Oil Sinks in Worst Week Since 2008
Oil had it worst week since the financial crisis as panic over the coronavirus pandemic battered global markets.
Oil Market Hits and Misses for the Week
Two oil market commentators share some of their hindsight and foresight from the past week.
US to Sell 12 Million Barrels of Oil as Virus Hits Demand
The US will sell up to 12MM barrels of oil from its emergency government stockpile just as global crude demand takes a hit from the coronavirus.
Oil Trader Collapse Sparks Alarm Over China's Private Refiners
An oil trader's collapse is fueling concern over the financial stability of a sector that accounts for about a quarter of China's crude processing capacity.
Cheniere Cargo Cancellation Tied to LNG Glut
Here's a recap of the top downstream-related articles that ran on Rigzone during the past week.
Eni Sees Oil Peak Just 6 Years Away
Eni SpA predicted its oil and gas output will top out within six years as it announced a more ambitious climate plan.
Tullow Awards Maersk Decom Bundled Project
Above is a Sept. 2019 photo of the subsea support vessel Maersk Installer during a subsea infrastructure removal, recycling and waste management project for the Thames field. PHOTO SOURCE: Maersk Decom
Chevron Anchor Design Contract Goes to Wood
Above is a 3D model illustration of Chevron's Anchor semi-FPU. IMAGE SOURCE: Wood plc
Mid-Continent NatGas, NGL Realizations Take Toll on SandRidge
Its 2020 spending plan assumes $53 per barrel and $2.15 per MMBtu.
Lonestar Resources Enters Eagle Ford JV
The partnership increases Lonestar's inventory of gross drilling locations by roughly 50 percent in the Hawkeye area.
Eni's Estimated Agogo Bounty Goes Up
The Agogo field's estimated oil in place has hit 1 billion barrels.
Continental to Keep 2020 Capex Spending Flat
The budget assumes $55 WTI and $2.50 Henry Hub prices.
Aramco Trading Company Launches London Subsidiary
Aramco Trading Company has announced the establishment of a London subsidiary called Aramco Trading Limited.
Chevron Staff Cuts Coming Soon
Here are Rigzone's top stories during the last week, just in case you missed them...
OPEC+ Meetings Now on Critical Path
The upcoming OPEC+ meetings on March 5 and 6 are now on the critical path, according to Jefferies.
Worst Oil Week Since 2011 Puts Pressure on OPEC+
Oil was on course for its biggest weekly loss since 2011 as the fast-spreading coronavirus roiled global markets.
Crude Falls to Lowest in a Year as Coronavirus Panic Grows
The fast-evolving impacts of the virus mean the challenge is akin to catching a falling knife.
Dominion to Buy Regional LNG from Southern Co.
Dominion disclosed it has an agreement to buy several "modestly-sized assets," from the big utility Southern Company, including Pivotal LNG.
Chesapeake Shares Plummet Over Debt Worries
Once a vanguard of the US shale revolution, Chesapeake has fallen headlong toward collapse as it and rival drillers flooded the US with excess gas.
Apache Ditches Alpine High After $3B Writedown
The posted a roughly $3B writedown on its Alpine High project, a find from 2016 that fizzled when it turned out to hold more gas than oil.



















