In the disaster that continues for independent shale oil producers, some brief moments of sunlight peek through. And right now, one of those moments is shining…
As I get older, I increasingly derive a great deal of satisfaction from sharing with others the lessons learned over nearly twenty years in dealing rooms…
Mexico has long been in the world’s top 10 in terms of oil production. For years, that was buttressed from the massive flows from one huge…
Sudan & South Sudan: A Lifelong Dictator for Khartoum, and More Oil Uncertainty in the South South Sudan’s military said its forces are in control of…
The price action by August Crude Oil futures is once again suggesting a balanced market. The low to high price action for the week suggests volatility,…
In today’s low priced oil climate, there is a lot of opportunity in many parts of the O&G market. This opportunity has led to a rush of cash from…
Over the last month or two, I have, on multiple occasions, expressed the view that the failure of WTI to establish itself above the $60-$62 level…
IntroductionLatin America is a major player in the world of oil. Brazil and Venezuela dominate the continent’s position in oil production, and continue to…
Global Energy Advisory – 5th June 2015 Forget About Syria, or Reduced OPEC ProductionSyria is now a lost cause as far the US is concerned. By this we…
Crude OilWorries about OPEC’s latest production decision due on June 5 overrode the potential bullishness of this week’s U.S. Energy Information Administration report. The…
It's open warfare on the oil stocks. They've all been painted with a black brush and the worst splotches have been sprayed by hedge fund kings David Einhorn and Jim…
When the names of the companies approved to bid on the newly available Mexican oil leases were released this week the list contained little of any real use to potential…
IntroductionWhen Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) proposed the acquisition of BG Group (LON: BG), it was staking its future on the growth of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Politics, Geopolitics & ConflictAs we predicted, trouble has flooded across Saudi Arabia’s eastern border with Yemen. On 22 May, a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shi’ite…
The selling pressure started early this week as crude oil traders reacted to last Friday’s data from Baker Hughes that showed only one oil rig was removed from service the…
Forecasts from the IEA and Goldman Sachs this week are trying to say that crude barrels are still overpriced – but the market isn’t listening. I’ve…
Oil, or rather the price of WTI, is at a critical level. Lower U.S. production numbers this week have given the black stuff a boost and…
Introduction The North Sea has long been in decline. An era in which the British Islands fueled Europe’s oil and gas needs, which has…
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict South Sudan South Sudanese rebels claim to have captured a key refinery for the country’s largest oilfield (Paloch)…
July Crude Oil futures have drifted sideways-to-lower since its May 6 top at $63.62 despite three consecutive weekly drawdowns in inventory. Drawdowns have even taken place…