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Oil Rises on Russian Refinery Attacks, Signs of Strong Demand

Summary API data shows drop in U.S. oil and fuel stocks, sources say Russian refineries attacked by Ukraine; Rosneft plant damaged OPEC remains upbeat on oil demand growth U.S. rate cut hopes have not been derailed by inflation data (Reuters) – Oil rose on Wednesday, supported by potential supply disruption after Ukrainian attacks on Russian …

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OPEC Says IEA Commentary on Oil Security Encouraging

(Reuters) – Oil producer group OPEC said on Wednesday it was encouraged by a commentary from the International Energy Agency (IEA) which underscores the importance of oil security, while the two remain far apart on the demand outlook. “While the world’s dependence on oil is lessening, it remains deep-rooted, so supply disruptions can still cause …

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US Natgas Output to Decline in 2024 While Demand Rises to Record High, EIA Says

U.S. natural gas production will decline in 2024 while demand will rise to a record high, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. EIA projected dry gas production will ease from a record 103.79 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2023 to 103.35 bcfd in …

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Heavy Oil Differential Narrows Slightly

 The differential of Western Canada Select (WCS) heavy crude versus the North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) narrowed slightly on Tuesday. * WCS for April delivery in Hardisty, Alberta began and ended the trading session at $15.10 per barrel under WTI, according to brokerage CalRock. On Monday, WCS had traded between $15.15 and $15.30 …

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U.S. Trying to Help India Get Lower Prices for Russian Oil, Biden Envoy Says

The United States is trying to help India negotiate lower prices for Russian oil as it deepens sanctions on tankers carrying the petroleum above Western price caps, President Joe Biden’s energy envoy said on Tuesday. Washington imposed sanctions late last month on Russia’s leading tanker group Sovcomflot on the two-year anniversary of Moscow’s full scale …

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U.S. Raises Crude Production Growth Forecast for 2024

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Tuesday raised its forecast for U.S. domestic oil growth in 2024 by 90,000 barrels, but lowered its forecast for global oil production growth due to production cuts from OPEC+. U.S. crude oil production will rise by 260,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 13.19 million bpd this year, the …

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Anatomy of the Deal: A $35 Bln Gas Reunion Tracks a Topsy-Turvy Market

(Reuters Breakingviews) – Gas producer EQT’s old management weathered an activist investor outcry, squeaked through an expensive deal, and spun off its pipeline division – only to be ejected by the executives they bought out. Now, new management is putting the pieces back together, on Monday striking a merger with that spinoff, Equitrans Midstream. It’s a sign …

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Oil Price Gains Capped by Demand Concerns

Summary Ukraine drone strikes start fire at Lukoil’s NORSI refinery IEA expects oil demand to grow to record high China oil purchases continue recent downturn LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in Tuesday trade as tensions in the Middle East continued to spur concern, but gains were capped by bearish demand sentiment ahead …

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Britain Says New Gas Plants Needed to Keep the Lights On

(Reuters) – Britain is proposing to build new gas plants to improve energy security and risks facing blackouts without them, the government said on Tuesday. As part of efforts to meet climate targets and boost energy security, Britain is seeking to increase its nuclear and wind power capacity but said new gas plants will also …

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OPEC, IEA at Most Divided on Oil Demand Since at Least 2008

Summary Reuters analysed 16 years of monthly reports Gap between the two represents 1% world demand Analyst consensus closer to IEA But analysts agree with OPEC peak demand far off LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) – Producer group OPEC and the International Energy Agency, the world’s most closely watched forecasters of oil demand growth, are further …

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