World’s Largest Offshore Rig Owner Valaris Goes Bankrupt
Valaris Plc became the latest casualty of the global slump in oil prices, filing for bankruptcy Aug. 19 as the world’s largest offshore rig owner by fleet size seeks to restructure a roughly $7 billion debt load.
US Approves Oil, Gas Leasing Plan for Alaska Wildlife Refuge
The Trump administration on Aug. 17 took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decadeslong dream for Republicans.
Oil Drops for Third Day Before OPEC+ Reviews Easing Output Cuts
Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York as OPEC+ gathered to assess its supply deal, with countries struggling to contain the virus that has hurt economies and fuel demand globally.
Oil Set to Eke Out Weekly Gain With Virus Fears Capping Prices
Oil is poised to post a second straight weekly gain, buoyed by an improving global economic picture and rising U.S. gasoline demand.
Occidental’s Lone Rig Shows Downfall of Permian Basin Oil Giant
Occidental Petroleum Corp. will have just a single oil rig in the Permian Basin in the second half of the year, illustrating the scale of the shale industry’s pullback and the company’s debt woes.
Oil Seesaws With Demand Woes Offsetting Tighter Supply Picture
Oil swung between gains and losses as uncertainty over the prospect of a U.S. virus relief bill that could boost fuel consumption offset signals of tightening global supply.
Wilks Brothers Swoop In With Competing Offer for Calfrac
Wilks Brothers has made a competing proposal to recapitalize struggling energy company Calfrac Well Services Ltd. and criticized management’s deal as favoring insiders.
Oil Rises With Signs of Economic Recovery Buoying Demand
Oil rose the most in nearly two weeks as economic data from the U.S. to Europe and Asia signaled a flicker of life in languishing demand.
Noble Corp. Files Bankruptcy to Erase $3.4 Billion of Debt
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corp. filed for bankruptcy with a plan to cut more than $3.4 billion of debt.
Oil Pares Monthly Gain With Global Supply Onslaught Looming
Oil is set to eke out a monthly gain, yet futures lost steam on July 31 amid threats that the market will soon become oversupplied.