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6Saudi Arabia's Oil Production Rises 12.2% to 8 Million Barrels per Day
Saudi Arabia's crude oil production rose 12.2% in September to 8 million barrels per day, as shipping through Hormuz resumed and exports were diverted to the port of Yanbu.
Chevron Confirms Extension of Gas Reservoirs in Nargis-2 Well in Egypt
Results from the Nargis-2 exploratory well in the Mediterranean Sea showed the extension of the gas reservoirs discovered in Nargis-1, and identified an additional reservoir with a net pay thickness of up to 35 meters.
Gulf of Mexico: Hurricane Isaias Shuts Down 57.5% of Oil Production
About 1.17 million barrels per day of US Gulf of Mexico oil remains shut in, accounting for 57.5% of production, along with half of gas output, following Hurricane Isaias.
Hurricane 'Isaias' Shuts Down 63% of Offshore Oil Production in the Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane 'Isaias', the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, prompted operators to shut down 62.9% of daily offshore oil production, amounting to 1.28 million barrels, and 57.4% of natural gas.
Storm Threatens US Gulf Refineries and 15% of Offshore Oil Production
'Tropical Depression Nine' is expected to become the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 within two days, threatening refineries and oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that produce 15% of US crude.
Brent Jumps to $98 Following Aramco Pipeline Attack
Brent crude oil prices jumped to $98 a barrel immediately after confirmation of a drone attack on an Aramco pipeline, marking the largest daily surge since early 2024.
Articles & Analysis
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One Sea... Two Policies
The fields are shared and the geology is one. Norway issues 70 new blocks, while Britain bans licensing and loses 25,000 jobs. The difference is not in the tax... but in stability.
The World's Largest Reserve and Two Rigs.. Venezuela Is Not the Safety Valve
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserve, yet had only two rigs operating in August. Why won't its barrels curb the price surge triggered by the closure of Hormuz?