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Exxon, Chevron Profits Disappoint on Weak Refining, Chemical Results

Chevron Corp. fell the most in more than a year after posting disappointing profits amid drilling problems in Texas, losses from overseas refining and rising costs at a massive oil-field project in Central Asia. Chevron plunged as much as 6.3%, putting it on track for its worst decline since September 2022. The company was among the …

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Oil Giants’ Wavering Discipline

(Reuters Breakingviews) – Exxon Mobil and Chevron are sending prodigious amounts of cash to investors, but third-quarter results show how quickly priorities can start to compete. The two companies reported somewhat similar results on Friday, with the $420 billion Exxon earning $9.1 billion, and the $279 billion Chevron making $6.5 billion. Both companies’ profit shrunk compared to the …

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PG&E CEO Set to Make Last-Ditch Pitch to Bury Power Lines

PG&E Corp. Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe is making a last-ditch effort to convince California to sign off on the utility’s $5.9 billion plan to put power lines underground to prevent wildfires.Poppe is scheduled to discuss the plan Friday with state regulators who have pushed back with their own proposal they say is cheaper and faster for …

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OPEC+ Members Send Less Oil to U.S., Adding to Tight Supply Outlook

U.S. waterborne imports of crude from OPEC+ members including Saudi Arabia have dropped steadily over the last year, further tightening supplies in the U.S. while supporting other markets including Europe, according to flows data and analysts. Going forward, the level of U.S. crude imports from OPEC and other exporters and U.S. shipments to Europe will …

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Wind Warning: Siemens Energy Shares Slide 39% After Company Seeks Guarantees From German Govt

Summary Companies Company shares fall to all-time lows, market value plummets Siemens Energy, govt confirm talks after media reports Government well disposed but wants stakeholders to chip in BERLIN, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Shares in Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) plunged nearly 40% on Thursday, wiping 3 billion euros ($3.16 billion) off its market value, after the company said …

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Physical Oil Market Flashes First Signs of Weakness After rally

(Reuters) – Crude oil prices in some of the world’s main physical markets have weakened due to a jump in freight costs and a drop in refining margins, according to traders and LSEG data, suggesting demand weakness that could filter through to the futures market. Falling prices for physical crude could presage a fall in …

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The Role of Petroleum in Modern Society – ENERGYminute

Courtesy of Science Courtesy of ENERGYminute See more articles and infographics from ENERGYminute HERE To better understand how the world can decarbonize energy systems, it’s critical understand the significant and complex role oil products play in today’s modern life. That’s no easy feat. Concisely reviewing the use of petroleum products in 500 words is like deconstructing the Large …

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