Yellen Expects Further Sanctions on Iran, Oil Exports Possible Target

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen intends to hit Iran with new sanctions in coming days due to its unprecedented attack on Israel.

US Says it Will Not Renew Easing of Venezuela Oil Sanctions Unless Progress Made on Elections

The Biden administration holds out little hope that Maduro will make enough concessions before the April 18 deadline to satisfy U.S. demands.

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

While concerns about the stability of oil supply are increasing, Stratas Advisors does not expect oil supply to be disrupted – unless there is further escalation in the Middle East.

Exclusive: Tenaris’ Zanotti: Pipes are a ‘Matter of National Security’

COVID-19 showed the world that long supply chains are not reliable, and that if oil is a matter of U.S. national security, then in turn, so is pipe, said Luca Zanotti, U.S. president for steel pipe manufacturer Tenaris at CERAWeek by S&P Global. 

Biden Administration Argues Against Enbridge Pipeline Shutdown Order

The U.S. argues that shutting down the pipeline could interrupt service and violate a 1977 treaty between the U.S. and Canada to keep oil flowing.

Pitts: Heavyweight Battle Brewing Between US Supermajors in South America

Exxon Mobil took the first swing in defense of its right of first refusal for Hess' interest in Guyana's Stabroek Block, but Chevron isn't backing down.

Deepwater Roundup 2024: Offshore Australasia, Surrounding Areas

Projects in Australia and Asia are progressing in part two of Hart Energy's 2024 Deepwater Roundup. Deepwater projects in Vietnam and Australia look to yield high reserves, while a project offshore Malaysia looks to will be developed by an solar panel powered FPSO.  

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 8, 2024)

Stratas Advisors says geopolitics are providing a boost for oil prices as conflicts escalate–and while crude oil and oil products continue to flow, the possibility of disruption is increasing.

US Decision on Venezuelan License to Dictate Production Flow

The outlook for Venezuela’s oil industry appears uncertain, Rystad Energy said April 4 in a research report, as a license issued by the U.S. Office of Assets Control (OFAC) is set to expire on April 18.

Woodside Brings in the Know-how

Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill is relying on technical sophistication to guide the Australian giant as it takes on three challenging projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.