Business/economics
Lower operating expenditures and a changing asset mix helped UKCS operators cut average production costs by 9% year over year, despite relatively flat production levels, according to the NSTA.
The deal adds 40,000 B/D of production and epands Cenovus’ SAGD footprint with three Alberta assets.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ third-quarter energy survey reflects industry views on the drawdown of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the outlook for Persian Gulf crude exports, and expectations for oil prices.
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Occidental Petroleum has closed on deals totaling $1.7 billion as part of its divestment program following its $38-billion takeover of Anadarko Petroleum. -
The long-struggling shale operator’s share price on 12 November closed at 67¢/share, a 25-year low.
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The deal, first announced in May, gives the Delek subsidiary 10 additional producing field interests in the UK North Sea, boosting its 2019 production by 300%.
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Chinese firms stepped in for the majors in Brazil’s two underwhelming offshore auctions.
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Spain’s Repsol will assume 100% interest in and operatorship of the joint venture as Equinor leaves the 9-year partnership.
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Just three firms submitted bids in an auction many are deeming as a disappointment for Brazil.
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The 2019 World Oil Outlook projects tight-oil supplies to rise to at least 75% of total US production before retreating.
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Lower oil prices, increased operator focus on capital discipline, and diminishing access to capital are choking off once-soaring US oil production growth.
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The US major has had a stake in the field since it started production in 1997. It produced 584,000 B/D of oil last year.
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The world’s most profitable company will be listed on a domestic exchange next month. The final valuation of the company is yet to be determined.
