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HartEnergy.com
E&P Analyst Corner: Looking Ahead to a Post-Pandemic Gas Market
Although some demand may be permanently lost, the gas market is still expected to follow a growth path.
Analysis Shows Natural Gas Primed for Bigger-than-expected Spike
Power generation demand, LNG exports and reduced production will combine to push prices higher than the market anticipates.
What’s Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Oct. 26, 2020)
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements last week will support oil prices, but will it be enough for 2021? Stratas Advisors explores the effect of Putin’s views on the market in its latest oil price forecast.
Less Than Zero: A CSI on WTI
Nymex paper-trading of WTI crude futures normally represents the spot price. On April 20, the paper was worth less than zero.
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E&P Analyst Corner: Looking Ahead to a Post-Pandemic Gas Market
Although some demand may be permanently lost, the gas market is still expected to follow a growth path.
October 29, 2020
Crude Oil
Oil Prices Plunge over 5% as Pandemic Surges, US Crude Output Soars
That was the lowest close for Brent crude since June 12 and for WTI since Oct. 2. It was the biggest daily percentage losses for both benchmarks since Sept. 8.
October 28, 2020
Exploration & Production
US Energy Secretary: Oil Production Will Not Return Soon to Pre-pandemic Levels
U.S. oil output reached around 13 million barrels per day (MMbbl/d) in February before the coronavirus pandemic hit fuel demand.
October 28, 2020
Exploration & Production
Nearly Half of US Gulf Oil Production Shut as Producers Brace for Hurricane Zeta
BP, Chevron and Shell, among others, evacuated 157 offshore facilities and sharply cut production from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico region on Oct. 27 ahead of Hurricane Zeta.
October 27, 2020
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Analysis Shows Natural Gas Primed for Bigger-than-expected Spike
Power generation demand, LNG exports and reduced production will combine to push prices higher than the market anticipates.
October 27, 2020
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
US Natural Gas Futures Hit Near Two-year High
U.S. natural gas futures climbed to their highest in nearly two years on Oct. 26 on forecasts for higher heating demand and concerns that Tropical Storm Zeta could disrupt production.
October 26, 2020
Crude Oil
US Issues Fresh Iran-related Sanctions Targeting State Oil Sector
The U.S. Treasury Department in a statement on Oct. 26 said it was slapping sanctions on key actors in Iran's oil sector for supporting the Quds Force.
October 26, 2020
Crude Oil
What’s Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Oct. 26, 2020)
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements last week will support oil prices, but will it be enough for 2021? Stratas Advisors explores the effect of Putin’s views on the market in its latest oil price forecast.
October 26, 2020
Markets
Saudi Oil Minister: Consider All Options to Reduce Emissions
Getting rid of oil and gas is ‘unrealistic,’ energy minister says.
October 26, 2020
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Asian Spot LNG Prices Jump to 20-Month High on Firm Demand
Traders believe expectations of a cold winter are pushing demand.
October 23, 2020