US Rig Count Falls
The United States has dropped four rigs since January 24, and 255 rigs since February 1, 2019, Baker Hughes' most recent rotary rig count has revealed.
China Oil Demand Said to Have Plunged 20 Percent
Chinese oil demand has dropped by about three million barrels a day as the coronavirus squeezes the economy, according to people with inside knowledge of the country's energy industry.
Permian Proves to be Double-Edged Sword for Exxon, Chevron
Exxon shares fell so much on Friday that the decline wiped out $12 billion in market value in less than three hours.
Oil Prices Down Amid Ongoing Pathogen Impact
WTI and Brent prices fell Friday and are down for the week.
Enbridge Says Mainline Opponents are Stalling for Time
The Mainline is Canada's largest oil pipeline network, with the capacity to ship about 2.85 million barrels a day.
Chevron Posts Steepest Loss in a Decade
Most of the fourth-quarter loss stemmed from $10.4 billion in previously announced impairments.
Regional LNG Finds Growing Demand off the Pipeline Grid
While massive world-scale LNG projects around the coast of North America have dominated headlines, smaller-scale regional LNG is also growing quickly.
Range Awards Electric Frac Contract
Range Resources will deploy electric hydraulic fracturing in Appalachia.
China Demand for Latin America Oil Grinds to Halt
Sales of Latin American oil cargoes to China have ground to a halt this week as the deepening crisis around the coronavirus further stifles an already quiet holiday period.
Earthstone Gets New CEO
Texas-based Earthstone Energy has announced that its current president will be appointed chief executive officer and president.
Schlumberger Unit and Subsea 7 Win Pioneering Brazil Contract
Offshore installation for Brazil's first integrated SPS and SURF project could start in two years. IMAGE SOURCE: Equinor
Texas Petro Index Shows 2019 Was a Year of Contraction
The index achieved its cyclical peak in February and fell for the next 10 months.
What Impact Would a Fed. Acreage Frack Ban Have?
Rystad Energy looks at the potential impact of a federal acreage fracking ban.
Top Rigzone Articles Roundup
Here's a roundup of Rigzone's top five most popular articles during the last couple of weeks, in order, just in case you missed them...
Oil Rebounds After WHO Update
Oil jumped after the World Health Organization said there's no need for travel bans due to the coronavirus.
Oil Prices Show More Volatility
After three trading days showing relatively modest price movements, the WTI and Brent benchmarks exhibited greater volatility Thursday.
Stalled $1B Gas Pipeline Gets Backing From FERC
FERC confirmed project support as PennEast prepares to take its case to the nation's highest court.
Oil Traders Expect Asian Refining Cuts as Virus Bites
Independent refiners, or teapots, are likely to be hit the hardest as they're more exposed to domestic consumption.
Oil Sands Spending Set for First Jump Since 2014 Crash
Capital spending in the the world's third-largest crude reserves is projected to rise $8.8 billion this year.
Oceaneering and Aquaterra Partner in North Sea Decom
From left, Oceaneering Senior Manager Leigh Martin and Aquaterra Managing Director James Larnder. PHOTO SOURCE: Aquaterra Energy



















