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Oil Climbs 1% as Tankers Avoid Red Sea After Strikes on Houthis

Oil prices jump as US, UK strike Houthi targets Summary Some tanker companies halt ships heading to Red Sea China buys record levels of crude oil in 2023 U.S. oil rigs fall by two this week – Baker Hughes Benchmarks close lower for the week HOUSTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Oil rose 1% on Friday …

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Oil Consumption and Prices Revert to Trend – John Kemp

By John Kemp (Reuters) – Global consumption of petroleum and other liquids hit a record high last year and is forecast to increase further in both 2024 and 2025, but that does not necessarily mean prices must rise to ensure demand is met. Worldwide consumption averaged 101.1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023, narrowly beating …

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DONE DEAL! Canadian Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Change Approved by Canadian Regulator

(Reuters) – The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) on Friday approved a request for a change in construction for the final stretch of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project, clearing the path for its completion early this year. The C$30.9-billion ($23.05 billion) expansion will nearly triple the flow of crude on Trans Mountain from Alberta …

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U.S. Proposes Fee on Methane from Big Oil and Gas Producers

The U.S. on Friday proposed a fee on emissions of methane from big oil and gas producers as required under the 2022 climate law and as a backstop to wider regulations on the greenhouse gas from energy operations. The fee, proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency, applies to large oil and gas facilities that report …

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U.S. Drillers cut Oil and Gas Rigs for Second Week in a Row – Baker Hughes

Jan 12 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O) said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by two to 619 …

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China’s 2023 Crude Oil Imports Hit Record as Fuel Demand Recovers

Summary 2023 crude imports 11.28 mln bpd, +11% on yr 2023 natgas imports 2nd highest on record; Dec imports at record 2023 refined fuel exports +16.7% on yr (Reuters) – China’s annual crude oil imports hit an all-time high in 2023, customs data showed on Friday, as fuel demand recovered from a pandemic-induced slump despite …

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All Crude Units Shut at TotalEnergies Texas Refinery

Both crude distillation units (CDUs) and two vacuum distillation units (VDUs) shut down on Thursday at TotalEnergies 238,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas refinery, sources familiar with plant operations said on Thursday. The units, which convert crude oil into feedstock for all other units at the refinery, were shut following a malfunction on the gasoline-producing fluidic …

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Oil Tankers Divert From Red Sea After U.S., UK Strikes in Yemen

At least four oil tankers have diverted course from the Red Sea since overnight strikes by the U.S. and Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen, shipping data from LSEG and Kpler showed. The attacks were carried out from the air and sea in response to the Iranian-backed Houthi militia’s attacks on ships in the Red …

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Breaking It Down: Chesapeake $7.4 Bln Deal Finds Safety in Numbers

(Reuters Breakingviews) – Chesapeake Energy  is the latest to join the fossil-fuel merger rush, and has the benefit of safety in numbers. That’s true in two ways: first, because its $7.4 billion purchase of Southwestern Energy is financially attractive for Chesapeake shareholders, and secondly because Boss Nick Dell’Osso is treading an M&A path that rivals like Exxon Mobil  and …

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U.S. Distillate Inventories Normalize as fuel Demand Slows

(Reuters) – Recent builds in U.S. distillate stocks have pushed inventories to normal levels for the first time since early 2022, a sign that analysts say may indicate that markets are steadying after several years of wild price fluctuations. Refiners have been scrambling to meet demand for fuels like diesel and heating oil for nearly …

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