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US to Close Northeast Gasoline Reserve with 1 MMbbl Sale

The Biden administration will sell nearly 1 MMbbl of gasoline in the U.S. managed stockpile in northeastern states as required by law, the Department of Energy said on May 21, effectively closing the reserve.

WildFire Energy I Buys Apache’s Eagle Ford, Austin Chalk Assets

Private producer WildFire Energy I, backed by Warburg Pincus and Kayne Anderson, scooped up Apache’s portfolio in the eastern Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk plays.

Firm Building QatarEnergy-Exxon LNG Plant in Texas Files for Bankruptcy

Exxon, which owns a 30% stake in the project, plans "to continue to fully support Golden Pass LNG through completion," a spokesperson for the company said.

ADNOC Buys 11.7% Stake in NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Project

The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC will acquire a 11.7% equity stake in Phase 1 of NextDecade Corp.’s Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), while also entering an offtake agreement for 1.9 mtpa from the Texas export facility.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (May 20, 2024)

U.S. economic activity, geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and the U.S.' recent hike in Chinese EV import duties all have a hand in the sway of oil prices this week. 

Bakshani: Midstream Exhibiting M&A Fever Symptoms

East Daley Analytics identified several market factors in the midstream sector that point to further consolidation ahead. 

Third Suriname Find for Petronas, Exxon Could Support 100,000 bbl/d FPSO

A recent find offshore Suriname in Block 52 by Petronas and Exxon Mobil could support a 100,000 bbl/d FPSO development, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Adkins: Attacks on Fossil Fuels, Overregulation Poised to Backfire

Raymond James’ J. Marshall Adkins tells Hart Energy’s SUPER DUG conference attendees demonizing oil and gas, strenuous regulations and continued inflation are bound to have unexpected consequences for E&P opponents.

US NatGas Flows to Freeport LNG in Texas Seen at Five-month High, LSEG Data Shows

The startup and shutdown of Freeport and other U.S. LNG export plants often has a major impact on global gas prices.

BPX Looks to Ramp US Production Over 60% by 2030

BPX Energy is looking to boost its U.S. production over 60% by 2030 as it considers bringing online a fourth processing facility in the Permian by mid-year 2025, Clark Edwards, the company’s vice president of development, said during SUPER DUG in Fort Worth.