(By Oil & Gas 360) – While global attention remains fixed on geopolitical tensions and U.S. foreign policy moves, China is steadily strengthening its position across energy and trade, often with far less visibility but growing impact. Recent economic data points to a more resilient Chinese economy than many had expected, even as global markets focus on conflict in the Middle
(Oil & Gas 360) By Greg Barnett, MBA – The global energy system depends on one supplier more than any other to balance markets, stabilize prices and step in when the world needs additional crude oil or natural gas. That supplier is the United States. Through scalability, operational integrity and the lowest emissions intensity among major producers, the U.S. has become
(World Oil) – IOG Resources III has closed a $125-million joint development partnership to fund an 18-well horizontal drilling program targeting the Niobrara formation in Wyoming’s Powder River basin. The program is located in Converse County and represents the platform’s first investment under IOGR III. The undisclosed operating partner will execute the drilling campaign, which adds to ongoing development activity in one of the Rockies’
(World Oil) – Buccaneer Energy has acquired a 100% working interest in the Carlisle-1 well in the Pine Mills field, East Texas, strengthening its position in the Fouke area and increasing near-term production and cash flow. The well is currently producing about 25 bopd, lifting the company’s total output to approximately 155 bopd. Carlisle-1 benefits from low operating costs of about $6.23/bbl and
(Oil & Gas 360) By Greg Barnett, MBA Introduction Global refining has entered a new configuration. Once anchored in Europe and parts of Asia, the world’s refining center of gravity now rests firmly on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Scale, technology, logistics and feedstock flexibility have converged to make the United States the world’s most reliable source of gasoline, diesel and
(Oil Price) – The United Arab Emirates has suspended operations at a key natural gas field in Abu Dhabi following the first direct attack on a producing field in the UAE as Iran escalates its drone-strike war against energy assets in the Gulf. “Abu Dhabi authorities and relevant response teams have contained and brought under control a fire that broke out
(BOE Report) – Oil tankers are crossing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s actions to choke traffic through the shipping route have not hurt the U.S. economy, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Tuesday, reiterating the Trump administration’s position that the war should be over in weeks, not months. “Already you’re seeing tankers are starting to dribble
(Investing) – Three major brokerages have raised their oil price outlooks as the Iran conflict disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening an already fragile global supply picture and pushing crude prices higher. Swiss brokerage UBS said crude markets are “on edge” with tanker traffic severely constrained. “Limited progress to unlock the world’s most important energy chokepoint have added to crude
