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Renewed US Sanctions to Complicate Venezuelan Oil Sales, Not Stop Them

Venezuela’s oil exports to world markets will not stop, despite reimposed sanctions by Washington, and will likely continue to flow with the help of Iran—as well as China and Russia.

Paisie: Crude Prices Rising Faster Than Expected

Supply cuts by OPEC+, tensions in Ukraine and Gaza drive the increases.

EIA: Permian, Bakken Associated Gas Growth Pressures NatGas Producers

Near-record associated gas volumes from U.S. oil basins continue to put pressure on dry gas producers, which are curtailing output and cutting rigs.

US Orders Most Companies to Wind Down Operations in Venezuela by May

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a new license related to Venezuela that gives companies until the end of May to wind down operations following a lack of progress on national elections.

Tethys Oil Releases March Production Results

Tethys Oil said the official selling price of its Oman Export Blend oil was $78.75/bbl.

Pemex to Remain Fiscally Challenged for Mexico’s Next President

S&P Global Ratings said Pemex will remain a fiscal challenge for the country’s next president, adding that continued cautious macroeconomic management was key in its ratings on both Mexico and Pemex.

Permian NatGas Hits 15-month Low as Negative Prices Linger

Prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas closed at negative $2.99/MMBtu on April 15, its lowest since December 2022.

BP Starts Oil Production at New Offshore Platform in Azerbaijan

Azeri Central East offshore platform is the seventh oil platform installed in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field in the Caspian Sea. 

US Could Release More SPR Oil to Keep Gas Prices Low, Senior White House Adviser Says

White House senior adviser John Podesta stopped short of saying there would be a release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve any time soon at an industry conference on April 16.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 15, 2024)

While concerns about the stability of oil supply are increasing, Stratas Advisors does not expect oil supply to be disrupted – unless there is further escalation in the Middle East.