Tag: CORONAVIRUS

Oil prices broadly stable as stimulus hopes balance corona fears

Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $43.22 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 5 cents to $40.70. Both contracts were on track to remain broadly flat over the week

OPEC says global oil demand set for record rise in 2021

Global oil demand will soar by a record 7 million barrels per day in 2021 as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic but will remain below 2019 levels, OPEC said in its monthly report

IEA raises 2020 oil demand forecast but warns COVID-19 clouds outlook

The Paris-based IEA raised its forecast to 92.1 million barrels per day, up 400,000 bpd from its outlook last month, citing a smaller-than-expected second-quarter decline

Oil slips as US virus spike stokes demand worries

Oil prices edged lower amid concerns that a surge in new coronavirus cases, especially in the United States, will hamper any recovery in fuel demand

OPEC cuts June oil exports by 1.84 million bpd

OPEC cut oil exports in June by 1.84 million barrels per day from May levels as it works to implement an output reduction agreement with Russia and other allies

Russia sees global oil output cuts easing from August

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said the global oil market might achieve a balance between supply and demand in July and could even face a shortage of crude

Global oil demand, CO2 emissions likely peaked in 2019

The Norway-based energy consultancy said global energy use would be 8% lower in 2050 than previously expected due to the impact of the pandemic

OPEC has cut oil output by 1.25 mbpd in June

OPEC has cut oil output in June by 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) from May levels as it works to implement a supply restraint agreement with Russia and other allies

Shale pioneer Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy

Chesapeake filed for Chapter 11, becoming the largest US oil and gas producer to seek bankruptcy protection in recent years as it bowed to heavy debts and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on energy markets

BP wipes up to $17.5 billion from assets with bleaker oil outlook

BP will write off up to $17.5 billion from the value of its assets after cutting its long-term oil and gas price forecasts, betting the COVID-19 crisis will cast a lasting chill on energy demand and accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels