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First Acquisition in Africa

First Acquisition in Africa

TheNewswire


Calgary, AB – Zenith Energy Ltd., (“Zenith” or the “Company”), (LSE:ZEN); (TSXV:ZEE); (OSE:ZENA-ME), the international oil & gas production company, is delighted to announce that it has signed a conditional share purchase agreement (“SPA”) with AIM quoted Anglo African Oil & Gas …

Iran militias revive Islamic State oil trade into Syria from Iraq: sources

Iran militias revive Islamic State oil trade into Syria from Iraq: sources

S&P Global Platts


London — Iranian proxy militias are thought to be smuggling crude oil from western Iraq to Syria, picking up a lucrative business left behind by the Islamic State, according to witnesses and people with knowledgeof the illicit …

The agreement is likely to be seen as the latest victory for Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, center.Credit...Ronald Zak/Associated Press

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait settle dispute over oil fields

NYT


The agreement over a shared region could bring more oil to the global market and benefit Chevron.

 

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait said Tuesday that they were ending a long-running dispute over oil fields in a strip of land …

Factbox: How China tariffs on U.S. commodities, energy stand after Phase 1 trade deal

Factbox: How China tariffs on U.S. commodities, energy stand after Phase 1 trade deal

Reuters


BEIJING/SINGAPORE  – China and the United States have agreed terms of a Phase 1 trade deal under which the United States reduced some tariffs and Beijing canceled retaliatory duties that were scheduled to take effect on Dec. 15.

Factbox: How China tariffs on U.S. commodities, energy stand after Phase 1 trade deal - oilandgas360

Before …

‘It’s a complete mess’: Energy market in flux ahead of a global shipping revolution, analysts warn

‘It’s a complete mess’: Energy market in flux ahead of a global shipping revolution, analysts warn

CNBC


The new regulations are the result of a recommendation that came from a subcommittee at the United Nations (UN) more than a decade ago and was adopted in 2016 by the UN’s IMO, which sets rules for

ExxonMobil begins oil production in Guyana

ExxonMobil begins oil production in Guyana

Business Wire


The Lisa field off shore Guyana has a multi-national group of corporations starting production including ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Esso Exploration, Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) and CNOOC Limited. -Oil&Gas360.

ExxonMobile ExxonMobil Begins Oil Production in Guyana - oilandgas360

ExxonMobil today announced that oil production has started from the Liza field …

U.S. Rig Count increased by 14, to 813 rigs

U.S. Rig Count increased by 14, to 813 rigs

This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. numbers increased by 14, resulting in the total count increasing to 813 rigs.  Canada decreased over last week by 4 rigs, resulting in a total Canadian count of 149 rigs.

U.S. Rig Count increased by 14, to 813 rigs-oil and gas 360

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Source: CNBC

Shell share price dips after warning Q4 income will be hit by impairment charges

CNBC


Shares of Royal Dutch Shell dipped 0.7% in trade Friday after the firm announced that it will book additional charges against its income in the fourth quarter.

 

The Anglo-Dutch energy giant said it expects to log a fourth-quarter …

December 20, 2019 - 12:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, International
Source: Reuters

Shell writes down up to $2.3 billion on weaker economic outlook

Reuters


Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) said on Friday it expected to write down up to $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter, the latest major energy company forced to shrink estimates for sector values due to a weaker economic …

Source: Reuters

Oil set for third weekly rise despite Friday fall

Reuters


LONDON – Oil prices fell on Friday, but were set for a third straight weekly gain after the easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, which has boosted business confidence and the outlook for global economic growth.

Brent LCOc1 was down …

Source: Reuters

Oil hovers near three-month highs on trade progress, lower inventories

Reuters


LONDON – Oil prices hovered near three-month peaks on Thursday, buoyed by falling U.S. crude inventories and thawing trade relations between the United States and China.

Brent crude futures were up 19 cents at $66.36 a barrel at 1447 …

Source: Houston Chronicle

Aramco, Lebanon, Gulf Oil: A guide to Middle East risks in 2020

Houston Chronicle


If 2019 was the year when a clutch of Middle East markets burst into the mainstream, then 2020 will test whether the foreign money keeps flooding in.

The year opened with five Gulf Arab economies joining JPMorgan Chase …

December 19, 2019 - 10:00 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, International
Gibson Energy announces one million barrel expansion at Hardisty Terminal

Gibson Energy announces one million barrel expansion at Hardisty Terminal

Gibson Energy Announces One Million Barrel Expansion at Hardisty Terminal

Source: Houston Chronicle

Oil touches $61 for first time in 3 months as optimism abounds

Houston Chronicle


Oil briefly touched $61 a barrel for the first time in three months as strengthening outlooks for manufacturing and trade buoyed demand prospects.

