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 …
Vostsibneftegaz Achieves Over RUB 1 Billion in Economic Gains from Advanced Technologies in 2024
East Siberian Oil and Gas Company (VSNK, part of Rosneft’s upstream division) generated over RUB 1 billion in economic benefits in 2024 through the implementation of innovative projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency. Over the course of the year, VSNK specialists introduced 26 cutting-edge solutions. One of the most impactful …
New Oil Asset in the Arctic
Norway has officially brought one of its most important Arctic energy projects into production. On March 31, 2025, the Johan Castberg oil field in the Barents Sea began operations, marking a major milestone in the country’s strategy to develop Arctic resources and solidify its position as a key energy supplier …
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 …
Lukoil Reduces Proven Hydrocarbon Reserves by 3% in 2024
Lukoil’s proven hydrocarbon reserves decreased by 3% in 2024, totaling 14.689 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), according to materials prepared for the company’s upcoming annual shareholders’ meeting. The company noted that 75% of its proven reserves are liquid hydrocarbons, while 25% are natural gas. Russia accounts for 91% of …
Lukoil Reduces Gas Production by 2.3%
Lukoil Reduces Gas Production by 2.3% in 2024 Lukoil reported a 2.3% decrease in gas production for 2024, totaling 34.3 billion cubic meters, according to the company’s annual report. “Gas production in 2024 amounted to 34.3 billion cubic meters, which is 2.3% lower than the previous year,” the report stated. …
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 …
Halliburton’s Net Profit Drops Nearly Threefold in Q1
Halliburton Reports Nearly Threefold Drop in Q1 Net Profit U.S. oilfield services company Halliburton Co. saw its net profit fall nearly threefold in the first quarter of 2025, although its revenue exceeded analysts’ expectations. According to the company’s press release, net income for January–March totaled $204 million, down from $606 …
Rosneft Improves the Accuracy of Oil Production Forecasts
Specialists from the Rosneft Scientific Institute in Ufa have improved the search for promising areas of oil-bearing rocks in Western Siberia. The new approach makes it possible to identify the most priority areas for drilling in difficult geological conditions typical of the Bazhenov formation*. The specialists analyzed an expanded set …
A New Method of Thermal Extraction of Hard Oil Is Proposed
Water can be converted into steam at the bottom of an oil well for long–range delivery. Anatoly Zamri, General Director of the Intersectoral Expert and Analytical Center at the Union of Oil and Gas Industrialists of Russia, proposed a way to increase the efficiency of thermal methods in the extraction …