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U.S. Oil Drilling Slow down Continues

The total number of total active drilling rigs in the United States fell by 5 this week, according to new data from Baker Hughes published Friday, falling by more than 70 rigs over the last two months. The total rig count fell to 682 this week—71 rigs below this time …

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Iraq Becomes 4th Largest Oil Supplier to U.S.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on Sunday that Iraqi oil exports to the United States have surpassed 250,000 barrels per day, establishing Iraq as America’s fourth-largest source of oil in the past week. In a report, the administration stated, “The average U.S. imports of crude oil from eight countries …

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Russia Tells U.S. not to Lecture Saudi Arabia on Oil

The United States should not tell Saudi Arabia how to manage its crude oil production, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. “Saudi Arabia is a sovereign state, a responsible state, and a very important player in the international energy markets. Of course, this sovereign state is capable of making …

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U.S. Exports of LNG Dip in May

LNG exports out of the United States fell in May to 7.66 million tonnes, according to shipping data cited by Reuters. That’s a 0.35 million tonne dropoff from the previous month. The United States shipped less LNG to Europe in May, while increasing LNG exports to Asia and Latin America. …

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US-China Green Energy Rivalry is Great for World

US ambitions to break China’s dominance of green energy supply chains are “great for the world” as long as tensions don’t lead to war, said iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest. The chairman of Fortescue Metals Group, the world’s fourth-largest iron ore producer, said it was healthy for competitors to challenge …

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Oil Prices Rise after US Leaders Reach Tentative Debt Deal

Oil prices rose on Monday after US leaders reached a tentative agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling following a month-long stalemate. The deal potentially averts a financial crisis in the world’s largest economy and biggest crude oil consumer. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world’s oil, was …

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