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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Oil and gas activity in the Eleventh District increased in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey, as the business activity index rose from -6.2 in the prior quarter to 21.0. The company outlook index also turned positive, moving from -15.2 to 32.2, while the outlook uncertainty index climbed further […]
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 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 […]
G7 finance ministers are discussing whether to coordinate a release of emergency crude supplies through the International Energy Agency after oil prices jumped sharply amid escalating Middle East disruption. According to the Financial Times, the talks come as governments assess how higher energy costs and shipping risk could affect fuel markets and the broader economy. […]
Oil markets moved higher as traders assessed rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global crude flows. The route is widely viewed as strategically important because a sizable share of seaborne oil and refined products transits the waterway, making any disruption or operational slowdown quickly relevant for global supply and pricing. […]
U.S. Energy Development Corp. (USEDC) says it expects to deploy up to $1 billion in 2026, largely targeting upstream oil and gas opportunities in the Permian Basin. The plan follows a similar $1 billion deployment in 2025 and builds on the company’s $390 million 2025 acquisition of roughly 20,000 acres in Reeves and Ward counties, […]
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