Oil Speculators Reduce Bets Amid China Worries
Oil traders have cut their net long positions in Brent and WTI due to concerns over China's economy.
Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale Set for Major Export Boost
Argentina is gearing up to connect its Vaca Muerta shale play with the Punta Colorada port through a new pipeline, enabling supertankers to load crude oil.
Wildfires Disrupt Oil Sands Operations in Alberta
Wildfires in northern Alberta are causing some oil sands operations to take precautions.
Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Conflicting Demand Signals
Oil prices fluctuated within a tight range on Friday, as investors weighed mixed signals from the world's top oil consumers, China and the U.S. Brent crude slipped 13 cents to $83.75 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 4 cents to $79.22.
Trump Courts Oil Industry Support for Second Term Agenda
Former President Trump is collaborating with the oil industry to overturn President Biden's fossil fuel regulations if he wins in 2024.
BlackRock Challenges Texas’ $8.5 Billion Withdrawal Decision
in a recent development, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is challenging Texas' move to pull out about $8.5 billion from the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF), alleging it's a boycott against energy companies.
IEA vs. OPEC - Balancing Energy Security and Environmental Concerns
The world's top oil forecasters, OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA), are at odds over future oil demand, creating uncertainty for traders and investors.
Russia's Ambitious LNG Expansion Plans Hindered by Sanctions and Tanker Shortage
Russia is aiming to increase its share of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market to 20% by 2030, but its plans face challenges due to sanctions and a shortage of ice-class LNG tankers.
BP Joins Major Companies in Suspending Red Sea Shipments Amid Houthi Rebel Attacks
BP has decided to halt all shipments through the Red Sea due to recent attacks on trade vessels by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
OPEC Expresses Concern Over Possible Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Discussion at Cop28
The OPEC oil cartel has expressed concerns in leaked letters about the potential for a "fossil fuels phase out" being discussed at Cop28, the UN climate summit.
OPEC+ Agrees to 2.2 Million BPD Output Cuts for Early 2024, Led by Saudi Arabia
OPEC+ oil producers have agreed to voluntary output cuts totaling approximately 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for early next year, with Saudi Arabia continuing its existing voluntary cut.
Venezuela's Essequibo Referendum Sparks Tensions and Legal Dispute with Guyana
Venezuela is holding a referendum on whether to establish a new state in the disputed Essequibo territory, which has significant oil reserves and has been a source of tension with Guyana for over a century.
OPEC+ Meeting Delayed Amid Dispute Over Output Quotas for African Members
The OPEC+ coalition, comprising 23 oil-producing nations, has postponed a meeting to finalize output levels for 2024 by four days to November 30.
Oil Prices Retreat as OPEC+ Meeting Looms Amid Supply Cut Speculations
Oil prices dipped ahead of the scheduled OPEC+ meeting where discussions about potential supply cuts were expected.
Oil Industry Flourishes Post-Paris Agreement Despite Climate Efforts
Eight years after the Paris Agreement, the oil industry is thriving, with rising profits and record production levels, especially in the United States.
Sinopec Breaks Record with Deepest Onshore Well in Asia, Boosting China's Energy Exploration
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has achieved the first oil and gas flows from Asia's deepest onshore well, the Yuejin 3-3XC well in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Iraq's Support for OPEC+ Cuts Boosts Oil Prices, but Weekly Declines Continue Amid Demand Concerns
Oil prices rose by approximately 2% as Iraq expressed support for OPEC+'s oil production cuts ahead of an upcoming meeting.
Warren Buffett Boosts Occidental Petroleum Stake Despite Anticipated Q3 Profit Plunge
Warren Buffett-backed Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is set to report its third-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting a more than 60% drop in quarterly profit.
Chevron and Exxon Bet Big on Oil and Gas With Multi-Billion-Dollar Acquisitions
Chevron and Exxon are making significant acquisitions in the oil and gas industry despite growing global momentum toward clean energy.
Chevron Acquires Hess in $53 Billion Deal, Gaining Access to Guyana's Oil Reserves
Chevron has agreed to purchase U.S. oil and gas producer Hess in an all-stock deal valued at $53 billion.