In this episode of OG Oil Gas Energy News, The Valve Guy dives deep into the US-China trade negotiations, the real impact of tariffs on the energy and construction sectors, and why silverâs booming while gas slumps. With insights from Ghana, Haynesville, and the North Sea, this is your global energy compass.
OG Oil Gas Energy NewsFrom Wellhead to Wall Street: Whatâs Moving the Market Today  Crude Oil Prices:WTI  $63.40  (Facing resistance at $63.80)Brent  $64.71  (Pulled back from 55-day average) Canadian wildfires slash 350K bpd  OPEC+ output steady, but market tightens Natural Gas Prices:NG  $3.68 Testing key support at $3.52 & $3.44 Bearish reversal risk, messy but crucial Big Industry Moves: BEL Valves signs ÂŁ5M deal for Murlach  YPFâs LNG mega project targets FID by year-end  Policy Watch: Trumpâs tariffs  to 50% on steel  BoC cautious amid trade flip-flops  49 active fires threaten Alberta oil flowÂ
Why did oil prices climb? Whatâs going on with U.S. gas storage? Is NOG stock a buy? Whatâs the latest in valve tech? The Valve Guy answers top-searched oil & gas questionsâall in one episode.đ Market Watch: Whatâs Driving Oil & Gas Prices Today?đ Oil and NatGas Price Movement â May 29]Brent up 1.42% to $65/bblWTI up 1.77% to $61.97/bblWhy?:OPEC+ holding output steadyChevron banned from exporting Venezuelan crudeGeopolitical risks (sanctions, supply fears)Anticipation of OPEC+ July hike discussionNatural gas saw a 6% drop on contract expiration dayJuly futures down 4.6% to $3.57/mmBtuKey reasons:LNG flow cuts (Freeport LNG downshift)Lower storage builds than expectedHotter weather forecast = early price spike, then dropđĽ Q: Why are oil prices rising right now?đĽ Q: Whatâs going on with natural gas prices?đ Technical Snapshot:CommodityResistance LevelsBreakout TargetsWTI$61.35, $62.12$63.01, $63.86Brent$64.29, $64.48$65.27, $66.59NatGas$3.742, $3.800$3.954, $4.077𧪠Googled Q: How Do Storage Numbers Affect Natural Gas Prices?Low storage builds = price spikesSurprise reports (like +99 bcf vs +120 forecast) shake marketsLNG flow data + weather forecasts drive short-term trendsâ Smart tip: Weekly EIA/API storage reports are key trading signals60,000+ workers laid off, more taking buyoutsAgencies affected:DOE, Interior, Loan Programs Office (LPO)Consequences:Delayed IRA/IIJA fundsSlowed Hydrogen Hub rolloutWeaker nuclear oversightâ ď¸ At Hanford nuclear site, waste handling is delayed due to staff loss.Trump signed 4 new orders supporting advanced nuclear energyAdvocates push for faster permitting and federal supportChevron canât export Venezuelan crudeContracts canceled, but staff remainsGulf Coast refineries face feedstock disruptionStrategy: Retain assets without export riskQ1 EPS: $1.33 (beat)Revenue: $602M (+52% YoY)Market Cap: $2.66BDividend Yield: 6.67%Buyback Approved: $100M (3.6% of shares)đ NOG Stock Performance YTD vs Peers]Consensus rating: âHoldâTarget price: $39.67Insider activity: Strong (CEO and Director added shares)Ownership: 98.8% institutionalđĄ Smart move for dividend-focused investors, but others may find better risk/reward elsewhere.Key Features:Seal from 50 psi to 10,000 psiAdvanced coating = corrosion-resistant600+ cycles without grease = 60+ year lifePasses API fire/sand testsReduced NPT, less inventory needed50% lower maintenance costHigh pressure performance + interchangeable partsđ KOP AM20 vs Legacy Valve Designs]âMarkets are tight. Layoffs are biting. Valves are getting smarter. And NOG might just be your next dividend darling. Youâve got questions. Iâve got valvesâand answers.ââď¸ Daily market briefsâď¸ Weekly deep divesâď¸ Real answers to real energy questionsđ Share this newsletter with your team, your boss, or your roughneck uncle.đď¸ Policy Power Moves: How Are Layoffs Impacting Energy?â Q: What is the impact of federal layoffs on clean energy?đşđ¸ Executive Orders:đ Googled Q: What does Chevron's Venezuela pullout mean?đš Company Spotlight: Is NOG Stock a Buy Right Now?đ Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG) Quick Stats:đ§ Googled Q: Is NOG stock worth investing in?đ§ Tech Tracker: Whatâs the Newest Oilfield Valve Tech?đ ď¸ Spotlight: KOP AM20 Series Gate Valves by SPM Oil & Gasâ Googled Q: Whatâs the latest in valve technology for oil & gas?đ§ Final Take from The Valve Guyđ¨ Stay Tuned:OGOIlGasEnergyNews.com
