FROM THE OIL PATCH

How Oil & Gas Rig Counts Impact Consumer Confidence And Energy Prices
What is Rig Count? A Rig Count is an official listing of all the oil and gas rigs that are operational at a certain location. In addition to the location and operational status of each rig, the count provides insight into the number of offshore and onshore active drilling rigs. The most

An assault from all fronts on energy independence
Last month, the French government pressured Engie – a company that delivers natural gas to homes and businesses all over

Banks push back against rule forcing lending to oil companies
Wall Street banks are asking a key regulator to drop a proposed rule that would force them to do business

As the world focuses on climate change targets, the Middle East doubles down on oil
With the Paris Agreement’s decarbonization plans suddenly not ambitious enough for the West, key Middle East producers see an opportunity, and are putting serious money down to cover their bet. In this podcast episode, World Oil editors take a look at how ambitious renewable energy programs will depend on oil and gas

Iran plans to double oil output in 2021 under weaker U.S. sanctions
Iran said it planned to roughly double oil production in the next year, as the country anticipates a loosening of U.S. sanctions after Joe Biden becomes president. Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh told lawmakers on Saturday the government aims to pump 4.5 million barrels a day of oil and gas

Britain to End State Support for Fossil Fuel Sector Exports
Britain said it is ending state support for fossil fuel industry exports, and shifting government assistance to low-carbon and renewable energy projects abroad. The announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson came as he prepared to co-host a virtual summit with more than 70 world leaders to mark the fifth anniversary
CRUDE OIL WEEKLY UPDATE (Week Ending 01-08-21)
Crude Oil Summary (EIA): U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 14.4 million barrels per day during the week ending January 1, 2021 which was 89,000
NATURAL GAS WEEKLY UPDATE (Week Ending 01-08-21)
In the News (EIA): U.S. LNG exports set another record in December: U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) set a new record in December
Zekelman Industries Steel Snapshot For December 2020
(by Mike Mechley, Executive VP of Strategic Procurement, www.ZekelmanIndustries.com) Platts Dec HR Coil is $857, up $155 from Nov. Contract tons are taking most of
Preston Pipe Report – The Line Pipe Market – December 2020
(by Paul Vivian and Rick Preckel, www.prestonpipe.com) Market Monitor <= 16” Diameter – For many products the Section 232 resulted in higher domestic market shares.
Pipe Logix Line Pipe Report – November 2020
(by Kurt Minnich, www.pipe-logix.com) Line pipe prices increased 1.7% in November with domestic prices up 2% and import prices up 1.3%. The biggest price gains
AISI – Press Release On Latest U.S. Imports Of Steel Products – December 9, 2020
Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel



NAPCA56th Annual Convention
Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

NAPCA56th Annual Convention
Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort
Miramar Beach, FL 32550


