Conoco Says Venezuela Bid to Woo Oil Firms Falls Short
The head of ConocoPhillips said Venezuela's initial steps to attract foreign oil companies that could help revive the nation's production are falling well short.
Crude Closes Down for Third Day
Crude settled lower amid hopes for a Strait of Hormuz reopening.
Oil Near $100 Seen as Base Case for 2026
Oil market participants are increasingly pricing crude to be capped near $100 a barrel over the next year.
USA EIA Reveals Latest USA Diesel Price Forecast for 2026
A quarterly breakdown included in the EIA's May STEO projected that the on-highway diesel fuel price will average $5.36 per gallon in the second quarter of this year.
BP Enters 3 New Indonesian Blocks
Two of the exploration blocks sit near the BP-operated Tangguh LNG in Papua Barat province, presenting 'potential for short-cycle development', BP said.
Naftogaz Wins Foreign Court Order to Enforce $1.4B Claims against Gazprom
The Astana International Financial Center Court - not part of Kazakhstan's judicial system - allowed Naftogaz to enforce a $1.4-billion international arbitration award against Gazprom in the country.
What Happens to Oil if Iran Permanently Taxes Hormuz Traffic?
What would the implications be for the oil market if Iran decided to permanently tax/toll traffic through the Strait of Hormuz?
Wood Mackenzie Warns Oil Could Hit $200
Wood Mackenzie said its analysis indicates that Brent crude prices could approach $200 per barrel by end-2026.
Constellation to Invest in Pine Creek RNG
'The agreement creates the framework for Constellation and Pine Creek to develop approximately 3.0 million MMBtus annually of additional RNG production'.
Arab Energy Fund Makes $120MM LNG Investment in MidOcean
EIG's MidOcean secured a $120 million equity commitment from The Arab Energy Fund, toward a $2 billion investment target from newcomers.
Rubio to Visit Delhi as US Seeks to Boost Energy Exports
'India has been receptive to diversification, and what that means is buying more American energy,' Ambassador Sergio Gor said.
Oil Falls As Iran Deal Hopes Rise
Oil prices plunged after Trump signaled progress toward a possible Iran deal.
Vitol Overtakes Shell in Ranking of USA Physical Gas Traders
The firm overtook energy heavyweight Shell Plc among the top 10 U.S. physical gas traders, according to regulatory filings.
Phillips 66 to Proceed with Two New Processing Plants
Phillips 66 approved a natural gas processing project and a natural gas liquids fractionator project, both expected to start operations 2028.
USA EIA Lowers Henry Hub Price Forecast for 2026, 2027
The U.S. Energy Information Administration lowered its Henry Hub spot price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 in its latest short term energy outlook.
Iran War Prompts Nigeria Producers to Lift Oil Output
Nigerian oil companies are plowing windfall gains from the Iran war crude rally into near-term extraction projects.
ConocoPhillips Inks Alaska LNG Deal to Supply Domestic Consumers
ConocoPhillips signed a 30-year deal with Glenfarne to supply natural gas produced on Alaska's North Slope to the state under phase 1 of the Alaska LNG project.
Empire Petroleum Posts Lower Revenue
The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based producer reported $7.68 million in sales revenue for the first quarter, down from $8.99 million for the same three-month period last year due to lower production and lower realized oil and gas prices.
Would USA Allow Iran Hormuz Tax In Exchange for Peace Deal?
Rigzone talks to Simon Henderson, director of the Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy, and Howard Shatz, a senior economist at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy.
Why Is Oil Moving Lower Today?
U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran comments are directly shaping the oil ecosystem, Naeem Aslam, CIO at Zaye Capital Markets, said.




