Crude oil inventories held at storage facilities in Cushing, Oklahoma, fell below 20 million barrels during the week ending June 19 until the week ending July 10, according to our Weekly Petroleum Status Report. Storage facilities for crude oil and petroleum products require a minimum volume of product in their tanks and pipe infrastructure to remain […]
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The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE: WMB), one of America’s largest natural gas infrastructure companies, is in late-stage talks to acquire privately held Momentum Midstream from EnCap Flatrock Midstream in a deal valued at approximately $5.5 billion. If completed, it would rank among the largest acquisitions in Williams’ history and significantly strengthen its position in the […]
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In a major step forward for U.S. floating LNG technology, Delfin Midstream has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) on its first FLNG project offshore Louisiana. The 4.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) facility will become the first floating liquefaction unit in the United States and the world’s largest FLNG vessel. Samsung Heavy Industries secured […]
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In a major boost to North American energy infrastructure, Bridger Pipeline LLC has proposed a $2 billion, 650-mile crude oil pipeline that will significantly expand U.S.-Canada oil flows. The 36-inch pipeline will run from the U.S.-Canada border in Phillips County, Montana, to Guernsey, Wyoming, with an initial capacity of approximately 550,000 barrels per day (bpd) […]
Continue ReadingThe oil market in early 2026 has been anything but predictable. What was expected to be a year of oversupply and sluggish prices has instead delivered a surge in volatility, driven by geopolitical flare-ups and unexpected supply disruptions. At the center of this storm is Iran, where escalating tensions with the United States have prompted […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move that could reshape America\’s energy landscape, the Trump administration is advancing plans to restart offshore oil and gas drilling along California\’s coastline for the first time in decades. The draft proposal from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) outlines six lease sales off the Pacific coast, primarily around Santa Barbara […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Mike Wirth, Chevron CEO, Believes in the Future of Oil, Gas, and Chevron November 15, 2025 Clark Savage In a landscape where energy markets are grappling with uncertainties around oversupply and the push toward renewables, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stands firm in his optimism for the oil and gas sector. Speaking […]
Continue ReadingThe world needs trillions of dollars just to meet normal decline curves, and we are tracking the oil and gas businesses\’ returns to investors as consistent compared to renewable energy sources. Consumers and investors want low-cost and reliable energy, and with leaders like Gavin Newsom representing the United States at COP30, we can rest assured […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant move for North America\’s energy landscape, Enbridge Inc. has announced the final investment decision on its Mainline Optimization Phase 1 (MLO1) project, greenlighting a $1.4 billion expansion to enhance the flow of Canadian crude oil to key U.S. refining markets. This update comes as Canadian oil production continues to climb, reaching a […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories COPs from the UN have failed and it is time for a real dose of climate realism – What will Gavin Newsom do now for a speech punch line? November 12, 2025 Clark Savage As the confetti from the 2024 U.S. election settles and President-elect Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” mantra echoes […]
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