Thematic: Middle East Oil Production Capacity, $NESR, $XOM and a $60/bbl Occam’s Razor

By Paul Sankey Published on August 31, 2024 at 12:53 PM

Quote in this note: “this is the first time that the Middle East has more rigs than the United States. And it’s not now more, it’s almost double.” We were very interested in the quarterly report of a delisted SPAC international oilfield service (OFS) company this past week. So interested, that we wrote you a thematic today on NESR (National Energy Services Reunited) vs ExxonMobil. We found NESR’s results call to be a terrific refresher …

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Oil Thoughts Ahead of Jan Stuart and Kathleen Kelley on Happy Hour 1pm Today

By Paul Sankey Published on August 29, 2024 at 9:32 AM

Today oil market gurus Jan Stuart vs Kathleen Kelley as we get a gut check on oil markets to end summer. Register here – Premium Event summer time this afternoon 1pm ET.  https://sankeyresearch.com/conference/sankey-strategy-session-jan-stuart-interest-form-2/ LIVE Happy Hour next week drinks for clients during Barcap Week – Wednesday 4th in Midtown from 4pm onwards. I am working on the venue waiting for The Knickerbocker Hotel to get back. RSVP.  ~ A quick pre-call gut check on oil …

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Letter from the Quai D’Orsay

By Paul Sankey Published on July 25, 2024 at 2:14 PM

We just took the Eurostar London to Paris, which City of Lights is empty. Above, the Quai D’Orsay, Notre Dame approaching renovation completion (later this year, fire was 2019). The 2024 Olympics are starting, and the streets are closed. No taxis, metro only to get around or foot. Paris is empty, the notoriously grumpy locals ain’t got time for all this. The local barman is berating the quiet. TGV (Train Grand Vitesse, fast French long …

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