OPEC+ Agrees to a 137,000 b/d Increase for December Followed by a 3-Month Pause: What It Means for Oil Markets and Investor Outlook

In a move that underscores the delicate balancing act facing global oil producers, OPEC+ has agreed to a modest production increase of 137,000 barrels per day (b/d) for December 2025, while simultaneously announcing a three-month pause on further hikes from January to March 2026. This decision, influenced heavily by recent U.S. sanctions on Russia, reflects […]

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Natural Gas vs Data Centers The Energy Tug of War with Steve Reese and Matthew Hill

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley hosts Steve Reese (Reese Energy Consulting) and Matthew Hill (fire suppression expert) for a powerful conversation on the future of energy, natural gas demand, AI data center growth, and energy infrastructure. They unpack the collision course between LNG exports and power-hungry data centers, highlight the coming turbine shortage, and explore mobile microgrid and modular […]

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ExxonMobil Q3 Earnings Rock with Record Guyana and Permian Output and What Does This Mean for Investors?

ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM) delivered a powerhouse performance in the third quarter of 2025, underscoring its operational prowess amid a challenging energy landscape. The company reported GAAP earnings of $7.5 billion, or $1.76 per share, marking an increase from $7.1 billion in the prior quarter. Excluding identified items, adjusted earnings reached $8.1 billion, or $1.88 per […]

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AEC\’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook: Onshore Hydrocarbon Spending in Africa Set to Hit $22 Billion

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has released its highly anticipated State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, painting a picture of steady growth and untapped potential in Africa\’s onshore oil and gas sector. According to the report, onshore hydrocarbon spending across the continent is projected to reach $22 billion in 2026, driven by optimization at mature […]

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Chevron Beats Estimates as the Hess Deal Contributes to Oil Production

In a resilient performance amid fluctuating oil prices, Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported third-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations, bolstered significantly by the recent integration of Hess Corporation\’s assets. The acquisition, completed in July 2025, has already begun paying dividends through enhanced production volumes, particularly from high-yield fields in Guyana. This marks a […]

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