đ Global Energy Markets Are Shifting. Here's What You Need to Know:đ Below we answer the top 50 most searched questions across Bing, Google & MSN. Each answer is fast, fact-based, and visual where possible.đĽ QuestionsQ: Whatâs the current price of crude oil?A: WTI is hovering around $79/bbl.đ WTI Price SourceQ: Why is natural gas rebounding?A: Output dips and heat-driven demand are driving the bounce.đ FXEmpire AnalysisQ: Will Argentina become an LNG exporter?A: Yes, new LNG terminals and Vaca Muerta production could make it a key player.đ BNamericas Deep DiveQ: Whatâs driving valve market growth?A: Global infrastructure investment and refinery modernization.đ Valve Market ReportQ: Are offshore drilling investments rising?A: Yes, especially in Brazil, West Africa, and the Middle East.đ Alvopetro Brazil ExpansionQ: How is India fueling global demand?A: Rapid industrial growth and LNG imports.đ India Growth ForecastQ: Whatâs China doing about carbon emissions?A: Investing heavily in renewables and low-carbon tech.đ Vox AnalysisQ: What energy summits should I watch?A: ADGMâs New Energy Investor Summit is one to track in the Middle East.đ Summit Infođ Energy Events June 2025]Q: What are the biggest offshore valve upgrades this year?A: Focus is on high-performance control valves in deepwater rigs.đ Valves Report...and 41 more below đOGOilGasEnergyNews,com
đĽâTop Oil & Gas Questions Answered: Prices, Layoffs, LNG, NOG & Valves â The Valve Guy Has You CoveredâđĽâTop Oil & Gas Questions Answered: Prices, Layoffs, LNG, NOG & Valves â The Valve Guy Has You Coveredâđ˘ď¸ OG Oil Gas Energy News â May 29, 2025-Oil Prices, LNG, Valves, Federal Cuts & NOG Stock â OG Oil Gas News by The Valve Guyđ Market Watch: Whatâs Driving Oil & Gas Prices Today?đ [ Oil and NatGas Price Movement â May 28]Brent up 1.42% to $65/bblWTI up 1.77% to $61.97/bblWhy?:OPEC+ holding output steadyChevron banned from exporting Venezuelan crudeGeopolitical risks (sanctions, supply fears)Anticipation of OPEC+ July hike discussionNatural gas saw a 6% drop on contract expiration dayJuly futures down 4.6% to $3.57/mmBtuKey reasons:LNG flow cuts (Freeport LNG downshift)Lower storage builds than expectedHotter weather forecast = early price spike, then dropCommodityResistance LevelsBreakout TargetsWTI$61.35, $62.12$63.01, $63.86Brent$64.29, $64.48$65.27, $66.59NatGas$3.742, $3.800$3.954, $4.077Low storage builds = price spikesSurprise reports (like +99 bcf vs +120 forecast) shake marketsLNG flow data + weather forecasts drive short-term trendsâ  Smart tip: Weekly EIA/API storage reports are key trading signals60,000+ workers laid off, more taking buyoutsAgencies affected:DOE, Interior, Loan Programs Office (LPO)Consequences:Delayed IRA/IIJA fundsSlowed Hydrogen Hub rolloutWeaker nuclear oversightâ ď¸Â At Hanford nuclear site, waste handling is delayed due to staff loss.Trump signed 4 new orders supporting advanced nuclear energyAdvocates push for faster permitting and federal supportChevron canât export Venezuelan crudeContracts canceled, but staff remainsGulf Coast refineries face feedstock disruptionStrategy: Retain assets without export riskQ1 EPS: $1.33 (beat)Revenue: $602M (+52% YoY)Market Cap: $2.66BDividend Yield: 6.67%Buyback Approved: $100M (3.6% of shares)đ NOG Stock Performance YTD vs Peers]đĽ Q: Why are oil prices rising right now?đĽ Q: Whatâs going on with natural gas prices?đ Technical Snapshot:đ§ŞÂ How Do Storage Numbers Affect Natural Gas Prices?đď¸Â Policy Power Moves: How Are Layoffs Impacting Energy?â Q: What is the impact of federal layoffs on clean energy?đşđ¸ Executive Orders:đ Googled Q: What does Chevron's Venezuela pullout mean?đšÂ Company Spotlight: Is NOG Stock a Buy Right Now?đ Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG) Quick Stats:đ§ Googled Q: Is NOG stock worth investing in?Consensus rating: âHoldâTarget price: $39.67Insider activity: Strong (CEO and Director added shares)Ownership: 98.8% institutionalđĄÂ Smart move for dividend-focused investors, but others may find better risk/reward elsewhere.đ§Â Tech Tracker: Whatâs the Newest Oilfield Valve Tech?đ ď¸ Spotlight: KOP AM20 Series Gate Valves by SPM Oil & GasSeal from 50 psi to 10,000 psiAdvanced coating = corrosion-resistant600+ cycles without grease = 60+ year lifePasses API fire/sand testsReduced NPT, less inventory needed50% lower maintenance costHigh pressure performance + interchangeable partsđ KOP AM20 vs Legacy Valve Designs]The KOP AM20 Series Gate Valve by SPM Oil & Gas offers significant advancements over traditional or "legacy" valve designs in the oil and gas industry. These improvements translate into enhanced performance, durability, and cost efficiency.Here's a comparison:â Googled Q: Whatâs the latest in valve technology for oil & gas? Visit OGOILGASENERGYNEWS.com To Read More.
