The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+), which collectively produce about 48% of global oil, have begun unwinding a series of voluntary output cuts implemented since 2022. This strategic shift, led by key members like Saudi Arabia and Russia, aims to reclaim market share, address non-compliance among members, and challenge high-cost […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Where Are Oil Prices Headed in 2025 and Beyond? Goldman Sachs’ Bearish Outlook Meets Rising Demand Well economics matters May 27, 2025 Clark Savage Source: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs […]
Continue ReadingAs part of the Sandstone Teams services, we offer a review of oil and gas deals for our clients. We gain valuable insights into actual data points across various fields in the U.S. One key aspect is examining the well economics for each well and how it impacts the entire group or deal. We are […]
Continue ReadingA U.S. trade court ruled President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs, reinforcing congressional control over trade. Oil prices rose over 1% as traders welcomed the ruling and bullish signals from demand forecasts countering glut concerns. Analysts remain cautious due to expected OPEC+ supply increases and the limited impact of new U.S. sanctions on […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Utah Uranium Mine, Signals Robust Push for Critical Minerals May 27, 2025 Clark Savage Today, I had the privilege of visiting with Robert Bryce, (David Blackmon) Energy Transition Absurdities, and Douglas C. Sandridge about President Trump’s executive orders on nuclear energy. That podcast transcript and video will be published on Friday. We covered the great […] […]
Continue ReadingSource: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs has doubled down on its bearish oil price forecast through 2026, projecting Brent crude at $56 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $52 by next year, […]
Continue ReadingThe Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, have released their latest strategy, accelerating oil output hikes in a move that’s raising eyebrows across the U.S. shale patch. With oil prices dipping and production costs rising, some analysts and industry voices suggest OPEC is targeting U.S. shale oil […]
Continue ReadingThe global oil market is witnessing a renewed tug-of-war between OPEC+ and U.S. shale oil producers, with the cartel signaling an aggressive push to reclaim market share lost to American drillers over the past decade. As U.S. shale output nears a potential peak and OPEC+ ramps up production, the stage is set for a high-stakes […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Largest Grid Operator is warning of Summer Power Shortages May 11, 2025 Clark Savage Key Points Research suggests potential summer power shortages in the U.S. grid, especially in PJM’s region, due to high demand and retiring plants. It seems likely that extreme heat could strain the grid, potentially causing […] Newsom […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Ukraine’s MHP delivers first bio-LNG supplies to EU May 13, 2025 Mariel Alumit ENB Pub Note: I added overall market context on the bio-LNG markets Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) is a renewable fuel derived from organic waste, such as agricultural residues, household waste, and industrial byproducts. Its production and […] Equinor could axe wind […]
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