Futures closed 1.2% higher on Tuesday in New York, just 6 cents shy of the …

Source: Houston Chronicle

U.S. energy chief shrugs off Permian oil slowdown as a ‘pause’

Houston Chronicle


The golden age of U.S. shale is far from over, with an expected slowdown in the Permian Basin likely to be temporary, according to the new U.S. Energy Secretary.

The shale boom helped transform the U.S. into a …

Source: Reuters

Oil steadies on U.S. crude inventories fall, demand hopes

Reuters:


NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed a decline in crude inventories and on expectations for an uptick in demand next year on the back of progress in resolving the U.S.-China trade …

Source: Reuters

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

Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of December 13, 2019

 

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 1.1 million barrels from the previous week. At 446.8 million barrels, U.S. crude oil …

December 18, 2019 - 11:15 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Crude Oil Storage
Source: apnews.com

Syria hands oil exploration contracts to two Russian firms

Reuters


BEIRUT – Syria’s parliament has approved contracts for oil exploration with two Russian companies in an effort to boost production hit by more than eight years of war and Western sanctions.

State news agency SANA said the deals cover …

Source: Reuters

JP Morgan raises 2020 oil price view on OPEC+ cuts, improved economic outlook

Reuters


JP Morgan on Tuesday raised its oil price outlook and forecast supply-demand balance to tighten next year against the backdrop of the OPEC and its allies increasing output cuts and stronger economic growth in emerging markets.

The investment bank …

Source: Houston Chronicle

Oil stays above $60 on U.S.-China trade accord optimism

Houston Chronicle


Oil edged higher to settle at a three-month high on optimism that a partial trade deal between the world’s two largest economies will spur demand for fuel to power trucks, trains, airplanes and cars.

Futures closed above the …

Source: Reuters

Goldman Sachs raises 12-month commodity returns forecast

Reuters


Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its 12-month commodity returns forecast by 3% to 6.4% citing an improved outlook for oil after an OPEC-led agreement to curb output further as well as agriculture sector supply concerns.

“Policy clarity” after the …

December 16, 2019 - 12:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Source: Houston Chronicle

Fuel prices make small dip despite higher crude values

Houston Chronicle

Prices at the pump have fallen to their lowest levels since March – just in time for the holiday travel break – even though crude oil values have risen in recent weeks.

Seasonal declines in fuel prices and …

December 16, 2019 - 11:00 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
PetroTal completes second horizontal well and achieves new record production at Bretaña oil field

PetroTal completes second horizontal well and achieves new record production at Bretaña oil field

Oil and Gas 360


Calgary, Alberta and Houston, Texas–(Newsfile Corp. – December 16, 2019) – PetroTal Corp. (TSXV: TAL) (AIM: PTAL) (“PetroTal” or the “Company“) is pleased to provide an update on its operations and production …

December 16, 2019 - 9:45 am Canada, Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Source: Houston Chronicle

EPIC Midstream advances two Corpus Christi projects

Houston Chronicle


San Antonio pipeline operator Epic Midstream reached two important milestones in Corpus Christi — its first crude oil export shipment and moving forward with a plan to build a new natural gas liquids processing plant.

In a statement …

Source: Houston Chronicle

Rig count holds flat as oil prices rise

Houston Chronicle

The nation’s tally of active drilling rigs held flat this week as rising U.S. crude oil prices flirted with the $60 per barrel threshold, according to the weekly count from the Houston oilfield services firm Baker Hughes.

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December 13, 2019 - 1:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Source: Houston Chronicle

Shale spending to fall 12% in 2020: Report

Houston Chronicle


Exploration and production spending on North American shale is expected to plunge by 12 percent next year because of modest oil prices, weaker cash flows and increased restraint desired by shareholders, according to a new report from the …

Source: Reuters

Oil nears three-month high as trade hopes, UK election lift sentiment

Reuters


NEW YORK – Oil rose on Friday to its highest in nearly three months as investors cheered progress in resolving the U.S.-China trade dispute and a decisive general election result in Britain.

China’s Vice Finance Minister said the first …

December 13, 2019 - 10:00 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, International, OPEC
Source: Houston Chronicle

Oil rebounds though outlook remains clouded by oversupply

Houston Chronicle


Oil rebounded from the previous session’s loss, though the outlook remained clouded by rising U.S. stockpiles and concern that OPEC and its allies aren’t taking enough action to balance the market.

Futures added 0.6% to trade near $59 …

Source: Houston Chronicle

Permian drilling must pick up just to maintain current production: Report

Houston Chronicle


Drilling activity in the booming Permian Basin must accelerate just in order to maintain current production volumes, according to a new report from the research firm IHS Markit.

The Permian’s oil output has risen rapidly in recent years …

December 12, 2019 - 1:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Chevron sanctions Anchor Project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Chevron sanctions Anchor Project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Business Wire


The total potentially recoverable oil-equivalent resources for Anchor are estimated to exceed 440 million barrels.

Chevron Sanctions Anchor Project in the Deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico - oilandgas360

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today it has sanctioned the Anchor project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This marks the industry’s first …