According to the financial institution, which outlined three possible scenarios regarding the developments of the conflict, the price of a barrel could reach a historical maximum of $150 if the war escalates into an even larger conflict in the coming months. In this scenario of “great disruption,” the World Bank says it would be comparable to the effects of the Arab oil embargo carried out 50 years ago (specifically in 1973), during the Yom Kippur
TotalEnergies Posts Impressive Q3 Results with $6.5 Billion in Net Income, Driven by Increased Oil and Gas Production and Strong Power Division Performance. TotalEnergies, a global energy giant, has announced its third-quarter financial results, revealing an adjusted net income of $6.5 billion. While this represents a 37% decrease compared to the same period last year, it reflects a significant 30% increase sequentially and surpasses the analyst consensus estimate of $6.18 billion. The surge in oil
Despite the Middle East tensions, oil prices have risen in the market. The Brent crude oil for December delivery fell by 1.8 percent to trade at $88.49 per barrel at 2:00 PM ET in Friday’s intraday session, while the December WTI contract also dropped by a similar margin to change hands at $83.88 per barrel. Brent has now fallen by 7 percent in the past week, while WTI fell by 4.8 percent over the same
Angola’s National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol and the construction and engineering company, the China National Chemical Engineering Company (CNCEC), have signed a contract for the construction of the $6 billion Lobito refinery in the southern African country. The final agreement, which was signed on 24 October in the city of Lobito, Benguela Province, provides for the construction, technical support, and supervision of the construction process for the 200,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery. “The processing capacities of
Oil prices rose by over $1 on Friday 27th October, as reports that the US military struck Iranian targets in Syria raised concerns of a widening of the Israel-Hamas conflict that could impact supply from the key Middle East-producing region. Brent crude futures for December rose $1.16, or 1.3%, to $89.09 a barrel by 0338 GMT. The US West Texas Intermediate contract for December climbed $1.08, also 1.3%, to $84.29 a barrel. The strikes on two facilities
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil for delivery in December ended today in the London futures market with an increase of 2.27%, reaching $90.16. Brent’s price for delivery in December rises by 2.27% and surpasses $90. The market continues to fluctuate due to increasing tensions in the Middle East, trading higher on Wednesday after three consecutive sessions of declining prices.
Angola’s export of 395.99 million barrels of crude oil made it possible to obtain revenue of US$40.4 billion, at an average price of USD 101.77 per barrel, during the 2022 financial year. The amount of crude oil exported during this period exceeded that of 2021, in which the export of 394.22 million barrels of crude oil was registered, resulting in revenue of 24.5 billion dollars. According to the report on the Mineral Resources, Oil, and
The Angolan government is pressing ahead with plans for the Lobito refinery, which will have the capacity to process up to 200,000 barrels of oil per day. The national oil company, Sonangol, recently initiated a public tender for investment in the refinery, marking a significant step in the project’s development. Sonangol has already completed various essential phases of the project, including an economic feasibility study, reevaluation of the feed, dredging of Lobito Bay, embankment preparation,
In a significant development aimed at bolstering Libya’s energy sector and fostering regional development, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Council, Moussa Al-Koni, recently held a crucial meeting with the Minister of Oil and Gas of the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Aoun. The meeting, held in the capital city, addressed several pivotal issues, including the possibility of establishing an oil refinery in the southern region of the country, enhancing fuel supply, and powering the Ubari
Oil Prices Unexpectedly Surge Past $90 Per Barrel, Sparking Concerns and Supply. The global oil market is currently witnessing a significant surge in prices, with several key factors contributing to this upward trajectory, driving oil to surpass $90 per barrel. Brent crude futures saw an increase of 94 cents, equivalent to a 1% rise, reaching $93.32 per barrel as of Friday morning. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude reached $90.78 per barrel, marking a $1.41
