Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Goldman: The Boom Years of U.S. Oil Output Growth Are Over- oil and gas 360

Goldman: The boom years of U.S. oil output growth are over

(Oil Price)– The years of very rapid growth in U.S. crude oil production are behind us, in large part due to the maturing of the biggest growth engine, the Permian, according to Goldman Sachs. The investment bank expects declines in America’s crude oil output for this year and next because of the lower oil prices, Daan Struyven, oil research head

Oil prices in mid-$60s put U.S. shale profits in danger zone, investors say- oil and gas 360

Oil prices in mid-$60s put U.S. shale profits in danger zone, investors say

(World Oil)– Activity is slowing in U.S. oil fields as drillers remain in the crude-price danger zone for profits, according to one of the biggest investors of private operators in the shale patch. “In the mid-$60s, you get dangerously close to where oil prices don’t really drive appropriate returns for new drilling,” Dwight Scott, who joined Quantum Capital Group at

Oil prices dip on tariff expectations-oil and gas 360

Oil prices dip on tariff expectations

(Oil Price)– Crude oil prices took a dip today after hitting a two-week high earlier, as traders awaited updates on President Trump’s tariff plans, following the latest delay in trade deals with some key partners such as Japan and South Korea. Brent crude was trading at $70.07 per barrel at the time of writing, with West Texas Intermediate changing hands for $68.26 per

U.S. shale producers unlikely to boost drilling despite Trump’s call- oil and gas 360

U.S. shale producers unlikely to boost drilling despite Trump’s call

(World Oil) – U.S. shale oil producers are unlikely to heed President Donald Trump’s latest call to “Drill, Baby, Drill” as they prioritize hedging over ramping up production in response to U.S. military strikes on Iran. Wary of being caught by yet another false start in global crude markets, U.S. oil companies are likely to use hedging contracts to lock

U.S. oil producers rushed to hedge… just in time- oil and gas 360

U.S. oil producers rushed to hedge… just in time

(Oil Price) – U.S. oil producers flocked to hedge higher prices for their output for the rest of the year and early into 2026 as international crude oil prices surged earlier this month. Early on June 13 local time, Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership in coordinated strikes that sent oil prices surging amid concerns that an escalating conflict could disrupt

Oil prices fall 5% as Israel-Iran ceasefire reduces Middle East supply risk- oil and gas 360

Oil prices fall 5% as Israel-Iran ceasefire reduces Middle East supply risk

(Investing) – NEW YORK – Oil prices fell about 5% to a two-week low on Tuesday on expectations the ceasefire between Israel and Iran will reduce the risk of oil supply disruptions in the Middle East. That ceasefire, however, was on shaky ground with U.S. President Donald Trump accusing both Israel and Iran of violating it just hours after it was

Oil slips from recent highs as market ponders Middle East tensions- oil and gas 360

Oil slips from recent highs as market ponders Middle East tensions

(Investing) – LONDON  -Oil prices fell on Thursday after sharp gains in the previous session as market participants assessed a U.S. decision to move personnel from the Middle East ahead of talks with Iran over that country’s nuclear-related activity. Brent crude futures were down $1.02, or 1.5%, at $68.75 a barrel at 1253 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.05,

Oil rises to 7-week high on US-China trade deal- oil and gas 360

Oil rises to 7-week high on US-China trade deal

(Investing) – LONDON -Oil prices rose to their highest in seven weeks on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal had been done with China, heightening expectations of a de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Brent crude futures were up $1.15, or 1.7%, to $68.02 a barrel at 1249 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude

Permian oil producers face higher costs with new saltwater rules- oil and gas 360

Permian oil producers face higher costs with new saltwater rules

(Oil Price) – As if WTI oil prices in the low $60s per barrel aren’t enough to slow production growth at America’s top producing shale basin, the Permian, new guidelines for permitting saltwater disposal wells could raise the costs for operators, especially smaller producers with limited resources. The Railroad Commission of Texas, the energy regulator of the top U.S. oil-producing state,

BofA: Oil prices could jump on coming short covering- oil and gas 360

BofA: Oil prices could jump on coming short covering

(Oil Price) – Trend-following commodity trading advisors (CTAs) could soon begin covering their significant short positions in oil, driving prices higher, according to Bank of America analysts cited by Investing.com. The sudden buying demand in the crude futures market has the potential to lead to a short-term rally in oil prices if CTAs rush to short covering. Last week, oil prices lodged another

US crude oil climbs more than $1 on Saudi investment- oil and gas 360

US crude oil climbs more than $1 on Saudi investment

(Investing) – HOUSTON -U.S. crude oil futures climbed more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday as the White House announced Saudi Arabia’s plans to invest $600 billion in the United States. Brent crude futures rose 88 cents, or about 1.35%, to $65.84 a barrel by 1417 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up $1.13, or about 1.82%, at $63.08. The two