What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 18, 2025)

The price of Brent crude oil did reach $77 on Feb. 18 before falling back with news that members of the Trump Administration were holding talks with their Russian counterparts.

February 18, 2025

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 10, 2025)

President Trump calls for members of OPEC+ and U.S. shale producers to supply more oil to push down oil prices to the neighborhood of $45/bbl.

February 10, 2025

CEO: TotalEnergies to Expand US LNG Investment Over Next Decade

TotalEnergies' investments could include expansion projects at its Cameron LNG and Rio Grande LNG facilities on the Gulf of Mexico, CEO Patrick Pouyanne said.

February 5, 2025

E&P Highlights: Feb. 3, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from a forecast of rising global land rig activity to new contracts.

February 3, 2025

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 3, 2025)

The Trump administration announced a 10% tariff on Canadian crude exports, but Stratas Advisors does not think the tariffs will have any material impact on Canadian oil production or exports to the U.S.

February 3, 2025

E&P Highlights: Jan. 27, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including new drilling in the eastern Mediterranean and new contracts in Australia.

January 27, 2025

SLB’s Big Boost from Digital Offsets Flat Trends in Oil, E&P

SLB’s digital revenue grew 20% in 2024 as customers continue to adopt the company's digital products, artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

January 20, 2025

Pickering Prognosticates 2025 Political Winds and Shale M&A

For oil and gas, big M&A deals will probably encounter less resistance, tariffs could be a threat and the industry will likely shrug off “drill, baby, drill” entreaties.

January 14, 2025

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Jan. 13, 2025)

Stratas Advisors expect that there is some room for oil prices to move higher this week, but the price of Brent crude oil will struggle to breakthrough $82.50.

January 13, 2025

Hirs: Expansive Energy Policies Set to Shape 2025 Markets

The incoming administration’s policies on sanctions, tariffs, regulations and deportations will impact the oil and gas industry.

January 2, 2025