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2016, November, 21, 18:40:00
U.S. OIL DEMAND UP
Domestic crude oil production in October was higher compared to the prior month, but was lower than the prior year, and the prior year to date. At an average of 8.6 million barrels per day, U.S. crude oil production in October decreased 8.0 percent from October 2015, but increased from September by 0.2 percent. October’s crude oil production was the third highest since 1985 and the second highest year to date in 31 years, since 1985.
2016, November, 21, 18:35:00
U.S. ENERGY SECURITY
Our national energy security depends on our ability to produce oil and natural gas here in the U.S., and this decision could very well increase the cost of energy for American consumers and close the door on creating new jobs and new investments for years. We are hopeful the incoming administration will reverse this decision – consistent with the will of American voters.
2016, November, 21, 18:30:00
U.S. RIGS UP 20
U.S. Rig Count is down 169 rigs from last year's count of 757, with oil rigs down 93, gas rigs down 77, and miscellaneous rigs up 1.
Canadian Rig Count is up 18 rigs from last year's count of 166, with oil rigs up 33 and gas rigs down 15.
2016, November, 21, 16:15:00
SAUDI PAID $10.7 BLN
With its oil revenues slashed by low crude prices, the government of the world’s largest oil exporter has cut spending sharply this year and reduced or suspended payments owed to construction firms, medical establishments and even some of the foreign consultants who helped to design its economic reforms.
2016, November, 18, 18:50:00
OIL DEMAND 2040
Global oil demand won’t stop growing before 2040 despite pledges made at the Paris climate change summit last year to cap greenhouse-gas emissions.
2016, November, 18, 18:45:00
RUSSIAN DECISION: $6 BLN
Russia’s decision earlier this year to engage in talks with OPEC about limiting oil output has added more than 400 billion rubles ($6 billion) to the nation’s budget, according to two officials familiar with government calculations.
2016, November, 18, 18:40:00
RUSSIA'S STABLE OUTLOOK
Russia's oil and gas companies will continue to benefit from the weak rouble while avoiding a major tax hike in 2017, according to a new special report by Fitch Ratings.
2016, November, 18, 18:35:00
VENEZUELA & CHINA: $50 BLN
Venezuela has borrowed over $50 billion from China under a financing arrangement created by late socialist leader Hugo Chavez in 2007, in which a portion of its crude and fuel sales to the world's second-biggest economy are used to pay down loans.
2016, November, 18, 18:30:00
NIGERIA'S OIL SETTLEMENT: $5.1 BLN
Nigeria reached a $5.1 billion settlement to reimburse foreign oil companies including Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc for past operating costs.
2016, November, 17, 18:50:00
OIL PRICES: EVEN ABOVE $47
Brent crude oil LCOc1 was up 60 cents a barrel at $47.23 by 1120 GMT (6:20 a.m. ET). U.S. light crude CLc1 was up 50 cents at $46.07.