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API: New poll shows “widespread” concern over Washington’s energy policy

API: New poll shows “widespread” concern over Washington’s energy policy

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(WO) – The American Petroleum Institute (API) released a new national poll conducted by Ipsos demonstrating widespread concern over Washington’s approach on energy policy.

Two out of three American voters say the country is on the wrong track …

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API emphasizes plan for Washington to secure a sustainable energy future

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(WO) — American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers gave remarks during the 19th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum, hosted by the U.S. Energy Association. Sommers emphasized API’s recently announced plan for policymakers in …

January 27, 2023 - 11:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Sustainability
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Washington has trouble refilling the SPR after 220 million barrel draw

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After drawing over 221 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in 2022, Washington is having a tough time refilling it in the New Year, with the Department of Energy (DoE) rejecting the first offers …

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Washington’s oil supply spat with Saudi Arabia could backfire

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Three weeks ago, President Joe Biden threatened Saudi Arabia with “consequences” after the kingdom that is the de facto leader of OPEC supported a decision to reduce oil production by about 1 million barrels daily.

 

 

The …

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Washington sees OPEC+ oil production cuts as a political ‘blow against Biden,’ says Dan Yergin

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Washington sees OPEC+’s decision to slash oil production by more than 2 million barrels a day as political interference and a “blow” against U.S. President Joe Biden, said Dan Yergin, vice chair of S&P Global.

 

On Wednesday, the …

API to Washington: Turn the page and embrace American natural gas and oil

API to Washington: Turn the page and embrace American natural gas and oil

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During World War II, 44 oilfield workers left their homes in rural Oklahoma to lend a hand abroad. Secretly summoned by Winston Churchill to Sherwood Forest in fuel-deprived England, these men worked to drill 100 oil wells in …

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Washington Tightens Stranglehold On Iranian Oil, And Its Buyers

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There is simply no sanctuary for Iran’s state run oil industry.

 

China has all but abandoned it because of U.S. sanctions. France will be hard pressed to do business with them due to the extraterritorial nature of the …

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Citgo to Appoint New CEO to Navigate Political, Legal Turmoil – Sources

From Reuters


Citgo Petroleum Corp has selected Carlos Jorda as its next chief executive, according to three people familiar with the matter, turning to a seasoned refinery expert and native Venezuelan to run a company facing legal attacks and working …

Trump Administration Moves to Limit State Powers to Block Pipelines, Terminals

Trump Administration Moves to Limit State Powers to Block Pipelines, Terminals

From Reuters


The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday unveiled a proposal that would curb state powers to block pipelines and other energy projects, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to boost domestic oil, gas and coal development.

The …

Oil Rises on European Stock Draw Despite Demand Slowdown Forecast

Oil Rises on European Stock Draw Despite Demand Slowdown Forecast

From Reuters


Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel on Friday, supported by a drop in European inventories and OPEC output cuts despite the International Energy Agency reporting demand growth at its lowest since the financial crisis of 2008.…

China Continued Iran Oil Imports in July in Teeth of U.S. Sanctions: Analysts

China Continued Iran Oil Imports in July in Teeth of U.S. Sanctions: Analysts

From Reuters


China imported Iranian crude oil in July for the second month since a U.S. sanctions waiver ended, according to research from three data firms, with one estimate showing some oil entered tanks holding the country’s strategic reserves.

According …

Oil Dives Nearly 5% to Seven-Month Low on Surprise U.S. Stock Build, Trade War

Oil Dives Nearly 5% to Seven-Month Low on Surprise U.S. Stock Build, Trade War

From Reuters


Oil prices tumbled more than 4.5% on Wednesday to a seven-month low, extending recent heavy losses following a surprise build in U.S. crude stockpiles and fears that demand will shrink due to Washington’s escalating trade war with Beijing.…

Brent Oil in Bear Market as China-U.S. Trade Tensions Mount

Brent Oil in Bear Market as China-U.S. Trade Tensions Mount

From Reuters


Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, with Brent crude settling near seven-month lows below $60 a barrel as trade tensions between the U.S. and China intensified worries about weakening global demand.

During the session, Brent traded …

Oil Gains About 3%; Records Loss for Week After Trump Tariff Threat

Oil Gains About 3%; Records Loss for Week After Trump Tariff Threat

From Reuters


Oil prices gained about 3% on Friday a day after recording their biggest daily drop in several years on U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports.

For the week, crude oil benchmarks recorded …

Flags of Inconvenience: Noose Tightens Around Iranian Shipping

Flags of Inconvenience: Noose Tightens Around Iranian Shipping

From Reuters


Somewhere on its journey from the waters off Iran, around Africa’s southern tip and into the Mediterranean, the Grace 1 oil tanker lost the flag under which it sailed and ceased to be registered to Panama. Iran later …

Millions of Barrels of Iranian Oil Are Piled Up in China’s Ports

Millions of Barrels of Iranian Oil Are Piled Up in China’s Ports

From Bloomberg


Iran-owned tankers continue to haul shipments to bonded tanks, oil held by Iran’s state-owned producer and Chinese companies

Tankers are offloading millions of barrels of Iranian oil into storage tanks at Chinese ports, creating a hoard of crude …

Washington Passes New Crude-by-Rail Regulations

Washington Passes New Crude-by-Rail Regulations

Bipartisan bill requires advanced notice for crude-by-rail shipments and a new tax

Washington state lawmakers passed legislation last week that adds new requirements to oil being transported into the state by rail. The bill, Senate Bill 5057, was initially …

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