Commercial crude oil supplies continue to fall in the U.S. due to strong demand for refined products, dropping 3.7 million barrels last week, while demand for gasoline and distillates remains strong.
Commercial crude oil supplies continue to fall in the U.S. due to strong demand for refined products, dropping 3.7 million barrels last week, while demand for gasoline and distillates remains strong.
Esso-ExxonMobil announced the restart of its Port-Jérôme-Gravenchon refinery, which was shut down due to a lack of crude oil during the strike in Le Havre. It will take several days to restore normal production, while TotalEnergies is shipping fuel to the Ile-de-France region to make up for the shortages.
Esso-ExxonMobil announced the restart of its Port-Jérôme-Gravenchon refinery, which was shut down due to a lack of crude oil during the strike in Le Havre. It will take several days to restore normal production, while TotalEnergies is shipping fuel to the Ile-de-France region to make up for the shortages.
The oil market is catching its breath after prices rose following the surprise decision by some Opec+ members to cut production. The cut in production could have an impact on prices in the coming months, especially as the market expects Chinese demand to recover strongly.
The oil market is catching its breath after prices rose following the surprise decision by some Opec+ members to cut production. The cut in production could have an impact on prices in the coming months, especially as the market expects Chinese demand to recover strongly.
Eight Opec+ members announced cuts in oil production as early as May, which sent oil prices soaring. This decision aims to bring prices back up after the recent fall, and shows that Opec+ is ready to defend a floor price well above $80 a barrel.
Eight Opec+ members announced cuts in oil production as early as May, which sent oil prices soaring. This decision aims to bring prices back up after the recent fall, and shows that Opec+ is ready to defend a floor price well above $80 a barrel.
Crude Oil reserves unexpectedly fell in the U.S. last week, due in part to increased refinery activity, while demand for oil strengthened with a 2.2% week-over-week increase and record gasoline demand.
Crude Oil reserves unexpectedly fell in the U.S. last week, due in part to increased refinery activity, while demand for oil strengthened with a 2.2% week-over-week increase and record gasoline demand.
The cessation of oil exports through the Northern Export Pipeline in Iraqi Kurdistan has led to a reduction in oil production in the region. Companies such as DNO and Genel Energy have had to cut back on production, while oil prices have risen.
The cessation of oil exports through the Northern Export Pipeline in Iraqi Kurdistan has led to a reduction in oil production in the region. Companies such as DNO and Genel Energy have had to cut back on production, while oil prices have risen.
Rosneft has signed an agreement with the Indian Oil Company to increase oil supplies to India. This announcement comes at a time when Russia is seeking to reduce its dependence on Europe by turning to Asia.
Rosneft has signed an agreement with the Indian Oil Company to increase oil supplies to India. This announcement comes at a time when Russia is seeking to reduce its dependence on Europe by turning to Asia.
DNO announced on Wednesday that it had been forced to shut down its fields in the region because of the export freeze imposed by Turkey. This situation is likely to disrupt global financial markets and impact oil prices.
DNO announced on Wednesday that it had been forced to shut down its fields in the region because of the export freeze imposed by Turkey. This situation is likely to disrupt global financial markets and impact oil prices.
Saudi oil giant Aramco and its Chinese partners NORINCO Group and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group have announced a new refinery and petrochemical project in China.
Saudi oil giant Aramco and its Chinese partners NORINCO Group and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group have announced a new refinery and petrochemical project in China.
Aramco is strengthening its presence in China by signing a long-term sales agreement with Rongsheng Petrochemical and acquiring a 10% stake in the petrochemical company.
Aramco is strengthening its presence in China by signing a long-term sales agreement with Rongsheng Petrochemical and acquiring a 10% stake in the petrochemical company.
The mobilizations in the energy sector in France have led to a fuel shortage in more than 15% of the country's gas stations. The most affected departments are the West and the South, with more than 40% of the stations affected.
The mobilizations in the energy sector in France have led to a fuel shortage in more than 15% of the country's gas stations. The most affected departments are the West and the South, with more than 40% of the stations affected.
Turkey has stopped importing oil from Iraqi Kurdistan following a decision by the arbitration tribunal of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris.
Turkey has stopped importing oil from Iraqi Kurdistan following a decision by the arbitration tribunal of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris.
Brazil faces a complex economic dilemma with the creation of a tax on crude exports. While the government is trying to finance social programs by partially reinstating fuel taxes, foreign oil companies are opposed to this measure.
Brazil faces a complex economic dilemma with the creation of a tax on crude exports. While the government is trying to finance social programs by partially reinstating fuel taxes, foreign oil companies are opposed to this measure.
Oil prices are down after the announcement of the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, which postpones to next year, at least, the purchases of crude to replenish the strategic reserves of the United States.
Oil prices are down after the announcement of the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, which postpones to next year, at least, the purchases of crude to replenish the strategic reserves of the United States.
Operators in the UK oil industry are facing a worrying situation as a dispute between the Unite union and Sparrows Offshore Service threatens to disrupt oil and gas production in the North Sea.
Operators in the UK oil industry are facing a worrying situation as a dispute between the Unite union and Sparrows Offshore Service threatens to disrupt oil and gas production in the North Sea.
Despite the banking crisis and falling oil prices, OPEC+ is maintaining its production cut until the end of the year, while Russia is extending its cut until the end of June.
Despite the banking crisis and falling oil prices, OPEC+ is maintaining its production cut until the end of the year, while Russia is extending its cut until the end of June.
Russia has announced a new commitment to supply China with a significant amount of gas and LNG by 2030. The two countries also signed several bilateral agreements to strengthen their strategic partnership in various fields.
Russia has announced a new commitment to supply China with a significant amount of gas and LNG by 2030. The two countries also signed several bilateral agreements to strengthen their strategic partnership in various fields.
The Brazilian government is under pressure as the environmental regulator Ibama has requested additional information from Petrobras on its drilling project at the mouth of the Amazon.
The Brazilian government is under pressure as the environmental regulator Ibama has requested additional information from Petrobras on its drilling project at the mouth of the Amazon.
Recent events have affected Russian companies, such as Rosneft, which has announced a 7.9% drop in net profit in 2022, but continues to invest in new hydrocarbon projects.
Recent events have affected Russian companies, such as Rosneft, which has announced a 7.9% drop in net profit in 2022, but continues to invest in new hydrocarbon projects.
Oil prices are recovering after a period of uncertainty in the markets. Investors remain cautious as they await the Fed's monetary policy decision, but are encouraged by the lack of further banking turmoil.
Oil prices are recovering after a period of uncertainty in the markets. Investors remain cautious as they await the Fed's monetary policy decision, but are encouraged by the lack of further banking turmoil.
The Venezuelan government is facing a new corruption case, with alleged embezzlement of three billion dollars within the state oil company PDVSA. Tareck El Aissami, Minister of Oil, has resigned to support the ongoing investigations.
The Venezuelan government is facing a new corruption case, with alleged embezzlement of three billion dollars within the state oil company PDVSA. Tareck El Aissami, Minister of Oil, has resigned to support the ongoing investigations.
TotalEnergies and Iraq negotiate a key energy deal amid rising oil prices. Iraqi politicians have disagreements over Iraq's share of the project, but both sides are committed to keeping oil production stable.
TotalEnergies and Iraq negotiate a key energy deal amid rising oil prices. Iraqi politicians have disagreements over Iraq's share of the project, but both sides are committed to keeping oil production stable.
