In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the energy market implications of unrest in Kazakhstan, a strong outlook for Canada's 2022 oil production and the continued importance of environmental, social and governance issues in the energy transition. Turbulence in global markets Unrest in Kazakhstan in recent weeks pushed up oil and uranium ... READ MORE >
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Chart of the day: With oil prices elevated, will U.S. production follow?
The high price of gasoline has become a major economic concern for Americans. Rising energy prices are expected to restrict household spending and disproportionately hit low-income consumers. Given the decline in oil prices over the past two weeks, gasoline prices are expected to follow, which should provide modest relief. Our model of the ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: COP26, Permian production, Canada Cabinet shuffle
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at priorities for the upcoming United Nations climate change conference, the recent production surge in the Permian Basin, and new Cabinet appointments in Canada. 1. U.N. climate change conference Next week, the United Kingdom will host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the ... READ MORE >
The Permian Basin leads U.S. shale production recovery
Until recently, U.S. shale producers across the board have exercised production restraint due to market uncertainty and pressure from investors to practice capital discipline, but now a production surge in the prolific Permian Basin is leading recovery in the country’s shale patch. As the energy crunch continues, the price of oil continues to rise, with ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: OPEC+ stalemate, carbon capture, labor shortages
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Our focus this week is on OPEC+ oil production discussions, the use of carbon capture projects, and labor challenges within the industry. Here’s the latest. 1. OPEC+ stalemate As the world deals with challenges related to rising demand and soaring ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: signs of oil upswing, petrochemicals in Canada, Biden’s jobs plan
Signs are emerging that the oil industry is on an upswing, a nascent program in Canada to stimulate growth in Alberta’s petrochemicals sector just awarded its first grant, and clean energy is a core part of Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan. Biweekly, we round up news and analysis about three things going on in the energy industry that we think you ... READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Fracking gives Texas and New Mexico swing-state status
Crude oil prices have unquestionably crashed through their two-year downtrend. The price of West Texas Intermediate bottomed out last April and has moved consistently higher since October, reaching $60.31 per barrel in the latest trading. This last push coincides with the reopening of more fracking rigs in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico, making ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: OPEC+ cuts, U.S. oil exports to India rise, carbon trading in Canada
OPEC+ surprised some in the energy market with its recent decision to extend oil production cuts, the United States is now India’s No. 2 oil supplier, and Canada’s government is embarking on creating a federal carbon trading marketplace. Biweekly, we round up news and analysis about three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should ... READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Texas’ grid, oil prices and Canadian crude-by-rail exports
All eyes remain on Texas and the state’s energy grid operator in the aftermath of a devastating winter storm, oil prices responded positively to the U.S. House passing a new COVID-19 relief bill, and Canadian crude-by-rail exports are rebounding after a rough 2020. Biweekly, we round up news and analysis about three things going on in the energy industry ... READ MORE >