From January through June of 2019, U.S. net natural gas exports averaged 4.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), more than double the average net exports in 2018 (2.0 Bcf/d),

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today reported third-quarter 2019 earnings of $3.1 billion, or $2.74 per share, compared with third-quarter 2018 earnings of $1.9 billion, or $1.59 per share. Excluding special items, third-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings were $0.9 billion, or $0.82 per share, compared with third-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings of $1.6 billion, or $1.36 per share. Special items for the current quarter were primarily due to a gain realized on the completed United Kingdom (U.K.) divestiture.

BP delivered strong operating cash flow and underlying earnings in a quarter that saw lower oil and gas prices and significant hurricane impacts. Our focus remains firmly on maintaining financial discipline and delivering safe and reliable operations throughout BP. We’re also continuing to advance our strategy, making strong progress with our divestment plans and building exciting new opportunities in fast-growing downstream markets in Asia.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV) reported third quarter 2019 revenues of $2.13 billion, compared to $2.13 billion for the second quarter of 2019 and $2.15 billion for the third quarter of 2018.

23 years ago, the Government Pension Fund Global received the first inflow from the Ministry of Finance of nearly 2 billion kroner. Since then, the fund has grown to 10,000 billion kroner.

The US continues to talk with Saudi Arabia about the kingdom's plans to produce nuclear energy for power generation and is still discussing the possibility of Gulf countries importing US LNG, the outgoing US secretary of energy said on Saturday.

Schlumberger Announces Third-Quarter 2019 Results Worldwide revenue of $8.5 billion increased 3% sequentially GAAP loss per share, including charges of $8.65 per share, was $8.22 Cash flow from operations was $1.7 billion and free cash flow was $1.1 billion

U.S. Rig Count is down 21 rigs from last week to 830, Canada Rig Count is up 4 rigs from last week to 147

City gas demand is likely to experience rapid growth over the next 10-15 years, driven by consumption growth from heating and the public sector. This growth will be supported by China's growing urbanization and urban gasification, which are expected to exceed 70% within the next decade, up from 59.7% and 50.9% at the end of 2018, respectively.

In June 2019, the Chinese government introduced a subsidy program that established new incentives for production of natural gas from tight formations and extended existing subsidies for production from shale and coalbed methane resources. This subsidy is scheduled to be in effect through 2023. In addition to the changes in the subsidy program, the government allowed foreign companies to operate independently in the country’s oil and natural gas upstream sector.

Russian crude producer Lukoil is in talks with Saudi Aramco on potential joint projects outside Russia and Saudi Arabia, including some in Africa, CEO Vagit Alekperov said Wednesday on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi.

President of PJSC LUKOIL Vagit Alekperov and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director Mele K Kyari signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the companies. Memorandum was signed today at the Russia-Africa economic forum in Sochi.

The impact of the dual TurkStream (TS) natural gas pipeline will be significant in changing the region's gas flow patterns

The current 10-year agreement between Gazprom and Naftogaz expires at the end of 2019, and the European Commission is brokering talks aimed at putting in place a new contract to take effect from the start of 2020.

NOVATEK announced that Yamal LNG is no longer considered a “Blocked Person” under the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control or “OFAC” rules.