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Low oil prices hurting some US shale operations; slumping oil prices putting pressure on drillers

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There were 19 oil rigs that were removed from operation as of Oct. There are now 1,590 active oil rigs, the lowest level in six weeks. We could easily see the oil rig count down 100 by the end of the year, or more.” Some of the more expensive shale regions will not be profitable at current prices.

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API reports record US petroleum production in April: 10.543 million b/d; strongest April demand since 2007

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Strong global demand raised international oil prices by more than domestic ones. Domestic WTI crude oil prices averaged $66.25 Meanwhile, international Brent crude oil prices continued to increase by more—8.5 per barrel, which reinforces global economic and oil demand strength. MBD in April.

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Sasol bails on $13-$15B US GTL project, divests from Canadian shale; no new greenfield GTL

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In January 2015 Sasol announced it was delaying a final investment decision on the proposed project near Lake Charles, Louisiana to conserve cash in response to lower oil prices. The company will continue to develop its $11-billion ethane cracker project in Louisiana; the project is almost 80% complete.

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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. The record high gross inputs reflect both higher refinery capacity and higher utilization rates.

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API: March US Gasoline Demand and Production Set Records

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The record gasoline production in March makes it abundantly clear that supply is not an issue with the higher gasoline prices we’ve seen. Sharply higher crude oil prices are driving that, and they continue to put upward pressure on the price at the pump. Domestic crude oil production in March 2010 hit 5.5

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. by Brian J.