Oil Dips as Demand Outlook Remains Uncertain

Oil prices fell on Feb. 20 with an uncertain outlook for global demand knocking value off crude futures contracts.

BP Pursues ‘25-by-‘25’ Target to Amp Up LNG Production

BP wants to boost its LNG portfolio to 25 mtpa by 2025 under a plan dubbed “25-by-25,” upping its portfolio by 9% compared to 2023, CEO Murray Auchincloss said during the company’s webcast with analysts.

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance Calls LNG Pause ‘Shortsighted’

ConocoPhillips chairman and CEO Ryan Lance called U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to pause new applications for the export of American LNG “shortsighted in the short-term.”

Tinker Associates CEO on Why US Won’t Lead on Oil, Gas

The U.S. will not lead crude oil and natural gas production as the shale curve flattens, Tinker Energy Associates CEO Scott Tinker told Hart Energy on the sidelines of NAPE in Houston.

Kissler: The Challenge for Oil is Falling Demand, Despite Heightened Middle East Conflicts

Even though demand is the bigger weight on traders’ minds right now, Red Sea attacks and the U.S.’ “shadow war” with Iran still have the potential to impact the global oil supply, and consequently, prices.

Vietnam Seeks Delicate Balance Among US, China, Russia

Ongoing U.S. tensions with China and Russia offer Vietnam an opportunity to boost economic ties with the former if American investors can steer past geopolitical smokescreens and destine funds for infrastructure, power and LNG projects all somewhat tied to Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.

Global Energy Watch: Corpus Christi Earns Designation as America's Top Energy Port

The Port of Corpus Christi began operations in 1926. Strategically located near major Texas oil and gas production, the port is now the U.S.’ largest energy export gateway, with the Permian Basin in particular a key beneficiary.

Exxon’s Payara Hits 220,000 bbl/d Ceiling in Just Three Months

ExxonMobil Corp.’s third development offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block — the Payara project— reached its nameplate production capacity of 220,000 bbl/d in January 2024, less than three months after commencing production and ahead of schedule.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 5, 2024)

Stratas Advisors says the U.S.’ response (so far) to the recent attack on U.S. troops has been measured without direct confrontation of Iran, which reduces the possibility of oil flows being disrupted.

Paisie: Economics Edge Out Geopolitics

Weakening economic outlooks overpower geopolitical risks in oil pricing.