Industry & Analysis
Webcast
World Oil AI: Ask Questions. Get Operational Answers
March 19, 2026
World Oil
Upstream teams are under increasing pressure to make faster, better-informed decisions, often with limited time and fragmented technical information. World Oil AI is a purpose-built, natural-language research assistant trained on decades of trusted World Oil technical content.
In this live webcast, you’ll see how engineers, operations managers, and technical leaders use World Oil AI to quickly surface relevant insights across drilling, completions, production, and field operations, without digging through archives or relying on generic AI tools.
We’ll demonstrate real-world use cases, show how the system grounds responses in authoritative World Oil content, and explain how AI-assisted research is helping organizations improve efficiency, reduce research time, and increase decision confidence.
News
March 03, 2026
A sustained disruption to Strait of Hormuz transit could push Brent toward $110 and tighten global LNG markets, EY-Parthenon warns. While a short-lived escalation may produce only temporary price spikes, a prolonged interruption could trigger a major supply shock and recession risk.
News
March 03, 2026
Argentina has expanded its RIGI tax incentive program to include Vaca Muerta shale oil wells, a move expected to accelerate upstream investment and boost development returns by up to 12%, according to analysts.
News
March 03, 2026
Enverus warns that escalating Strait of Hormuz risks could remove up to 14 MMbpd of crude and 20% of global LNG from trade flows, potentially pushing Brent prices sharply higher if disruptions persist.
News
March 03, 2026
Energy infrastructure across the Gulf is under mounting pressure as refinery outages, drone strikes and a near-total halt in Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic drive Brent above $83/b. An analyst warns that refined products — not crude — may face the greatest volatility if disruptions persist.
News
March 02, 2026
Upstream oil producers accelerated 2026 hedging programs after crude prices surged on Middle East tensions, using swaps to lock in cash flow, manage volatility and capitalize on a widening backwardated futures curve.
News
March 02, 2026
As conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil and LNG flows, the ripple effects are reaching beyond fossil fuels. Qatar’s LNG shutdown, refinery suspensions and stalled Hormuz traffic are reshaping energy security debates — and complicating the outlook for renewables.
News
March 02, 2026
Oil prices surged nearly 9% as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed dramatically amid escalating Middle East conflict, raising supply disruption fears.
News
March 01, 2026
Update: Oil prices jumped after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran — but gains have been more muted than feared. World Oil’s latest analysis examines why crude hasn’t spiked further, the role of OPEC+ output increases, and the evolving risk to Strait of Hormuz flows.
News
March 01, 2026
Two oil tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran-related tensions escalate, raising concerns over potential disruption to a chokepoint that carries roughly 20% of global seaborne crude and LNG flows.
News
March 01, 2026
OPEC+ will add 206,000 bpd of oil production in April as Middle East tensions escalate following strikes on Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to Strait of Hormuz crude flows.
News
February 27, 2026
Venezuela has canceled the auction of assets seized from Halliburton after pressure from the U.S. government, a move seen as clearing the way for the oilfield services giant’s return amid efforts to revive the country’s oil sector under U.S. engagement.
News
February 26, 2026
UK officials are holding talks with North Sea oil and gas producers on potentially ending the Energy Profits Levy before its 2030 expiry, as policymakers weigh investment, energy security and jobs against climate and fiscal priorities.
News
February 25, 2026
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $1.27 million in enforcement penalties across oil and gas and pipeline safety violations during its latest open meeting, issuing fines through a combination of default and agreed orders tied to regulatory compliance.
News
February 25, 2026
Breakwall Capital and Vitol have closed Valor Upstream Credit Partners II, a new energy-focused credit fund targeting structured financing for North American upstream oil and gas companies, including refinancing, acquisitions and development capital.
News
February 25, 2026
Angola’s state oil company Sonangol is continuing preparations for a potential IPO, despite being removed from the country’s current privatization list. The listing remains a key part of Angola’s strategy to improve transparency and attract foreign investment.
Article
February
Can Venezuela rebuild its oil sector without repeating the mistakes of the past? In this Executive Viewpoint, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that a transparent, market-driven regulatory model—not OPEC-style centralized control—offers the most credible path to restoring investment, stability and long-term production growth in the world’s largest resource base.
Article
February
A major shift in U.S. climate policy is reshaping the ESG landscape. This month’s column examines the EPA’s decision to rescind the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, what it could mean for carbon markets and regulation, and how evolving policy debates may influence upstream strategy and investment.
News
February 20, 2026
The African Energy Chamber will lead a delegation to Venezuela to explore upstream investment and strengthen oil and gas cooperation between African and Venezuelan energy stakeholders, as both regions seek to expand production and global partnerships.
News
February 20, 2026
U.S. House Republicans have launched an investigation into environmental groups over opposition to ConocoPhillips’ $9-billion Willow oil project in Alaska, a major North Slope development expected to produce about 600 million barrels of crude over its lifetime.
News
February 19, 2026
Nigeria has ordered state oil company NNPC to remit more oil and gas revenue from production-sharing contracts to the federation account, eliminating key deductions in a move aimed at strengthening public finances and reshaping fiscal policy for the upstream sector.
