The unprecedented imbalance the oil market has experienced for much of 2020 has garnered extraordinary responses from both oil producers and policymakers. Oil and gas companies have been forced to reposition themselves during the downturn in order to prepare for a comeback. Oil prices in the first half of 2020 were volatile, with West Texas Intermediate ... READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Does a rise in total rig count signal oil and gas recovery? Too soon to tell
U.S. rig count, a leading indicator of U.S. oil and gas production published weekly by Baker Hughes, increased in the week ended Aug. 21 for the first time since the price collapse that began in early March of this year. Following the 10 rig gain in mid-August, the count has only experienced small changes, indicating that the abrupt jump is not indicative of ... READ MORE >
The perfect storm: Tough times ahead for the U.S. shale industry
A swift drop in oil demand from China and the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia have led to a global crude surplus. The oil industry in the United States faces tough times ahead as the coronavirus pandemic continues to inject uncertainty into oil markets, and shale producers especially are expected to feel the pain. In March, West Texas ... READ MORE >