ENB Pub Note: This article from Rystad Energy is essential as it discusses the oil and gas operators in the MENA region. These points highlight some critical benefits of the trade wars for Saudi Aramco, Iran, and other producers in the area. What this does not cover is the importance that the tariffs are impacting […]
Continue ReadingThe 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: 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 ReadingENB Pub Note: How this plays into the OPEC and OPEC+ production quotas has yet to be announced. We know that Saudi Arabia needs the 80 dollar range of oil for its fiscal budgets for its social programs, so we may see some production activity announced in the next meeting. The problems with the OPEC […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Robert Rapier is spot on. Low oil prices are not always a good thing. When the price is too low, drilling stops, and then when the price comes back up, drilling begins again. We will see a price spike soon, as we are still short 4 trillion in cap […]
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