Vista Energy Increases Reserves by 57% and Production by 59% in 2025
Vista Energy reported a 57% jump in proved and probable reserves to 588 MMboe at the end of 2025, driven largely by the acquisition of Petronas assets. The reserve replacement ratio surged to 605% overall and 260% on a organic basis. Production climbed 59% year‑over‑year to an average 135,414 boe/d in Q4, with crude oil output up 8% versus the prior quarter. Forty new wells were brought online in the fourth quarter, reinforcing the Vaca Muerta shale portfolio.
IEA Lowers 2026 Oil Demand Forecast on Economic Uncertainty, Higher Prices
The International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast to 850,000 barrels per day, down from a previous estimate amid heightened economic uncertainty and rising crude prices. Demand gains will come entirely from non‑OECD economies, with...
US Natural Gas Storage
The Energy Information Administration reported that U.S. natural gas inventories rose by 2.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the week ending November 1, bringing total working‑day stocks to 3.22 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). This level sits about 5 percent above the five‑year average for...
OGJ Crack Spread
The Oil & Gas Journal (OGJ) offers a daily OGJ Crack Spread metric that quantifies the margin between crude oil input costs and refined product sales. This spread serves as a real‑time gauge of refinery profitability and market tightness. OGJ’s...
Crude Imports by Country of Origin
The Oil & Gas Journal released a data set detailing U.S. crude oil imports broken down by country of origin. The report highlights the top supplying nations, shifts in import volumes over the past year, and emerging trends such as...
