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The July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) raised its 2025 Brent forecast by $3 to $69/bbl, citing a spike in geopolitical risk from the mid-June Iran nuclear conflict. With inventories building, the agency sees Brent falling to $58/bbl in 2026—a dollar lower than last month’s projection. But that bump is expected to be short-lived.
Khalda Petroleum, a joint venture (JV) between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Apache Corporation, is bringing two new wells into production in June 2025, with an initial estimated total of 5,400 barrels of crude oil per day (bbl/d). Khalda completed drilling operations for the Fox Deep-02 appraisal well.
Excited to share a major milestone from one of the Permian Basin’s top operators— ConocoPhillips has brought its Zia Hills Central Facility 2 (CF2) online in the Delaware Basin.
It was costing up to US$10/bbl to ship PW to out of state SWDs because Pennsylvania had only nine permitted SWDs. Only a few years back desalinating PW was projected to cost US$5-6/bbl. More recent developments in desalinating technologies are suggesting costs of US$1-2/bbl at scale. This was driven by two factors.
Asset Optimization: Permian inventory is increasingly scarce, with seven operators controlling 71% of remaining sub-$50/bbl inventory. Gas-weighted equities are favored over oil-weighted names in the near term, with Henry Hub prices forecast to average $4/Mcf.
bbl between 2017 and 2019, according to BMO. This long-term focus on cost-cutting means Canada’s five biggest oil sands companies can break even — and still maintain their dividends — at WTI prices between $43.10 and $40.85, according to a Bank of Montreal analysis for Reuters. Oil sands had an average break-even price of $51.80/bbl
“This implies Brent prices should be in the $75 to $78/bbl range,” Citi said in a [Read more] An escalation of the Iran-Israeli hostilities could keep Brent oil prices trading about 15% to 20% above pre-conflict levels if the war disrupts 1.1
During June 2025, Keddington produced a total of 992 bbl of oil over 23 days of timed pumped production averaging 10.4 h/d with an average flow-rate of 43 bpd gross during the period. The newly installed equipment and facilities are working well and continue to be fine-tuned to optimise production.
Operator Strategies Reflect Growth and Efficiency Here’s a snapshot of what leading heavy oil players are planning in 2025: Company 2025 Production (bbl/d) 2025 CapEx (C$B) Strategic Focus Cenovus Energy 615–635K ~2.7–2.8 Optimization + brownfield growth CNRL 810–835K ~2.8 Maximize volumes, minimal downtime Suncor Energy 765–785K ~6.2
million bbl of oil equivalent in Triassic reservoir rocks. The well was drilled to delineate the discovery confirmed in well 6507/5-10 S (Slagugle) and to perform a formation test to gain a deeper understanding of the reservoir properties and connectivity within the hydrocarbon-bearing layers.
The project includes new subsea infrastructure that will increase recoverable volumes by 40 – 50 million bbl of oil equivalent. Johan Sverdrup is the largest oil-producing field in Norway and ranks among the world’s most carbon-efficient oil fields. The field is operated by Equinor, with Aker BP holding a 31.6%
Brent crude will likely retrace to around $60 per barrel by early next year, with the market being well supplied and geopolitical risk abating following the Israel-Iran de-escalation, Morgan Stanley said in a note on Monday. The bank added it sees robust supply growth from non-OPEC countries over 2025-26 in the order of 1 million [Read more]
The post Global Oil Demand to Surpass 120Mn bbl/d by 2050: OPEC Secretary General first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas. The increases, along with concerns that US President Donald Trump’s trade war will weaken the global economy, have pressured oil prices in recent months.
. • Should there be no signs of sustained oil demand weakness over the summer driving season and if OPEC supply additions continue to underwhelm – EIR will need to reconsider its bearish $65/bbl rest of year Brent price view. • EIR maintains its NYMEX Henry Hub gas price forecast. We forecast prices will average $3.60/MMBtu
3D supported Sark well will drill a dip and fault closed large structure of 156 acres area and 40 ft relief Estimated recoverable resources of 1 440 000 bbls of oil gross. Estimated success case of NPV10% circa US$10 900 000 net, based on a US$65/bbl oil price.
El mercado respondió incorporando un fuerte riesgo: el Brent superó los $125/bbl a inicios de marzo de 2012, su nivel más alto en casi 4 años. Información sobre la disminución de oferta por la revolución iraní y duplicación de precios hasta ~$39/bbl en 1979-80. Wikipedia – “1979 oil crisis” (consultado 2025).
These assets are pivotal to boosting black oil production to a projected 100,000–120,000 bbl/d. Permian Basin: Scaling Black Oil Production and Emissions-Free Operations Facility Buildout: BPX brought its third central processing facility online (Checkmate) and is on track to commission its fourth and final hub, Crossroads , by mid-2026.
EIR maintains that softer balances will come 2H25 and that Brent prices will average $65/bbl for the rest of the year.” EIR believes Brent prices had been discounted up till the recent tensions, due to expectations of weaker demand given global trade uncertainty and increased OPEC supply.
This bolt-on isn’t just about expanding land—it’s about unlocking 100+ gross operated two-mile locations with shallow declines and $30/bbl breakevens. Executing Smart Bolt-On Acquisitions Permian Resources kicked off 2025 with a major $608 million acquisition from APA Corp., adding ~13,320 net acres in Eddy County, NM.
