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U.S. Seeks Bids for Offshore Wind Acreage Off Texas After Hecate Expresses Interest

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By Reuters The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said on Friday it is seeking competitive bids for offshore wind leases off the coast of Texas after renewable energy developer Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC made an unsolicited bid. The administration of President Joe Biden sees offshore wind power as a vital part of a broader …

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U.S. Crude Oil Prices Retreat Amid Doubts About Further Stock Draw

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By John Kemp (Reuters) – U.S. crude oil inventories have depleted faster than normal over the last four weeks – squeezing hedge funds running short positions, keeping spot prices firm and the futures curve in a steep backwardation. But with most short positions now repurchased this source of support has melted away and both spot prices …

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Baker Hughes Sees Lower North America Activity; Bets on Foreign Demand

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By Reuters (Reuters) – Baker Hughes  cut its outlook for spending by oil producers on Friday, citing lower drilling activity by North American companies, joining other oilfield service companies in warning about softness in the region. However, the company raised its full-year revenue and profit estimates, banking on strong international growth and demand for gas equipment. …

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Natural Gas Shows Its Staying Power as U.S. Wind Output Slumps: Maguire

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Power producers in the United States are becoming increasingly reliant on natural gas for generation, even as the country builds out renewable energy capacity at a record pace. Renewable energy sources have been grabbing a steadily growing share of the power mix for years, which has allowed power firms to cut coal-fired power and reduce …

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Oil Falls 1.5%, Ends Week Lower on China Demand Fears

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(Reuters) – Oil futures fell about 1.5% on Friday, finishing the week lower on declining Chinese demand and hopes of a Gaza ceasefire agreement that could ease Middle East tensions and accompanying supply concerns. Brent crude settled down $1.24, or 1.5%, at $81.13 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude ended $1.12, or 1.4%, lower at $77.16 …

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U.S. Oil/Gas Rig Count Rises in July in Biggest Monthly Hike Since Nov 2022 – Baker Hughes

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(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a second week in a row, boosting the monthly count by the most since November 2022, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose …

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