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Harris Backs Off Fracking Ban as GOP Campaigns on Past Position

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Harris supported ban on extraction method as candidate in 2019 Reversal shows focus on vice president after Biden dropped out Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign said she doesn’t support a ban on fracking, reversing a stance she took on the hot-button oil and gas extraction technique as a presidential candidate in 2019. Harris’ previous anti-fracking position …

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U.S. May ‘Calibrate’ Venezuela Sanctions Policy Post-Election, Officials Say

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The Biden administration will “calibrate” its sanctions policy towards Venezuela depending on how the high-stakes election unfolds in the OPEC nation on Sunday, U.S. officials said, signaling that Washington could ease punitive measures if President Nicolas Maduro holds a fair vote. But the U.S. also put Maduro on notice that if he claims victory without …

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Ruling Paves Way to Restart Work on Exxon’s Texas LNG Plant

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Bankruptcy judge approves settlement with contractor Zachry Other companies will finish Zachry’s work on Golden Pass plant A bankruptcy judge this past week approved a settlement between the joint venture building Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $10 billion gas export project in Texas and lead contractor Zachry Holdings Inc., allowing other companies to finish work on the plant. …

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Freeport LNG Hub to Restart Three Production Trains in Early August

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Freeport LNG, the US’s second-largest export facility, is targeting the restart of all production lines in early August, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The Texas plant reduced production before Hurricane Beryl made a landfall earlier this month and caused wide-spread power outages. Loadings from the liquefied natural gas terminal outside of Houston were …

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Why U.S. LNG Is Attracting Foreign Investment

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Woodside’s acquisition of Tellurian highlights the appeal of exporting American natural gas. Australia’s Woodside Energy Group Ltd. made a bold leap into US liquefied natural gas with its agreement to acquire Tellurian Inc. for $900 million in cash. Tellurian owns Driftwood, a proposed multibillion-dollar LNG export terminal in Louisiana. The takeover could make Woodside the second foreign …

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U.S. Seeks Bids for Offshore Wind Acreage Off Texas After Hecate Expresses Interest

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By Reuters The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said on Friday it is seeking competitive bids for offshore wind leases off the coast of Texas after renewable energy developer Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC made an unsolicited bid. The administration of President Joe Biden sees offshore wind power as a vital part of a broader …

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U.S. Crude Oil Prices Retreat Amid Doubts About Further Stock Draw

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By John Kemp (Reuters) – U.S. crude oil inventories have depleted faster than normal over the last four weeks – squeezing hedge funds running short positions, keeping spot prices firm and the futures curve in a steep backwardation. But with most short positions now repurchased this source of support has melted away and both spot prices …

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Baker Hughes Sees Lower North America Activity; Bets on Foreign Demand

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By Reuters (Reuters) – Baker Hughes  cut its outlook for spending by oil producers on Friday, citing lower drilling activity by North American companies, joining other oilfield service companies in warning about softness in the region. However, the company raised its full-year revenue and profit estimates, banking on strong international growth and demand for gas equipment. …

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Oil Falls 1.5%, Ends Week Lower on China Demand Fears

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(Reuters) – Oil futures fell about 1.5% on Friday, finishing the week lower on declining Chinese demand and hopes of a Gaza ceasefire agreement that could ease Middle East tensions and accompanying supply concerns. Brent crude settled down $1.24, or 1.5%, at $81.13 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude ended $1.12, or 1.4%, lower at $77.16 …

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Exxon Mobil, CF Industries Sign Carbon Capture and Storage Deal

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(Reuters) – Energy major Exxon Mobil  said on Thursday it has entered into a carbon capture and storage (CCS) agreement with ammonia producer CF Industries. Carbon capture is a process through which carbon dioxide (CO2) generated from industrial activity is stored underground. The process has been embraced by oil companies including Chevron, Occidental Petroleum and Talos Energy. …

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