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Oil Falls 2% to End Volatile Week, Focus on China Demand Concerns

Summary Brent futures fall by $1.36/bbl, WTI drops $1.51 Benchmarks broadly unchanged on the week after volatile trade Data from China showed economy losing momentum, weak oil demand Gaza ceasefire talks paused, set to resume next week (Reuters) – Oil prices settled down nearly 2% on Friday, little changed on the week with Brent crude …

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U.S. Drillers Cut Oil and Gas Rigs for Second Time in Three Weeks – Baker Hughes

U.S. energy firms this week cuts oil and natural gas rigs for the second time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by two to 586 in the week to Aug. 16. Baker …

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North Dakota Oil Production Falls for Second Straight Month in June

North Dakota’s oil production fell by 22,500 barrels per day (bpd) in June to an estimated 1.176 million bpd, the state’s Pipeline Authority said on Thursday, marking a second straight monthly decline. Production in the third top oil-producing U.S. state has slipped since climbing to 1.29 million bpd last September, according to figures from its …

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TC Energy Completes Sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it and its partner have successfully completed the sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System. Earlier this year, the companies announced they were selling the U.S. pipeline for US$1.14 billion to a BlackRock fund and investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. The partner, Northern New England Investment …

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Norwegian Oil Investments to Hit Record High as Inflation Drives Up Costs

Summary Statistics office compiles oil, gas investment survey Norway oil investments to hit record NOK 257 bln in 2024 (Reuters) – Norwegian oil and gas investments are expected to hit a record this year and stay at elevated levels in 2025, driven by ongoing field developments and rising inflation, a national statistics office (SSB) survey …

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Oil Prices Edge Up as Demand Concerns Duel With Rate Cut Optimism

(Reuters) – Oil prices ticked up on Thursday as optimism built that potential U.S. interest rate cuts will boost economic activity and fuel consumption, but concerns over slower global demand curbed gains. Brent crude futures were up 51 cents, or 0.6%, at $80.27 a barrel at 1107 GMT, recovering some of the previous day’s losses. …

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US Natgas Rises More Than 4% on Hotter Weather Forecasts, Lower Output

(Reuters) -U.S. natural gas futures rose more than 4% on Wednesday, supported by a drop in output and forecasts of hotter weather for the second half of August that could boost cooling demand and increase gas consumption by power generators to meet air conditioning needs. Front-month gas futures NGc1 for September delivery on the New York Mercantile …

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US Crude Inventories Rise After Six Weeks of Drawdowns, EIA Says

(Reuters) U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose unexpectedly last week, building for the first time since late June, while gasoline and distillate inventories fell more than forecast, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday. Crude inventories rose by 1.36 million barrels to 430.7 million barrels in the week ended Aug. 9, the EIA said, compared …

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Harris’ Energy Policy is Strategically Ambiguous, Her Aides Say

In the 25 days since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, she has kept energy executives guessing. Is she the climate and anti-pollution warrior who was attorney general of California? Or the pragmatic Number Two in the Democratic Biden administration that oversaw record U.S. oil production and exports. In speeches …

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Oil Patch M&A Wave Recedes While Majors Digest Deals

Exxon, Chevron helped drive robust year for dealmaking Smaller producers like Devon, Permian Resources clinched deals Bloomberg News Some shale producers are seeking deals even as the biggest names in oil and gas, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp., remain on the sidelines digesting their mega mergers after a blistering run. Dealmaking activity in the sector is poised …

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