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EIA: Global oil market will be in supply deficit next year

Global oil demand will outpace supply next year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday, reversing a prior forecast for a surplus.

Update: Power outages hinder Hurricane Beryl recovery, delay port, infrastructure restarts

About 1.7 MM customers remained without power in Texas on Wednesday morning, two days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, as progress was slow during the night, hampering efforts to restore critical oil infrastructure.

DNV validates Carbon8’s carbon capture and utilization methodology

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has validated the methodology developed and used by Carbon8, an innovative cleantech company specializing in helping hard-to-abate industries reduce carbon emissions and landfilling of thermal residues.

India eyes energy deals with Rosneft, other Russian companies

India wants to strengthen its energy ties with Russia and could seek deals with Rosneft and other leading Russian oil firms as part of a broader push to boost bilateral trade.

Oil companies, refineries in Texas restoring operations following hurricane Beryl

Oil and gas companies in Texas were restarting operations on Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl lashed the state with 80-mph winds, damaging property and leaving millions of people without power.

bp warns of 2Q profit hit from weak refining margins, oil trading

British energy giant bp said on Tuesday that weak refining margins and oil trading were likely to dent its 2Q profit, sending its shares down 3% in morning trading.

Marathon prepares Galveston Bay, Texas refinery units for restart

Marathon Petroleum Corp. began preparing on Monday to restart multiple units at its Galveston Bay oil refinery in Texas City, Texas, following a power outage earlier in the day.

Nigeria's NNPC seeks new oil-backed loan to boost finances, debt to gasoline suppliers has doubled

Nigeria's NNPC is in talks for another oil-backed loan to boost its finances and allow investment in its business, its chief executive said, as pressure mounts on the state-backed oil company the economy depends upon.

Schwedt refinery hits 80% capacity despite ownership doubts

Germany's Schwedt oil refinery is running at > 80% capacity despite uncertainty over its future ownership but market conditions mean there is no incentive to go any higher.

Hurricane Beryl knocks out power as it churns across Texas, slows refinery activities, impels port closures

Hurricane Beryl lashed Texas with strong winds and heavy rain on Monday as it churned inland, forcing the closure of oil ports, cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving nearly 2 MM homes and businesses without power.