Key integration wins : Lowered corporate breakeven to $37/bbl 2–3% well cost savings via procurement efficiencies 7-day average spud-to-TD times on 13,000’ laterals The strategic goal? The combined 722,000 net acres in the Midland Basin is now one of the most enviable positions in U.S. Sustain profitability even in low-price environments.
61% said they would decrease drilling if oil prices stay at $60/bbl. Drilling Slowdown & Industry Sentiment Drilling activity contracted in Q2 2025. Nearly 50% of executives plan to drill fewer wells in 2025 than anticipated. One exec said: “Drill, baby, drill will not happen with this level of volatility.”
“Under this severe outcome, we estimate oil prices could surge to the $120-130/bbl range,” they said. Attention is focused on the risk that a broader Middle East conflict could close the Strait of Hormuz, or provoke retaliatory responses from major oil producing countries in the region. per barrel on Thursday, while U.S.
Buoyed in part by early optimism about the Trump administration’s potentially positive impact on the economy and the oil and gas industry, the WTI spot oil price reached a five-month high of nearly $76/bbl in January.
Rather than initiate new construction, Perimeter is tapping into existing infrastructure and permitting pathways—allowing for faster ramp-up times and lower environmental risk.
While its base case is that Brent declines to around $60/bbl in Q4 assuming no supply disruptions, Goldman said the $10/bbl premium appears justified in [Read more]
million barrels per day (bbl/d), exceeding its quota within the OPEC+ group of oil producers, as Reuters reported. million bbl/d, which takes into account Kazakhstan’s tons per barrel ratio of 7.5. Million bbl/d, Exceeding OPEC+ Quota first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas. from January to 1.83
While we reduced our Brent forecast range by $5/bbl to $65-80, we expect oil prices to edge up in coming months, and think that market pricing of volatility and of the upside risk from potentially lower sanctioned supply remains too low, Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a Tuesday note carried by Reuters.
The bank now expects Brent crude to average $60 per barrel for the rest of 2025 and $56/bbl in 2026 down by $2 from its previous estimate. It has also cut its forecast for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude by $3/bbl, now projecting it to average $56/bbl for the remainder of 2025 and $52/bbl in 2026.
The eight OPEC+ countries reaffirmed to start gradual increase in production starting from 1 April 2025 by adding 411,000 barrels per day (bbl/d), equivalent to three monthly increments, in May 2025. The post OPEC+ Reaffirms to Increase Production by 411,000 bbl/d in May first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas.
The global oil industry has been on alert since oil prices dropped below $60/bbl. Investment in the US Lower 48 tight oil sector has shown notable sensitivity.
bbl by [Read more] (Updates) ** Shares of oil companies decline further in morning trading after eight OPEC+ countries announced they would advance their plan for oil output hikes * OPEC+ will increase output by 411,000 barrels per day in May ** Brent futures fall 6.1% West Texas Intermediate crude futures decline 6.6%
“While we reduced our Brent forecast range by $5/bbl to $65-80, we expect oil prices to edge up in coming months, and think that market pricing of volatility and of the upside risk from [Read more] Tariff escalation and high spare capacity skew medium-term risks to Goldman Sachs’ oil price forecast to the downside, the bank said.
bbl WTI and $4.28/MMBtu bbl WTI and $4.28/MMBtu bbl WTI and $4.09/MMBtu (Oil & Gas 360) 85% of the remaining 2025 daily production locked in at $68.27/bbl MMBtu Henry Hub HOUSTON, TX, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Operating Co. Key Hedging Terms: Remaining 2025 Production: $68.27/bbl
bbl compared to the Fall 2024 forecasts , largely attributed to expectations of increased production from both OPEC and U.S. Oil forecasts show the immediate market impact from the approximately $10 per barrel drop in April 2025, with banks reducing their 2025 price projection to $58.30 per barrel from $61.89 per barrel in Fall 2024.
The bank estimates around $3-4 per barrel of upside risk to its Brent and WTI oil price forecast of $60/bbl and $56/bbl respectively for the rest of [Read more] Goldman Sachs sees upside risk to its Brent and WTI oil price forecast in 2025 and 2026 from recent trade de-escalation, it said in a note on Tuesday.
Oil prices have fallen by about $6/bbl, reflecting mounting fears that the intensifying trade dispute could trigger a broader economic downturn. The escalating conflict has already rippled through global markets.
Drill Baby Drill is not happening in the US after a $15/bbl fall in the price of oil over the last 5 days. No doubt about it. For an industry that has spent much of the last decade focused on profitability, lower oil prices simply are not going to result in an increased desire to [Read more]
While we reduced our Brent forecast range by $5/bbl to $65-80, we expect oil prices to edge up in coming months, and think that market pricing of volatility and of the upside risk from potentially lower sanctioned supply remains too low, Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a Tuesday note carried by Reuters.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 has been revised down to 730,000 barrels per day (bbl/d), a decrease of 300,000 bbl/d from the March report. IEA elaborated that in March, world oil supply surged by 590,000 bbl/d, recording 103.6
Barclays lowered its Brent oil price forecast by $4 per barrel to $66/bbl for 2025 and by $2 to $60/bbl for 2026, citing the decision by OPEC+ to accelerate oil production hikes. “Tariff-related developments have certainly been a drag but the OPEC+ pivot has also been a significant driver of the move lower in oil [Read more]
With crude oil prices stagnant in the $70-$80/bbl range, producers were driven to boost Tier 1 acreage and capture operational synergies to fund the generous shareholder returns demanded by their investor base. publicly traded oil and gas companies. MMboe/d of production, almost 25% of their 2023 Permian output.
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