OPEC is a formidable organization, but they don't seem to understand one of the most basic concepts of the U.S. oil industry. Read More

China may be the next country to ban vehicles that run on fossil fuels, even as their oil demand growth more than doubles from a year ago. Read More

ConocoPhillips reported great results for the 2nd quarter and a positive outlook for the rest of the year. Read More

Sanctions on Venezuelan oil imports would impact Citgo the most, but other U.S. Gulf Coast refiners could benefit from an embargo on the country's oil. Read More

The Bakken went from boom to bust a few years ago, but my trip through there this week showed plenty of signs that the area is coming back to life. Read More

North Dakota was thrust from relative obscurity into second place among U.S. oil producers as a result of the shale oil boom. This week I am paying a visit to the state. Read More

This week surging U.S. oil production - one of the key factors that have been keeping oil prices depressed - reversed direction. Read More

A look at the beleaguered offshore drilling industry, specifically two companies who had different strategies during the better times, and why investors shouldn't forget about this industry.   Read More

The newest BP Statistical Review has been released, and it shows that demand for crude oil has never been stronger. Read More

Crude oil is struggling to find a bottom as a surge of U.S. production is helping to keep inventories at a high level. The startup of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline promises to add a few more barrels of oil to the mix. Read More