Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Shale’s Capital Discipline Outweighs Trump’s Pro-Growth Rhetoric January 19, 2025 Clark Savage US 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 […] Days before Trump takes […]
Continue ReadingBrent 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 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 ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Germany on course for longest post-war recession – data January 15, 2025 Mariel Alumit GDP contracted by 0.2% in 2024 due to soaring energy costs and weak exports, official figures show The German economy contracted for a second straight year in 2024 for the first time in more than […] The EU’s Trump-China […]
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Crude oil prices moved higher today, after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an inventory dip of 2 million barrels for the second week of the year. The change estimated by the EIA compared with a modest draw of around 1 million barrels for the previous week, which also saw sizable builds in fuel inventories that dragged oil prices […]
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Daily Standup Top Stories Chevron Targets $6-8 bln In Free Cash Flow Growth By 2026 January 8, 2025 Clark Savage Chevron Corp.(NYSE:CVX) is well positioned to grow its free cash flow by $6 billion to $8 billion by next year, and lower expenses by “a couple billion dollars,” Chevron CEO Michael Wirth announced on Wednesday. America’s second […] Salt […]
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Crude oil prices were flat on the day, after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an estimated inventory draw of 1 million barrels for the first week of 2025. The authority also estimated builds in fuel inventories but both gasoline and diesel stocks remain below the five-year average. The crude inventory draw compared with another modest of 1.2 million […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories German purchases of Russian uranium surge January 4, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: I have been talking about Germany’s call for more Russian natural gas, which falls in line with the energy crisis in Germany due to the failed Green Energy policies. Not only did […] German MP calls for NordStream to […]
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ENB Pub Note: Michael and I will cover this report from Oilprice.com and other items for a New Year\’s Look into the Energy Markets on Monday\’s Podcast. Oil markets have started the year with a renewed sense of optimism, driven by stock draws in the U.S. and China\’s attempts to stimulate its economy. The gradual […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Biden’s DoD Doubles Down On Climate Action As Trump Promises Military Reset December 14, 2024 Andy Del Prado The DoD’s focus on climate change over national security reflects Biden’s top policies. Trump pledges to refocus on defense priorities. Given the state of affairs in Ukraine and the Middle East and […]
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