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By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Despite all the policy whiplash – or perhaps because of it – the U.S. energy system has started 2026 with more buzz and momentum than seen in decades. At home, electricity production is growing far faster than in most western peers, which is allowing utilities to …
COMMENTARY: Key US Energy, Power Trends at Home and on World Markets Read More »
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes it would be better for Venezuela to remain in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, but added he was unsure if that would be a better situation for the United States. “Well, I think it’s better for them if they do it,” Trump …
Venezuelan crude oil was being offered this week to U.S. Gulf Coast refiners at a premium to competing Canadian barrels, two traders said. Venezuelan Merey-16 oil was offered for U.S. Gulf Coast delivery at a discount of around $6 to Brent crude futures earlier this week, a trader said, while West Canadian Select at Houston …
(Reuters) – Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license from the U.S. government this week that could allow for increased production and exports from the South American country, three oil industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The U.S. oil producer is anticipated to be one of several firms to get approvals from President …
Chevron Expected to Receive Expanded Venezuela License From US This Week, Sources Say Read More »
(Reuters) – The U.S. has completed the first sales of Venezuelan oil that are part of a $2 billion deal reached earlier this month between Caracas and Washington, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. Additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks, the official added. Revenue from the initial oil sales – …
US Completes First Venezuelan Oil Sales Valued at $500 Million, US Official Says Read More »
Blackrod SAGD goes full-scale after 15 years of pilot testing By Deborah Jaremko Follow CEC on LinkedIn CEC LinkedIn Follow CEC on Facebook CEC Facebook Follow CEC on Twitter CEC Twitter The Blackrod SAGD project. Photo courtesy International Petroleum Corporation For the first time in nearly eight years, a brand-new oil sands project is operating in Alberta. It’s …
Rare Brand-New Oil Sands Project Starts Operating in Alberta Read More »
BP expects to book $4 billion to $5 billion in impairments in the fourth quarter, mainly related to its energy transition businesses, it said on Wednesday, while flagging weak oil trading. The company is rerouting spending from lower-carbon businesses to oil and gas in a bid to improve profitability under the new leadership of Chair …
BP Flags up to $5 Billion in Energy Transition Impairments, Weak Oil Trading Read More »
Summary Only 3 shipments passed US blockade since mid-December Venezuelan oil in transit to Asia near 43 million barrels – Kpler Venezuelan oil discharges into China hit record in November – Vortexa China made up 75% of Venezuelan oil export in 2025 – PDVSA (Reuters) – China’s oil imports from Venezuela are expected to slump …
Venezuelan Oil Exports to China Set to Drop as US Blockade Limits cargoes Read More »
Summary Iran protests raise supply disruption fears, geopolitical risks Venezuela resumes oil exports amid US embargo reversal US crude stocks rise, API says, indicating looser supply-demand balance LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on …
Oil Climbs on Concerns Over Potential Supply Disruption in Iran Amid Threats Read More »
Summary US has seized five sanctioned vessels as it keeps grip on Venezuelan exports More seizures could come, but action paused since Friday Russia, which relies on shadow fleet, has said seizures were illegal (Reuters) – The U.S. government has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to the Venezuelan oil trade, …
US Files for Warrants to Seize Dozens More Venezuela-Linked Oil Tankers Read More »
