Economics/Statistics

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May 27, 2025
Oil was steady as the market weighed the prospect for easing trade tensions between the European Union and the U.S. ahead of an OPEC+ meeting on supply policy.

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May 26, 2025
Brent traded below $65 a barrel, erasing earlier gains. U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for higher tariffs on the EU, triggering global relief. But crude prices remain under pressure as OPEC and its allies consider another bumper output hike.
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May 23, 2025
Mexico’s state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos is discussing plans to slash over 3,000 jobs in a proposed corporate restructuring that is expected to save the company millions as the indebted driller and refiner tries to shore up its finances and boost production.

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May 15, 2025
Global oil demand growth will slow during the remainder of 2025 after a robust first quarter due to “economic headwinds,” the International Energy Agency said. The IEA also downgraded the outlook for U.S. shale oil production due to lower crude prices.

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May 08, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council has released its April 2025 jobs report, indicating a steady employment trend in the energy services sector despite broader market transitions and ongoing global trade uncertainty.

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April 21, 2025
TIPRO reports a 700-job decline in Texas upstream oil and gas employment in March, despite strong hiring activity and record production in the Permian and Eagle Ford. Regulatory shifts and market volatility continue to shape industry outlooks.

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March 31, 2025
PetroChina Co.’s profit hit record levels last year, as increased production offset lower energy prices. Net income at China’s biggest oil and gas producer climbed 2% to 164.7 billion yuan ($22.7 billion), according to a filing on Sunday.

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March 28, 2025
Citing the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) latest report shows an increase in upstream employment in Texas in the month of February.

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March 11, 2025
(WO) - Quorum Software, a leading provider of energy software worldwide, today announced that it has acquired zdSCADA, an established leader in cloud-based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology.

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March 11, 2025
(WO) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has released the 9th edition of its Global Gas Outlook 2050, offering an in-depth analysis of the future of natural gas. This latest edition explores key trends and developments in the natural gas market.

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March 11, 2025
Westwood’s new Atlas Decommissioning module provides critical insight into the timing, scale and economic risks of North Sea decommissioning.
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February 2025
Global E&P spending is expected to remain flat in 2025, ending a three-year growth streak. North American (NAM) overall spending will see a slight decline, largely driven by the U.S. International E&P spending growth is expected to moderate amid global market shifts.

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March 04, 2025
Global oil demand will hit a record this year as Asian countries, particularly China and India, continue to expand consumption, said Saudi Aramco's CEO in an earnings call. Oil use is set to rise by 1.3 million barrels a day (bpd) this year to just over 106 million bpd.

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March 03, 2025
The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) released the 10th edition of its “State of Energy Report,” offering a detailed analysis of national and state trends in oil and natural gas employment, wages and other key economic factors.

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February 24, 2025
Chevron's presence in Venezuela has helped lift the nation’s crude production back above 1 million bpd, in turn boosting the local economy. Now U.S. President Trump is poised to leverage this to get what he wants from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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February 13, 2025
The International Energy Agency has lowered expectations for a global oil surplus this year amid stronger demand growth in Asia and sanctions on OPEC+ nations. "Time and again, oil markets show adaptability in the face of major challenges," the agency said.

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February 11, 2025
(Bloomberg) – BP Plc CEO Murray Auchincloss insisted that the company’s “fundamental reset” has been in the works for a year, while refusing to comment on an analyst’s question about whether he’s had engagement with activist Elliott Investment Management.

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February 10, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council has released its monthly jobs report, analyzing employment trends within the U.S. energy services sector for January 2025.

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February 06, 2025
ADNOC Gas has announced record earnings for the full year (FY) 2024 of $5 billion, and its highest quarterly income of $1.38 billion since its IPO. The robust improvement was driven by several factors including a richer mix of gas, producing more liquids, and improved commercial terms in the domestic market.

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January 08, 2025
Enverus has released its list of the most prolific 50 public oil and gas operators in the U.S. based on gross operated production last year. "Oilpatch mergers reshape rankings, but the Permian remains king," Enverus reported.

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January 01, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Senegal’s economic growth rate surged to a record in the third quarter as the West African nation began exporting oil, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 9.3% expansion next year.


