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☆ Oil prices drift lower on China demand worries
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An oil pumpjack stands idle near homes on February 09, 2023 in Long Beach, California. Oil prices drifted lower on Friday after a rally the day before, as geopolitical tensions and disruptions in U.S. oil production from a cold blast were countered by concerns over slow demand growth in China. Both benchmarks, which gained about 2% on Thursday as the International Energy Agency, or IEA, joined producer group OPEC in forecasting strong growth in global oil demand, are on track to end the week around 1-2% higher. There are also worries that the U.S.-China conflict could attract attention again as the U.S. election approaches, which would be negative for energy demand, he said. On Thursday, the IEA again raised its 2024 global oil demand growth forecast, though its projection remains lower than OPEC's expectations, and said the market looked well supplied because of strong growth outside the producer group.

Persons: Hiroyuki Kikukawa Organizations: Brent, U.S . West Texas, International Energy Agency, NS, Nissan Securities, U.S ., U.S . Energy Information Administration Locations: Long Beach , California, China, U.S, Pakistan, Iran, Tehran, Mandab, North Dakota

☆ Natural-Gas Prices Remain Under Pressure Despite Cold Snap
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Jinjoo Lee | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Liquefied natural gas flows from large storage tanks through pipelines. Photo: MERIDITH KOHUT for The Wall Street JournalNatural-gas prices have been low this winter, helped by healthy production and unusually warm weather. The U.S. entered this winter heating season with the most natural gas in storage since 2020. Even though the cold snap has helped move natural-gas prices up 7.9% year to date to $2.51 per million British thermal units, they remain about 21% below year-earlier levels. Since November, the U.S. has been withdrawing natural gas from storage at a rate that is 28% lower than the trailing five-year average, according to the EIA.

Persons: MERIDITH KOHUT Organizations: Wall, U.S . Energy Information Administration Locations: U.S

☆ Oil prices fall 1% after surprise US storage build
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices fell nearly a dollar a barrel on Wednesday after a surprise jump in U.S. crude stockpiles raised worries about demand in the largest oil market. Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures settled 79 cents, or 1%, to $76.80 a barrel. Early in the session, both contracts had risen by more than a dollar before the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a surprise build in crude oil stockpiles and larger-than-expected jumps in storage of gasoline and distillates. Gasoline stocks rose by 8 million barrels while distillate stocks jumped by 6.5 million barrels, the EIA reported. Europe's weak economic outlook also added to oil demand concerns.

Persons: Rob Haworth, Haworth, Luis de Guindos, majeure Organizations: U.S . West Texas, Brent, U.S . Energy Information Administration, U.S, Bank Asset Management, EIA, European Central Bank, National Oil Corporation Locations: Nolan , Texas, U.S, Israel

☆ What the COP28 deal means for the U.S. as oil and gas production hits record levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-13 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The agreement, known as the global stocktake, was hailed as "historic" by COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber during his closing speech. Samuel Corum | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesU.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Wednesday that the COP28 agreement "sends very strong messages to the world." The fight to end oil, gas and coal must now be taken up at the country level with the United States leading the way. Fossil fuels and climate financeUnder Biden, the U.S. passed the most aggressive climate investment ever taken by Congress, a bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. Nonetheless, the White House has frequently received sharp criticism over its plans to expand oil and gas production.

Persons: Joe Biden, Cyril Ramaphosa, Joe Biden's, Sultan al, Jaber, Samuel Corum, John Kerry, Kerry, Jean Su, Jason Bordoff, Su, Nikki Reisch, Reisch, Biden, Jennifer Granholm, Brandon Bell Organizations: White, Washington , D.C, Bloomberg, Getty, European Union, Washington Hilton, United, Center for Biological, . Energy, Administration, Russia, Center, Global Energy, Columbia University, CNBC, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for International Environmental, U.S, Biden, Marathon El Locations: South, Washington ,, Connecticut, Washington , DC, United States, China, U.S, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Ukraine, America, Marathon El Paso Refinery, El Paso , Texas, The U.S

☆ Occidental Petroleum to buy Permian producer CrownRock for $12 billion, raise dividend
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-11 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Occidental will issue $9.1 billion in debt and about $1.7 billion in common stock to finance the transaction. Occidental Petroleum on Monday agreed to buy CrownRock , a major privately held energy producer that operates in the Permian Basin, for $12 billion. Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub said the company is purchasing CrownRock to increase its scale in the Midland Basin. Occidental is the ninth-largest energy company in the U.S. with a market capitalization of $49.7 billion. Occidental's purchase of CrownRock is the third major deal in the energy sector in less than two months.

