(By Oil & Gas 360) – For decades, the United States measured energy security by asking whether America could produce enough oil. The shale revolution largely answered that question. The United States became the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, reducing import dependence and reshaping global energy markets. But production is only one part of the system. Crude
(World Oil) – Halliburton reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $5.7 billion, up from $5.4 billion in the first quarter, as stronger North American stimulation and well construction activity helped drive sequential growth. Net income totaled $534 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, while operating income increased to $778 million. Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Miller said the company expects continued momentum in both international and
(Oil Price) – Oil prices have been on a climb for over a week now as hostilities in the Middle East continue, and despite recent talk of a glut, the physical market is flashing signs of tightness—and higher oil for longer. Earlier this month, analysts were quick to start warning of an oil glut looming over the world as traffic via
(World Oil) – ADNOC has approved a $6.2 billion (AED22.6 billion) final investment decision (FID) for the Umm Shaif Gas Cap development offshore Abu Dhabi, advancing a major natural gas project expected to deliver more than 600 MMscfd of natural gas and associated gas liquids by 2030. The project, located within the Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concession, will be developed by ADNOC Offshore, which holds a
(BOE Report) – Refiners and oil-producing firms in the U.S. and elsewhere are gaining market share in Venezuela’s crude as they sign direct contracts with state-run PDVSA, challenging the global traders that inked earlier deals with the government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Trading houses Vitol and Trafigura currently control the lion’s share of Venezuela’s oil exports through agreements signed
(Investing) – Goldman Sachs has raised its near-term forecast for European gas prices, flagging a slower-than-expected recovery in Persian Gulf liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Goldman Sachs analyst Samantha Dart said she now assumes Persian Gulf LNG exports will normalize in October, pushed back from a previous estimate of July. The delay reflects continued