OGOilGasEnergyNews.comWelcome to your latest update from OG Oil Gas Energy News, covering key developments from around May 27, 2025. We're tracking global energy market dynamics, keeping a close eye on crude oil price trends, natural gas market signals, and the burgeoning green energy sector. This is your source for deep insights into the energy sector today.Crude Oil Price Analysis: Navigating Market Jitters and Technical LevelsAround May 27, 2025, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price has demonstrated resilience1. Despite headlines suggesting depressed oil prices, market jitters related to Trump's tariff tactics, and concerns over U.S. debt, WTI has held firmly above the significant $60 psychological level1....Trump's tariff negotiation tactics involve setting high demands and then extending deadlines for talks2. Last week in May concluded with a slump in Eurozone tariff-affected markets, but this week began with a tariff delay2. The U.S. dollar appears to be weakening, which is aligning major currency and commodity pairs on a potentially bullish path3.Oil's recent rebound seems to be a reaction to oversupply fears from OPEC's production increases being priced into the market, alongside trade-related news3. New factors influencing market sentiment include Trump's evolving policies, revised tariff timelines, and ongoing debt concerns as the quieter summer season approaches3. Geopolitical risks also remain a factor4. Potential U.S.-Gulf AI deals raising concerns about technology leakage to China or Russia could trigger bearish reactions4. The conflict between Israel and Iran might create upside risk if oil supply is disrupted4. For now, market attention is also on summer demand and upcoming U.S. economic data like the final GDP reading4.
OgOilGasEnergynews.com Og oil gas and energy News Podcast and Newsletter Update - June 26, 2025Welcome to your Og oil gas and energy News update for June 26, 2025. Today's energy markets are navigating a complex interplay of global supply dynamics, policy shifts, and technological advancements, impacting everything from Crude Oil WTI June 2025 futures price movements to the rollout of residential solar battery storagesolutions and the potential for Ukraine biomethane gas grid EU exports.Global Market Dynamics: Oil & Gas Price Fluctuations and Supply InsightsRecent reports indicate oil price fluctuations, showing prices holding steady or slightly dipping as of June 25, 2025, influenced by market sentiment and geopolitical factors. A news summary from June 25, 2025, also highlighted that Russia's oil and gas revenue June 2025 increase was set to rise by over 50% year-on-year. In the United States, active US oil rigs fell to a 3-1/2 year low as reported on May 23, 2025, potentially signaling lower future US crude production.Drawing from reports published a year prior, in June 2024, factors like dollar weakness and the low US oil rig count were seen as supporting crude prices. However, concerns over escalating global trade tensions, such as a threatened 50% tariff on European Union goods, initially weighed on prices by potentially curbing economic activity and energy demand. Fears of a global supply glut, including speculation about OPEC+ considering another big oil production hike in July, also pressured prices at that time. Additionally, a report from June 25, 2024, indicated that US crude oil inventories had risen, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API), for the week ending June 21, 2024, contrary to analyst expectations for a significant draw. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) also saw an increase that week, reaching its highest level since December 2022. These historical factors from 2024 provide context for the ongoing volatility and complex market drivers energy professionals face.ICIS provides data and analytics for crude oil and refined products markets, helping businesses navigate the changing energy landscape with insights into supply, demand, and trade flows. They also cover natural gas and LNG markets, providing intelligence and analytics for optimizing performance.
Oil, Gas, & Energy News Today - May 25, 2025: Futures, OPEC+, Nuclear & MoreOG Oil Gas Energy News
Whatâs shaping oil and gas prices this week? This episode dives into WTI, Brent, and natural gas trends, OPEC+ output decisions, and major geopolitical tensions from the Middle East to Ukraine. Hear expert analysis on U.S. LNG policy, rig counts, crude inventories, and green energy growth â all in one place.đ Targeted Long-Tail SEO Keywords Used:OG Oil Gas Energy News
OG OIL GAS ENERGY NEWSWelcome to our latest energy market update, drawing insights from recent reports on oil, gas, and related energy developments worldwide. This week, we've seen significant movement driven by trade policies, geopolitical factors, and strategic decisions by key energy players and governments, impacting everything from US fuel pumps to global crude benchmarks and long-term energy investment trendsOGOilGasEnergyNews.com
Global Oil and Gas Weekly SummaryThis compilation from OG Oil Gas & Energy News offers a comprehensive look at recent developments in the global energy sector. It covers fluctuations in oil prices across different regions, highlighting factors like tariffs and demand, alongside general news concerning investments, government policies, and company activities. The document also summarizes significant events in biofuels, drilling rigs, oil exploration, production levels, and transportation. Finally, it provides updates on OPEC+ decisions, oil company earnings, contracts, stock market activity, and oil spill incidents, in addition to listing upcoming industry conferences and training opportunities.