Persons: Vicki Hollub, Hollub, CNBC's, CrownRock, Timothy Dunn, Warren Buffett's, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, Carl Icahn, Enverus, Weeks, Hess Organizations: Midland Basin, U.S . Energy Information Administration, U.S, Occidental Petroleum, Occidental, Endeavor Resources, Houston, Lime Rock Partners, Warren Buffett's Berkshire, Anadarko Petroleum, Exxon Mobil, Natural Resources, Chevron, Pioneer, Texas Intermediate, CNBC, Energy Information Administration Locations: Occidental, Midland, Texas, U.S, Warren, Berkshire, CrownRock

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea, a day after three vessels were struck by missiles fired by Iranian-back Houthis in Yemen. On Sunday, ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships, while a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during an hourslong assault, the U.S. military said. He noted similar task forces are used to protect commercial shipping elsewhere, including off the coast of Somalia. The Houthi attacks imperil traffic on one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes and with it global trade overall. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesThe Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab are also part of a vital route for commercial shipping overall, carrying millions of tons of agricultural products and other goods to markets yearly.

Persons: Jake Sullivan, Yemen’s Houthi, ” Sullivan, Sullivan, Jon Gambrell, Ellen Knickmeyer Organizations: WASHINGTON, U.S, U.S . Energy, Administration, ” Locations: U.S, Red, Iranian, Yemen, Israel, United States, Somalia, Gulf, Europe, China, Bab, Iran

REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil production set a record for the second month running in September, highlighting the challenge to Saudi Arabia and its OPEC⁺ partners as they cut their own production to boost prices. Lower 48 production climbed to a record of 10.8 million b/d, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 10.5 million b/d set in December 2019. Drilling activity usually turns down around 4-5 months after prices and production turns down 10-12 months after prices fall. Production growth has slowed consistently since the middle of 2022 in response to the sharp fall in prices. Related columns:- U.S. oil output hits record as producers boost drilling efficiency (November 1, 2023)- U.S. oil producers reprieved by Saudi output cut (October 3, 2023)John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst.

Persons: Mike Segar, OPEC’s, John Kemp, Barbara Lewis Organizations: Bayway, REUTERS, OPEC, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Cooperation, Energy Information Administration, Thomson, Reuters Locations: Phillips, Linden , New Jersey, U.S, Saudi Arabia, Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, OPEC, United Kingdom, Russia, Soviet, Vienna, Brazil, Guyana, El, Saudi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States committed Saturday to the idea of phasing out coal power plants, joining 56 other nations in kicking the coal habit that's a huge factor in global warming. U.S. Special Envoy John Kerry announced that America was joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, which means the Biden Administration commits to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants. The amount of coal burned in the United States last year is less than half what it was in 2008. The Powering Past Coal Alliance started six years ago and had 50 country members until Saturday when the United States and six others joined, said alliance spokeswoman Anna Drazkiewicz. "Joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance reiterates Kosovo’s clear commitment and ongoing efforts towards a socially just and clean energy sector.”___Read more of AP’s climate coverage at http://www.apnews.com/climate-and-environment.

Persons: John Kerry, Biden, “, ” Kerry, ”, Alden Meyer, mell, ” Meyer, Anna Drazkiewicz, Artane Rizvanolli, ___ Read, Seth Borenstein Organizations: United Arab Emirates, Special, America, Past Coal Alliance, Biden Administration, U.S . Department of Energy, U.S . Energy Information Administration, The U.S, Past, Alliance, Twitter, AP Locations: DUBAI, United Arab, United States, U.S, China, India, pell, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Kosovo

☆ Investors flock to US natural gas ETF despite price slump
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Suzanne Mcgee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Storage tanks and gas-chilling units are seen at Freeport LNG, the second largest exporter of U.S. liquified natural gas, near Freeport, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2023. Reuters/Arathy Somasekhar/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDec 1 (Reuters) - Investors have been piling into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track U.S. natural gas prices, in spite of the commodity's dismal performance in 2023. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund's (UNG) (UNG.P) price, tied to the performance of futures contracts on the commodity, has plunged 60.7% so far this year, falling 27% in November alone. Analysts said the drop in the ETF's price came alongside a fall in the price of natural gas sparked by milder than usual weather across the United States in recent weeks. Natural gas prices fell about 22% in November, the single largest monthly percentage drop since a 40% decline in January.

