Natural Gas Prices Move Higher on Large Storage Draw
The weekly report on U.S. natural gas storage showed a larger-than-expected withdrawal last week. That has pushed prices up slightly on the NYMEX.
The weekly report on U.S. natural gas storage showed a larger-than-expected withdrawal last week. That has pushed prices up slightly on the NYMEX.
The January 12 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in these selected big oil stocks increased.
Short interest in alternative and solar energy stocks was jumbled in the two-week period to January 12. Short interest rose on the solar stocks we follow and fell on the alt energy stocks.
Even though U.S. crude oil declined by a smaller-than-expected amount, prices rose to more than $65 a barrel for WTI.
The Merrill Lynch analysts remain positive on the U.S. land-based oilfield services companies, and three are top picks for investors now.
The U.S. president's decision to slap a tariff on imported solar modules is expected to lead to a decline in new solar projects. But it could have been much worse.
Gasoline pump prices did not rise week over week, but they didn't fall either and remain significantly higher than usual for this time of year.
Global corporate purchases of long-term green energy contracts reached a record high in 2017.
The largest oil refiner on the East Coast filed for bankruptcy protection over the weekend. Philadelphia Energy Solutions' two plants have a capacity to refine 335,000 barrels a day of crude oil.
Oilfield services firm Halliburton beat earnings and revenues estimate, excluding a charge for its Venezuelan business and the recent change in the tax law. The CEO is optimistic about the current year.
If the price of gas and other oil-based products soar and stay that way for any long period, the global economy would be crippled.
The number of U.S. land-based rigs drilling for oil fell by 5 during the week, giving back half the rigs added in the prior week.
Oilfield services giant Schlumberger reported profits and revenues that beat expectations for both the fourth quarter and the year. Investors were still not impressed.
The International Energy Agency on Friday issued its monthly oil market report for December. The agency sees supply outstripping demand in 2018. That usually means lower crude oil prices.
The U.S. crude oil inventory dipped by nearly 7 million barrels last week, but gasoline inventories, crude oil production and both crude oil and refined product exports rose sharply.