Nick Cunningham is an independent journalist, covering oil and gas, energy and environmental policy, and international politics. He is based in Portland, Oregon.
The Niger Delta Avengers have threatened to take Nigeria’s oil production down to “zero.” In another wave of assaults on Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, the militant…
The much anticipated OPEC meeting in Vienna on June 2 ended pretty much as expected: the group once again failed to put any production targets…
A day before the OPEC summit kicks off, top officials from the oil cartel say that the markets are moving in the right direction, a…
The oil majors are at a crossroads and there are growing signs that their business model can no longer last. The combined effects of cheap…
If the whims of oil speculators are anything to go by, then another oil price downturn looks increasingly unlikely. Oil prices have gained more than…
Total global oil production could decline for the next several years in a row as scarce new sources of supply come online. According to data…
Friday, May 27, 2016 In the latest edition of the Numbers Report, we’ll take a look at some of the most interesting figures put out…
Now that oil prices have rebounded to $50 per barrel, will U.S. shale drillers turn the taps back on? That is the million dollar question…
The OPEC meeting is only a week away, but the chances of a positive result are as remote as ever. Rising oil prices, the heightened…
Mozambique is heading towards a major default on outstanding loans related to offshore natural gas infrastructure, symbolizing the deflating hopes for a major source of…
Canadian energy regulators handed a win to Alberta’s oil sands producers last week, recommending approval for a major oil pipeline expansion to the Pacific Coast.…
The Venezuelan economy is melting down, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis. Electricity shortages and a general shortfall in investment are also putting a dent…
Friday, May 20, 2016 In the latest edition of the Numbers Report, we’ll take a look at some of the most interesting figures put out…
Energy companies may not be the best investments these days, but the aviation industry has by and large benefited from low oil prices. Now that…
After years of debate, political jockeying and acrimony, a major pipeline project to bring natural gas to Southern Europe has broken ground. The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline…
The casualty list in the oil and gas sector continues to climb. On Monday, unable to keep up with its mountain of debt, SandRidge Energy…
Low oil prices and spending cuts are cutting into China’s oil production, a little known source of output declines that are helping to balance the…
Oil markets are only a few months away from a much closer balance as demand holds steady and supply drops off. Several reports from the…
Brazil’s Senate voted to approve impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff, forcing her to step down in order to stand trial. Vice President Michel Temer…
The UK is only a few weeks away from a June 23 referendum that will decide whether or not it exits the European Union. British…