The Energy Information Administration’s April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) continues to remain subject to a high level of uncertainty due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Regarding price forecasts, the EIA continues to warn that “actual outcomes will be dependent on the degree to which existing sanctions are imposed on Russia, any potential future sanctions, and […]
Total active drilling rigs in the US increased this week, while Canadian rigs declined further, according to recent data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The number of active oil and gas drilling rigs in operation is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs in the U.S. increased this week, while Canadian rigs declined, according to recent data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The active drill rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) demand. The […]
U.S. Steel Corp. expects to see record EBITDA for the first quarter totaling approximately $1.3 billion, a new all-time high for the period. In guidance issued Thursday, the steelmaker forecast adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.96 to $3.00. “We expect to deliver another strong quarter of safety, adjusted EBITDA, free cash […]
The Energy Information Administration’s March Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) is subject to an even higher level of uncertainty than usual due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As EIA’s latest report explains, “supply uncertainty results from the conflict in Ukraine, the production decisions of OPEC+, and the rate at which U.S. oil and natural gas producers […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs in the U.S. and Canada was flat or fell this week after gains in prior weeks, according to recent data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The active drill rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs continues to recover in both the U.S. and Canada, according to recent data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The active drill rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) demand. The number […]
2022 is shaping up to be a good year for energy tubulars. With the U.S. economy near pre-pandemic levels, demand is up for oil and gas – and the oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and line pipe needed to deliver them. Rising energy prices are spurring increased drilling, while declining steel prices are lowering the […]
The Energy Information Administration’s February Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) continues to predict a wide range of potential outcomes for future global energy consumption, due to the ongoing pandemic recovery and evolving effects of consumer behavior. EIA forecasts oil prices to remain near current levels in the coming months, while natural gas prices could experience volatility as winter temperatures drive demand and prices. Spot […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs continued to recover in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) demand. The […]
Reflecting higher energy prices, the number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) […]
The Energy Information Administration’s January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) continues to reflect high levels of uncertainty for future global energy consumption due to the ongoing pandemic recovery, impact of the Omicron variant, and unpredictable winter weather. EIA forecasts oil prices to remain near current levels throughout 2022, while natural gas prices could experience volatility as winter temperatures drive demand and prices. […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) demand. The number of […]
Steel Market Update is pleased to share this Premium content with Executive members. For information on upgrading to a Premium-level subscription, email Info@SteelMarketUpdate.com. The Energy Information Administration’s December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) remains subject to high levels of uncertainty because of the unique nature of a pandemic-era economic recovery and the uncertain impact of the Omicron […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs was unchanged in the U.S. this past week, while the Canadian rig count increased, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) demand. The […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in the U.S. this past week, while Canadian rig counts declined by 1, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) […]
The Energy Information Administration’s November Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasts oil prices to remain near current levels throughout the year, while natural gas prices could experience volatility as winter temperatures drive demand and prices. The EIA notes that evolving effects of consumer behavior on energy demand present a wide range of potential outcomes for energy consumption. Spot Prices The spot […]
By CRU Principal Analyst Josh Spoores, from CRU’s Steel Sheet Products Monitor, Nov. 10 Global sheet prices have continued to fall, though declines have not been consistent across all regions. Overall, CRU’s Global Flat Products Steel Price Indicator (CRUspi flats) fell for the second consecutive month, declining by 2.9% and is now at its lowest […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in U.S. this past week, while Canadian rig counts declined, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) demand. The number […]
Steel tube producer Tenaris saw global sales jump 15% sequentially to $1.75 billion in the third quarter of 2021, with sales 73% above the same year-ago quarter. The successive increase in Q3 was driven by an 8% increase in volumes, aided by a 6% increase in selling prices. Sales surged by 28% in North America to […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs decreased in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods demand. The number of active […]
The Energy Information Administration’s October Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty related to the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That big caveat aside, the increase in economic activity continues to contribute to rising energy use. EIA expects average expenditures for heating fuels to increase significantly in the next several months from […]
Oil prices topped $80 per barrel this week for the first time since 2014, likely giving a boost to drilling activity and consumption of steel products such as line pipe and oil country tubular goods (OCTG). But don’t expect a big spike in the market. “The recent increases in oil and gas prices are certainly […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released Friday by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods demand. The number of active […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released on Friday afternoon by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods demand. The number […]
Editor’s note: Steel Market Update is please to share this Premium content with Executive members. For information on how to upgrade to a Premium-level subscription, email Info@SteelMarketUpdate.com. The Energy Information Administration’s August Short-Term Energy Outlook remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty related to the ongoing economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That big caveat […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in the U.S. this past week, while Canadian rigs declined, according to data released on Friday afternoon by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods demand. The […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs increased in both the U.S. and Canada this past week, according to data released on Friday afternoon by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods demand. The number […]
The Energy Information Administration’s August Short-Term Energy Outlook remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty related to the ongoing economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That big caveat aside, the increase in economic activity continues to contribute to rising energy use. EIA anticipates a mostly balanced global oil market for the remainder of 2021. Crude oil […]
The number of active oil and gas drill rigs slipped in the U.S. yet increased in Canada this past week, according to data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The rig count is important to the steel industry because it is a leading indicator of oil country tubular goods demand. The number of active […]