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The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

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Two diametrically opposed views dominate the current debate about where the oil price is heading. That leaves the period until the end of the 2020s, during which we believe overall oil demand will continue to grow (albeit slower than before). Why an oil price spike would be bad for the industry. Since (non-U.S.

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The 5 Countries That Could Push Oil Prices Up

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Oil prices appear to be stuck in the $50s per barrel, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t serious supply risks to the market. An unexpected disruption could occur at any moment, as has happened in the past, leading to a sudden and sharp jump in prices. The rebound in Nigerian production is not assured. mb/d currently.

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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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Assuming Libya rebounds from a steep drop, the bloc’s production could increase 2.6 Global refining capacity is set to expand by 1 mb/d in 2022 and 1.6 Nevertheless, product markets are expected to remain tight, with a particular concern for diesel and kerosene supplies. mb/d this year, eroding its spare capacity cushion.

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SK Innovation Q2 profit tops forecast, battery unit eyes EV demand recovery – ET Auto

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Analysts say rising oil prices benefited the company’s petrochemical business, helping to offset losses from its battery unit SK On, which has been facing weaker electric vehicle (EV) battery demand. SK added that it plans to carry out maintenance work for its No.5 5 crude distillation unit (CDU) in the second quarter.

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EIA: US refineries running at record levels; gasoline demand; exports up

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Lower crude oil prices and strong demand for petroleum products, primarily gasoline, both in the United States and globally, have led to favorable margins that encourage refinery investment and high refinery runs. Total US motor gasoline product supplied is up 2.9% million b/d before falling further to 15.8

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Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

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The total cost of ownership includes the vehicle price, annual fuel and maintenance costs and insurance. AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets. Future costs have been discounted at 7%. Source: AECOM. Click to enlarge.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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The earlier 2011 Final EIS was developed contemporaneously with the start of strong growth in domestic light crude oil supply from tight oil formations, such as those formations found in North Dakota’s Bakken region. Domestic production of crude oil has increased significantly, from approximately 5.5

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