Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Op-Ed: Biden risks hurting the least fortunate with his oil and gas actions- oil and gas 360

Op-Ed: Biden risks hurting the least fortunate with his oil and gas actions

CNBC Last week, I watched as President Biden promised a return to the “restless, bold optimism” of yesteryear. Yet even as he opined on his commitment to govern for all Americans, his staff was quietly working to deprive vast swathes of citizens the opportunity to earn a living, lift themselves from poverty, and pursue the American dream. These actions came

Texas governor vows to fight U.S. curbs on oil and gas activity- oil and gas 360

Texas governor vows to fight U.S. curbs on oil and gas activity

Reuters ODESSA, Texas – The top elected official of the largest U.S. oil and gas producing state on Thursday pledged to fight President Joe Biden’s executive orders that he claimed would undercut Texas energy production. In a case of dueling executive orders, Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorized state agencies to bring legal challenges Biden’s policies. Biden on Wednesday unveiled a

U.S. shale ponders the unexpected: what to do with coming cash windfall?- oil and gas 360

U.S. shale ponders the unexpected: what to do with coming cash windfall?

Reuters HOUSTON – A sustained rise in global oil prices has U.S. shale producers pondering something few expected to be considering after last year’s tumble: how to allocate rising cash flows among new production, dividends and stock buybacks. U.S. shale producers will generate about $73.6 billion in cash from operations this year, up nearly a third over last year, according

Republican bill seeks to block Biden's federal lands oil leasing halt- oil and gas 360

Republican bill seeks to block Biden’s federal lands oil leasing halt

Reuters Republican senators from oil-producing states introduced legislation on Thursday that would block the Biden administration’s order pausing new oil and gas leasing on federal lands. The bill, introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and 24 other senators, would require congressional approval for any suspension of fossil-fuel leasing or permitting on public lands and waters. “Federal lands and water

Exxon reiterates support for methane norms after Biden's new climate orders- oil and gas 360

Exxon reiterates support for methane norms after Biden’s new climate orders

Reuters U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil Corp reiterated its support for methane regulations on Thursday, a day after President Joe Biden’s administration came out with a slew of executive orders to address climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions. The orders map out the direction for the Democratic president’s climate change and environmental agenda and reverse policies of his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump,

U.S. rig count had an increase of 1 this week, at 585- oil and gas 360

U.S. rig count increased by 6 this week, at 384

Oil and Gas 360 This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 6 over last week, resulting in a total count of 384 rigs. Canada had an increase of 2 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 174 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, 2 regions, the

Exclusive: U.S. oil industry seeks unusual alliance with Farm Belt to fight Biden electric vehicle agenda- oil and gas 360

Exclusive: U.S. oil industry seeks unusual alliance with Farm Belt to fight Biden electric vehicle agenda

Reuters NEW YORK – The U.S. oil industry is seeking to forge an alliance with the nation’s corn growers and biofuel producers to lobby against the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles, but is so far meeting a cool reception, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. The effort to promote liquid fuels and combat expected federal subsidies for

Chevron announces fourth quarter 2020 results- oil and gas 360

Chevron announces fourth quarter 2020 results

Oil and Gas 360   Fourth quarter loss of $665 million; adjusted loss of $11 million Annual capital spending down 35 percent Increased 2020 dividend per share for 33rd consecutive year Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today reported a loss of $665 million ($(0.33) per share – diluted) for fourth quarter 2020, compared with a loss of $6.6 billion ($(3.51) per

OPEC Jan oil output rises for 7th month, Nigeria limits gain-survey- oil and gas 360

OPEC Jan oil output rises for 7th month, Nigeria limits gain-survey

Reuters LONDON – OPEC oil output has risen for a seventh month in January, a Reuters survey found, after the group and allies agreed to ease record supply curbs further, although an involuntary drop in Nigerian exports limited the increase. The 13-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is pumping 25.75 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, the survey