Limited frack supply could hamper U.S. crude oil output
DENVER, July 27 (Reuters) - Demand for hydraulic fracturing equipment is quickly outpacing supply, executives said this week, setting the stage for a new obstacle to U.S. oil and gas production growth.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Unchanged As WTI Slumps Below $100
The number of total active drilling rigs in the United States rose by 3 this week, according to new data from Baker Hughes published on Friday, interrupting a three-week decline.
Report: Oil Producers Try ‘Re-Fracs’ to Get More Product out of Established Wells
This strategy will allow producers to use the high cost of crude to support operations without making major investments in new wells and refineries while weighing future uncertainties, Reuters reported.
How The EU Plan To Ban Russian Oil Could Cause Stagflation
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the depth of global connectivity and interdependence, exposed the energy security of Europe, and put the post-Pandemic economic recovery in doubt. However, one of its most important contributions has been to accelerate the post-Covid legacy that is rising inflation.
Oil prices: the biggest tail-risk for Pakistan’s economy
As energy prices continue to increase and central banks around the world embark on a net tightening policy – (there were more than 60 increases in the last three months) – and there seems to be no end in sight to the war in Ukraine (affecting global food prices to which emerging markets and developing countries are most vulnerable too), Pakistan as a country faces a tail risk that no one is taking seriously.
A shale booster shot: 'Re-fracs' rise as cheap way to lift U.S. oil output
June 27 (Reuters) - U.S. shale oil producers are returning to existing wells and giving them a second, high-pressure blast to lift output for a fraction of the cost of a finishing a new well.
Changes seen in hydrocarbon trade as countries compensate for Russian supply losses
Global oil and gas trade traffic has started to change with the West looking more to the Middle East and West Africa in a bid to reduce reliance on Russian supplies, and as Russia directsmore exports to Asia.
Liberty CEO warns of tight U.S. frac market, will not add new fleets
DENVER- U.S. hydraulic fracturing firm Liberty Oilfield Services on Thursday warned that demand for fracking services will outpace availability, adding that it has no plans to build new frac fleets.
Liberty Oilfield Services reports quarterly loss, sees tight frac market
Liberty said the U.S. hydraulic fracturing market is nearing full utilization as demand has increased but supply is limited due to labor shortages, supply chain constraints, and continued equipment attrition.
Replacing Druzhba p/line flows poses difficulties for EU’s Russian oil phase-out plan
The European Union (EU) could phase out 80% of Russian oil by the year-end and 100% by the end of 2023 with an orderly plan supported by further releases of strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) to fill the supply gap, according to energy experts.