicles are in high demand, with nearly one in six new cars predicted to be a hybrid next year, according to CarGurus Inc. The EV market is slowing in the US, with sales expected to plunge 30% in the … Read more
(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors took stock of dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around Yemen. Brent crude futures for February delivery , which expire on Tuesday, were up 32 cents, or 0.52%, at $62.26 a barrel as of 1206 … Read more
HOUSTON, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” or “our”) announced today that it closed the previously announced transaction to sell its interests in Oklahoma for a contract price of $92.5 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. With proceeds from its East Texas and Oklahoma divestitures, the … Read more
Frontera Energy’s Colombian unit has signed a prepayment and commercial agreement worth up to $120 million with a unit of U.S. oil major Chevron to supply crude oil over two years, the Canadian oil producer said on Monday. Under the deal, Frontera will receive an initial $80 million advance and supply a portion of its crude output … Read more
The Kremlin said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump do not support a European-Ukrainian push for a temporary ceasefire ahead of a settlement, and that Moscow thinks Kyiv needs to make a decision on Donbas. Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said that a call between Putin and Trump … Read more
U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG said all three trains at its LNG export plant in Texas experienced a trip due to an interruption of feed gas to the facility, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. “The plant operators managed the cooldown and restarts of train 1, train 2, and train 3 as … Read more
PG&E restores power to 11,000 San Francisco customers after equipment failure (Reuters) – PG&E Corp. crews have restored power to about 11,000 San Francisco customers affected by an outage caused by overhead equipment failure, the company said on Monday. The outage, which began on Sunday at 7:45 p.m. PST (1145 GMT) in San Francisco’s Richmond neighbourhood, had … Read more
By Yogi Schulz Information technology continues to develop rapidly, changing what’s possible. 2025 was no exception. Here are my Top 10 developments. Undoubtedly, there are multiple opportunities to apply these technologies more widely across your energy industry organization. 1. AI dominated every conversation In 2025, AI concepts, experimentation with generative AI, and speculation about future … Read more
The White House has ordered U.S. military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing the “quarantine” of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. “While military options still exist the focus is to first use economic pressure by enforcing sanctions to reach the outcome the … Read more
Summary Ukraine peace talks and Middle East tensions in focus US crude inventories expected to fall Distillate and gasoline stocks expected to rise Dec 29 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose by more than $1 on Monday as investors weighed talks between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents on a possible deal to end the war in … Read more
Energy markets enter 2026 in a downbeat mood as geopolitical uncertainty clouds the outlook and increasing signs of swelling oil and gas supplies threaten to sink prices.This past year was a wild one for the oil and gas industry, punctuated by the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June, U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the intensified … Read more
By Allison Schrager Allison Schrager is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering economics. A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, she is author of “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk.” Takeaways by Bloomberg AI Consumers will have more money due to tax refunds and potential $2,000 checks to households. Businesses will … Read more
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Summary Oil heading for largest annual decline since 2020 Global crude supply glut looms over investors Russia-Ukraine peace proposals in focus HOUSTON, Dec 26 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled more than 2% lower on Friday as investors weighed a looming global supply glut, while also keeping an eye on a potential Ukraine peace deal ahead … Read more
Repurposing military reactors for such civilian use, however, is unchartered territory Bloomberg News A Texas power developer is proposing to repurpose nuclear reactors from Navy warships to power the United States grid as the Trump administration pushes to secure massive amounts of energy for the artificial intelligence boom. HGP Intelligent Energy LLC filed an application to the Energy Department to redirect two … Read more
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Like any industry, wind energy has had its good and bad years. But 2025 may be one of the worst: a toxic stew of major policy reversals, corporate upheaval and sub‑par generation in key markets. U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy U-turn on renewable energy likely ranks … Read more
By Lara Williams Lara Williams is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering climate change. Takeaways by Bloomberg AI The Paris Agreement aims to limit climate change to “well below 2C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue efforts to keep the increase close to 1.5C, but carbon emissions continue to grow. Many experts believe the 1.5C temperature target is … Read more
Summary Oil heading for largest annual decline since 2020 US targets Islamic State militants in Nigeria, no direct impact on oil infrastructure Venezuelan oil under US economic pressure (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Friday as investors weighed potential supply risks from developing geopolitical tensions in a thinly attended post-Christmas session, after the U.S. … 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 Tuesday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by three to 545 in the week to December … Read more
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