Last month some very clever scientists published their findings on oxygen production on the seafloor. What is astonishing is that previously we’ve believed that free oxygen in the atmosphere and dissolved in the oceans had come almost exclusively from plants performing photosynthesis. But here at the lightless abysmal depths these …
Read More »The Economic and Environmental Advantages of Embracing Natural Gas
It often feels like common ground is a rare commodity in today’s highly charged political climate, where heated debate emphasizes our differences more often than our shared values. As policy solutions are advanced in the coming months of the election season on key issues related to the economy, national security …
Read More »OPEC’s Oil Output Jumps by 185,000 Bpd as Iraq Continues to Overproduce
OPEC’s crude oil production jumped by 185,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July compared to June as top producer Saudi Arabia boosted output, Iraq continued to pump well above its quota, and Iran also raised supply, the monthly OPEC report showed on Monday. Total crude oil production from all 12 …
Read More »Shell and PetroChina Invest in Australian Gas Project Expansion
Shell and PetroChina will invest in the second phase of a coal seam gas project in northeast Australia to boost supply to domestic customers and long-term LNG shipments, the UK-based supermajor said on Monday. Arrow Energy, a 50/50 joint venture between Shell and the Chinese giant, announced plans to develop …
Read More »Basrah Crude Prices Dip Slightly with Global Oil Price Stability
On Monday, Basrah crude oil decreased despite a stability in global oil prices. Basrah Heavy crude edged lower by $0.14 to $73.60, while Basrah Medium also rose by $0.14 to $76.77. Global oil prices remained stable, maintaining most of their gains from the previous week, which had exceeded three percent. …
Read More »Oman’s Natural Gas Production and Imports Increase by 5.3%
Total production and imports of natural gas in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 5.3 percent to 27.58 billion cubic metres by the end of June 2024 compared to 26.19 billion cubic metres during the same period in 2023. Statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) …
Read More »Libya’s NOC Expects to Add 30,000 Bpd of Capacity at Mellitah Complex
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) said Sunday it is working on increasing the production capacity of the Mellitah oil and gas processing complex by 30,000 barrels per day (bpd), days after declaring force majeure on the Sharara field. Work is also ongoing for a marine facility that will transport about …
Read More »Saudi Crude Oil Exports to China Set to Slip in September
Saudi crude oil exports to China are set to fall in September to about 43 million barrels, several trade sources said on Monday, citing monthly allocations for term buyers. September exports from the world’s top exporter to China are estimated to slip by about 3 million barrels from a revised …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise for Fifth Day on Eased Recession Fears and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices rose for a fifth consecutive session on Monday, holding on to last week’s more than 3% gains, as US recession fears eased while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East supported prices. Brent crude futures climbed 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $79.88 a barrel by 0458 GMT, while US …
Read More »Russia’s Oil Production Down in July, Compensatory Cuts Coming
Russia’s crude oil production was down in July compared to June, the Russian Energy Ministry said on Friday, and more cuts are coming. Russia’s oil production came in at 67,000 bpd above its quota for July, but was down in July compared to June due to “one-off supply scheduling issues”. …
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