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Rig Count News August 11, 2023  U.S. rigs were down 5 for the week. Rigs targeting oil were unchanged, gas rigs down 5 and unclassified rigs were unchanged. Canadian rig count was up 2.
When Oil Futures Price Went Negative Excerpts from our Energy Economist newsletter looking at the first time in history that oil futures closed with a negative price: "I'll pay you $40 per barrel if you take my crude    April 21, 2020."
Subscribe to WTRG's Energy Economist Newsletter   In depth analysis, information and forecasts. In addition to OPEC and crude oil prices, gasoline and natural gas prices, topics include regional, national and international exploration, production and consumption. Details and subscription information.
Energy Blog:
Coal, CO2 and Limitations of Energy Policy

Oil Price History and Analysis   1869   2011. This history of oil prices has 152 years of oil prices and the economic and political events that shaped the price: wars, economy, domestic policy, embargoes, OPEC and price controls.
Measures of Petroleum Dependence and Vulnerability in OECD Countries Examines energy security, petroleum dependence, and petroleum vulnerability of the major consuming countries.  Originally published in Middle East Economic Survey
The Coming Energy Crisis? Parallels with earlier energy crises underscore US vulnerability to oil supply shocks today. This summary of our research appeared in the Oil and Gas Journal the first in a series on Global Energy Security. 

Venezuela Once again a nation in crisis, possibly facing civil war with dire implications for oil prices.
OPEC Issues and Analysis: Articles written over several years analyzing the decisions faced by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
National Energy Policy   The report to the President.
Links to oil, gas and general energy news and information
About WTRG Economics.Our products and services
Projects A brief list of some of the projects done by WTRG and its associates.
Crude Oil, Gasoline and Natural Gas Futures Prices

NYMEX Prices for February 19, 2025

NYMEX Light Sweet Crude
+0.40
$72.25
ICE Brent +0.20
$76.04
RBOB Gasoline NY Harbor
-0.0002
$2.0865
Heating Oil NY Harbor
+0.0159
$2.4565
NYMEX Natural Gas
+0.273
$4.280
 
Links to Oil, Gas, Energy Prices, News & Issues:
US wants to slash Iran oil exports by more than 90% in maximum pressure campaign
India to Buy More US Oil, LNG to Avoid Tariffs
Why upstream companies might break their capital discipline rules
OPEC Heavyweights Boost Oil Prices as Sanctions Hit Russian Flow
EIA forecasts lower crude oil prices in 2025, 2026
Recent cold snap results in fourth-largest withdrawal from underground natural gas storage
Oil Prices Advance Despite Concern Over More US Tariffs
Why Is the USA Natural Gas Price Up Today?
Canada's Alberta eyes Japan for new LNG deals amid US tariff threat, minister says
United States resumes maximum pressure on Iran
AI’s Growing Energy Demands: How States Can Keep the Lights On
Will Trump Fill Strategic Petroleum Reserves 'Right to the Top'?
Chevron forecasts 2025 Permian production to climb 9-10%
US oil pares losses as Trump set to reimpose 'maximum pressure' on Iran
WTI Slips Below $73 on Mixed Tariff Signals
What’s next for coal-fired power under Trump?
Chevron, Engine No1 Announce Power Solution Partnership for US Data Centers
US Upstream Oil and Gas Dealmaking Hit $105 Billion in 2024, Enverus Says
Reliable Electricity Is at Risk in Connecticut
Greenland Not For Sale, But Open to U.S. Partnership
Geopolitics of LNG: The winners and the victims
Trump Orders U.S. Waters Open to Oil Drilling, Reversing Biden
Iran’s Energy Crisis
Executive order on unleashing American energy (White House) Worth the 13 page read
IEA warns of supply squeeze from Russia, Iran sanctions
Incoming Trump Team Signals Tough Oil Sanctions Policy
Texas Sues Biden Admin­is­tra­tion Over ‘Unlawful’ Methane Tax
Iran’s President Warns Trump Against Risking ‘War’
Trump’s Pick Energy Chief Chris Wright Vows to ‘Unleash’ US Expansion
Trump’s energy department pick to call for more LNG and nuclear power
Survey points to more M&A momentum in 2025
Iran seeks to sell off oil in China before Trump’s return
Brent crude oil prices traded in a narrow range in 2024
Trudeau Resignation Puts Canadian Energy Policy in Focus
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
US Oil Executives Expect Faster Permitting Under Trump, Says Dallas Fed
GlobalData: Oil and gas industry sees non-US hiring gaining momentum amid overall decline in jobs
Ample Supply, Slow Demand to Temper Oil Price Gains in 2025
Crude moves higher thin holiday trade
FERC Rejects Effort to Regulate Williams’ Gathering Line

Graphs Oil and Natural Gas Prices
Futures Prices Spot Prices
NYMEX Crude Oil Brent & WTI Cushing
Brent Crude Oil Brent / WTI Price Spread
RBOB Gasoline WTI Cushing, Oklahoma
Heating Oil Brent Spot
NYMEX Natural Gas Gasoline   New York Harbor

Heating Oil   New York Harbor

Natural Gas Henry Hub Louisiana
 
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