SLB’s digital revenue grew 20% in 2024 as customers continue to adopt the company's digital products, artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
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.
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.
The incoming administration’s policies on sanctions, tariffs, regulations and deportations will impact the oil and gas industry.
Looking forward, Stratas Advisors forecasts that Brent oil will average $76.90 in 1Q25.
Russia declared a federal emergency on Dec. 26 over an oil spill in the Black Sea.
For the upcoming week, Stratas Advisors think oil prices will get a boost from the oil demand associated with the holiday season and from recent geopolitical news.
One of the keys to pricing is whether global conflicts curtail the flow of oil. They have not.
For the upcoming week, Stratas Advisors expect oil prices will move sideways with more downside risk than upside potential.
The Chinese oil and gas major said CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. entered into a sales agreement with a subsidiary of INEOS relating to CNOOC's upstream oil and gas assets in the U.S. part of the Gulf of Mexico.