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The True Complexity Of Plastic Pollution

Jan 04, 2019 at 09:56 | Ross McCracken

While the number of plastics regulations is proliferating globally, how to deal with the problem of plastic pollution is complex, particularly when viewed through the prism of climate change and…

The Oil Bulls Are Returning

Jan 04, 2019 at 09:56 | Editorial Dept

The first week of 2019 has brought back some of the bullish sentiment that market watchers had given up on after three consecutive (and quite painful) weeks of losses. The…

Bloodbath In Oil & Gas Stocks Could Continue

Jan 03, 2019 at 15:24 | Nick Cunningham

For much of 2018, investors probably thought they had a strong bet in the energy complex. But that bet badly turned sour in the final 60 days of the year.…

Trade War Could Persist Unless China Caves

Jan 03, 2019 at 13:44 | Tim Daiss

Markets have been anticipating more trade talks this year between Washington and Beijing. However, it appears that the U.S. could be preparing to ask for even more from China before…

The World’s Most Productive Oil Field

Jan 03, 2019 at 12:35 | Robert Rapier

Many people will tell you that the production rate of Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar oil field, which has yielded 5 million barrels of petroleum per day for decades, will never be…

Oil Buyers’ Market In Asia Set To Continue

Jan 03, 2019 at 11:54 | Irina Slav

With all the oversupply concern among oil traders, the buyers’ market in Asia is likely to remain strong this year, S&P Global Platts reports today, citing local traders. Everyone…

Oil Is At The Mercy Of Financial Markets

Jan 02, 2019 at 14:17 | Nick Cunningham

Oil prices regained more ground on Wednesday, pushed higher after equity markets rebounded from an initial selloff at the start of 2019 trading. The price gains are not entirely convincing.…

The Next Big Step In Oil And Gas Tech

Jan 02, 2019 at 13:55 | Irina Slav

The oil industry, it seems, has gone all-in on digital technology, having gotten an early taste of how much various solutions can influence its cost discipline and bottom lines. Last…

Oil Begins New Year With A Loss

Jan 02, 2019 at 09:04 | Irina Slav

Crude oil trading in the new year began with a slide, with Brent crude trading at US$53.12 a barrel at the time of writing, down 1.26 percent, and West Texas…

Oil Tanker Firms Scrap Most Ships In Three Decades

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:50 | ZeroHedge

Companies around the world have scrapped a record number of large crude tankers in 2018. About 100 vessels of the industry’s main crude carriers have been sent to India and Bangladesh for demolition, according to data from Clarkson Research…

Low Oil Prices Could Cripple Texas Job Growth

Dec 28, 2018 at 12:32 | Nick Cunningham

Job growth in Texas is not exactly screeching to a halt, but low oil prices could start to lead to weaker employment figures.  “The Texas labor market will likely tighten…

Oil Markets Brace For A Rebound

Dec 28, 2018 at 12:25 | Jim Hyerczyk

Crude oil and natural gas futures are sharing a similar pattern this week. Both markets reached their lows early on before sitting in a range the rest of the week.…

Mexican Army Starts Major Crackdown On Fuel Theft

Dec 28, 2018 at 12:23 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Mexico’s military have taken control over 58 key fuel installations in the country, including refineries, upon orders by new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has vowed to fight…

Oil Prices Set To Rebound In 2019

Dec 28, 2018 at 12:22 | Tom Kool

Crude prices finished off the year with a small rally, and analysts are suggesting oil could climb even higher in the coming months.  (Click…

U.S. Rig Count Rises As Canadian Drillers Prepare For Winter

Dec 28, 2018 at 12:18 | Julianne Geiger

Coming off a rather abysmal week for oil prices, Baker Hughes reported a 3-rig increase for oil and gas in the United States this week. The total number of active…

Has Oil Hit Rock Bottom?

Dec 27, 2018 at 11:26 | Nick Cunningham

Oil prices roared back on Wednesday, rebounding and regaining some of the steep losses suffered in previous trading days. The bounce suggests there are some signs of life in the…

Wall Street Sees Oil Price Recovery In 2019

Dec 27, 2018 at 11:11 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Investment banks have had to recalibrate their oil price forecasts for next year after prices plunged by more than a third from early-October highs. As 2019 is drawing nearer, Wall…

OPEC+ Will Not Be Formalized

Dec 27, 2018 at 10:43 | Tsvetana Paraskova

OPEC and Russia-led non-OPEC oil producers are highly unlikely to create some kind of a formal joint organization for managing the oil market, due to the additional bureaucracy and…

The Battle To Control Russia’s Pipelines

Dec 27, 2018 at 09:44 | Viktor Katona

For much of 2018, the internal situation of Russia’s oil market was remarkably peaceful – no hostile takeovers and no overt antagonization. To a significant degree, this was the result…

Looking Back On A Wild Year For Oil Prices

Dec 26, 2018 at 10:31 | Nick Cunningham

For the oil market, 2018 has been a roller coaster ride. Ups and downs are always expected, but the twists and turns seen this year were exceptional by any standard.…

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