Innovations take center stage at Permian Basin oil show
More than 750 international exhibitors will unveil the...
More than 750 international exhibitors will unveil the latest technological advancements in the oil and natural gas industry at the biennial Permian Basin International Oil Show, which takes place today through Thursday in Odessa, Texas. The event is the largest onshore oil and gas trade show in the world, according to PBIOS President Larry Richards.
Natural gas futures extended their slide lower for the fifth-consecutive...
Natural gas futures extended their slide lower for the fifth-consecutive session[@$3.07 MMBtu, down 3 cents], pressured by yesterday’s report highlighting record output, further weakness in gas prices in Europe and forecasts for mild U.S. weather through late October that should keep heating and cooling demand low. LSEG said average gas output in the Lower 48 U.S. states rose to an average of 103.4 bcfd so far in October, up from 102.6 bcfd in September and a record high of 103.1 bcfd in July.
The energy sector is off to a mixed start, reeling ahead of the bell as traders balance mild-strength in the crude complex against weakness in the major equity futures which steadied this morning as the third-quarter earnings season gained momentum and ahead of a busy economic data calendar.
WTI and Brent crude oil futures inched higher in early trading following yesterday's over $1 decline, gaining ahead of a trip by President Biden to the Middle East that is likely to involve balancing support for Israel with containing a regional escalation of its war with Hamas. Venezuela's government and opposition are set to resume long-suspended talks today which President Nicolas Maduro said would benefit the 2024 election, a move that could lead to Washington easing sanctions. There is also some focus on Russian President Putin's visit to key trade partner China although no new energy deals are expected. Attention will now shift to the weekly U.S. inventory cycle beginning today, with API's report due out after the close followed by the official EIA data mid-day tomorrow.
A growing need for adaptable storage solutions amid rising intermittent demand for natural gas along...
A growing need for adaptable storage solutions amid rising intermittent demand for natural gas along the US Gulf Coast is revitalizing the salt dome storage market, boosting prices, and driving expansions of existing caverns. Heightened competition for storage capacity has increased buyers' willingness to accept higher rates and commit to longer-term contracts, according to Enstor Senior Vice President of Origination Peter Abt.
🔔 Before the opening bell: US stock futures fall ...
🔔 Before the opening bell:US stock futures fall early Tuesday as investors await more earnings reports and retail sales data for September.
Janet Yellen said the US economy can support both Israel and Ukraine. The treasury secretary said the US can “certainly afford” to send aid to both countries. She noted inflation has been high, but said it’s come down “considerably” and pointed to the strong labor market. “The American economy is doing extremely well,” she said.