Shale

OPEC Goes Ahead With Production Increase

Phil Flynn

December 3, 2021

OPEC Plus decided to send a message of confidence to the global oil market. By choosing to go ahead with their 400,000 barrels of oil a day production increase, they seemed to be saying that they're not afraid of your omicron variant.

Big Money For Big Oil

Phil Flynn

October 26, 2021

Saudi Arabia is warning that global oil spare production capacity is waning and “big oil” is crying all the way to the bank. The green new deal is making big oil big money as it drives shortages of oil and forces prices to multi-year highs.

What Is The Answer To Rising Fuel Costs

Phil Flynn

October 22, 2021

One of the laws of markets that we should all take to heart is that if you show me a price cap, I will show you a shortage. Maybe not today, perhaps not tomorrow but someday.

Evergrande Concerns Are Holding Oil Prices Back

Phil Flynn

September 23, 2021

While global oil inventories fall at an alarming rate, continuing concerns about China property developer Evergrande are holding prices back.

Oil Is Battling Back

Phil Flynn

September 22, 2021

Oil prices and the oil industry are battling back from severe challenges, whether it be the aftermath of Hurricane Ida or macroeconomic fears created by the Evergrande crisis in China.

Oil And Natural Gas Prices Are Soaring

Phil Flynn

September 15, 2021

Unless energy and shale producers can dramatically increase production, this global deficit of natural gas could become a major issue this winter.

The U.S. Oil & Gas Industry Faces A Long Road To Recovery In The Gulf

Phil Flynn

September 3, 2021

This is going to be a long slog that will have an impact on prices, just another reason to be prepared for upside risk in oil, gasoline, and diesel.

The U.S. Energy Industry Is Still Trying To Assess Damage From Hurricane Ida

Phil Flynn

August 31, 2021

It’s estimated that approximately 94.6% of the current oil production and approximately 93.57% of the gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has been shut in. 

Hurricane Ida Causes Massive Power Outages And Refinery Shutdowns

Phil Flynn

August 30, 2021

Ida hit 95% of crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and shut down over 95% of natural gas production. The market is trying to determine the extent of the damage to refineries.

Covid-19 Fears Weigh On Bullish Crude Oil Fundamentals

Phil Flynn

August 26, 2021

If you'd never heard of Covid-19, then a bullish stance on crude oil would be a given. Still, Covid-19 fears weigh despite the current fundamentals.