Oil was up on Thursday morning in Asia, with oil futures rising in early trading and recovering some of the prior day’s losses. Investors also digested the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s statement that a decline in oil demand due to higher prices would not offset a shut-in of Russian oil …
Read More »U.S. Sanctions will not Target Russia’s Oil and Gas Exports
The sanctions that the United States is imposing on Russia for recognizing two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine and sending troops there are not targeting Russian oil and gas flows, nor will they target such flows in subsequent sanctions that could be imposed soon, the U.S. said. On the condition …
Read More »OPEC+ Compliance Rises to 129% in January
OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts rose to 129% in January, a source from the producer group told Reuters, indicating that some members continue to struggle to raise their output. The January figure compares with 122% in December, and 117% in November. Compliance from members of the Organization of the …
Read More »Exxon, Chevron Weaker as Russia-U.S. Talks Hold Hope
Shares of Exxon Mobil and Chevron traded slightly weaker on Monday amid renewed hopes of a diplomatic solution to the ongoing tensions along the border of Russia and Ukraine. Exxon fell 1.7% while Chevron fell 2.1% as crude prices eased amid signs of a concession by Ukraine to Russia, though …
Read More »Oil up over Big U.S. Crude Supply Draw, Chinese Economy Stabilization Efforts
Oil was up Wednesday morning in Asia, holding gains as the latest U.S. crude oil supply data showed a bigger-than-expected draw. Trading volumes are also thinning out as the holiday period approaches. Brent oil futures edged up 0.18% to $74.11 by 11:13 PM ET (4:13 AM GMT) and WTI futures …
Read More »OPEC+ Produces below Target in November as Compliance Rises
OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts stood at 117% in November, up from 116% the previous month, two sources from the group told Reuters, indicating the group’s production levels continue to be below agreed targets. Compliance from the 10 OPEC countries participating in the production cuts reached 122%, with participating …
Read More »Asia is not Rushing to Buy Extra Crude Oil from Saudi Arabia
Higher Saudi prices for January, lower overall demand for crude amid the Omicron uncertainty, the Chinese crackdown on illicit practices at its independent refiners, and refinery maintenance season starting in late Q1 2022 have resulted in Asian refiners abstaining from extra Saudi crude supply for loading in January. Refiners in …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Hikes Oil Prices despite Omicron Fears
Amid heightened worry about the course of the pandemic after the emergence of the Omicron variant, Saudi Arabia injected a dose of confidence in markets by raising its official selling price for its flagship Arab Light to a nearly two-year high. Arab Light will sell for $0.60 more per barrel …
Read More »Kremlin Committed to OPEC+ Pledges, no Plans to Discuss Oil-Stock Release with Group
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia remained committed to fulfilling its OPEC+ obligations and that President Vladimir Putin had no plans to contact OPEC+ partners despite talk of key consumer countries releasing their strategic oil reserves. The United States is expected to announce a loan of crude oil from …
Read More »If Gas Producers Adopt the “OPEC” Model, then who’s the Swing Producer?
The current energy crises has hit hard, and it will have a negative impact on global economies if not contained effectively. The gas crisis hit consuming nations while some major gas producers, who claimed to be influential in gas markets, have been obviously missing. When oil prices rise, the whole …
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