US Loses Thousands of Upstream Jobs in November
The U.S. saw a sharp decline in support activities for mining in November, according to data released Friday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Halliburton Confirms More Layoffs in Oklahoma
Halliburton has confirmed job cuts in Duncan, Oklahoma, just days after closing a facility in El Reno, Oklahoma.
OPEC+ Agrees to Redistribute Oil Cuts
OPEC+ will adjust its output target and redistribute production cuts between its members under pressure from Saudi Arabia.
Solstad Announces Several Contract Awards in Dec
Solstad Offshore ASA has announced several contract awards this month already.
Shale Has Delinked US Oil and Gas Prices
These two sources of energy are intrinsically linked, and together supply over 60 percent of U.S. and global energy.
Providence Founder Steps Down
Tony O'Reilly has stepped down from the position of chief executive officer of Providence Resources and resigned from the board with immediate effect.
Aramco Raises $25.6B in World’s Biggest IPO
Saudi Aramco raised $25.6 billion from the world's biggest initial public offering.
Oil Sputters After OPEC+ Fails to Pin Down Details
Oil sputtered as the OPEC+ coalition failed to pin down the details of an agreement to adjust its official output target even after six hours of talks in Vienna.
Oil Prices Lackluster Amid Wait on OPEC+
Brent crude oil futures showed a meager gain Thursday, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) posted no gain at all.
Energy Transfer Expands Pipeline Network
The expansion comes with the closure of Energy Transfer's SemGroup acquisition.
OPEC+ Agrees to New Deal That Leaves Oil Supply Barely Changed
OPEC reached an agreement that adjusts its official production targets, but removes few barrels from a market that's forecast to return to surplus early next year.
N. American Shale Primed for Growth Despite Possible Oil Price Declines
The production outlook for North American shale will remain robust in coming years, despite a potential drop in oil prices, according to Rystad Energy.
Shale Frac Spread Rebound Hopes Fade
A seasonal increase in the number of US shale basin-based frac spreads has not materialized.
Oil Tankers Idling Off China Possess Key to Shipping Rates
The fate of at least 15 oil tankers idling off the coast of China holds the key to determining the path of global freight rates.
Saudis Offer OPEC+ Quid Pro Quo
Saudi Arabia is offering fellow OPEC+ members a quid pro quo - If you stop cheating, we'll curb production.
TGS Starts Additional Montney Project
TGS has started onshore seismic acquisition for an additional Montney basin 3D project in Canada.
FSMR Sticks to Oil Price Forecast Again
Fitch Solutions Macro Research has left its Brent crude price forecasts unchanged for the second time in a row.
Petrobras Plans $34B in Dividends by 2024
Petrobras plans to pay its shareholders $34 billion in dividends over the next five years as it cuts debt and sells assets to shore up its finances.
Oil Holds Surge as Stockpiles Add to Trade Optimism
Oil held its biggest surge in more than two months as signs of a potential U.S.-China deal and tightening American crude stockpiles bolstered prices ahead of the OPEC+ meeting.
Oil Prices Advance on Iraq Revelation
OPEC member Iraq wants the cartel to raise existing production cuts.



















