The oil dispute between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is fundamentally about sovereignty, not oil. Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court and the proposed Unified Oil Law have cemented Baghdad’s control over oil revenues, ending the KRI’s ability to export independently. Turkey’s new pipeline plans, bypassing Kurdistan, aligned with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, […]
Continue ReadingOil giant BP, which holds its annual general meeting on Thursday, has recently sought to resolve something of an identity crisis by launching a fundamental reset. Britain’s Shell and U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron have been touted as possible suitors. “I wouldn’t take anything off on the table. You know, oil and gas […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: Interesting update from Alexandra Sharp from the Foreign Policy. Just some updates to the article: Yemen’s oil production has significantly declined due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure challenges. As of December 2022, Yemen produced approximately 49,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, according to CEIC Data. This is a sharp drop […]
Continue ReadingThe Saudi giant has renewed long-term agreements with the Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem and UAE-based fabricator Lamprell. Saipem’s agreement with the Saudi firm is now set to run until the end of 2027. With this renewal, the company is confirmed in the exclusive list of contractors selected by Saudi Aramco, which are […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: Mike Umbro, a great guest on the Energy News Beat Podcast, was mentioned in the article, and his cover picture. He truly has the right ideas for California, unlike the current political leadership. The oil and gas business has been decimated in California by design. They want you to walk and not […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: While I do believe we may be at peak production in one basin, here is a new quote for you: \”A country\’s energy output is not defined by one basin.\” There are new developments, new technologies, and areas to drill or produce. So the United States has not hit peak production yet, […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: Excellent article from Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com. This brings up a talking point that I have been tracking. When the U.S. or other countries need extra money, they just print it, and when countries in OPEC+ that do not have access to print additional revenue, they just drill for oil and gas. […]
Continue ReadingOslo-listed BW Energy has made a final investment decision for the Golfinho Boost project, aiming to increase incremental oil production from 2027 by 3,000 barrels per day. According to the company, the project will also increase uptime and reduce operating expenses at the Golfinho field offshore Brazil. The project includes multiple measures aimed at boosting […]
Continue ReadingThe Iraqi Oil Ministry has announced a new subsea oil pipeline deal with Italian offshore contractor Micoperi and Turkish firm Esta. This pipeline, with a capacity of 2.4 million bpd, will support increased exports from Iraq’s southern ports. Turkiye is looking to expand cooperation with Iraq in electricity exports too. Is the Iraq-Türkiye Cooperation Set […]
Continue ReadingUS oil producers are struggling to defend margins at $60 WTI due to additional corporate costs that raise the all-in breakeven price. Trade policies and market volatility are threatening US oil production growth, particularly in the Permian Basin, as companies may need to cut back activity to maintain investor payouts. Increased hurdle rates and debt […]
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