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by SNDT LLC

Energy, Commodities & Materials Intelligence

Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Energy, Commodities & Materials

⛽ Energy Futures

🥇 Precious Metals

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Top Energy Headlines

LIVE FEED25 sources including Rigzone, World Oil, OGJ & more
MarketsOilPrice10m ago

HSBC Downgrades Indian Equities Again as Oil Shock Deepens

HSBC has issued its second downgrade for Indian equities in a month citing the impact of the oil crunch caused by the war in the Middle East on the Asian powerhouse. “India now looks less attractiv...

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OffshoreOffshore Tech53m ago

Equinor ends PL 120 drilling near Visund field with no discovery

Equinor and its co-licensees have concluded drilling operations at the “Skoll” and “Hati” prospects located east of the Visund field in the Norwegian North Sea, without discovering any hydrocarbons...

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IndustryRigzone56m ago

Hormuz Stalls after Iran Made First Ship Seizures

Traffic through the strait ground to a halt after Iran fired on commercial ships and said it had seized at least two vessels - a first in nearly eight weeks of war.

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MarketsOilPrice1h ago

Chevron Restarts Wheatstone LNG Amid Global Gas Shortage

Chevron has restarted production of liquefied natural gas at its Wheatstone project in Australia after repairs prompted by cyclone damage in March. The repairs took a while due to the severity of t...

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MarketsOilPrice2h ago

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to a Halt Again as Iran Fires on Passing Ships

Traffic via the Strait of Hormuz has been paralyzed again, with Bloomberg reporting there was only one vessel attempting to exit the strait and none trying to enter. The lonely vessel was a bulk ca...

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InvestingSeeking Alpha7h ago

Kinder Morgan tops Q1 estimates as gas demand surge offsets lower fuel volumes

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MarketsOilPrice8h ago

StanChart: $95 Per Barrel Is The New Oil Price Equilibrium

Oil prices were rallying again on Wednesday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) captured two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude for June delivery gained ...

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MarketsOilPrice9h ago

Asia Energy Squeeze Worsens as Supply Cushion Melts

Asian countries have been buying all the oil they can get their hands on since the Strait of Hormuz shut down for business. Thanks to ample supply of seaborne crude oil, mostly consisting of sancti...

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Investing

Weatherford says Mexico starting to pay suppliers as oilfield activity normalizes

Seeking Alpha9h ago

Markets

Washington Eyes Dollar Lifeline for UAE Amid Hormuz Oil Supply Shock

OilPrice10h ago

Gas

Spot Prices Wrap: Henry Hub Cash Maintains Premium to Nymex Despite Drop in Demand

NatGas Intel10h ago

Investing

Why Peace In The Middle East Won't Bring Back Cheap Oil: The Case For Diamondback Energy

Seeking Alpha11h ago

Markets

Like Michael Corleone, Iraq’s Militias Seek Legitimacy

OilPrice11h ago

Industry

Iran Menaces Hormuz

Rigzone11h ago

Industry

Crude Rises On Iran-US Standoff

Rigzone11h ago

Markets

California’s First Gasoline Pipeline Moving Forward

OilPrice12h ago

Gas

EQT Expects ‘Swelling’ Opportunities in Appalachia to Blow Out Natural Gas-Fired Power Projections

NatGas Intel12h ago

Gas

Futures Settle: Supportive Weather, Iran Turmoil Extend Natural Gas Winning Streak

NatGas Intel12h ago

Markets

FTSE 100 Miners Lead the Market as Gold Holds Near $4,800

OilPrice13h ago

Gas

MidDay Snapshot: Spot Gas Slides as Weak Demand Offsets LNG Support

NatGas Intel13h ago

Markets

Brazil’s Trade Surplus Surges To A Record $14.2 Billion Amid High Oil Prices

OilPrice13h ago

Drilling

Focus on local capacity building can help ensure ‘the Namibian people win’ amid E&P boom

Drilling Contractor13h ago

Drilling

H&P breathes new life into existing diesel engines with dual-fuel gas-blending system

Drilling Contractor13h ago

Drilling

South America offshore market builds momentum with frontier exploration, steady progress

Drilling Contractor13h ago

Drilling

Reshaping the narrative on the industry the world can’t live without

Drilling Contractor13h ago

Drilling

Amelia Nelson, Noble: Soft skills just as crucial as technical knowledge for successful career

Drilling Contractor13h ago

Drilling

UK offshore industry calls for policy changes that face market realities

Drilling Contractor13h ago

Markets

China "Aggressively" Dumps Oil In Tenders As Iran War Reshapes Flows

OilPrice14h ago

Investing

Gabon energy minister eyes production-sharing contracts with BP, Exxon within six months

Seeking Alpha14h ago

Markets

The Global Energy Crisis Is Reviving Green Hydrogen

OilPrice15h ago

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Steel & Tubular Pricing

Steel prices • Last updated: Apr 11, 2026

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🏭 Spot Prices (Indicative)

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OCTG & Tubular Manufacturers

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OCTG Lead Times

Estimated lead times • Industry surveys • Updated: Apr 11, 2026

Seamless Casing

8-10 weeks

Normal

Seamless Tubing

6-8 weeks

Normal

ERW Casing

4-6 weeks

Normal

ERW Tubing

3-5 weeks

Normal

Line Pipe

6-8 weeks

Normal

Sucker Rods

2-4 weeks

Tight

* Lead times vary by grade, size, and quantity. Contact suppliers for current availability.

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Major Energy Companies

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Oilfield Services

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Rig Counts

Baker Hughes Weekly • Last updated: Apr 11, 2026

📊 US Basin Activity

Permian
308
-2
Eagle Ford
48
+1
Haynesville
35
+2
Bakken
32
Other
166
-4
Total US Active Rigs545

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🇨🇦 Canada & 🌍 International

Frac Spread Count

Primary Vision Data • Updated: Apr 11, 2026

Total US Frac Spreads
171+5 WoW
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Production & Inventory

EIA Weekly Petroleum Status • Last updated: Apr 11, 2026

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DUC Counts (Drilled Uncompleted)

EIA Drilling Productivity Report • Monthly

Retail Fuel & OPEC

EIA & OPEC Data

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Canada

Western Canadian Select & TMX

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Basin Weather

Field operations conditions • Major production regions

Midland, TX (Permian)☀️

72°F

Clear

💨 12 mph SW

Clear skies

Williston, ND (Bakken)

28°F

Cloudy

💨 18 mph N

Snow possible

San Antonio, TX (Eagle Ford)

68°F

Partly Cloudy

💨 8 mph SE

Mild

Weather data is indicative. Check local forecasts for operational planning.

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Industry Calendar

Key events for materials management & oilfield professionals

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API Spec Updates

Refinery & Margins

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LNG Exports & Gas

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Midstream & Pipelines

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Offshore Drillers