Venezuela
Tensions between the Chavez government and the oil service industry have been on the rise Continue Reading
EU Gas Deal
In recent years, the EU has become increasingly concerned about its precarious energy situation. Disputes Continue Reading
The Message Sinks In
Last week, the Raymond James & Associates firm of financial advisors published a report discussing Continue Reading
Briefs May 11, 2009
Chevron Corp. said its $4.7 billion Tahiti field in the Gulf of Continue Reading
Quote of the Week
“Shale plays represent a disturbing tendency in the E&P business away from critical thinking. The Continue Reading
Never put off until tomorrow…
I’ll talk about the baseload issue, but once again we must confront the difference between talking the talk and walking the walk. Actions speak louder than words. Why do we require 3 to 5 years of planning to modify the grid to integrate renewables? Haven’t the Danes already done this? What’s the hold-up?
Production and Prices
Oil prices had a good week, closing out above $53 barrel despite much bad economic Continue Reading
Iraq
The security situation in Iraq appears to be deteriorating at a time when Baghdad is Continue Reading
Detroit
It will be some time before we can sort out the impact of last week’s Continue Reading
Quote of the Week
Offshore oil: “The pace of growth will slow and then become flat for the next Continue Reading