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U.S. offshore wind auction nears $4bln on third day of bidding

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WASHINGTON, Feb 25 – The Biden’s administration’s sale of offshore wind development rights off the coasts of New York and New Jersey continued to shatter all records on Friday, reaching over $3.8 billion with one single block fetching over …

February 25, 2022 - 12:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Offshore, Wind
U.S. rig count increased by 5 this week, at 650

U.S. rig count increased by 5 this week, at 650

Oil and Gas 360


This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 5 over last week, resulting in a total count of 650 rigs. Canada had an increase of 4 over last week, resulting in …

Source: Reuters

Global oil tanker rates jolt higher on high fuel prices, risk premiums

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SINGAPORE, Feb 25  – Oil tanker rates are soaring globally as traders scramble to cope with jitters over possible disruption in Russian supplies, as well as war risk premiums for ships plying the Mediterranean region following Moscow’s invasion of …

February 25, 2022 - 11:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Marine Shipping
Source: Reuters

Exclusive: China boosts oil reserves, ignoring U.S. push for global release

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LONDON – China has ramped up purchases into its oil reserves this year even as oil prices soared, despite calls from Washington for a global coordinated stocks release to help cool the market, industry data showed and traders said.…

February 25, 2022 - 10:30 am China, Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Source: Reuters

Oil prices take breather as Russia advances further on Ukraine

Reuters


LONDON: Oil prices slipped on Friday after sharp rises earlier in the session on concern over potential global supply disruptions from sanctions on major crude exporter Russia.

The April Brent crude futures contract was down $1.06, or 1.1%, at …

February 25, 2022 - 9:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Political News
Source: Reuters

U.S. crude stockpiles rise, fuel inventories fall -EIA

Reuters


Oil prices fell on Wednesday after US crude oil stockpiles rose more than expected, even as fuel inventories dropped and tanks at the nation’s largest storage hub emptied further.

The bigger-than-expected rise in US crude stocks gave some investors …

Source: CNBC

Gas is key in the Russia-Ukraine conflict — and supply could be disrupted around the world

CNBC


Russian forces on Thursday launched their long-feared attack on Ukraine, sending shockwaves through financial markets and ratcheting up fears about the ramifications for gas supplies around the world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and the …

Denbury reports 2021 fourth quarter and full-year results

Denbury reports 2021 fourth quarter and full-year results

Denbury Inc. (NYSE: DEN) (“Denbury” or the “Company”) today…

Source: CNBC

Oil prices jump 8% as Russia invades Ukraine; Brent tops $100 for first time since 2014

CNBC


Oil prices on Thursday jumped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with international benchmark Brent crude surpassing $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014.

The attack is expected to have far-reaching implications for energy markets given Russia’s role …

Source: World Oil

Diamondback Energy to maintain ‘flat’ Permian oil production

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Diamondback Energy Inc. Chairman and CEO Travis Stice said the shale driller will maintain flat production in the Permian Basin this year.

The Texas wildcatters that launched the U.S. shale boom are resisting the temptation to …

Source: Reuters

U.S. kicks off its biggest offshore wind auction

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Feb 23 – The United States on Wednesday kicked off its biggest ever sale of offshore wind development rights in an area covering nearly half a million acres off the coasts of New York and New Jersey.

It is …

Chevron to seek Project Canary certification of select North American upstream assets

Chevron to seek Project Canary certification of select North American upstream assets

Publisher’s Note- Project Canary is a sponsor and speaker of EnerCom Dallas The Energy Investment & ESG Conference  this coming April 6-7, 2022.

Oil and Gas 360


HOUSTON & DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 23, 2022– Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today a …

Source: CNBC

Hydrogen generation could become a $1 trillion per year market, Goldman Sachs says

CNBC


Hydrogen has an important role to play in any transition to net-zero and its generation could develop into a market worth over $1 trillion a year, according to Goldman Sachs.

“If we want to go to net-zero we …

Source: Reuters

Column: Iran nuclear talks near end as oil prices surge

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LONDON, Feb 23 – Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States are nearing the finish line with an announcement expected soon on a new deal to lift sanctions in exchange for renewed controls on uranium enrichment.

Diplomats have …

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 1.1 million barrels

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 1.1 million barrels

Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of February 11, 2022

 

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 1.1 million barrels from the previous week.  At 411.5 million barrels, U.S. crude oil …

Source: World Oil

Energy prices surge on Ukraine crisis with oil closing in on $100

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Energy prices surged after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order to send what he called “peacekeeping forces” to the two breakaway areas of Ukraine that he officially recognized on Monday.

