Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

‘Strongest climate bill ever’ may increase oil and gas production in New Mexico

President Joe Biden’s $737 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aims to address a cornucopia of American ills. Arguably its most important aspect is how it jump-starts the country’s fight against climate change. Have you heard about the strongest climate bill that’s coming? It attacks the country’s carbon emissions from both ends — consumption, and production […]

US Oil and Gas Production Continues to Rise but Inflation’s Effects Loom

The US Energy Information Administration projects that the nation’s unconventional oil and gas production will reach record levels in November. There are indications that inflation could limit growth moving forward. According to the EIA’s monthly Drilling Productivity Report, shale oil production should surpass 9 million barrels per day in October. It will increase to 9.1 […]

Global Oil Demand Rebounded By 2 Million Bpd In August

After a counter-seasonal drop in July, global oil demand rebounded in August by 2 million barrels per day (BPD) to reach 99 percent of pre-Covid levels, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Monday. Oil demand growth in August was driven by higher consumption in the United States, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, […]

Exxon eyes takeover of Plano-based oil and gas company

Exxon Mobil Corp. is considering a takeover of Plano-based Denbury Incorporated. They are an oil and gas producer with the largest carbon dioxide pipeline network in the U.S. This is according to people familiar with the matter. Irving-based Exxon has expressed preliminary interest in the company. They are asking not to be identified because the […]

U.S. Sets Out Oil and Gas Drilling Auctions Required Under New Law

The U.S. Interior Department took initial steps on Thursday toward holding oil and gas drilling auctions in New Mexico, Wyoming, and the Gulf of Mexico in the coming months. Terms of the onshore sales will reflect new requirements under President Joe Biden’s new climate change and drug pricing law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including […]

Oil Prices Rise As API Reports Surprise Crude, Gasoline Draws

The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a surprise draw this week for crude oil of 1.770 million barrels. On the other hand, analysts predicted oil prices rise of 333,000 barrels. U.S. crude inventories have grown by roughly 21 million barrels so far this year, according to API data, while the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves fell […]

More Oil Consumption By America | They’re Not Driving Much?

Oil demand in the US soared during the summer, even as higher pump prices forced many Americans to cut back on driving. Overall petroleum supplied, a proxy for demand, posted its best July since 2019, according to government data released Friday. June was even stronger, with demand for the month at a 16-year high. The boost came […]

Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Crude, Fuel Stocks Drop, Dollar Weakens

Oil prices jump rose on Wednesday for a second day, rebounding from recent losses as the U.S. dollar eased off recent gains and U.S. fuel inventory figures showed larger-than-expected drawdowns and a rebound in consumer demand. Brent crude futures settled up $3.05, or 3.5%, at $89.32 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures […]

Oil and Gas Viewed as Needed in Green Shift

Oil and gas will continue to remain a significant part of oil-producing countries’ energy mix. The need for energy grows every year. With that, this will ensure global energy security in line with the green shift in mind as experts say. The UAE was seeing record growth in renewables. This is what Sultan Al Jaber […]