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Oil Production in U.S. Gulf of Mexico Recovers Post Hurricane Helene

Only 3% of crude oil and 1% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico remained shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said on Sunday. Currently, energy producers are left with 59,000 barrels per day of oil production and nearly 17 million cubic …

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Big U.S. Oil Companies Reveal Massive Payments to Foreign Governments

(Reuters) – The three largest U.S. energy exploration companies paid more than $42 billion to foreign governments last year, about eight times more than what they paid in the United States, according to regulatory filings. The disclosures from Exxon Mobil, Chevron Corp, and ConocoPhillips were required this year for the first time ever under a new …

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Elliott Affiliate Wins Citgo Share Auction with $7 Billion Conditional Offer

Summary Investment firm tops rival offers by CVR Energy, Gold Reserve Bid combining cash, credit is subject to court case resolutions Elliott’s interest in Citgo follows good results from stakes in Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66 HOUSTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – An affiliate of Elliott Investment Management on Friday was named the presumptive winner in a …

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Russia Ready to Take Nord Stream Blasts Issue to Court

By Reuters MOSCOW, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Russia is ready to take the case of the Nord Stream pipeline explosions to court if the West fails to investigate the matter, its foreign ministry said on Saturday. The multi-billion dollar Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines transporting gas under the Baltic Sea were ruptured by a series …

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Oil Settles Higher But Falls on the Week on Firmer Supply Outlook

Summary Oil settles higher but falls on the week Investors weigh OPEC+ decision to ramp up production China’s central bank lowers interest rates Gulf of Mexico operations resume after Hurricane Helene HOUSTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled higher on Friday but fell on the week as investors weighed expectations for higher global supply …

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U.S. Studying New Visa Restrictions, Oil Sanctions on Venezuela Amid Post-Election Standoff

The U.S. government is “studying very closely” the possibility of imposing additional sanctions on individuals in Venezuela as well as potential revoking licenses for oil companies working in the South American country, in response to what it dubs a fraudulent election, a senior official said on Friday. Brian Nichols, U.S. assistant secretary of state for …

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Mexico’s Pemex Posts Drop in Oil Production as Lopez Obrador Exits

By Ana Isabel Martinez Summary Pemex’s crude output fell by 6% in August compared with last year Gasoline and diesel imports remain high despite increased local production Olmeca refinery’s output far below targets set by CEO Octavio Romero Nationalistic president’s push to strengthen Pemex falters MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Crude output by Pemex (PEMX.UL) …

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OPEC+ Set to go Ahead with December Oil Output Hike, Sources Say

Summary Riyadh unwilling to continue ceding market share, FT says OPEC+ sources say group focused on compliance not market share Russia says no changes to OPEC+ plans on phasing out oil cuts OPEC+ panel meets on Oct. 2 (Reuters) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies will go ahead with a …

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U.S. Gulf Coast Oil Prices to Take Center Stage as Exports Dominate

Summary Significance of Cushing waning as output heads to Gulf Coast Record trading volumes on Houston contracts Liquidity along Gulf Coast to boost hedging, arbitrage opportunity Cushing stocks near operational low HOUSTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Rising U.S. crude oil exports are boosting the prominence of Gulf Coast price benchmarks and buoying trading volumes on …

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Exxon Plans $10 Billion Oil Investment in Nigeria, Presidency Says

(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp  has proposed a $10 billion investment in offshore oil operations in a new investment push in Nigeria, a presidential spokesperson said on Thursday, citing company executives. The investment was announced during talks between Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and the CEO of Exxon’s Nigeria operations Shane Harris on the sidelines of …

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