2020-05-25 12:35:00
RUSSIA'S OIL SUPPORT
WO - 5/23/2020 - Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his government until June 15 to come up with a plan to support the country's oil industry while output is slashed under an agreement among the world's main producers.
Putin ordered ministers to work out "special rates" that pipeline operator Transneft PJSC and Russian Railways JSC will charge for transporting crude and petroleum products while the OPEC+ agreement is in effect, according to a document published on the Kremlin website. Igor Sechin, chief executive officer of Rosneft PJSC, Russia's biggest oil producer, has called for an adjustment of transportation rates to bring them into line with market prices.
Large oilfield servicing companies could also be included in the government's list of systemically important companies, making them eligible for state support. As output falls, orders for servicing companies may fall as much as 40%, and even more in some cases, Energy Minister Alexander Novak told Putin last month.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producers including Russia agreed last month to cut global crude output by nearly a tenth in a bid to lift oil prices from almost 20-year lows. Russia and Saudi Arabia will bear the brunt of the production restraints, which are set to last for about two years, though the size of the cuts will be reduced over time.
Novak said on May 18 that the country would "move ahead fully in line with the deal" reached on output cuts. His comments signaled that Russia will likely push for strict adherence to the terms of the agreement when oil-producing countries convene next month to discuss the progress of the curbs.
Oil companies shouldn't be sanctioned for falling below production targets set out in plans for oilfield development while the OPEC+ agreement is in effect, according to the Kremlin document, which sets out a list of instructions following a meeting late last month on the development of the energy sector.
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2020, May, 22, 13:25:00
OIL PRICE: ABOVE $34
Brent dropped $1.96, or 5.4%, to $34.10 a barrel, WTI declined by $2.41, or 7.1%, to $31.51.
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OIL MARKET BALANCE
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2020, May, 22, 13:10:00
OIL & GAS: THE RETURN OF EQUITY 6%
The return on equity for energy companies and U.S. manufacturing decreased to 6% and 13%, respectively, in 2019
2020, May, 22, 12:55:00
OILFIELD SERVICES DOWN 49%
Oilfield services companies have lost approximately 49% of their market capitalization since the beginning of this year.
2020, May, 19, 11:55:00
OIL&GAS INDUSTRY: THE NEXT TRANSFORMATION
To change the current paradigm, the industry will need to dig deep and tap its proud history of bold structural moves, innovation, and safe and profitable operations in the toughest conditions. The winners will be those that use this crisis to boldly reposition their portfolios and transform their operating models. Companies that don’t will restructure or inevitably atrophy.
