Brent up 1.3%, WTI adds 1.7% in the week Concerns about more supply disruptions as Trump returns to power Potential halt to Houthi attacks on shipping in focus after Gaza ceasefire deal US oil rig count falls by two HOUSTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled lower on Friday but notched their fourth straight […]
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Talos Energy Inc. (\”Talos\” or the \”Company\”) (NYSE: TALO) today announced that the Katmai West #2 well located in the Ewing Bank area of the U.S Gulf of Mexico successfully encountered commercial quantities of oil and natural gas. Key Highlights The Katmai West #2 well was drilled significantly under budget and ahead of schedule […]
Continue ReadingUS shale producers are focused on capital discipline and shareholder returns, limiting the impact of Trump\’s pro-oil policies. Increased Permian rig activity is unlikely to significantly boost oil production due to inventory depletion and efficiency concerns. The US is already on track to meet Bessent\’s 3-3-3 hydrocarbon production target without policy changes, driven by NGLs […]
Continue ReadingBy Julian Lee, Serene Cheong and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — The most aggressive Western sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil sector since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine threaten to disrupt global supply as buyers — led by China and India — scour the Middle East for alternative suppliers. Some estimates suggest the measures could halve Russian oil exports […]
Continue ReadingThe two nations, both under immense pressure, are together pushing to create a fairer world The relationship between Russia and Iran is deeply rooted in history, dating back to the 16th century when the two nations first established contact. Despite periods of tension, pragmatism has always been at the core of their interactions. Historically, Russia […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. recently announced sanctions on Russian oil producers, along with vessels that have been shipping barrels of Russian crude. India will be hit the hardest by the sanctions, more so than China which has also been snapping up Moscow’s cheap oil, said analysts. The South Asian nation imports a significant 88% of its oil […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What do oil and gas exports mean to the Russian economy? How will the new Biden Sanctions play with President Trump’s negotiations? January 12, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The following article is an excellent summary from Alexandra Prokopenko and Alexander Kolyandr about what the oil and gas exports mean to […]
Continue ReadingPrices have hit a five-and-a-half-month high amid fears of disruptions to supply, according to the outlet Global diesel prices and refining margins have surged following the latest round of US sanctions targeting Russia’s oil trade, driven by traders’ expectations of reduced diesel and crude supply, Reuters reported on Friday, citing analysts and London Stock Exchange […]
Continue ReadingIn the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley talks with Steve Goreham about the key energy challenges for 2025, including rising electricity demand driven by AI, EV slowdowns, and grid capacity struggles, alongside potential policy shifts under the Trump administration. It critiques the environmental and economic viability of renewables like wind, […]
Continue ReadingFuel shipments have hit an 11-month high driven by diesel and fuel oil, the outlet has said Russia’s refined fuel exports have surged to their highest level in nearly a year, even as the US imposed new sanctions on the country’s energy sector last week, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Seaborne shipments of Russian petroleum […]
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