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Goldman Raises Oil Demand Outlook

OilPrice

Goldman Sachs analysts have revised their outlook for global oil demand upwards, now expecting growth of 600,000 barrels daily this year and 400,000 barrels daily in 2026. The bank, however, maintained its oil price forecast at $60 per barrel of Brent crude and $56 per barrel of West Texas Intermediate for this year, Reuters reported, citing a new note.

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2025-2026 Oil Market Outlook: An Update

Energy Outlook Advisors

Subscribe now Oil market data has deteriorated since 2017 due to the US EIA's inability to define "crude" and distinguish actual crude production in shale plays. Crude production numbers include condensates and NGLs, counted as NGLs on the demand side but as crude when blended with Canadian crude for export. This issue is global, as agencies, banks, and consultants rely on EIA data.

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African Nations Lead in Critical Mineral Supply

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Several parts of Africa have a long history of mining, with the sector contributing high levels of employment across the continent. As the demand increases for critical minerals needed to fuel a green transition, mining companies are increasingly showing an interest in Africa for its vast untapped resources.

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Nigeria Remains Top Recipient of Shell Payments to Governments

Rigzone

Nigeria received $3.8 billion in production entitlements.

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Egypt is Scrambling For Cheap Oil and LNG as its Energy Crisis Deepens

OilPrice

Egypt is once again facing a resurgence of natural gas shortages, drawing headlines as the country enters the peak summer season. With soaring temperatures above 40C expected in the coming months, electricity demanddriven largely by air conditioningis putting intense pressure on the national grid. In response, the Cairo government is scrambling to implement emergency measures to avoid blackouts.

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Lifting US sanctions on Iran could crush China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries: Bousso

BOE Report

(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) *Chinese independent refineries accounted for 77% of Iran 2024 exports *Iranian imports are discounted, offering profits uplift *Removal of sanctions will undermine teapots’ business model By Ron Bousso LONDON, May 19 – The possible lifting of U.S.

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China Coal Production Jumps 3.8% in April

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China produced 3.8% more coal this April than a year ago, at 389.31 million tons. This was down from a month earlier when production hit a record but still strong enough to cement coals role in the countrys energy mix. Coal imports in April fell by 16% amid weaker prices that stimulated consumption of domestic supply. Production over the first four months of the year stood at 1.58 billion tons, customs data cited by Reuters revealed.

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Tamboran Prepares for Major Drilling in Beetaloo Basin

Rigzone

'Having successfully raised funding to progress drilling activity in the Beetaloo Basin, we are focused on delivering the largest single drilling campaign in the region to date'.

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Iraq Launches New Oil Services Centre in Basra

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

By John Lee. The Iraqi Centre for Oil Services , a strategic partnership between Basra Oil Company (BOC) , the Arab Well Logging and Oil Services Company (AWLCO) , and Gilgamesh Oil Services , has been inaugurated by Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani. Speaking at the event, he highlighted the centre as a milestone in Iraq's oil industry, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency and fostering private sector partnerships.

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China Fossil Fuels Production Retreats from Record Levels

Rigzone

Chinese fossil fuels output fell in April from the record levels hit in the prior month, although gas, oil and coal increased compared to the previous year.

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Building a Brand That Stands Out In the Energy Market

POWWR

In a highly commoditized and competitive energy market, brand differentiation can feel like an uphill battle. But if every energy supplier is selling the same kilowatt-hour, what really makes one stand out over another?

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Malaysia Committed to 2025 Petrol Subsidy Cut But No Fixed Date

Rigzone

Malaysia is committed to reducing petrol subsidies in the second half of the year and is refining its plan as U.S. tariffs darken the economic outlook.

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Hydropower Under Threat in Pakistan's Water Crisis

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India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, a major water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank. The move came on April 23, within a day of a deadly shooting in Pahalgam, in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, marking the first time the treaty has been paused since the pacts inception in 1960. In response, Pakistan stated that an attempt to stop the flow of water would be considered an act of war.

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GEH BWRX-300 SMR Approved for Construction at OPG’s Darlingtion Site

Energy Central

GEH BWRX-300 SMR Approved for Construction at OPG’s Darlingtion Site NRC Accepts for Review Construction Permit Application for X-Energy SMRs EnergySolutions Pursues Early Site Permit from NRC for Kewaunee Power Station NuScale Expects Final Investment Decision for Romanian Site in 2026 Belgium Parliament Votes To Abandon Nuclear Phaseout Plans Zeno Power Raises $50 million.

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U.S. Shale Output Nearing Peak as Oil Prices Stagnate

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The decline in oil prices and the prevailing uncertainty about the economy, trade, and supply chains are accelerating the peak in U.S. oil production despite President Donald Trumps drill, baby, drill slogan. With the U.S. benchmark WTI crude prices at $60 per barrel, its mostly hold, baby, hold in the American shale patch, where output in the major basins except the Permian has already started to level off or drop.

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Trump meme coin dinner likely to include mostly non-Americans based on top $TRUMP holders

CNBC: Energy

The top 220 $TRUMP holders are supposedly being invited to a private dinner with President Donald Trump at his golf club outside of Washington, D.

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