People

Source: World Oil

Oil worker wages hit U.S record amidst slowing shale activity

World Oil


(Bloomberg) –Wages for U.S. oil workers climbed for a third straight month, setting a fresh record as paychecks prove resilient amid slowing shale activity. Average hourly earnings for front-line oil-and-gas workers rose 0.9% in September from the previous …

Source: World Oil

API: EPA’s proposed NAAQS revisions “jeopardize” American jobs, risk “substantial” economic harm

World Oil


(WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API) joined with over 70 other trade groups representing diverse businesses across the economy in urging the Biden administration to maintain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate …

November 2, 2023 - 3:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Economy, Jobs, People, Regulatory
Source: Reuters

Saudi Aramco CEO: COP28 should focus on cutting fossil fuel emissions, not output

Nasdaq


LONDON – The chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco 2222.SE, said on Tuesday this year’s COP28 U.N. climate conference should focus on cutting emissions from hydrocarbons, rather than reducing their production.

CEO Amin Nasser was speaking at …

Source: World Oil

Argentina energy mogul bets on shale gas amidst looming presidential election

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – To get to Marcelo Mindlin’s desk in his downtown Buenos Aires office, guests must walk past a big steel ring — a cross-section of natural gas pipeline. The hunk of metal epitomizes the views of Mindlin, …

Source: Reuters

Exxon CEO to save $2 billion with Pioneer purchase with minimal job cuts

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Exxon Mobil Corp. expects to trim annual costs by about $2 billion as it integrates the $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources Co., said Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods.

About two-thirds of the savings will …

Source: Oil Price

Hamas attack brings Middle East war premium back to oil markets

Oil Price


War premium returned to the oil market on Monday after the weekend attack by Hamas on Israel, which upended—again—the geopolitical landscape in the world’s most important oil-exporting region, the Middle East, and buried hopes of an imminent Saudi-Israel …

Energy workforce “most resilient” industry in nation as jobs continue slow but steady climb

Energy workforce “most resilient” industry in nation as jobs continue slow but steady climb

World Oil


(WO) — The United States added 838 jobs in September, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after adjustments to August numbers and analysis by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. While updated numbers …

Source: Reuters

U.S. bp executive resigns weeks after “abrupt” resignation of CEO Bernard Looney

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – bp Plc.’s U.S. President David Lawler is leaving the British oil giant, becoming the second top executive to quit this month after Chief Executive Officer Bernard Looney abruptly resigned.

Lawler, who had been with bp …

Source: Reuters

Oil headed for $150 without US support for more drilling, shale CEO says

Yahoo Finance


(Bloomberg) — Oil is headed as high as $150 a barrel unless the US government does more to encourage exploration, according to Continental Resources Inc., the shale driller controlled by billionaire Harold Hamm.

Crude output in the Permian …

Source: World Oil

U.S. oil production held back by inconsistent energy policy, Chevron CEO says

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – U.S. oil production is being held back by inconsistent energy policy, Chevron Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said. “I hear people say, ‘We’re back up to record levels of production,’” Wirth said during the American Energy …

Source: World Oil

Devon Energy CEO to spend less to sustain oil, natural gas production in 2024

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Devon Energy Corp. expects to spend less next year to sustain oil and natural gas production as record oil field inflation begins to abate. Costs for drilling rigs and steel used to line the inside of …

Flotek solidifies executive leadership team to drive continued growth and profitability

Flotek solidifies executive leadership team to drive continued growth and profitability

Oil and Gas 360


HOUSTON, August 17, 2023 – Flotek Industries, Inc. (“Flotek” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FTK) today announced three internal executive appointments, marking the final step in solidifying the Company’s leadership team as it focuses on strengthening its …

Source: World Oil

U.S. shale pioneer “optimistic” despite declining production forecasts in prolific basins

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Russia’s oil firms are setting a record pace in their drilling this year, even as the country has agreed with OPEC+ to make longer production cuts. Rigs drilled 14.7 thousand kilometers of production wells in Russia …

Source: Oil Price

Buffett bets on fossil fuels amid cheap market valuations

Oil Price


Warren Buffett and his investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway have been increasing stakes in oil and gas industry operators this year as cheap valuations and attractive returns make fossil fuels good investments amid the ongoing ESG considerations from many …

Source: Reuters

Top asset manager BlackRock names Saudi Aramco CEO to board

Oil Price


BlackRock has named Saudi Aramco’s chief executive Amin Nasser to the board of directors of the world’s biggest asset manager as an independent director. The CEO of the world’s largest oil company by oil production, exports, and market …

W&T Offshore appoints Sameer Parasnis as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

W&T Offshore appoints Sameer Parasnis as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Oil and Gas 360


Publisher’s Note: W&T Offshore will be a presenter at the 28th annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference that brings together energy companies, investors, analysts, and key industry leaders. Register to attend at www.enercomdenver.com

Source: Reuters

Canada’s TC Energy laying off staff

BOE Report


Canada’s TC Energy is cutting some jobs to “optimize value” a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, without giving details of how many positions have been impacted.

