US upstream news
EIA expects less oil demand and lower oil and gasoline prices in an uncertain market
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects recent developments in global trade policy and oil production to contribute to lower global demand growth for petroleum products through 2026.
US crude oil exports reached a new record in 2024
US crude oil exports in 2024 surpassed the previous record set in 2023, exceeding an annual average of 4.1 million bpd. Despite this new record, crude oil export year-over-year growth slowed to 1% in 2024, compared with 14% in 2023 and 21% in 2022.
Matador Resources Company announces sale of Eagle Ford assets
Matador Resources Company has announced the sale of its remaining Eagle Ford shale position in South Texas.
INEOS Energy completes the acquisition of oil and gas assets in US Gulf from CNOOC
INEOS Energy has announced the completion of the acquisition of the US Gulf business held by CNOOC Energy Holdings USA. Inc., a US subsidiary of CNOOC International Limited (CNOOC).
Powering oil and gas operations with AI
Christian Keon and Indu Moola, Nanoprecise Sci Corp., Canada, describe fuelling energy operations with AI-driven maintenance.
EIA: Alaska crude oil production will grow in 2026 for the first time since 2017
EIA forecasts that Alaskan crude oil production will grow in 2026, for the first time since 2017.
Centrium Energy Solutions launches with aim of bridging service gaps in oilfield chemical distribution
Centrium Energy Solutions, an oil and gas chemical supplier, has announced it has developed a domestic distribution model that solves critical challenges in sourcing, logistics and performance.
EIA: US natural gas-directed rigs decreased for second consecutive year in 2024
The decline in drilling rigs coincides with record-low natural gas prices for most of 2024 and the wider adoption of advanced drilling and completion technologies.
Reuters: Congress kills Biden-era methane fee on oil and gas producers
The US Senate has voted on a resolution that would overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, according to Reuters.
Tokyo Gas announces sale of Eagle Ford shale gas assets
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. has announced that it has agreed to sell its Eagle Ford shale gas assets.