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Higher Oil Prices, Lower Costs Increase Offshore Rig Demand: IHS

Higher Oil Prices, Lower Costs Increase Offshore Rig Demand: IHS

From WorkBoat

Higher oil prices and lower costs for offshore projects are driving increased demand for offshore drilling rigs through 2020, particularly for deepwater projects, according to new analysis released yesterday by IHS Markit.

In its first worldwide mobile rig …

September 6, 2018 - 5:02 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Oil Plunges to Nearly 7-Week Low amid U.S.-China Trade Tension

Oil Plunges to Nearly 7-Week Low amid U.S.-China Trade Tension

China said retaliates against U.S. tariffs by slapping additional import duties of 25 percent on $16 billion worth of American goods

China reports July crude oil imports showing shipments are at the third-lowest level this year

U.S. crude stocks fall

August 8, 2018 - 1:18 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News
OPEC: Too Close to Call - Oil & Gas 360

Oil Rises after OPEC Sources Say Saudi Crude Output Fell

U.S. oil transport infrastructure probably contributing price factor, with continued ‘pronounced increases’ in production slimming back due to pipeline constraints

From Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil futures rose on Monday after OPEC sources said Saudi crude production unexpectedly fell …

August 6, 2018 - 1:27 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News
Are High Oil Prices Starting To Hurt Wind Power?

Are High Oil Prices Starting To Hurt Wind Power?

From Forbes

The U.S. uses very little oil to generate electricity, but our energy sectors are inextricably connected, so changes in one often affects others. For example, we are starting to see the rumblings of how the price of oil …

August 2, 2018 - 12:35 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Renewable Energy
Crude Markets Watching Geopolitical Tension and Inventory Reports: China

Crude Markets Watching Geopolitical Tension and Inventory Reports: China

China-U.S. trade tension could disrupt economic growth, causing oil demand destruction

U.S. shale ramp-up unlikely due to constraints from limited pipeline capacity

From Xinhua News

HOUSTON, July 8 (Xinhua) — In the week ending July 6, global oil markets closely …

No Surprise that Analysts Say Oil could Hit $150

No Surprise that Analysts Say Oil could Hit $150

From the Fuse

Bernstein warning not clickbait

Last week, Bernstein Research said that oil prices could hit $150 per barrel, breaking the all-time record of $147 in 2008. Analysts at the investment bank cite chronic underinvestment as the main factor …

July 10, 2018 - 6:15 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, OPEC
United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia Find Agreement on Oil Policy

United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia Find Agreement on Oil Policy

From the New York Times

HOUSTON — It is unusual for the United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia to see eye-to-eye, much less try to achieve common energy policy goals, even indirectly.

But that is what seems to be happening, …

June 14, 2018 - 8:15 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, OPEC
Citigroup Economist Sees Oil Forcing an Inflation Surprise

Citigroup Economist Sees Oil Forcing an Inflation Surprise

From Bloomberg 

Bank says central banks may ignore acceleration

Economist says markets underestimating size of surprise

The recent surge in the price of oil is set to propel global inflation faster than historically and by more than investors are anticipating, …

June 8, 2018 - 12:45 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News
Brent Gains Pegged to Venezuela Export Cuts, OPEC Production Levels

Brent Gains Pegged to Venezuela Export Cuts, OPEC Production Levels

From Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global benchmark Brent crude surged nearly $2 a barrel on Thursday, lifted by concern about a steep drop in exports from Venezuela and worries OPEC may not raise production at its meeting this month.…

June 8, 2018 - 12:33 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News, OPEC
Iran’s Exit from 1968 Nuke Treaty Would Pour ‘Rocket Fuel’ on Oil Prices: RBC’s Croft

Iran’s Exit from 1968 Nuke Treaty Would Pour ‘Rocket Fuel’ on Oil Prices: RBC’s Croft

An Iranian exit from the 1968 treaty would be like “rocket fuel” for oil prices, could spark an arms race in the Middle East: Croft

“Saudis are more in control now than I’ve ever seen”: analyst

From CNBC

The U.S.

May 30, 2018 - 12:26 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News, OPEC
Return of Iran Sanctions Could Take 1 Million Daily Barrels of Crude Off the Market

Return of Iran Sanctions Could Take 1 Million Daily Barrels of Crude Off the Market

Unraveling of Iran nuclear deal could ‘propel’ oil prices skyward: analysts

From CNBC

A dramatic uptick in oil prices in recent weeks has partly been driven by mounting expectations that Donald Trump will soon pull out of the 2015 accord.…

Quantifying the Effects of Canada’s Takeaway Trouble

Quantifying the Effects of Canada’s Takeaway Trouble

Canada’s PSAC Cuts Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast for 2018

Without adequate pipeline capacity or forthcoming export projects for Canada’s crude oil and natural gas, there is a tough energy economy in Canada that is going to be taking an economic …

Railroads, Airlines, Trucking Companies Feel the Impact of Rising Oil Prices

Railroads, Airlines, Trucking Companies Feel the Impact of Rising Oil Prices

From the Wall Street Journal/Yahoo News

The highest oil prices in years are increasing expenses for companies that had grown used to low energy costs since crude’s 2014 tumble, while the turnabout is proving to be a boon for …

April 27, 2018 - 8:12 am Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News
Oil Traders Try Crude-Pricing Alternatives

Oil Traders Try Crude-Pricing Alternatives

From Bloomberg

As Shale Boosts Exports, Some Push to Set Price on Coasts, but Oil Stored in Middle of America is Longtime Standard in Market

Rapid increases in U.S. oil output and exports over the past two years are forcing …

April 20, 2018 - 11:21 am Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing
Oil Dips but Tensions Over Iran, Saudi Nukes Support Crude Price

Oil Dips but Tensions Over Iran, Saudi Nukes Support Crude Price

From Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Monday as Wall Street slid more than 1 percent and energy market investors remained wary of growing crude supply, although tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran gave prices some support.…

March 19, 2018 - 1:57 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Dallas Fed’s Mine Yücel talks about Global Oil & Gas Output and the Goldilocks Price for 2018

Dallas Fed’s Mine Yücel talks about Global Oil & Gas Output and the Goldilocks Price for 2018

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is populated with smart people who track the comings and goings of all the factors affecting the energy industry, not just in Texas but globally.

Dallas Fed SVP and Research Advisor Mine Yücel discussed …

Oil Prices Dragged Lower by U.S. Production Momentum

Oil Prices Dragged Lower by U.S. Production Momentum

IEA says the tailwinds that pushed oil prices closer to $70 per barrel are now idle

From UPI

Feb. 13 (UPI) — An exuberant report on the pace of U.S. crude oil production growth sent crude oil prices lower to …

February 13, 2018 - 3:14 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News
Permian Seen Second to Saudis for Spare Oil-Output Capacity

Permian Seen Second to Saudis for Spare Oil-Output Capacity

From Bloomberg

Permian could boost crude output in days: Aramco’s former reservoir management chief

The U.S.’s Permian Basin is looking like Saudi Arabia, with as much as 1 million barrels of spare oil capacity ready to go into production, according …

February 5, 2018 - 12:16 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News, OPEC
OPEC-Non-OPEC Cuts May Clear Oil Inventory Sooner, Allowing an Early Exit from Cuts: Goldman Sachs

OPEC-Non-OPEC Cuts May Clear Oil Inventory Sooner, Allowing an Early Exit from Cuts: Goldman Sachs

From Bloomberg/Arabian Business

According to Goldman, the market will have re-balanced by mid-2018

OPEC’s desire to clear the global oil inventory overhang may come sooner than expected, enabling the group to exit from its production cuts early, according to Goldman …

December 20, 2017 - 8:42 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Venezuela’s Impact on Oil Markets Could Be Far Worse than Expected: RBC’s Croft

