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Kenya Ships First Oil from Landmark 2012 Discovery
Great day for Kenya (hopefully), as they ship the first oil from the 2012 discovery that put Kenya on the crude oil map (courtesy...- Kate Turlington Replied
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Kenya squabbles internally over newfound oil
The "resource curse" strikes Kenya. I predict an increase, and not a decrease, in internal squabbling over the new found oil money in Kenya. Uhuru...- kenya
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Look in the mirror for climate change
Our leisurely lifestyles are based on infrastructures that did not exist prior to the 1900’s and they could not exist without the chemicals and...- Ronald Stein Replied
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Iraq begins exporting Kirkuk oil to Iran after long delay
Iraq begins exporting Kirkuk oil to Iran after long delay Iran will soon receive its first shipment of Kirkuk oil after a long delayed deal...- saud hashm Replied
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Europe Choking on Oil, Apparently
Crude in floating storage in Europe is at an 18-month high, almost 13 million barrels. How did this happen?- Marina Schwarz Replied
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IEA Upbeat about Oil Demand
“A solid economic background and an assumption of more stable prices are key factors. Risks include possibly higher prices and trade disruptions. Some governments...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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US unconventional oil production is pushing higher; both well completions and average initial well performance are on the rise
US – update through February 2018 This article contains still images from interactive dashboards available on the blog post. To follow the instructions detailed here,...- shaleprofile Replied
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Big Oil and Plastics Bans
From the FT: "Some of the world’s biggest energy companies say a backlash against plastics will not derail the industry’s big bet on petrochemicals, as...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Perm'anetly Out To Lunch
https://www.oilystuffblog.com/single-post/2018/06/11/Permanently-Out-To-Lunch- Mike Shellman Replied
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Share of Iraq
“Producers from within and outside OPEC have not yet reached the goals set,” Iraqi Oil Minister Jabbar al-Luaibi said in a statement. Iraq “rejects...- Mohammed Replied
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What can Midstreams Expect with OPEC Production Hike?
With the announcement that OPEC will increase oil production, I sense a lot of angst among investors relative to oil prices. Likely, this decision...- charles brown Replied
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Even a broken clock gets it right a few times
All sorts of things jostling around lately in international oil & gas + related geopolitics. This article covers quite a bit of them. And I'm hoping...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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It's On. Russia Blows Past Previously Agreed Oil Production Limits.
/ Note - I don't usually comment directly this much on oil prices, but I had 4 cups of coffee this fine Sunday morning,...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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OPEC Really Can Keep Secrets
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/OPECh-Ministers-Keep-Mum-On-Oil-Production-Plans.html OPEC really can keep secrets, I guess. Usually they let something slip out (purposefully I'm sure). The fact that nothing has leaked yet about...- Rodent Replied
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Is Trump begging the Saudi's because of his dumping stratigic oil reserves when prices were at their lowest?
Social media is something that I'm straying away from. Changing my mind and stuff is impossible when not allowed to delete previous posts. So I...- Danny Hangartner Replied
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Rigs Off Africa Coast Hit 2-Year High
Africa's getting more and more attention: offshore oil rigs there have recovered to the highest in 2 years. Next hot spot?- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Does the USA need help filling their strategic reserves for next to almost nothing from the Middle East?
Social media is something that I'm straying away from. Changing my mind and stuff is impossible when not allowed to delete previous posts. So I...- Danny Hangartner Replied
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Is Trump begging the Russians to raise their output?
Social media is something that I'm straying away from. Changing my mind and stuff is impossible when not allowed to delete previous posts. So I...- Danny Hangartner Replied
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Iran is Getting Cooked. Going to be a Hot Summer. Looking Forward to Winter.
Pretty good analysis of the Iran oil political pressure cooker, in my opinion. I've mentioned a few of the points in this article in...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Hey Oil Bulls Pushing For Triple Digits ... Sam Zell Says 'Every Recession Since 1973 Has Been Due to Oil Prices'
Presented without comment, the article title is clear enough. Sam Zell: 'Every Recession Since 1973 Has Been Due to Oil Prices'- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Schumer Cries About Oil By Rail Threat
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/06/07/senator-charles-schumer-pushes-feds-tighter-rules-crude-oil-shipped-rail/677994002/ I have two words for you: Pipe. Line.- Rodent Replied
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Oil Rises As Reality Dawns Over Venezuela's Export Crisis
Oil rose on Thursday on concerns about a plunge in exports from Venezuela, although surging U.S. production kept gains in check. Venezuela, which faces...- rainman Replied
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Trump Asked Saudi For Oil Production Increase Even BEFORE iran sanctions announced
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-oil-opec-usa-exclusive/exclusive-trump-requested-saudi-oil-support-before-iran-nuclear-decision-sources-idUKKCN1J320P "Sources" they say Bob, from accounting, maybe?- Rodent Replied
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Why Alberta oil sands bitumen is the world's most highly coveted oil in its pure form.
Social media is something that I'm straying away from. Changing my mind and stuff is impossible when not allowed to delete previous posts. So I...- Danny Hangartner Replied
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Quebec Bans Fracking
"The Quebec government will ban fracking for shale gas and impose stricter rules when it comes to the exploration, extraction and storage of oil...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Iraq Positioning Itself to Export More Oil
Iraq's oil pipeline now complete as of April, which brings the oil to its southern ports, and now Iraq is looking to build up a...- Rodent Replied
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How the Saudis should handle news articles about Asia buying more oil from Trump.
Social media is something that I'm straying away from. Changing my mind and stuff is impossible when not allowed to delete previous posts. So I...- Danny Hangartner Replied
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Soccer Match Brings Oil PowerHouses Together
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-07/russia-saudi-soccer-encounter-has-the-oil-market-s-attention Nothing like a little friendly soccer match to bring Saudi/Russia heads together. Will they discuss the fate of the oil production cut? Will MBS...- Rodent Replied
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OPEC's Meeting To Be "One of Worst Ever"
"I think OPEC will try to somehow moderate the current situation but it will be very difficult given their opposite sides and the huge...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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New coalition formed to promote offshore drilling
A new coalition in support of offshore energy exploration and development was launched Wednesday by a national oil and natural gas industry trade association. Explore...- Ja’Nako Bezze Replied
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