News of the job cuts at TC Energy comes a week after …

Source: CNBC

Saudi energy minister defends voluntary oil cuts as precautionary

CNBC


Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defended the voluntary output cuts announced by some allied oil producers in April, which he noted were first criticized as likely to spike crude prices — then, as failing to support them.…

Source: Reuters

Biden bans oil and gas leasing near New Mexico cultural site

Oil Price


The U.S. Administration has banned new oil and gas leasing near the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico as part of a plan to protect the area and a larger portion of federal land from drilling.…

Source: Reuters

Suncor to cut 1,500 jobs by end of year – report

Nasdaq


Canada’s second-biggest oil producer Suncor Energy Inc will cut 1,500 jobs by the end of this year, aiming to reduce costs and improve its financial performance, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing details from the Canadian Press.…

SM Energy announces updates regarding its board of directors

SM Energy announces updates regarding its board of directors

Oil and Gas 360


SM Energy will be a presenter at  EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference  register to attend at  www.enercomdenver.com

DENVERMay 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SM Energy Company (the “Company”) announced today that, consistent with …

Source: Reuters

White House, GOP reach compromise on energy disputes as part of debt-limit deal

World Oil


(Bloomberg) –President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy compromised on bitterly contested disputes over federal spending as part of their debt-limit deal. They must now sell the agreement to lawmakers from both parties.

Here’s a look at …

Enerplus appoints Ward Polzin to its board of directors

Enerplus appoints Ward Polzin to its board of directors

BOE Report


CALGARY, AB, May 23, 2023 /CNW/ – Enerplus Corporation (“Enerplus”) (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) today announced the appointment of Mr. Ward Polzin to its board of directors.

 

Enerplus appoints Ward Polzin to its board of directors- oil and gas 360

Mr. Polzin is the Founder and …

Source: Reuters

Buffett will not seek control of Occidental Petroleum

Oil Price


Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway will not be seeking full control of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) despite having amassed a stake of over 23%, the Omaha investor said at Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting this weekend.

Shares in Oxy …

Source: World Oil

Energy Workforce: U.S. oilfield employment increased to highest levels since March 2020

World Oil


(WO) — Employment in the U.S. oilfield services and equipment sector increased by 5,143 jobs to its highest level since March of 2020 to reach 662,454 in April, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics …

California Resources Corporation appoints Nelly Molina as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

California Resources Corporation appoints Nelly Molina as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Oil and Gas 360


California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition, today announced that Manuela (Nelly) Molina has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial …

Source: World Oil

Eni CEO sees “no significant shocks” to energy market in 2023

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Claudio Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer of Italian oil and gas giant Eni Spa, said he sees no significant jolts to the energy market this year.

 

 

“For this year, I don’t expect further big shocks …

Pioneer Natural Resources announces that Scott D. Sheffield to retire at year-end; Richard P. Dealy named as next Chief Executive Officer

Pioneer Natural Resources announces that Scott D. Sheffield to retire at year-end; Richard P. Dealy named as next Chief Executive Officer

Oil and Gas 360


DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 26, 2023– Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) (“Pioneer” or “the Company”) today announced that the Board of Directors (Board) has named Richard (“Rich”) P. Dealy as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective …

W&T Offshore announces management change

W&T Offshore announces management change

Oil and Gas 360


HOUSTON, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (“W&T” or the “Company”) today announced that Janet Yang, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company on May 11, …

Civitas Resources, Inc. appoints Hodge Walker Chief Operating Officer

Civitas Resources, Inc. appoints Hodge Walker Chief Operating Officer

Oil and Gas 360


Publisher’s Note: Civitas Resources will be the lunch Keynote speaker at EnerCom Dallas on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Hotel Crescent Court. Please register to join us. 

Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) (“Civitas” or …