Chevron Corporation and Companies from the European Union Are Requesting Approval from the United States Administration for Projects in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Chevron Corporation of the United States and European energy companies are currently engaged in negotiations with the administration of President Donald Trump to retain their stakes in joint ventures with PDVSA, the state-owned oil and gas company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, according to a report by Reuters. The …
“Drill, Baby, Drill” Did Not Work: From Savior to Gravedigger — Donald Trump’s Transformation
In the United States of America, the number of active oil and gas drilling rigs fell to 578 units by the end of the first week of May, down from 586 units in April. This represents the lowest level since the beginning of the current year. According to Baker Hughes, …
Crude Oil Production in the United States of America Will Not Grow This Year in the Way That Donald Trump Wants
The United States of America remains the undisputed global leader in oil production, and experts surveyed by Rossiyskaya Gazeta do not doubt that the country’s production will continue to grow. However, it is unlikely that this growth will occur at the pace that the President of the United States of …
Shell to Complete Exploration of Venezuela’s Dragon Field Before U.S. License Expires
British oil and gas company Shell plans to complete exploration activities at the Dragon gas field in Venezuela by May — the deadline set by the United States government for foreign companies to wind down operations in Venezuela’s energy sector, according to Reuters sources. According to data from LSEG, in …
Baker Hughes: U.S. Rig Count Rises for the First Time in Four Weeks
The number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. — a key indicator of future hydrocarbon production — increased by 2 unitsin the week ending April 17, marking the first uptick in four weeks, according to Baker Hughes. The total U.S. rig count now stands at 585, which is 34 …
U.S. Plans to Expand Offshore Continental Shelf for Drilling
The United States will launch a 45-day public consultation period to gather feedback on a new five-year leasing program for offshore oil and gas exploration. The results of the discussions will shape a long-term plan for resource development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. According to Reuters, the program could …
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Shale Industry Stunned
No one fully understands yet how the global economy will ultimately respond to sweeping new tariffs announced by newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump — especially as policies continue to shift. One thing is clear: demand forecasts for oil are falling across the board, keeping Brent crude prices from rising …
Trump Promises to Increase Oil Production: “Drill, Baby, Drill!”
Trump is pouring out promises: when he becomes president of America, oil production will increase and the cost of energy will fall. The candidate for the post of American leader from the Republicans, Donald Trump, on Thursday again made campaign promises. At his press conference, he said that one of …
Trump Promised that the United States Will Surpass Russia and Saudi Arabia in Oil Production
According to the former President of the United States, the country will dominate the energy sector within a few months of his re-election as head of state. Former US President Donald Trump said that if he wins the presidential election, he will ensure that the country produces more oil than …
Oil Prices Soar After Attacks on Saudi facilities
Oil prices ended nearly 15% higher on Monday, with the Brent benchmark seeing its biggest jump in about 30 years. The rise came after two attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities on Saturday knocked out about 5% of global supply. Brent crude initially surged 20% at the start of trading, but …