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Exxon, ConocoPhillips Seek Safeguards to Return to Venezuela

By Kevin Crowley, Jennifer A Dlouhy, Fabiola Zerpa, and David Wethe Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips are pushing for durable contract terms and a way to resolve billions of dollars owed to them as they consider re-entering Venezuela after exiting the country two decades ago. Both companies are in active negotiations with President Delcy Rodríguez’s …

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US Natural Gas Drops in Thin Trading as Options Contracts Expire

By Julian Hast US natural gas futures fell just before options contracts for front-month delivery expired, erasing earlier gains that had been triggered by an increase in domestic gas supplies flowing to liquefied natural gas export terminals on the Gulf Coast. Losses were likely aided by a cool shift in weather forecasts, signaling lower demand …

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WhiteHawk Minerals Eyes $701 Million Valuation in US IPO

(Reuters) – WhiteHawk Minerals ‌is targeting a valuation of up to $701.2 million ​in its U.S. initial ​public offering, as the ⁠natural gas mineral ​and royalty firm looks to ​tap investor appetite for domestic energy assets. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based ​company is seeking ​up to $187 million by offering roughly ‌6.9 ⁠million shares priced between $25 …

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Northern Oil & Gas Reaches First Deal for Canadian Energy Assets

US energy firm Northern Oil & Gas Inc. agreed to acquire a stake in Canadian oil and gas properties, its first foray into international assets. Northern will pay Parallax Energy Operating Inc. C$350 million ($254 million) in cash and stock for a 25% interest in oil-producing properties and tens of thousands of acres in the Duvernay shale basin in …

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PEACE IN PERIL: Global Oil Price Gains 2% as US Military Strikes on Iran Add to Peace Deal Uncertainty

Summary Brent rises, WTI falls owning to settlement price mismatch US Secretary of State says negotiating deal could ‘take a few days’ Some oil, LNG tankers have passed through strait in recent days, shipping data shows (Reuters) – Brent ​crude oil rose more than 2% on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, …

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Oil Slips to Two-Week Low as US and Iran Seen Moving Closer to Deal

Summary Washington cites progress in Iran conflict resolution Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays Two LNG, one crude tanker cross Strait ​in recent days, shipping data show (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 4% to two-week lows ‌on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran …

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U.S. Oil Operators in North Dakota Cautious on Drilling Despite Price Rise

(Reuters) – U.S. oil operators in North Dakota are moving cautiously on ramping up drilling despite a sharp rise in oil prices driven by the Iran war, as companies wait to see if higher prices will last long enough to justify new investment, the state’s regulator said on Friday. While elevated prices have improved near-term …

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Devon’s Permian Purchase to Extend Drilling Inventory, Cement Top Spot

(Reuters) – U.S. shale producer Devon Energy’s $2.6 billion purchase of new acreage in the Delaware Basin will extend its drilling runway and reinforce its position as the region’s top producer, analysts said on Friday. Devon bought 16,300 net undeveloped acres in a federal lease sale this week in the Delaware part of the broader …

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