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Ohio Utica’s Ascent Resources Credit Rep Rises on Production, Cash Flow

Ascent Resources received a positive outlook from Fitch Ratings as the company has grown into Ohio’s No. 1 gas and No. 2 Utica oil producer, according to state data.

US Refiners to Face Tighter Heavy Spreads this Summer TPH

Tudor, Pickering, Holt and Co. (TPH) expects fairly tight heavy crude discounts in the U.S. this summer and beyond owing to lower imports of Canadian, Mexican and Venezuelan crudes.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 22, 2024)

Stratas Advisors predict that despite geopolitical tensions, the oil supply will not be disrupted, even with the U.S. House of Representatives inserting sanctions on Iran’s oil exports.

Renewed US Sanctions to Complicate Venezuelan Oil Sales, Not Stop Them

Venezuela’s oil exports to world markets will not stop, despite reimposed sanctions by Washington, and will likely continue to flow with the help of Iran—as well as China and Russia.

Paisie: Crude Prices Rising Faster Than Expected

Supply cuts by OPEC+, tensions in Ukraine and Gaza drive the increases.

EIA: Permian, Bakken Associated Gas Growth Pressures NatGas Producers

Near-record associated gas volumes from U.S. oil basins continue to put pressure on dry gas producers, which are curtailing output and cutting rigs.

US Orders Most Companies to Wind Down Operations in Venezuela by May

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a new license related to Venezuela that gives companies until the end of May to wind down operations following a lack of progress on national elections.

Tethys Oil Releases March Production Results

Tethys Oil said the official selling price of its Oman Export Blend oil was $78.75/bbl.

Pemex to Remain Fiscally Challenged for Mexico’s Next President

S&P Global Ratings said Pemex will remain a fiscal challenge for the country’s next president, adding that continued cautious macroeconomic management was key in its ratings on both Mexico and Pemex.

Permian NatGas Hits 15-month Low as Negative Prices Linger

Prices at the Waha Hub in West Texas closed at negative $2.99/MMBtu on April 15, its lowest since December 2022.