Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

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<li>For the week ending 21/Feb, U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3m barrels, contradicting expectations of a 2.5m barrel build. Gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly rose, while distillate stocks surged more than expected.</li>
<li>U.S. natural gas inventories fell by 261 Bcf for the week ending 21/Feb, lower than analyst expectations of a 276 Bcf drawdown. Inventories are 11.5% below the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>BP pivots back to fossil fuels, cutting renewables and reducing its quarterly buyback to USD 0.75 billion from USD 1.75 billion. President Trump revoked Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela.</li>
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For the week ending 21/Feb, U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3m barrels, contradicting expectations of a 2.5m barrel build. Gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly rose, while distillate stocks surged more than expected.
U.S. natural gas inventories fell by 261 Bcf for the week ending 21/Feb, lower than analyst expectations of a 276 Bcf drawdown. Inventories are 11.5% below the 5-year seasonal average.
BP pivots back to fossil fuels, cutting renewables and reducing its quarterly buyback to USD 0.75 billion from USD 1.75 billion. President Trump revoked Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela.


[ETP 2025/09] WTI Drops on Trade Tensions, Henry Hub Falls to Forecasts of Milder Temperatures

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<li>For the week ending 07/Feb, US crude inventories increased by 4.1m barrels, exceeding expectations of a 2.4m barrel build. Gasoline stockpiles surprisingly fell, while distillate stocks unexpectedly rose.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories fell by 100 Bcf for the week ending 07/Feb, beating analyst expectations of a 90 Bcf drawdown. Inventories are 2.8% below the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>BP’s Q4 net profit fell 48.5% QoQ and missed estimates by 2.5% due to weak refining margins. Chevron plans to trim workforce by 20% to cut costs. </li>
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For the week ending 07/Feb, US crude inventories increased by 4.1m barrels, exceeding expectations of a 2.4m barrel build. Gasoline stockpiles surprisingly fell, while distillate stocks unexpectedly rose.
US natural gas inventories fell by 100 Bcf for the week ending 07/Feb, beating analyst expectations of a 90 Bcf drawdown. Inventories are 2.8% below the 5-year seasonal average.
BP’s Q4 net profit fell 48.5% QoQ and missed estimates by 2.5% due to weak refining margins. Chevron plans to trim workforce by 20% to cut costs. 


[ETP 2025/07] Rising U.S. Crude Inventories Weigh on WTI, Henry Hub Soars on Frosty Forecasts

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Global oil demand growth is slowing, with projections to reach 103.8 mb/d in 2025. OPEC+ is delaying production increases amid weaker demand &amp; rising competition from non-OPEC producers like U.S.</li>
<li>Geopolitical instability, a renewable energy shift, and challenges like China's slowdown and high global interest rates are reshaping oil market dynamics, affecting prices and economic strategies.</li>
<li>OPEC's influence is waning as non-OPEC players expand and renewable energy adoption grows. The oil market's evolution highlights the urgent need for diversification in energy strategies.</li>
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Global oil demand growth is slowing, with projections to reach 103.8 mb/d in 2025. OPEC+ is delaying production increases amid weaker demand &amp; rising competition from non-OPEC producers like U.S.
Geopolitical instability, a renewable energy shift, and challenges like China's slowdown and high global interest rates are reshaping oil market dynamics, affecting prices and economic strategies.
OPEC's influence is waning as non-OPEC players expand and renewable energy adoption grows. The oil market's evolution highlights the urgent need for diversification in energy strategies.


Global Oil Market 2025: US, OPEC+ and Much More..

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<li>For the week ending 06/Sept, US crude inventories increased by 0.8m barrels, lower than the 0.9m barrel forecast. Gasoline stockpiles rose unexpectedly, while distillate inventories grew more than anticipated.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 40 Bcf for the week ending 06/Sep, lower than analyst expectations of a 49 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 9.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>BP, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. Schlumberger announces breakthrough in Lithium production.</li>
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For the week ending 06/Sept, US crude inventories increased by 0.8m barrels, lower than the 0.9m barrel forecast. Gasoline stockpiles rose unexpectedly, while distillate inventories grew more than anticipated.
US natural gas inventories rise 40 Bcf for the week ending 06/Sep, lower than analyst expectations of a 49 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 9.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
BP, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. Schlumberger announces breakthrough in Lithium production.


[ETP 2024/37] Oil Prices Rebound but Weak Demand Limits Gains, Nat-Gas Rises on Output Cuts

Independent Investment Research, The IDEA!

The IDEA!

Independent Investment Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

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What's News in Amsterdam - 3 September (Shell | E-commerce & Logistics)

Netherlands

Shell PLC explores and refines petroleum products. The Company produces and imports fuels, chemicals, and lubricants, as well as operates service station networks. Shell serves clients worldwide.

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Mint Finance

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What's News in Amsterdam - 3 September (Shell | E-commerce & Logistics)

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The IDEA!

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[ETP 2025/09] WTI Drops on Trade Tensions, Henry Hub Falls to Forecasts of Milder Temperatures

​US oil inventories drop, defying expectations. Natural gas inventories fall below analyst predictions. BP shifts focus back to fossil fuels, Trump...

Mint Finance

[ETP 2025/07] Rising U.S. Crude Inventories Weigh on WTI, Henry Hub Soars on Frosty Forecasts

​US crude inventories rose more than expected, gasoline stockpiles dropped, and distillate stocks rose unexpectedly. BP's Q4 profit fell and missed...

Mint Finance

Global Oil Market 2025: US, OPEC+ and Much More..

​Global oil demand growth is slowing, reshaping market dynamics as OPEC's influence wanes and renewable energy adoption grows, highlighting the...

Nimish Maheshwari

[ETP 2024/37] Oil Prices Rebound but Weak Demand Limits Gains, Nat-Gas Rises on Output Cuts

Oil prices rise on Hurricane impact but weak demand caps gains. Nat-gas prices rise on warmer weather forecasts and production cuts. BP,...

Mint Finance

What's News in Amsterdam - 3 September (Shell | E-commerce & Logistics)

In this edition: • Shell | Locks in scale: ARC closed, Tri Star fully owned soon • E-commerce & Logistics | France raised another hurdle for...

The IDEA!

US oil inventories drop, defying expectations. Natural gas inventories fall below analyst predictions. BP shifts focus back to fossil fuels, Trump...

US crude inventories rose more than expected, gasoline stockpiles dropped, and distillate stocks rose unexpectedly. BP's Q4 profit fell and missed...

Global oil demand growth is slowing, reshaping market dynamics as OPEC's influence wanes and renewable energy adoption grows, highlighting the...