Venezuela’s Impact on Oil Markets Could Be Far Worse than Expected: RBC’s Croft

RBC Capital Markets analysts said while oil production in crisis-plagued Venezuela is poised to “plunge” in 2018, the extent of its losses could be far worse than investors were anticipating

From CNBC

An attendant sits at a closed Petroleos de …

December 18, 2017 - 2:32 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
IEA’s Birol Backtracks 2017 Rebalance Prediction

IEA’s Birol Backtracks 2017 Rebalance Prediction

Birol believes rebalance is now coming in 2H of 2018

Back in July—on the U.S.’s Independence Day—Fatih Birol, the chief of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said he believed the oil market would rebalance in the second half of 2017, …

November 28, 2017 - 5:23 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Crude Oil News
Industry Continues to See Improvements While Recovering from Harvey

Industry Continues to See Improvements While Recovering from Harvey

The negative effects brought on by Hurricane Harvey are beginning to subside as oil and gas operations continue to return to pre-storm conditions.

According to IHS, the port of Corpus Christi is open with no restrictions since Occidental loaded …

Russia Signals More Flexibility as Prices Sputter

Russia Signals More Flexibility as Prices Sputter

Russia’s Novak suggests Russia has more room for deeper cuts

Crude oil prices fell more than 5% Thursday after OPEC extended a production cut deal which had originally help to buoy oil prices above $50 per barrel.

The extension will …

Oil Back Under $49: with OPEC Cuts Baked in, Prices Fall as Markets Expects More

Oil Back Under $49: with OPEC Cuts Baked in, Prices Fall as Markets Expects More

OPEC will keep cuts for nine more months

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries announced Thursday that it will extend production cuts for nine more months, through the end of Q1, 2018.

Oil prices dropped more than 5% on Thursday …

OPEC: We Will Do “Whatever it Takes” to Rebalance Oil Markets

OPEC: We Will Do “Whatever it Takes” to Rebalance Oil Markets

OPEC could extend cuts to 2018, but in the long run U.S. shale “won’t make a dent”

As oil prices struggle to stay above $50 per barrel, OPEC appears to be ready to extend production cuts through the second half …

EnerCom Dallas will Showcase Oil & Gas Industry Leaders Next Week

EnerCom Dallas will Showcase Oil & Gas Industry Leaders Next Week

EnerCom Dallas will feature upside opportunities in oil and gas March 1-2, 2017 – at the Tower Club Downtown Dallas

On March 1 at 7:00 a.m. CST, just one week away, the EnerCom Dallas oil and gas investment conference will …

Oil Prices Likely to Rally Through the End of 2016

Oil Prices Likely to Rally Through the End of 2016

Oil prices up over 1.5% as the end of the year approaches

Both international and U.S. crude benchmarks were up over 1.5% Tuesday as oil prices continue to rally and 2016 draws to a close. U.S. crude oil prices have …

Crude Oil Sees Inventory Draw, but in all the Wrong Places

Crude Oil Sees Inventory Draw, but in all the Wrong Places

Crude oil inventory draw beats expectations at 2.7 MMBO

Crude oil inventories shrank for the fourth week in a row, according to information released from the Energy Information Administration. The total amount of crude in storage declined 2.6 MMBO, 1.2 …

OPEC Production Sets Record – Oil Prices Fall

OPEC Production Sets Record – Oil Prices Fall

Skepticism remains about OPEC deal as group’s production chalks up another record high

Both U.S. and international crude oil benchmarks WTI and Brent were down over $1 per barrel today following a rally in prices brought on by last week’s …

Source: Iraqenergy.org

Iraq Ready to Join OPEC Cut

News that Iraq is willing to join OPEC cuts sends prices higher

Oil prices turned positive Wednesday as Iraq said it was willing to join an OPEC cut in production. Iraq and Iran have both been holding out on joining …

November 23, 2016 - 3:08 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC