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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 November 5, 2024
NYMEX Light Sweet Crude
+0.52
$7199
ICE Brent +0.45
$75.08
RBOB Gasoline NY Harbor
+0.0254
$2.0445
Heating Oil NY Harbor
+0.0201
$2.3042
NYMEX Natural Gas
-0.111
$2.670
 
Links to Oil, Gas, Energy Prices, News & Issues:
Oil prices soar after OPEC+ delays production hike
World Bank Projects Oil Glut in 2025, Foresees Price Drop to $73/Barrel
OPEC+ Delays Output Hike Amid China's Slow Demand and Rising Rival Supply
Technicals dominate oil prices
Iranian leader Khamenei said to order reprisal attack on Israeli military sites
Oil Prices Rise 2% as US stockpiles overdrawn, OPEC+ mulls output hike delay
 India poised to become largest driver of oil consumption
Oil Prices Plummet as Israel Avoids Major Iranian Targets in Retaliation
Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Mideast
Oil Heads for Weekly Gain as Middle East Keeps Market on Edge
U.S. shale natural gas production has declined so far in 2024
Ioneer lithium-boron project receives final permit approval from US Government
IEA forecasts oil surplus, OPEC lowers oil demand growth
Oil Slips On Higher U.S. Crude Stocks; Market Watches Middle East
Cheniere Energy Expects China Gas Demand to Rise More Than 50% by 2040
Oil Prices Are Rising on Renewed Optimism Over Chinese Demand
Gridlock: the demand dilemma facing the US power industry
Eric Nuttall says oil is mispriced by US$10 a barrel
Oil Plunges as Iran Supply Disruption Concerns Ease, Demand Outlook Weakens
Natural Gas Prices to Remain Below $3?
Oil Falls After China Briefing With Eyes on Israel-Iran Conflict
OPEC Boosts Oil Demand Forecast to 2045 Despite Climate Crisis
The complexity of capital allocation for oil and gas companies
October presents Opec+ with a quandary
Oil sheds 5% over possible ceasefire reports in Lebanon after Israel-Iran war stokes supply fears, Brent drops to $77
Chevron shutters Gulf of Mexico oil platform as Hurricane Milton approaches
Brent Crude Passes $80 on Expected Israeli Attack on Iran
Distillate fuel oil demand will increase in the fall because of the agricultural harvest
Oil Prices Set for 10% Weekly Rise as Middle East Tensions Heat Up
OPEC+ Could Cushion Iran Oil Shock But Not Broader Disruption
Rystad Energy: Cost of new upstream oil projects rises further
Oil settles higher but falls on the week on firmer supply outlook
Natural Gas Producers Press Harris For Answers in Battleground State
Oil Prices Slide on Prospects Saudi Arabia to Raise Output
US Gulf oil shut-ins drop as Helene nears landfall
Oil prices fall after report Saudi Arabia to scrap price target, boost output

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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