Persons: Arathy, Stacey Morris, Morris, UNG, Suzanne McGee, Ira Iosebashvili, Emelia Organizations: Reuters, Natural, Analysts, New York Mercantile Exchange, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Thomson Locations: Freeport, U.S, Freeport , Texas, United States

☆ Oil prices fall on weak demand indicators, China data
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An oil pumpjack is seen near a field of wind turbines on October 04, 2023 in Nolan, Texas. Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Thursday on weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data, but investors maintained caution ahead of an OPEC+ meeting where production cuts are expected. Brent crude futures fell 28 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.90 a barrel by 0024 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $77.68 a barrel. The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Wednesday reported a surprise build in U.S. crude oil and distillate fuel stocks last week, indicating weak demand. Members of OPEC+ are due to hold a policy meeting on Thursday.

Organizations: Brent, U.S, West Texas, Reuters, U.S . Energy, Administration, Organization of Petroleum, OPEC Locations: Nolan , Texas, OPEC, Russia

“Despite the challenges, we still expect OPEC+ to reach an agreement to reduce production," he said in an analyst note. Lower oil prices have allowed U.S. gas prices to fall or stay steady since Sept. 19, AAA said. White House national security spokesman John Kirby declined to address the possibility of OPEC+ reducing oil production. U.S. oil production has hit records as OPEC+ has cut back, with producers outside the group expected to keep leading global growth in oil supply next year, the International Energy Agency said in its November oil report. Now, the risk is growing that Saudi Arabia’s production cuts could reduce OPEC’s influence over oil supplies as other countries boost their output.

Persons: That's, Jorge Leon, Brent, Joe Biden, Biden, John Kirby, “, ” Kirby, ” Leon, ” ___ Boak Organizations: OPEC, United Arab, Rystad Energy, International Monetary Fund, Brent, New York Mercantile Exchange, AAA, Gas, White House, International Energy Agency, U.S, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Saudi Locations: Saudi Arabia, Russia, OPEC, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Vienna, Ukraine, United States, U.S, Washington

☆ Phillips 66's refining operations come under activist radar
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REFINERIES:WOOD RIVER, Roxana, Illinois, refining capacity: 356,000 barrels per day (bpd)Largest Phillips 66 refinery by operating capacity. LOS ANGELES: Carson and Wilmington, California, capacity: 139,000 bpdTwo sites linked by pipeline, producing California Air Resources Board-grade gasoline and fuel-grade petroleum coke. *SAN FRANCISCO: Santa Maria, Wilmington, California and Rodeo, Rodeo, California, capacity: 120,200 bpdPhillips 66's San Francisco operations consisted of two sites: Santa Maria refinery in Wilmington, California and Rodeo refinery in Rodeo, California. INTERNATIONAL REFINERIES:HUMBER, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, total throughput: 245,000 bpdProduces transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, home heating oil and petroleum coke. MiRO, Karlsruhe, Germany, total throughput: 61,000 bpdProduces transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, home heating oil, bitumen, and petroleum coke.

Persons: Bing Guan, refiner Phillips, Phillips, Santa, Santa Maria, Shariq Khan, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Phillips, Los, Los Angeles Refinery, REUTERS, Investment Management, Energy, Exports, California Air Resources, INTERNATIONAL, MiRO, . Energy, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, Carson , California, U.S, Wood, Borger, Roxana , Illinois, Midcontinent, BORGER, Borger , Texas, West Texas, New Mexico , Colorado, SWEENY, Old Ocean , Texas, United States, America, LAKE CHARLES, Westlake , Louisiana, Europe, Linden , New Jersey, York, Bayway, East Coast . PONCA CITY, Ponca City , Oklahoma, ANGELES, Carson, Wilmington , California, California, California , Nevada, Arizona, FERNDALE, Ferndale , Washington, BILLINGS, Billings , Montana, Montana , Wyoming , Idaho , Utah, Colorado, Washington, Santa Maria, Rodeo , California, Francisco, HUMBER, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, Karlsruhe, Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, San Francisco, Bengaluru

An advanced geothermal project has begun pumping carbon-free electricity onto the Nevada grid to power Google data centers there, Google announced Tuesday. Getting electrons onto the grid for the first time is a milestone many new energy companies never reach, said Tim Latimer, CEO and co-founder of Google's geothermal partner in the project, Houston-based Fervo Energy. Political Cartoons View All 1267 ImagesFervo is using this first pilot to launch other projects that will deliver far more carbon-free electricity to the grid. Google and Fervo Energy started working together in 2021 to develop next-generation geothermal power. Google announced back in 2020 that it would use carbon-free energy every hour of every day, wherever it operates, by 2030.

