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Ukraine war threatens oil demand and investment, OPEC says

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to intensify the surge in global inflation, hurting oil demand and investment, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries warned.

International crude prices briefly hit a 13-year high of almost $140 a …

Source: Reuters

Oil rises above $100 as supply concerns balance Ukraine talks

Reuters


LONDONOil rose above $100 a barrel in a volatile session on Wednesday, finding support from supply concerns and easing worries about slowing Chinese demand, while signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks limited gains.

Three million barrels …

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 4.3 million barrels

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 4.3 million barrels

Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of March 11, 2022

 

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 4.3 million barrels from the previous week.  At 415.9million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories …

Iron-IQ presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

Iron-IQ presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

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Publisher’s Note: Iron-IQ presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines on Thursday, February 17, 2022 on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, Colorado. 

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Source: Nasdaq

OPEC flags risk to oil demand outlook from Ukraine war, inflation

Nasdaq


LONDON, March 15  – OPEC said on Tuesday that oil demand in 2022 faced challenges from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation as crude prices soar, increasing the likelihood of reductions to its forecast for robust demand this …

Source: World Oil

Drillers awaken in Canada as war leaves world begging for oil

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Canada’s slumbering oil industry is beginning to stir.

For years, the country’s drillers, like those in the shale fields of West Texas, have been under great pressure from their investors to avoid the kind of expansion …

Source: CNBC

Shell’s board of directors sued for ‘failing to properly prepare’ for the energy transition

CNBC


Shell’s board is being sued for failing to prepare the multinational oil and gas company for the transition away from fossil fuels.

Environmental law firm ClientEarth, a Shell shareholder, said Tuesday that it had notified Shell of its

Source: World Oil

Oil companies hedging less future production as crude prices rise

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through the oil market, U.S. shale producers—financially fit again and egged on by investors looking for more commodity exposure—had been exiting their price hedges for months.

Now, with …

Source: Reuters

U.S. oil ‘mini-majors’ emerge from shale patch deals, soaring energy prices

Nasdaq


HOUSTON, March 15 – A group of oil and gas “mini-majors” are emerging among U.S. shale producers, built from aggressive dealmaking that industry players expect will accelerate on strong commodity prices and the retreat of Europeans from U.S. onshore …

Oil plunges on easing supply concerns, China COVID cases

Oil plunges on easing supply concerns, China COVID cases

Reuters


LONDON -Oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in almost three weeks on Tuesday as supply disruption fears eased and as surging COVID-19 cases in China spurred demand concerns.

Oil plunges on easing supply concerns, China COVID cases- oil and gas 360

Brent futures were down $6.40, or 5.9%, to $100.50 a

March 15, 2022 - 9:30 am China, Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Hydrostar presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

Hydrostar presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

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Shell, Eni declare force majeure on two large Nigerian oil flows

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Shell Plc and Eni SpA both declared force majeure on key oil flows from Nigeria, threatening to disrupt supplies in a market that’s already fretting about the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Shell’s measure has …

March 14, 2022 - 2:30 pm Africa, Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News
Source: NBC

EXCLUSIVE Chevron set to trade Venezuelan oil if U.S. relaxes sanctions -sources

NBC News


MIAMI — Senior U.S. officials secretly traveled to Venezuela over the weekend in a bid to unfreeze hostile relations with Vladimir Putin’s top ally in Latin America, a top oil exporter whose re-entry into U.S. energy markets could …

Source: Reuters

Shareholders at four U.S. oil companies to vote on climate proposals

US News


HOUSTON – Shareholders at four U.S. oil companies will vote in the coming quarter on proposals for the firms to meet emissions targets set out in Paris in 2015, said climate activist group Follow This.

The votes will

Source: Reuters

Oil falls $7 on Russia-Ukraine talk hopes, China lockdowns

Reuters


Oil prices fell around $7 a barrel on Monday as investors pinned hopes on diplomatic efforts between Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict, while a surge in COVID-19 cases in China spooked the markets.

Brent was down by …

Source: Reuters

Shale drilling climbs most in month as Biden calls for more oil

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Source: Reuters

EU to tighten sanctions on Russian oil companies, but stops short of import ban – source

Nasdaq


BRUSSELS, March 14 – European Union states are set to adopt new sanctions against Russia’s oil majors Rosneft ROSN.MM, Transneft TRNF_p.MM and Gazprom Neft GZNPI.MM, but will continue to buy oil from them, an EU source told …

Photon Vault presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

Photon Vault presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

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Publisher’s Note: Photon Vault presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines on Thursday, February 17, 2022 on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, Colorado. 

Hydroacoustics Inc presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

Hydroacoustics Inc presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

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Publisher’s Note: Hydroacoustics presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines on Thursday, February 17, 2022 on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, Colorado. 

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Source: CNBC

Goldman Sachs predicts what will happen to Europe’s economy if Putin shuts off the gas taps

CNBC


LONDON — Natural gas is one of several commodities caught in the crossfire of the conflict in Ukraine, and the European economy could take a hit if Russia halts its exports.

Supply-side risks arising from the war have …

Source: World Oil

Aramco boosts oil ties with China as world frets over supply

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia is strengthening energy ties with China, as the oil producer Aramco agreed to build a multi-billion dollar refining and chemicals project that will tap into the Asian country’s future demand.

Globally, consumers are screaming …

Source: Reuters

ANALYSIS-Petrobras bulls charge ahead despite risks in Brasilia

Nasdaq


March 11 – Last year, when Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sacked the head of state-run oil company Petrobras amid a spat over domestic fuel prices, the market reaction was apoplectic.

Preferred shares in the firm plummeted 22% in a …

U.S. rig count increased by 13 this week, at 663

U.S. rig count increased by 13 this week, at 663

Oil and Gas 360


This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 13 over last week, resulting in a total count of 663 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 11 over last week, resulting in …

Source: Bloomberg

Some shale deals stall after Russian ban whipsaws oil prices

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Some oil and gas dealmakers are hitting the pause button as prices whipsaw following the ban on Russian oil imports. Companies are concerned about overpaying for assets while focused on cutting debt and rewarding shareholders.

For …

Source: Reuters

EXCLUSIVE Russia’s Surgut works with China to allow oil sales to go on

Reuters


SINGAPORE :Russian producer Surgutneftegaz has allowed Chinese buyers to receive oil without providing guarantees known as letters of credit (LC) in order to bypass Western sanctions, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

The change in terms is …

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Exxon weighs Bakken asset sale after getting interest

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Exxon Mobil Corp. is considering a sale of assets in North Dakota’s Bakken shale after being approached by interested parties, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The oil giant could get about $5 billion …

American Hydrogen presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

American Hydrogen presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines

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Publisher’s Note: American Hydrogen presented at the 2022 The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines on Thursday, February 17, 2022 on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, Colorado. 

Interview with David Moore of ESG Solutions

Interview with David Moore of ESG Solutions

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Publishers Note: ESG Solutions is a leading provider of passive microseismic monitoring solutions to the energy, mining, and geotechnical industries. Click to view the interview with David Moore, Chief Executive Officer of ESG Solutions.

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OPEC+ output boost seen unlikely to come from UAE pressure alone

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — The United Arab Emirates will try to convince OPEC+ to increase oil output faster, but there’s little the Gulf country can do if Saudi Arabia isn’t on board.

 

 

“Boosting production is not so much …

Source: Reuters

U.S. states weigh tax breaks to ease pain at the gas pump

US News


A surge in U.S. retail gasoline prices to record highs has prompted governors and lawmakers in several states to consider slashing their fuel taxes and to ramp up pressure on the federal government to do the same.

The