Latest News Updates From Stephen Cunningham

Government, Business, Fuel

US Oil Output to Fall Next Year for First Time Since 2016

U.S. oil output will average 12.7 million barrels a day in 2021, down from an expected 13 million barrels this year, the Energy Information Administration said March 11.

March 11, 2020
Government, Business

US Lifts Sanctions on Unit of China COSCO Shipping Corp.

The U.S. lifted sanctions against a unit of China’s biggest shipping company that was accused of hauling Iranian crude in violation of American restrictions.

January 31, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

US Energy Chief Shrugs Off Permian Oil Slowdown as ‘Pause’

The golden age of U.S. shale is far from over, with an expected slowdown in the Permian Basin likely to be temporary, according to new U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette.

December 18, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Williams CEO Says Its Gas Pipe Can Help Cuomo’s NY Green Goals

A natural gas pipeline that has been held up by New York could help Gov. Andrew Cuomo meet his ambitious clean energy goals if he approves it, according to the developer behind the $1 billion project.

October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

With an Eye on Trump, Refiners Tout IMO Clean Fuel Rule as US Win

U.S. oil refiners, in line for a windfall from new ship-fuel rules, are taking steps to lock in the change quickly, concerned it could fall victim to President Donald Trump’s re-election push.

April 11, 2019
Business, Fuel

Motorists Likely to Pay Less at Pump This Summer

American drivers probably will pay less to fill up this summer as oil prices are forecast to be lower than last year.

April 10, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

US Cuts Oil Production Forecast for First Time in Six Months

The U.S. government cut its oil production forecast for the first time in six months as drillers scale back in smaller shale plays and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

March 13, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

US Holds Steady on Outlook for Domestic Oil Production Rising Despite Lower Prices

The U.S. government left its forecast for domestic crude production unchanged for 2019 even with prices averaging almost $11 a barrel lower than its previous estimate.

December 11, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel

Refiners Slump as Trump Looks to Slow-Roll IMO Fuel Mandate

U.S. refiners are getting stung by President Donald Trump’s reported efforts to keep consumer prices from rising in the run-up to the 2020 election. The Trump administration is seeking to slow the implementation in 2020 of tighter fuel restrictions on the global shipping industry.

October 19, 2018