Persons: Tim Latimer, ” Latimer, Michael Terrell, We’re, ”, Terrell, “, ” Terrell, Jennifer Granholm, Granholm, Sarah Jewett, Latimer, DCVC, Rachel Slaybaugh, Fervo, Slaybaugh, it’s, Jewett Organizations: Google, Energy, International Energy Agency, Fervo Energy, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Energy Department, DOE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, AP Locations: Nevada, Houston, Utah, Winnemucca , Nevada, Las Vegas, Reno, United States, California , Nevada , Utah, Hawaii , Oregon , Idaho, New Mexico, Latimer, Fervo, Beaver County , Utah

☆ NZ Funds says uranium bet returns over 300% profit
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Nell Mackenzie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Uranium is a key input in the production of nuclear energy. NZ Funds said the rise in the uranium price in this time had boosted the returns of its existing options positions by as much as 362% so far. "The drive for an energy transition has increased positive sentiment towards nuclear energy. "NZ Funds have the in-house infrastructure and investment team, along with world-class expertise from our partners at Syzygy to support these types of investments," said Mark Brooks, senior portfolio manager at NZ Funds. Nuclear energy is responsible for 10% of the world's power generation, EIA website statistics show.

Persons: Syzygy, Goldman Sachs, William Callanan, Mark Brooks, Nell Mackenzie, Amanda Cooper, David Evans Organizations: U.S, Reuters, Wednesday, Funds, Technological, Senate, Fuel Security, Uranium, NZ Funds, U.S . Energy Information Administration, EIA, Thomson Locations: Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, United States, U.S, Canada, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

☆ White House needs to talk turkey about inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Lauren Silva Laughlin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hey, White House. The release noted that lower inflation was among the things that Americans should be thankful for. Gasoline prices, for example, are down a quarter from their high in June 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price of the average Thanksgiving meal has dropped from last year, too. Meantime food prices in the average U.S. city are up a fifth since December 2020, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

Persons: they’ll, paychecks, Joe Biden, Biden, ”, he’s, Jonathan Guilford, Aditya Sriwatsav Organizations: Reuters, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Louis Federal Reserve, American Farm Bureau Federation, Associated Press, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, White, Thomson Locations: U.S

Word "Oil" and stock graph are seen through magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. The front month's discount to the second month traded at minus 15 cents on Wednesday, the widest discount since July. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.6 million barrels last week to 421.9 million barrels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), far exceeding analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.8 million-barrel rise. U.S. crude production held steady at a record 13.2 million barrels per day (bpd). Meanwhile in Asia, China's oil refinery throughput eased in October from the previous month's highs as industrial fuel demand weakened and refining margins narrowed.

Persons: magnifier, Dado Ruvic, Brent, Stephanie Kelly, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: REUTERS, . West Texas, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Thomson Locations: China, United States, Asia, U.S

☆ Morning Bid: Ebbing oil sustains economic glow
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Word "Oil" and stock graph are seen through magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. That drop, which takes annual producer price inflation as low as 1.3%, was driven largely by falling gasoline prices. And that meets news that China's oil refinery throughput fell back in October as industrial fuel demand weakened. The overall energy and inflation picture is helping buoy consumption and stokes the 'soft landing' narrative investors are betting on. The picture in overseas markets, where the economic picture is cloudier, was more mixed.

