Total 2015 U.S. energy production was 89 quadrillion BTUs, 91% of consumption The United States total energy production saw an increase for the sixth consecutive year. Data collected from EIA’s Monthly Energy Review stated that energy production in the U.S. totaled 89 quadrillion British Thermal Units. The total amount of energy produced in the U.S. in 2015 corresponded to roughly
Shifting sanctions force Russia’s TMK into different markets; company plans U.S. layoffs TMK Group, a major supplier of oil and gas pipeline around the world, is looking eagerly toward increased business in Iran as sanctions against the country are removed following the implementation of the Iran Nuclear Deal. The company believes about 20% of global oil brought to the surface
OPEC production expected to stabilize A recent analyst note from KLR Group indicated that oil and gas markets could balance in 2017 as OPEC production begins to stabilize and U.S. production rolls off. Saudi Arabia’s oil production is expected to stay at about 10.4 MMBOPD, while Iran gradually ramps up production and Iraq’s output moderates. The crash in oil prices
Producing Countries are Floundering, whileTwo Big Users Soar Crude oil is one of the most important commodities in the world, with many economies around the world depending on producing and selling oil for the bulk if not all of their national revenues. The precipitous drop in prices over the last 18 months has changed the playing field for oil and
A shot heard round the world Last November 27, OPEC sparked the decline in crude oil prices that would see both international benchmark Brent crude, and U.S. benchmark WTI crude, lose more than 50% of their value. The group decided to move away from its traditional role of maintaining a reasonable crude oil price in order to protect its market
After Paris: U.S. and Russian air strikes target ISIS’s $50 million monthly oil revenues As the battle against ISIS continues, allied forces are increasingly targeting oil assets and the convoys of trucks being used to smuggle oil from ISIS-controlled oilfields. The idea is to cut off the major source of funding for the Islamic State’s barbaric terrorist activities. It is
The U.S. and India will drive oil demand growth in the future – Raymond James China’s economy has been a demand-growth powerhouse over the course of the last decade as the country’s industrial sector boomed, but China’s role in global demand growth will be on the decline moving forward, according to research from Raymond James. Stepping up to take China’s
An interview with Corey Goulet, President of Keystone projects for TransCanada. Editor’s Note: In March 2015, Oil & Gas 360® interviewed Corey Goulet, boss of the Keystone XL pipeline project. Today (Nov. 6, 2015), the U.S. State Department and the Obama Administration officially denied TransCanada’s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline. In light of today’s announcement, Oil & Gas 360®
Renewables continue growth Renewable sources of energy continue to grow in importance both inside the U.S. and internationally. Solar energy makes up an important portion of the overall renewable energy mix, but the growth in total capacity has slowed along with installation. Historically, Europe has been a strong source of demand for solar energy, but its growth in solar energy
North Dakota at Lowest Rig Count Since January 2010 The number of total rigs drilling in the United States rose for the third straight week, according to the most recent rig count from Baker Hughes (ticker: BHI). Total rigs drilling in the U.S. reached 863 for the week ended July 10, 2015, up just one from last week. The slow
Coast Guard seeks to deliver protection against “invisible” attacks. United States Coast Guard Commandant Vice Adm. Paul F. Zukunft in a keynote address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on June 15 said that while the U.S. port facilities have hardened their perimeters and they now notify the U.S. Coast Guard of intrusions in order to identify possible coordinated attacks, there is a notable hole
Preng & Associates President David Preng appeared on Fox Business News’ Opening Bell to discuss unintended consequences of the so-called U.S./OPEC market share battle, and how current management teams and boards are managing through the current commodity cycle.
