Sunday, August 16, 2026
Oil markets are pricing conflict again- oil and gas 360

Oil markets are pricing conflict again

(By Oil & Gas 360) – For much of the past decade, oil markets were defined by abundance. The U.S. shale revolution, ample OPEC+ spare capacity, and slowing demand growth encouraged investors to focus on production, inventories, and macroeconomic trends. Geopolitical events still generated headlines, but price spikes were often short-lived as markets assumed disrupted supplies could be replaced and trade

Vitol weighs $2.3-billion sale of Delaware basin producer VTX Energy

Vitol weighs $2.3-billion sale of Delaware basin producer VTX Energy

(World Oil) – Vitol Group is in late stage talks to sell its shale oil venture VTX Energy Partners LLC to a consortium of two private equity buyers – Carnelian Energy Capital and EnCap Investments, a deal that would mark a scaling back for the trader in U.S. upstream oil and gas production. The companies could sign the deal as soon as next week,

Japan's LNG giant weighs U.S. IPO to accelerate global expansion- oil and gas 360

Japan’s LNG giant weighs U.S. IPO to accelerate global expansion

(Oil Price) – JERA, the biggest Japanese LNG importer and largest power producer, is studying a potential listing in the United States as part of a plan to boost its international footprint, Reuters reported on Friday, quoting anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter. The unlisted JERA has launched a feasibility study to assess potential investor demand and the U.S. market conditions and

Register to attend EnerCom Denver August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado- oil and gas 360

Register to attend EnerCom Denver August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

(Oil & Gas 360) – Investors are encouraged to register for EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, featuring a broad group of public and private energy companies  Limited presentation openings are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Energy Transition, and Emerging Technology companies  Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their market presence   EnerCom, Inc. (“EnerCom”) is pleased

Register to attend EnerCom Denver August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado- oil and gas 360

Register to attend EnerCom Denver August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

(Oil & Gas 360) – Investors are encouraged to register for EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, featuring a broad group of public and private energy companies  Limited presentation openings are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Energy Transition, and Emerging Technology companies  Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their market presence   EnerCom, Inc. (“EnerCom”) is pleased

Brent oil structure changes to reflect mounting supply risk as Iran tensions flare- oil and gas 360

Brent oil structure changes to reflect mounting supply risk as Iran tensions flare

(Investing) – The price of Brent crude oil futures for prompt delivery rose on Tuesday to a one-month high over the price for oil six months later as traders priced in renewed risks to Middle Eastern supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The first-month Brent contract traded $8.92 a barrel above the sixth-month contract, its largest premium since June 10. A

Iraq’s prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip- oil and gas 360

Iraq’s prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip

(BOE Report) – BAGHDAD – Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to secure major U.S. investment in his country’s oil, gas, and power sectors during a visit to the White House this week after the Iran war hammered crude output and state finances.  * Zaidi bets on US companies to bolster energy sector * Iran war dealt major blow

EnerCom Announces Liberty Energy as a Keynote Speaker at the 31st Annual EnerCom Denver- The Energy Investment Conference, August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado- oil and gas 360

EnerCom announces Liberty Energy as a Keynote Speaker at the 31st annual EnerCom Denver- The Energy Investment Conference, August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

(Oil & Gas 360) – Investors are encouraged to register for EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, featuring a broad group of public and private energy companies  Limited presentation openings are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Energy Transition, and Emerging Technology companies  Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their market presence     DENVER – July 8,

EnerCom Announces Liberty Energy as a Keynote Speaker at the 31st Annual EnerCom Denver- The Energy Investment Conference, August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

EnerCom announces Liberty Energy as a Keynote Speaker at the 31st annual EnerCom Denver- The Energy Investment Conference, August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

(Oil & Gas 360) – Investors are encouraged to register for EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, featuring a broad group of public and private energy companies  Limited presentation openings are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Energy Transition, and Emerging Technology companies  Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their market presence DENVER – July 8, 2026 –

If diplomacy fails, energy markets face another reckoning- oil and gas 360

If diplomacy fails, energy markets face another reckoning

(By Oil & Gas 360) – Markets have become remarkably efficient at pricing today’s headlines, but what they struggle to price is tomorrow’s uncertainty. Following months of conflict, supply disruptions, and volatile oil prices, the prospect of an uneasy ceasefire between the United States and Iran has offered financial markets a measure of relief. Crude prices have eased from wartime highs,

Marubeni acquires Barnett shale operator EagleRidge Energy- oil and gas 360

Marubeni acquires Barnett shale operator EagleRidge Energy

(World Oil) – Marubeni Corporation has completed its acquisition of EagleRidge Energy, adding one of the largest operators in the Barnett shale to its growing North American natural gas portfolio. Dallas-based EagleRidge operates more than 3,500 wells across approximately 450,000 gross acres in North Texas and produces about 300 MMcfe/d, making it the third-largest producer in the Barnett Shale, according to the company.

Superior Energy to acquire Sonic in production equipment expansion- oil and gas 360

Superior Energy to acquire Sonic in production equipment expansion

(World Oil) – Superior Energy Services has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sonic Holdings, LLC, expanding its production equipment and wellsite services portfolio with the addition of a provider of electric feed-through technologies, drilling wellheads and aftermarket services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026. Founded in 2017,