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Weak refinery, export demand weakens prices for Midland crude along Texas coast

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(Investing) –HOUSTON – The price spread between WTI Midland crude in West Texas and Houston has narrowed this year as cold weather hurt Permian production, driving up prices, but weaker refinery and export demand on the U.S. refinery utilization stood at 85.6% crude export volumes also eased 9,000 bpd to 3.88

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AI in Oil and Gas – A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Profitability

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By continuously monitoring machinery performance, AI enables companies to address maintenance issues before they escalate, preventing costly shutdowns and enhancing overall safety. These AI-driven simulations allow oil and gas companies to test scenarios and optimize asset performance without risking real-world failures.

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Oil’s oversupply spiral: Can prices stay above $60?

Oil & Gas 360º

Two refineries one in Los Angeles and another in Houston are slated for a shutdown in 2025, which would leave more crude available on the market. According to the chief executive of Vitol, Russell Hardy, the current developments in supply and demand could push oil prices consistently lower, to between $60 and $80 per barrel.

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Oil prices climb on US crude, fuel stock draw, Venezuela supply worries

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(Investing) –HOUSTON -Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by government data showing U.S. crude oil and fuel inventories fell last week and by mounting concerns about tighter global supply following the U.S. threat of tariffs on nations buying Venezuelan crude. a barrel by 10:42 a.m.

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