Category: Production

Rise in oil demand slows due to decline in Chinese consumption

Global demand increased by 710,000 bpd in the second quarter, the smallest quarterly increase in more than a year, according to the IEA’s monthly oil report

EIA estimates U.S. oil production will grow more than expected

U.S. oil production will increase by 320,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, reaching 13.25 million bpd, a record slightly higher than previously forecast, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported

Golar LNG signs agreement to provide floating LNG Vessel for 20 years

Golar LNG, based in Hamilton, Bermuda, said it partnered with Pan American Energy to deploy a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel for 20 years to export from Argentina

Brazil strengthens its position as a crude oil supplier to Spain

Brazil continues to gain prominence among crude oil suppliers to Spain, after its sales tripled in May alone, making it the second-largest supplier this year, behind the United States

OPEC oil output rises for second month in June

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 26.70 million barrels per day (bpd) last month, up 70,000 bpd from May, according to a survey

EU adopts new sanctions against Russia, including LNG

European Union countries adopted a 14th package of sanctions on Russia that aims to close some loopholes and hits Russia’s gas exports for the first time, EU foreign ministers said

OPEC sticks to 2024 oil demand growth forecast but trims Q1 view

OPEC said steady global economic growth has continued in the first half of 2024 and forecast that world oil demand would rise by 2.3 million bpd in the second half

OPEC oil output rises in May, led by Nigeria, Iraq

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 26.63 million barrels per day (bpd) last month, up 145,000 bpd from April, a survey stated

OPEC+ extends deep oil production cuts into 2025

OPEC+ agreed to extend most of its deep oil output cuts well into 2025 as the group seeks to shore up the market amid tepid demand growth, high interest rates and rising rival U.S. production

Saudi Arabia may announce landmark Aramco share sale

Saudi Arabia may announce a landmark secondary share offering in oil giant Aramco, pending final approval from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman