ForbesMethods Of Forecasting Long Term Oil PricesForbesIn the early years of the oil industry, prices moved sharply with the discovery of a new, large oil field or the sudden decline of an existing producer. Producers were like farmers, prey to things happ …

Business InsiderThe oil glut has caused China's Sinopec to temporarily close some of its oil fieldsBusiness InsiderSinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical), the second-largest producer in China and the largest refiner in Asia, will temporarily shut dow …

ForbesThe World Has Too Much OilForbesWe don't know when or if the oil price will recover. Some highly respected analysts think it will stay in a range of roughly $30 to $60. The high end being the point where currently capped-off supplies come back on …

ForbesHere's the Real Problem with OilForbesUnited Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohamed al-Mazroui, speaks during the 7th Gulf Intelligence UAE Energy Forum meeting in Abu Dhabi, on January 12, 2016. OPEC president Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu sai …

Dividend-Cut Risk Of The 6 Oil Super MajorsForbesOil prices have collapsed from highs of ~$120 per barrel to lows of ~$30 per barrel. Oil Prices [ Enlarge Image ]. Source: Finviz. Tumbling oil prices have caused real problems for the oil industry. Marginal …

ForbesPride And Prejudice And Zombie Oil CompaniesForbesI admit I haven't read the book “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” (I've been waiting for the movie, which is now out), but the title has strong parallels with the U.S. oil industry at the mome …

The Science (Or Art) Of Forecasting Oil PricesForbesThe past few years have greatly encouraged those who consider oil price forecasters to be little more than astrologers (on a good day), but there are some basic lessons that tend to be overlooked amidst a …

New York TimesOil Company Earnings, Trader's 'Flash Crash' Hearing and the Jobs ReportNew York TimesExxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell and BP will report their quarterly earnings starting on Tuesday, and the results are not expected to be pretty. O …

ForbesOil Slump Prompts UK Scramble To Support North Sea ExplorationForbesAs the oil market adjusts to an era of sub $50 per barrel prices, it is apparent many conventional and unconventional exploration and production hubs are in for a tough time. The Nor …

ForbesHopes For An Oil Price Recovery Appear ExaggeratedForbesThe new debate in petroleum markets appears to be over when prices will recover and to what level. When the price was $100 a barrel, many argued that any drop would be only temporary because hig …