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Oil heads for second weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

Oil heads for second weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

US News


LONDON – Oil prices extended gains on Friday and were on course for a second weekly gain, supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, concerns over tightening supply and expectations about demand growth as economies improve.

Brent

Source: Reuters

Petrobras shares swing “wildly” amidst reports that CEO Jean Paul Prates departure is near

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Petroleo Brasileiro’s shares swung wildly on Thursday as traders digested local media reports on the impending departure of Chief Executive Officer Jean Paul Prates and the prospect of future dividend payments.

Petrobras, as the state-controlled oil …

U.S. oil is stealing market share from OPEC+

U.S. oil is stealing market share from OPEC+

Oil Price


Surging U.S. oil production and shifting global oil flows amid geopolitical flare-ups have boosted American crude exports to record-high levels in recent months. Now U.S. oil is encroaching on the key markets of the OPEC+ group, which has …

OPEC+ sticks with production cuts as oil nears $90 per bbl

OPEC+ sticks with production cuts as oil nears $90 per bbl

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – OPEC+ chose to stick with oil production cuts for the first half of the year, keeping global markets tight and potentially sending prices higher.

A panel of key members led by Saudi Arabia recommended no policy …

Source: Reuters

Renewable energy investment not enough to reach Paris climate target

Oil Price


Despite record investments in renewables, the current funding for clean energy deployment is insufficient for the world to reach the 1.5 degrees Celsius pathway under the Paris Agreement, renewable energy think tank REN21 said in an annual report

Source: Reuters

Exclusive: US sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries

US News


MOSCOW/LONDON – When engineers at Russian oil firm Lukoil discovered a turbine had broken at their largest refinery on January 4, they quickly realised the problem was far from trivial.

There was only one company that knew how …

Source: Reuters

U.S. crude oil hovers around $85 as gas prices hit highest level since October

CNBC


Crude oil futures edged lower Thursday, taking a breather as traders took stock of the market after prices advanced more than 2% this week to hit the highest level since October.

The West Texas Intermediate contract for May delivery …

Weekly Gas Storage: Inventories decrease by 37 Bcf

Weekly Gas Storage: Inventories decrease by 37 Bcf

Natural Gas Inventories as of March 29, 2024

The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net decrease of 37 Bcf as of March 29, 2024.

Working gas in storage was 2,259 Bcf as of Friday, March …

Source: World Oil

EOG Resources President Billy Helms to retire after 40-year oil and gas career

World Oil


(WO) – EOG Resources, Inc. announced that Lloyd W. “Billy” Helms, Jr., EOG’s President, has made the decision to retire May 31, 2024.

Billy Helms joined an EOG predecessor company in 1981 and has served in several positions …

Source: Reuters

OPEC+ committee calls on members to compensate for overproduction

Oil Price


The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), the OPEC+ panel that monitors oil market developments and the group’s production cuts, didn’t recommend on Wednesday any changes to output policy but noted that compliance with the cuts needs to improve.…

Source: Reuters

Biden administration cancels 3 MMbbl Strategic Oil Reserve refill as oil breaks over $85

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – The Biden administration won’t move forward with its latest plans to buy oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid rising prices.

The Energy Department said it was “keeping the taxpayer’s interest at the forefront” in its …

Source: Reuters

The Fed blocks stricter global ESG rules for banks

Oil Price


The US Federal Reserve has blocked an attempt led by the European Central Bank (ECB) to make climate risks a pillar of global rules for banks and require them to report their strategies on meeting climate commitments, sources …

April 3, 2024 - 12:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, ESG, Finance
Iraq pumps over OPEC+ oil production target again even after lowering output

Iraq pumps over OPEC+ oil production target again even after lowering output

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Iraq again missed its OPEC+ oil production target in March, potentially setting itself up for added scrutiny as the alliance prepares to review the country’s plan for supply.

OPEC’s second-biggest producer pumped 4.17 MMbpd last month,

Source: Reuters

Brent oil futures inch up near $90 as supply risks intensify

US News


LONDO – Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, as investors mulled supply risks stemming from Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and the potential for escalation in the Middle East conflict, while OPEC+ ministers held steady their output policy.

