Spot Crude Premiums Jump as US Sanctions on Russian Producers Drive China, India Demand

(Reuters) -Spot premiums in crude markets jumped on Thursday on expectations that U.S. sanctions on top Russian producers will spur China and India’s demand for supplies from the Middle East,…

Rig Count, Frac Crew Count Rise in North Dakota, State Regulator Says

(Reuters) – HOUSTON, OCT 24 – There are currently 28 active rigs in North Dakota, up from 27 in September, according to the state’s Department of Mineral Resources on Friday.…

North Dakota Oil Production Down 10,000 bpd in August vs July to 1,153,000 bpd – State Regulator

(Reuters) – Oil production in North Dakota fell 10,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) to 1,153,000 bpd in August, monthly data from the state Industrial Commission showed. Bakken and Three Forks oil production…

Oil Climbs for Second Day on Supply Fears Due to US sanctions on Russian Companies

Summary Brent, WTI both headed for 7% weekly gain US sanctions on two Russian oil companies raise supply concerns Chinese state oil majors to suspend Russian oil purchases Indian refiners…

Why Big Oil Is Asking EPA Not to Cut its Polluter Reporting Program

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to stop greenhouse gas reporting for big polluters could save oil and gas companies up to $256 million a year, but some companies warn it…

US Oil Production Is Booming. So Is Demand.

The US will consume an annual average of 20.59 million barrels of oil a day in 2025, the highest in 18 years, according to current trends. High US per capita…

US Reopens Alaska Wildlife Refuge to Oil and Gas Development

(Reuters) – The Trump administration on Thursday announced a series of steps to open up Alaskan wilderness to energy and infrastructure development, including by resuming oil and gas leasing in…

Putin Says Russia Will Never Bow to US Pressure, Warns on Missiles

(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would never bow to pressure from the United States or any other foreign power, and cautioned that it would deliver…

OPEC Ready to Raise Oil Output if Required After US Sanctions on Russia, Kuwaiti Minister Says

(Reuters) – OPEC is ready to raise production by rolling back its oil output cuts further if required to address market shortfalls after the United States imposed new sanctions on…

Google Backs US Gas Power Plant With Carbon Capture for Midwest Data Centers

(Reuters) – Google has entered into the first corporate agreement to buy electricity from a U.S. power plant using carbon capture and storage in a deal to help fuel its…