2016

U.S. Rig Count is down 327 rigs from last year's count of 838, with oil rigs down 223, gas rigs down 105, and miscellaneous rigs up 1. Canadian Rig Count is down 38 rigs from last year's count of 176, with oil rigs up 11, gas rigs down 49, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 0.

Iraq, along with Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia has increased output to historic highs over the past year to fight for market share with higher-cost producers such as the United States where production has been falling back due to low oil prices.

К 8.35 МСК фьючерсы на нефть Brent торговались по $47,23 за баррель, на 0,88 процента ниже предыдущего закрытия. Фьючерсы на американскую марку WTI снизились на 1,12 процента до $45,80 за баррель.

In Saudi Arabia, Saipem has been awarded an extension of three years to drilling activities being carried out by ten 2000 HP drilling rigs. In South America, in addition to various extensions ranging in duration from two to twenty-four months for medium and high power rigs in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia and Chile, Saipem has also been awarded a new contract for operations in Argentina, which will be carried out by an hydraulic type rig over a period of eighteen months.

Заместитель Министра подчеркнул, что говорить о том, что век нефтегазового сырья уходит, преждевременно. «Россия достигла постсоветского исторического максимума – в течение сентября среднесуточный объём добычи составил 11,086 миллиона баррелей», - сказал он.

К 8.49 МСК фьючерсы на нефть Brent торговались по $47,22 за баррель, на 0,83 процента выше предыдущего закрытия. Фьючерсы на американскую марку WTI выросли на 0,93 процента до $45,76 за баррель.

The cost of importing LNG has dropped sharply this year after New Delhi signed a revised long term contract with Doha. Qatar is the largest supplier of LNG to India. Given the backdrop of low global LNG prices, Petronet LNG insisted on renegotiating its long term contract with RasGas.

“The Managing Director welcomed the Iraqi authorities' economic program, which is being supported by a $5.34 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) from the Fund approved in July 2016. The Managing Director and the Prime Minister exchanged views on how the SBA can help Iraq address the shocks posed by violent attacks and the drop in global oil prices. The Managing Director reiterated the importance of strong commitment to sound policies and decisive action on key reforms that are crucial to yield the largest gains for Iraq’s population.”

Schlumberger will drill 80 wells in an extra-heavy oil field in the Orinoco Belt, said company spokesman Joao Felix. Terms of the deal, which are still being negotiated, will ensure payment from the government.

К 8.59 МСК фьючерсы на американскую марку WTI выросли на 1,91 процента до $44,89 за баррель. Фьючерсы на нефть Brent торговались по $46,53 за баррель, на 1,42 процента выше предыдущего закрытия.