European natural gas led the …

Source: Reuters

Oil price set to test fresh peaks barring Iran breakthrough

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LONDON, Feb 22 – Efforts by governments to drive an economic rebound are likely to add strain to tight oil supplies and could send prices to fresh peaks, unless international talks end sanctions on Tehran and lead to a …

Source: Reuters

Dakota Access pipeline suffers U.S. Supreme Court setback

Reuters


WASHINGTON -The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a bid led by Dakota Access oil pipeline operator Energy Transfer (NYSE:) LP to avoid additional environmental review of a section that runs under an artificial lake and is opposed by …

Source: Bloomberg

Vitol CEO sees oil above $100 for a ‘prolonged period’ this year

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Oil prices could be set for a “prolonged period” above $100 a barrel over the next six to nine months, with the world setting fresh demand records this year, said Vitol Group Chief Executive Officer Russell …

Source: Reuters

Germany freezes Nord Stream 2 gas project as Ukraine crisis deepens

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BERLIN – Germany on Tuesday halted the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline project, designed to double the flow of Russian gas direct to Germany, after Russia formally recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Europe’s most …

Source: Reuters

TotalEnergies announces significant oil and gas discovery in Block 58

World Oil


TotalEnergies and APA Corporation have made a significant new oil and associated gas discovery at the Krabdagu-1 well, in the central area of Block 58, offshore Suriname. This follows previous discoveries at Maka, Sapakara, Kwaskwasi and Keskesi, and …

Emerging energy and technology took the spotlight at The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

Emerging energy and technology took the spotlight at The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

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The Energy Venture Investment Summit in Golden, Colorado, Brought Entrepreneurs, Energy Investment Professionals and Industry Together to Share Ideas and Provide Capital to Innovations that Will Shape the Future of Energy.

Emerging energy and technology took the spotlight at The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines- oil and gas 360

EnerCom, Inc., a nationally-recognized management …

Source: Reuters

Shale giants swear they won’t drill more, even at $200 a barrel

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — The Texas wildcatters that ushered in America’s shale revolution are resisting the temptation to pump more oil as the market rallies, signaling higher gasoline prices for consumers already battered by the worst inflation in a generation.…

Source: Reuters

U.N. pact may restrict plastic production. Big Oil aims to stop it

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United Nations member states are set to meet this month in Nairobi to draft the blueprint for a global plastics treaty, a deal that could see countries agree for the first time to reduce the amount of single-use

February 18, 2022 - 1:30 pm Carbon Capture, Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
U.S. rig count increased by 10 this week, at 645

U.S. rig count increased by 10 this week, at 645

Oil and Gas 360


This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 10 over last week, resulting in a total count of 645 rigs. Canada had an increase of 1 over last week, resulting in …

Source: CNBC

Oil heads for weekly fall on Iranian oil hopes

CNBC


Oil prices extended losses on Friday and were heading for a weekly fall as the prospect of increased Iranian oil exports eclipsed fears of potential supply disruption resulting from the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Brent crude futures fell $1.92, or 2%, …

Source: Reuters

EU considering more transparent carbon market reporting – draft

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BRUSSELS – The European Union is considering making more information available on trading in its carbon market, according to a draft document, amid calls from some governments to limit financial speculators’ participation in the scheme.

Tougher EU climate …

Houston biotech startup will use microbes to make hydrogen from oil

Houston biotech startup will use microbes to make hydrogen from oil

World Oil


Publisher’s Note- Cemvita Factory participated yesterday at  The Energy Venture Investment Summit, hosted by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines. Presentations can now be viewed online. 

Houston biotech startup will use microbes to make hydrogen from oil- oil and gas 360

(Bloomberg) — Houston biotech startup Cemvita Factory is partnering with U.S. …

February 18, 2022 - 9:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Hydrogen
Source: Reuters

Europe’s banks fund oil and gas expansion despite IEA warning, report says

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LONDON, Feb 14 – European banks are providing billions of dollars of funding to expand oil and gas production, a report on Monday showed, despite International Energy Agency guidance against new facilities in order to slow global warming.

Last …

Source: Reuters

Column: Hedge funds take oil profits as inflation fears intensify

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LONDON, Feb 14- A bout of profit-taking ensued last week as seven-year highs in crude oil and middle distillates prices intensified concerns about inflation and the possibility of countermeasures from central banks.

Rapidly escalating prices for oil and other …