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Paisie: Oil Demand to Rise 1.2 MMbbl/d in Second Half

WTI’s price is expected to stay in the low $80s/bbl.

Tesla to Pause Plans for a Mexican Plant, Impacting Mexico's Nearshoring Appeal

Tesla, which announced plans in 2023 to build a $5 billion gigafactory in northern Mexico, is now pausing development activities until after the U.S. presidential election, its CEO Elon Musk said during the EV maker’s second quarter 2024 webcast.

Pitts: Oh, What a Tangled Web the Supermajors Weave

Exxon and Chevron and Guyana and Venezuela—‘Let’s Make A Deal’ meets ‘Love, South American Style.’

Chevron to Divest 20% Interest Offshore Suriname to QatarEnergy

Chevron Corp. will divest a 20% interest to QatarEnergy in a production sharing contract related to Suriname offshore Block 5.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 19, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the launch of the California hydrogen hub.

WoodMac: Are MidEast, Asia NOCs Poised For M&A Resurgence?

International M&A spend by national oil companies (NOCs) has dwindled from nearly 50% to less than 5% today. But Wood Mackenzie researchers see NOCs playing a larger role in international M&A in the future.

OPEC+ Brings Oil Overproduction Under Heel—Rystad

After years of noncompliance and underreporting of actual crude production, many OPEC+ members are voluntarily reducing output beyond set goals, according to analysis by Rystad Energy.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (July 15, 2024)

Stratas Advisors expects economic news to put some downward pressure on oil prices during the upcoming week.

TotalEnergies Joins Ruwais LNG Project in UAE

French energy giant TotalEneriges joined the two-train 9.6 million tonnes per annum Ruwais LNG project in the United Arab Emirates with a 10% interest. The LNG project is expected to start sending out cargos in the second half of 2028.

Paisie: OPEC+ Will Be Able to Manage Prices

Disappointing economic news has contributed to a drop in oil prices.