Persons: magnifier, Dado Ruvic, Mike Dolan, stokes, Mary Daly, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Xi, Biden, Washington, Christopher Waller, Lisa Cook, John Williams, Michael Barr, Loretta Mester, Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos, Andrea Enria, Dave Ramsden, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Alexander Smith Organizations: REUTERS, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Walmart, Federal, San Francisco Fed, Treasury, U.S . Senate, Philadelphia Fed, Kansas City Fed, Applied, Ross Stores, Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook , New York Fed, Cleveland Fed, European Central Bank, Bank of England, New York Federal Reserve, Insider Intelligence, Reuters Graphics, Thomson, Reuters Locations: U.S, United States, China . U.S, Target, San Francisco, Taiwan, China, Kansas, Treasuries, Lisa Cook , New, Franciso, Reuters Graphics China

☆ Tougher EU methane rules mean US gas sector must clean up act -Maguire
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Gavin Maguire | Thomson Reuters | Gavin Maguire Is The Global Energy Transition Columnist. He Was Previously Asia Commodities | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Snow covered transfer lines are seen at the Dominion Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Lusby, Maryland March 18, 2014. Methane is the primary component of natural gas, and is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide in terms of climate-warming potential over the near term, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, a U.S.-based nonprofit. However, in terms of methane intensity, or a measure of how much methane is emitted in the production of oil and gas, the United States ranks 10th, emitting 8.18 tonnes of methane per kiloton of oil energy equivalent (ktoe). That U.S. intensity rating compares favourably to Venezuela's 53.35 tonnes of methane per ktoe, and is 42% less than Russia's 14 tonnes of methane per ktoe. What's more, it is unclear where EU lawmakers will draw the line in terms of what methane intensity levels are acceptable, and if they plan to adjust thresholds over time.

Persons: Snow, Gary Cameron, Gavin Maguire, Christopher Cushing Organizations: REUTERS, European Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, . Energy Information Administration, U.S, LNG, Russia, International Energy, United States, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Lusby , Maryland, LITTLETON , Colorado, United States, U.S, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, States, Canada, Saudi Arabia

[1/2] The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, U.S., November 22, 2019. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.6 million barrels last week to 421.9 million barrels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), far exceeding analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.8 million-barrel rise. Diesel inventories fell more than expected at 1.4 million barrels. The International Energy Agency on Tuesday joined OPEC in raising oil demand growth forecasts for this year, despite projections of slower economic growth in many major countries. European Union diplomats said Russian oil tankers are not targeted in the European Commission's proposal for tightening implementation of a price cap on the country's crude oil.

Persons: Angus Mordant, Brent, John Kilduff, Arathy Somasekhar, Paul Carsten, Sudarshan Varadhan, Laura Sanicola, Marguerita Choy, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, HOUSTON, . West Texas, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Organization of, Petroleum, International Energy Agency, Tuesday, Financial Times, Thomson Locations: Loving County , Texas, U.S, contango, Asia, New York, Saudi Arabia, Russia, OPEC, Denmark, Houston, London

U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.6 million barrels in the last week to 421.9 million barrels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), far exceeding analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.8 million-barrel rise. U.S. domestic crude production stayed at a record 13.2 million barrels per day, the data showed. In an indication of strong demand, gasoline stocks saw a surprise draw of 1.5 million barrels, while diesel stocks drew more than expected at 1.4 million barrels. American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday had showed rising crude oil and gasoline inventories last week, according to market sources. Downward pressure on oil prices may come from the supply side, with the United States "likely at peak production for crude," while the delayed release of its oil data makes the investment situation more opaque, Evans said.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Brent, John Evans, PVM, Evans, Arathy Somasekhar, Paul Carsten, Sudarshan Varadhan, Laura Sanicola, Raju Gopalakrishnan, Mark Potter, Jane Merriman, Emelia, Alexandra Hudson Organizations: REUTERS, HOUSTON, . West Texas, U.S . Energy Information Administration, American Petroleum Institute, International Energy Agency, Organization of, Petroleum, Financial Times, European Union, Alexandra Hudson Our, Thomson Locations: Vaca, Patagonian, Neuquen, Argentina, Denmark, U.S, China, United States, Houston, London

Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSummary Denmark could block Russian tankers in its waters -FTUS oil supply could be keeping prices down -analystInflation cools in US, UKLONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices dipped on Wednesday amid signs the United States, the world's biggest oil producer, is at peak production, offsetting positive crude demand signals from top consumer China. The International Energy Agency joined the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) in raising oil demand growth forecasts for this year, despite projections of slower economic growth in many major countries. Downward pressure on oil prices may come from the supply side, with the United States "likely at peak production for crude," while the delayed release of oil data from the world's biggest producer makes the investment situation more opaque, Evans said. A weaker dollar can boost oil demand by making crude cheaper for buyers using other currencies.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Brent, John Evans, Evans, Paul Carsten, Sudarshan Varadhan, Laura Sanicola, Raju Gopalakrishnan, Mark Potter, Jane Merriman Organizations: REUTERS, LONDON, U.S, West Texas, International Energy Agency, Organization of, Petroleum, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Financial Times, European Union, Federal Reserve, U.S ., Bank of, European Central Bank, Thomson Locations: Vaca, Patagonian, Neuquen, Argentina, Denmark, United States, China, London

Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday on Middle East tensions and a weaker dollar, while investors focused on inventory data after a two week delay in reporting. Brent futures rose 8 cents to $82.55 a barrel by 0013 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 2 cents to $78.28. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) will release its first oil inventory report in two weeks on Wednesday. A weaker dollar can boost oil demand by making crude cheaper for buyers using other currencies.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Brent, Al Shifa, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Miral Organizations: REUTERS, U.S, West Texas, Tuesday U.S, U.S . Energy Information Administration, American Petroleum Institute, International Energy Agency, U.S . Federal, U.S ., Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, Thomson Locations: Vaca, Patagonian, Neuquen, Argentina, Gaza's, San Francisco

☆ U.S. renewable, grid battery projects battle transformer shortage
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Nicole Jao | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

LONGER LEAD TIMESLarge-scale battery projects to store energy on grids and to smooth out the variance of wind and solar power are also seeing longer lead times. They are taking around 12 to 18 months to complete, around six months longer than they would take without the supply issues, said Andrew Waranch, chief executive of battery energy storage system developer Spearmint Energy. Utility AES Corp (AES.N) has stockpiled supplies of the equipment it needs to build battery storage projects through 2025, a company spokesperson said. A shortage of raw materials that has contributed to transformer supply delays is unlikely to ease soon, manufacturers said. The supply-demand dislocation has worsened with the rapid scale-up of wind, solar and storage projects.

Persons: Nick Oxford, Vanessa Witte, Wood Mackenzie, Ben Pratt, Pratt, we've, Reagan Farr, Farr, Andrew Waranch, Waranch, Marco Terruzzin, Doug Banty, Banty, John Darby, Nicole Jao, Simon Webb, Nick Zieminski Organizations: REUTERS, AES, Nova Clean Energy, Silicon, Spearmint Energy, Developers, American Clean Power Association, U.S . Energy Information Administration, AES Corp, MGM, Niagara, Thomson Locations: Big Spring , Texas, U.S, Chicago, Swiss, China, California, Russia, Ukraine, New York

Word "Oil" and stock graph are seen through magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said last week crude oil production in the United States this year will rise by slightly less than previously expected while demand will fall. That is "not a prospect that crude oil will welcome given that recent data in China and the U.S. has brought growth fears back to the surface," he said. Weak economic data last week from China, the world's biggest crude oil importer, increased fears of faltering demand. Additionally, refiners in China asked for less supply from Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter, for December.

Persons: magnifier, Dado Ruvic, Baker Hughes, Brent, Hiroyuki Kikukawa, Jerome Powell, Tony Sycamore, Kikukawa, Yuka Obayashi, Colleen Howe, Lincoln, Bernadette Baum Organizations: REUTERS, U.S . Federal, U.S . West Texas, NS, Nissan Securities, U.S . Energy Information Administration, IG, U.S, Organization of, Petroleum, Thomson Locations: BEIJING, United States, China, U.S, Iraq, Israel, refiners, Saudi Arabia, Russia

Word "Oil" and stock graph are seen through magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Baker Hughes Co FollowTOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Monday, reversing their rally on Friday, as renewed concerns over waning demand in the United States and China dented market sentiment. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said last week that crude oil production in the United States this year will rise by slightly less than previously expected while demand will fall. Weak economic data last week from China, the world's biggest crude oil importer, also increased fears of faltering demand. Additionally, refiners in China asked for less supply from Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter, for December.

Persons: magnifier, Dado Ruvic, Baker Hughes, Brent, Hiroyuki Kikukawa, Kikukawa, Yuka Obayashi, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: REUTERS, U.S . West Texas, NS, Nissan Securities, U.S . Energy Information Administration, Organization of, Petroleum, Thomson Locations: United States, China, U.S, Iraq, Israel, refiners, Saudi Arabia, Russia

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