First Solar’s Profit Rises Despite Chinese Dumping, Patent Disputes
First Solar executives said Chinese dumping and alleged patent infringements are among concerns for the solar panel maker.
Oil Prices Rise as OPEC+ Considers Delaying December Output Increase
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Oct. 30 after Reuters reported that OPEC+ could delay a planned oil production increase in December by a month or more because of concern over soft oil demand and rising supply.
WoodMac: $3.5 Trillion Needed Annually to Hit Net Zero Targets
Higher demand for oil, gas and coal will delay peak emissions past 2030 and push the world beyond Wood Mackenzie’s base transition case and closer to a 3 C pathway, the consultancy said in a new report.
E&P Highlights: Oct. 28, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a new field coming onstream and an oilfield service provider unveiling new technology.
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Oct. 28, 2024)
With the ongoing stream of disappointing economic news about China, and the reduction in the geopolitical concerns about the Middle East (at least for the short term), Stratas Advisors expect that there will be downward pressure on oil prices.
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Oct. 21, 2024)
Currently, Stratas Advisors are forecasting that oil demand will increase by 1.20 MMbbl/d in 2024. Earlier this year, OPEC was forecasting 2.25 MMbbl/d of oil demand growth.
Rystad: 12 MMbbl/d at Risk in Full-blown Middle East War
A full-blown war in the Middle East could end up with 12 MMbbl/d of oil at risk—leading to high prices and widespread global consequences, according to Rystad Energy.
CNOOC Signs Four Concession Contracts for Exploration Offshore Brazil
CNOOC's contracts with Brazil span approximately 2,600 sq km, with water depths ranging from 600 m to 3,000 m.
E&P Highlights: Oct. 14, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including another delay at one of the largest gas fields in the world and two major contracts in West Africa.
Geopolitical Tensions Complicate Oil Price Predictions
Geopolitical tensions around the world are an ongoing wildcard for oil prices in the near-term, according to BOK Financial Securities’ Dennis Kissler. U.S. producers will have to pivot off of whatever hand they are dealt.