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 3.2 million barrels

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 3.2 million barrels

Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of March 29, 2024

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 3.2 million barrels from the previous week.  At 451.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories …

Source: Reuters

Support for energy transition will wane if people can’t afford energy, Shell lawyer says in Dutch climate case

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Support for the energy transition will wane if ordinary citizens aren’t able to keep the lights on, a lawyer for Shell Plc argued as a crucial climate case got underway.

Lawyers for Shell said on the …

Source: Reuters

Canada’s Indigenous peoples eye big energy deals, await Trudeau loan promise

BOE Report


Canada’s First Nations are eyeing their biggest opportunities yet to invest in multi-billion-dollar energy projects from pipelines to power lines, hinging on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keeping a promise this spring to make the deals easier to finance.…

Source: World Oil

Transocean secures $195 million deepwater drilling contract in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

World Oil


(WO) – Transocean Ltd.  announced a 365-day contract extension for the Deepwater Asgard with an independent operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The program is expected to commence in June 2024 in direct continuation of the rig’s …

Source: Reuters

SLB announces agreement to acquire ChampionX in an all-stock transaction

Oil and Gas 360


  •  Acquisition strengthens SLB as a leader in production space, with world-class production chemicals and artificial lift technologies
  • Combined portfolios will drive customer value through deep industry expertise and digital integration, as well as enhanced equipment life
OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

Yahoo Finance


LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC oil output fell last month, a Reuters survey found on Monday, reflecting lower exports from Iraq and Nigeria against a backdrop of ongoing voluntary supply cuts by some members agreed with the wider OPEC+ …

Source: Oil Price

Canada’s federal government not interested in investing in LNG

Oil Price


The federal government of Canada is not interested in investing in any LNG projects or subsidizing such plans, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told CTV in an interview aired on Sunday.

The Canadian government doesn’t plan …

Source: Reuters

AI technology set to boost U.S. natural gas demand

Oil Price


U.S. natural gas producers believe they have a role to play in providing gas for the soaring power demand from data centers and AI technologies.

While most large technology corporations seek solar or wind capacities to power their …

April 1, 2024 - 2:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Natural Gas News
Source: Reuters

U.S. shale drillers to reduce Permian drilling emissions, increase reliability with nuclear reactors

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – U.S. oil and gas companies including Diamondback Energy Inc. are considering small nuclear reactors to power drilling operations in Texas’s Permian basin, a move aimed at cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable access to electricity.

Diamondback, …

Oil stays near five-month highs as tighter supply looms

Oil stays near five-month highs as tighter supply looms

US News


LONDON – Oil prices stayed near five-month highs on Monday as markets expected tighter supply due to OPEC+ cuts and after attacks on Russian refineries, while Chinese manufacturing data supported a stronger demand outlook.

Brent crude was 35

OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

Yahoo Finance


LONDON – OPEC oil output fell last month, a Reuters survey found on Monday, reflecting lower exports from Iraq and Nigeria against a backdrop of ongoing voluntary supply cuts by some members agreed with the wider OPEC+ alliance.…

Oil prices set to post a strong quarterly gain

Oil prices set to post a strong quarterly gain

Oil Price


The recent rally in oil prices is pushing the benchmarks towards a quarter of gains thanks to the OPEC+ output cuts.

WTI, according to Bloomberg, has added 14% since the start of the year, topping $82 …

Source: Reuters

SLB announces agreement to acquire majority ownership in Aker Carbon Capture

Oil and Gas 360


SLB and Aker Carbon Capture will combine technology portfolios, expertise and operations platforms to bring carbon capture solutions to market more quickly and more economically

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 27, 2024– Regulatory News:

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced …

Source: Reuters

More than 20% of global oil refining capacity at risk, analysis finds

Nasdaq


LONDON – More than a fifth of global oil refining capacity is at risk of closure, energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie found in analysis published on Thursday, as gasoline margins weaken and the pressure to reduce carbon emissions mounts.

Of …

Zephyr announces additions to senior management team

Zephyr announces additions to senior management team


RNS Number : 5939I
Zephyr Energy PLC
28 March 2024

28 March 2024

Zephyr Energy plc

(“Zephyr” or the “Company”)

Zephyr announces additions to senior management team

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky

Source: Reuters

Oil prices up more than $1 a barrel on tighter supply outlook

Yahoo Finance


NEW YORK – Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, after falling for two consecutive sessions, as investors anticipated tighter supplies given the OPEC+ producer alliance is widely expected to stay the course on …