Elevated Oil Prices Push Japan’s Imports to an All-Time High | OilPrice.com Irina Slav What I Cover Irina Slav has been writing about global energy markets since 2007, covering the oil and gas industry, energy security, commodities, and the… More Info Related News By Irina Slav – Aug 20, 2026, 1:45 AM CDT Japan’s import...Continue Reading

Chinese Refiners Snap Up Iraqi Oil as Gulf Supply Routes Fracture | OilPrice.com Irina Slav What I Cover Irina Slav has been writing about global energy markets since 2007, covering the oil and gas industry, energy security, commodities, and the… More Info Related News By Irina Slav – Aug 20, 2026, 12:30 AM CDT Chinese...Continue Reading

Speaking at the Venezuela Energy Week Industry Showcase in Houston today, government and PDVSA officials outlined plans to expand private oil and gas investment, rehabilitate mature fields and aging infrastructure, and support a longer-term push toward 3 MMbpd of crude production. SourceContinue Reading

Coal Remains The Undisputed King Of Global Power | OilPrice.com Charles Kennedy Charles is a writer for Oilprice.com More Info Premium Content By Charles Kennedy – Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT Coal remains the world’s largest power source, generating nearly 11,000 TWh in 2026—77% more electricity than wind and solar combined. The Iran war...Continue Reading

Hope Fades, Traders Brace for Extended Oil, LNG Squeeze | OilPrice.com Irina Slav What I Cover Irina Slav has been writing about global energy markets since 2007, covering the oil and gas industry, energy security, commodities, and the… More Info Premium Content By Irina Slav – Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT The oil market...Continue Reading

Russia’s Fuel Crisis Hits Moscow as Rationing Spreads | OilPrice.com ZeroHedge The leading economics blog online covering financial issues, geopolitics and trading. More Info Premium Content By ZeroHedge – Aug 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT Russia has been subject to many months of a ramped-up long-range drone campaign out of Ukraine, chiefly targeting oil refineries...Continue Reading

Oilfield services giant SLB is preparing to reactivate as many as 15 drilling rigs in Venezuela, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles to increasing the country’s crude production. SLB and energy-focused private equity firm Formentera Partners are working on separate efforts to increase Venezuela’s drilling capacity, executives said at an industry conference in Houston...Continue Reading

$100 Diesel Cracks Signal a Much Tighter Oil Market Than Brent Suggests | OilPrice.com Tsvetana Paraskova What I Cover Tsvetana Paraskova is an energy and commodities journalist who has contributed to Oilprice.com for nearly a decade, covering global energy markets, commodities,… More Info Premium Content By Tsvetana Paraskova – Aug 19, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT...Continue Reading

CoreMarine has completed the disconnection of the Hilli Episeyo FLNG after eight years offshore Cameroon, beginning the 2.45-MMtpa vessel’s transition toward its next deployment supporting Argentina’s LNG export plans. SourceContinue Reading

ConocoPhillips has achieved first oil ahead of schedule and under budget from its $800 million Coyote 3SX development in Alaska’s Kuparuk River Unit, with peak production expected to reach 12,000 bpd. SourceContinue Reading