Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco, has decided to suspend its ambitious plan to boost oil production capacity to 13 million barrels per day (bpd) as per the Saudi government’s request.
AIM-listed Union Jack Oil, a predominantly UK onshore focused production, development and exploration company, has announced details of its initial expansion into the United States of America, with the purchase of three Mineral Royalty packages, brokered by the Company’s agent and adviser, Reach Oil & Gas Inc.
Bluebell Capital Partners criticized BP’s plan to reduce oil and gas production by 25% by 2030, labeling it an “irrational strategy”.
The investor group urged BP to cut funding for bioenergy, hydrogen, and renewable projects, claiming the company has “no right to win” in these markets.
Despite pressure, BP’s new leadership, under Murray Auchincloss, plans to continue with the existing renewable energy strategy.
Crude oil inventories at Cushing have dropped to their lowest level for this time of year in over a decade.
The depleting stocks at Cushing and the bearish sentiment on the oil market, especially the recent more negative positioning in WTI Crude, could lead to high prices in the near term.
In the three weeks to January 19, inventories at Cushing fell by more than 5 million barrels.
HOUSTON, Dec 26 (Reuters) – The oil and gas industry went on a $250 billion buying spree in 2023, taking advantage of companies’ high stock prices to secure lower-cost reserves and prepare for the next upheaval in an industry likely to undergo more consolidation.
China’s offshore giant CNOOC aims to raise its oil and gas output to 1.95 million b/d of oil equivalent in 2024, about 5.2% higher from its estimated output of 1.85 million boe/d last year, the state-owned company said late-Jan. 25.
The $2 million Sentuo Oil Refinery has an initial processing capacity of 40,000 barrels per day, scalable to 100,000 barrels when the facility is fully operational
Political instability has hindered Libya’s oil production, but the country is eager to regain its energy prominence with a goal of reaching 2 million barrels per day.
Substantial foreign investment is required to modernize Libya’s aging oil infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities.
Despite challenges, Libya’s significant untapped oil reserves present a substantial opportunity for economic growth and energy sector revival.
The bullish case for oil prices was strengthened dramatically this week, with strong U.S. economic data helping to push Brent well past the $80 mark.
Guyana, a tiny South American nation home to more than 800,000 people, made big headlines in December.
The reason? Its neighboring country, Venezuela.