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North Dakota Crude Output Down on Cold Weather Snap, State Regulator Says

(Reuters) – HOUSTON, Jan 23 – North Dakota crude output is currently down by 80,000 barrels per day to 110,000 bpd as operators shut production in due to cold weather, the state regulator said on Friday. “It is warming up next week so I don’t anticipate any long term production impacts,” said Justin Kringstad, Director …

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How the U.S. Controls Iraq’s Oil Revenues

(Reuters) – The United States, since its 2003 invasion of Iraq, has held effective control over the country’s oil revenue dollars, giving Washington extraordinary leverage over Baghdad’s affairs, with implications for regional dynamics involving Iran. How does the U.S. control Iraq’s oil revenues? The U.S. control over Iraq’s oil revenues primarily stems from the management …

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North Dakota Oil Production up 12,000 bpd in November vs October to 1,189,000 bpd – State Regulator

(Reuters) – Oil production in North Dakota rose 12,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) to 1,189,000 bpd in November, monthly data from the state Industrial Commission showed. Bakken and Three Forks oil production stood at 1,159,000 bpd in the month. The data was released on the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s general statistics webpage and has been rounded to …

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US Energy Dominance Would Make for a Clumsy Weapon

By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Greenland deal or no, the international order is fraying. As the Trump administration ramped up – before stepping back from – brazen territorial claims, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney captured the mood at the World Economic Forum in Davos: “Great powers have begun using economic integration …

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US Natgas Futures Surge 68% This Week on Frigid Weather Forecasts

(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures rose on Friday and has gained over 68% so far this week, lifted by forecasts for extreme cold over the next two weeks that is expected to drive heating demand to near-record levels and freeze oil and gas wells, cutting output. On Friday, front-month gas futures for February delivery …

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US, Kazakhstan Energy Ministries Discuss Cooperation

(Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s energy ministry said on Friday that it had held talks on energy cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. embassy in the Central Asian country, which is a major energy producer, accounting for around 2% of daily oil supply. In a statement posted on Telegram, the ministry said that …

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SLB Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates on Strong North America Activity

(Reuters) – SLB beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Friday, helped by steady demand for its oilfield equipment and services in North America. U.S. crude production was expected to hit a record 13.41 million barrels per day in 2025, according to Energy Information Administration forecast, benefiting oilfield services companies. Quarterly revenue from SLB’s …

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US Control of Venezuela Oil Risks Debt Restructuring Showdown with China

(Reuters) – U.S. control of Venezuela’s oil exports has ensnared barrels that had been servicing debt to China, lining up another potential showdown between the two superpowers that could further complicate the South American country’s path out of default. Around a tenth of Venezuela’s $150 billion foreign debt pile is estimated to be loans from …

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How Much Does Venezuela Owe China, and Why is Oil Involved?

(Reuters) – The U.S. takeover of Venezuela’s oil exports has re-routed crude barrels that were being used to service debt owed to China. How much does Venezuela owe China, and how and why was the country getting debt payments after Venezuela’s default? HOW MUCH DOES VENEZUELA OWE CHINA? Data on Venezuela’s debt is sketchy, particularly …

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US Natural Gas Falls After Record-Breaking Three-Day Rally

US natural gas futures pared a record breaking three-day rally, after traders finished exiting short positions and the market braced for a historic winter storm. Front-month contracts dropped as much as 7.6% to $4.660 per million British thermal units on Friday, after surging 63% over the previous three sessions. Prices were still on track for their biggest …

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