Corallian fails to entice Shell with Jackdaw South
Corallian Energy attempted and failed to sell Shell and One-Dyas the “Jackdaw South” prospect ahead of the main development being sanctioned later this year.
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Oil drops as low Indian demand offsets recovery optimism
Oil prices dipped as traders weighed weaker fuel demand in India against optimism over the global economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Oil set for best week since early March on better demand outlook
Oil is heading for the biggest weekly gain since early March on optimism the recovery in demand from the Covid-19 pandemic is improving.
A key oil spread points to price war erupting as supply expands
A price war may be looming in the global oil market as rising output from OPEC+ and the Middle East boosts the competitiveness of the region’s shipments, potentially forcing other suppliers to discount their barrels.
Oil plunge: Prices had risen too quickly
For those who had been tracking technical indicators of oil this month, the message was clear: Crude prices had risen too quickly.
Oil deepens slide on dollar gain, concern over short-term demand
Oil in New York dropped more than 5% as short-term demand concerns and a rising dollar collided to cause the biggest intraday drop since December.
Oil falls with US crude supplies above half a billion barrels
Oil slid after U.S. crude inventories surged for a fourth week, further fueling the downbeat sentiment generated by the International Energy Agency describing global stockpiles as plentiful.
IEA sees no oil supercycle as supplies remain plentiful
Oil markets aren’t on the verge of a new price supercycle as plentiful supplies mean any concerns of a shortfall are misguided, the International Energy Agency said.
OGUK report underlines need for ‘vital support’, says 30,000 job losses remains ‘reasonable estimate’
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has warned that the UK’s energy transition is at risk of stalling unless the industry receives “vital support” from government.
‘Oil price fever’ expected to continue after Brent breaches $70
The oil price “fever” is expected to continue, at least in the short term, according to Rystad Energy after Brent Crude broke past $70 a barrel.
Oil wipes out gain following attack on key Saudi crude terminal
Brent oil erased gains as the market shrugged off an attack on the world’s largest crude terminal in Saudi Arabia.
Oil surges past $67 as OPEC keeps output squeeze
OPEC+ decided to keep a tight limit on oil production next month, sending prices soaring in a market that had been expecting additional supply.
IOCs primed for record numbers after ‘toughest year ever’ – Wood Mackenzie
International oil companies (IOCs) could be on track for record free cash flow this year should Brent continue its rise, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Whispers of $100 oil return as crude shakes off Covid’s clasp
While oil’s dizzying collapse is still fresh for many traders, rumblings are starting to emerge that by the end of next year prices could once again top $100 a barrel.
Interview: NHV CEO hopes oil price bump can get helicopter market to ‘more sustainable situation’
The CEO of NHV hopes the restoration of oil prices can help the beleaguered helicopter market “to a more sustainable situation”.
Oil set for weekly gain with market firming on draining surplus
Oil in New York rose to the highest intraday level in more than a year as output curbs from top producers whittle down global inventories.
US oil majors downgraded by S&P on climate risk, earnings
US oil majors ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips had their credit ratings lowered after S&P Global Ratings followed through on its recent warning and revised the industry’s risk profile due to climate change and weak earnings.
Oil price red-hot rally fizzles with virus continuing hold on market
The oil price slipped below $58 a barrel as a recent rally fizzled with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to weigh on the demand outlook and as one technical indicator signaled prices may have climbed too far, too fast.
North Sea firms see shares jump on oil price rally
North Sea operators including Shell, BP, EnQuest and Premier Oil have all seen their shares jump in light of the oil price rally.
Oil price extends Covid-comeback above $61 on tightening market
The price of oil extended a rally from the highest level in more than a year on signs the global market is tightening and demand is improving.
Brent at $60 post-Covid high: ‘Still a lot of ifs and buts’ for North Sea activity
The Brent oil price has reached its highest in 13 months, but experts say questions persist on whether activity in the UK North Sea will see a similar resurgence.
Shell makes largest purchase of North Sea oil in a decade as prices power higher
Shell snapped up the largest amount of North Sea oil in over a decade during the market’s main trading window for physical cargoes, underpinning signs of sharply tightening supplies.
Oil dips with dollar rising as rally takes a breather
Oil edged lower as the dollar strengthened, with the steam coming out of a rally that pushed crude to the highest level in 10 months.
Brent oil hits $55 with Saudi cuts adding fuel to vaccine rally
Brent oil topped $55 a barrel for the first time since February as gains in broader markets added to investor optimism already buoyed by Saudi Arabia’s unilateral plan to cut output.
Oil rises with U.S. supply decline compounding Saudi output cut
Oil advanced as shrinking U.S. crude inventories added to expectations of a tighter global supply outlook after Saudi Arabia surprised markets by pledging to slice production the next two months.