The latest WellDatabase US Rig Report (dated August 7, 2026) shows the national active rig count rising modestly by 3 week-over-week to 583, up 42 from the same period a year earlier. Oil-directed rigs accounted for the bulk of activity at 427 (+1), with gas-directed rigs holding steady at 127 and smaller contributions from thermal […]
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U.S. energy drillers added rigs at the fastest pace in years this week, with Baker Hughes reporting a solid +7 increase in the active rotary rig count to 558 for the week ending May 22, 2026. This marks the largest weekly gain in recent memory and extends a four-week streak of increases—the first such sustained […]
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As of March 15, 2026, global oil markets are buzzing with Brent crude prices climbing to $103.82 per barrel, marking a significant milestone above the $100 threshold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions in key regions like the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is hovering just below at $99.30, reflecting […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy markets, the U.S. oil and gas sector continues to defy simple narratives. As of late October 2025, the U.S. rig count has dipped to 550 active rigs, marking a decline of 35 rigs compared to the same period last year. This drop comes even as domestic crude production hovers […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Fed cuts rates by 0.25% after flagging risks from softening labor market September 17, 2025 Clark Savage The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a modest 0.1% increase, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%, reflecting optimism about lower rates fueling innovation and spending. The U.S. dollar, which had been battered in recent […] […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia’s Budget Deficit Surged Before the Oil Price Crash May 6, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The story below is from Tsvetana Paraskova on Oilprice.com, and she has some great points about the Saudi Budgets. I have been saying that the Saudis need the $80 to $85 oil, […] US Cut […]
Continue ReadingOil prices rallied aggressively on Tuesday morning, recovering from the OPEC+-induced drop that was sparked by the cartel\’s decision to unwind production cuts at a faster rate than previously planned. Despite the recovery, uncertainty remains in markets and more volatility is likely. – Oil majors have been surprisingly inert in reacting to oil prices declining […]
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