Entries by Guardian Energy Partners

ExxonMobil leads Permian production growth outlook

Midland Reporter-Telegram reports that Permian Basin oil producers are generally planning for moderate output growth in 2026, with ExxonMobil standing out as the largest driver of the increase. East Daley Analytics reviewed guidance from 14 public operators and estimated Permian oil production growth of 183,000 barrels per day, or 2.7%, for the year. ExxonMobil alone […]

US and EU sign critical minerals supply agreement

The United States and the European Union have reached a new agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical minerals used in energy, manufacturing, and advanced technologies. Reported by Oil & Gas 360, the deal is designed to reduce reliance on concentrated sources of key materials and promote more secure, diversified sourcing between the two […]

Higher oil price range emerges as new market balance

Analysis from Standard Chartered suggests that global oil markets may be settling into a higher pricing range than in recent years, with around $95 per barrel increasingly viewed as a potential equilibrium level. The bank points to stronger demand resilience, supply constraints, and ongoing geopolitical factors as key drivers supporting elevated prices. Rather than being […]

Permian basin drilling inventory supports long-term activity outlook

The Permian Basin continues to demonstrate a deep inventory of economically viable drilling locations, reinforcing expectations for sustained oil and gas development across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. According to a recent industry analysis, operators still hold thousands of remaining drilling sites, supported by advances in technology and efficiency that have expanded the range […]

Record Texas output strengthens U.S. oil supply outlook

Oil production in Texas has reached record levels, reinforcing the United States’ position as a leading global energy supplier. According to recent data, sustained drilling activity and improved operational efficiency in key regions such as the Permian Basin have driven output higher. Producers have continued to focus on cost discipline while leveraging technological advancements to […]

Hormuz risks highlight uneven outlook for Middle East oil producers

Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are drawing renewed attention to how differently Middle Eastern oil-producing countries could be affected by a potential disruption in this critical shipping route. The analysis highlights that while some Gulf nations rely heavily on the strait for exporting crude, others have developed alternative infrastructure that reduces their exposure. […]

Permian output estimates rise after EIA play update

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said it revised its Permian Basin estimates after adding the Avalon, Barnett, Dean, and Woodford plays to its formation-level view of tight oil and shale gas production, while removing the Delaware and Yeso-Glorieta plays. In EIA’s March 2026 update, the change lifted its 2025 estimate for Permian tight oil output […]

Oil prices ease as Hormuz shipping talks continue

Oil prices moved lower on March 16 as traders evaluated efforts to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after recent disruptions. On the provided article page, Oil & Gas 360 reported that Brent crude slipped to $101.91 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell to $94.09 by late morning trading. The article said […]