US energy firms, European officials meet in Houston
Executives of US shale gas and liquefied natural gas companies,...
Executives of US shale gas and liquefied natural gas companies, including EQT Corp, Chesapeake Energy and EOG Resources, discussed options to increase US energy exports to Europe at a Wednesday meeting in Houston with officials from the UK, France, Germany, Bulgaria and other European countries. LNG export capacity will be limited in 2022, "but the opportunities in a few years are really terrific," said Fred Hutchison, CEO of trade group LNG Allies.
State regulators have modified the way Oklahoma storage tank owners and operators are to pay for tank...
State regulators have modified the way Oklahoma storage tank owners and operators are to pay for tank permit fees. Instead of accepting fees at the facility, Petroleum Storage Tank Division employees will accept credit cards and electronic payments.
Energy stocks have opened higher, lifted by rising oil...
Energy stocks have opened higher, lifted by rising oil and natural gas prices and continued inflation expectations and rotations out of growth and into value equities. The 10-year yield is back at 3-year highs, trading above 2.6%.
In sector news, Piper Sandler upgraded five separate E&Ps, along with TotalEnergies, and the bank also increased a number of price targets across its E&P coverage.
Oil prices remain firm, up over 1%, as global oil demand and tight supplies are expected to keep prices at elevated levels. Additionally, austere Covid-related shutdowns in China are expected to further limit near-term demand increases.
Natural gas futures are higher by nearly 2%, trading around $6.15, ahead of weekly inventory data. Analysts expect a draw of 28 bcf.
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Was perhaps best @TheMasters...
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Oil futures rise early Thursday, bouncing after ending the previous session at three-week...
Oil futures rise early Thursday, bouncing after ending the previous session at three-week lows following the announcement of a coordinated release of crude from strategic reserves by member countries of the International Energy Agency.
West Texas Intermediate crude for May delivery CL.1, 2.00%CL00, 2.01%CLK22, 2.01% rose $2.37, or 2.5%, to $98.60 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
June Brent crude BRN00, 1.68%BRNM22, 1.68%, the global benchmark, was up $2.23, or 2.2%, at $103.30 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. Both WTI and Brent on Wednesday logged their lowest finishes since March 16.
