Mike Wirth on project risk, oil investment and LNG competition
In a September 24 sit-down, Wirth discussed project selection, country risk, durable oil investment and competition facing LNG.
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Mike Wirth on geopolitical risk and US energy investment
Fox Business’s August 3 interview covered geopolitical exposure, US supply, permitting and AI/data-center electricity needs.
Fox Business (Mornings with Maria)
Mike Wirth on US energy abundance, infrastructure and AI demand
Wirth argued the US should develop its energy base and infrastructure as hydrocarbon demand remains resilient and AI adds to electricity needs.
Chevron official YouTube
Ryan Lance on Hormuz oil losses, LNG disruption and inventories
At CERAWeek, Lance said losing 8–10 million barrels per day of oil and roughly one-fifth of LNG supply would have major consequences and force inventory and futures-curve adjustments.
CNBC (official LinkedIn / CERAWeek)
Claudio Descalzi on oil-price range, stock draws and 2027 risk
In its 11 July report on an Il Sole 24 Ore interview, Reuters attributed to Descalzi a warning that continued conflict could push oil beyond $80–$100/bbl by early 2027 as global stocks fall.
Reuters report (syndicated by AOL)
Opedal says Equinor has no spare oil or gas capacity
Reuters reported on 12 March that Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said the company had no spare oil or gas capacity to lift output during Middle East supply shortfalls.
Reuters (syndicated via MarketScreener)
Darren Woods on global oil supply and Venezuela: CNBC, 30 January
CNBC’s 30 January Squawk Pod episode includes an interview with ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods on global oil supply and Venezuela’s future. The episode listing timestamps Woods’s segment separately from the full programme.
CNBC / Squawk Pod
Darren Woods on refineries and the oil-to-pump-price gap: CNBC, 31 July
CNBC’s 31 July interview with ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods addresses refinery operations during the Iran conflict and the difference between crude-market moves and retail fuel prices.
CNBC
Darren Woods on supply, Venezuela and refining: CNBC, 1 May
CNBC’s verified 1 May video features ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods in an interview covering oil supply, Venezuela and operating conditions around the Middle East.
CNBC
Darren Woods says Exxon scaled back some operations as Hormuz logistics tightened
In a 10 March Reuters interview, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said non-essential staff had left Middle East operations and some activity was being scaled back to manage inventories as Hormuz shipping was challenged.
Reuters (syndicated via WHBL)
Richard Jackson on Occidental production and its multi-year plan
CNBC’s August 6 exclusive focused on Occidental’s results, production delivery, advanced recovery and sustainable cash flow.
CNBC (Power Lunch, Apple Podcasts)
Vicki Hollub on debt reduction and CEO succession
At CNBC’s Berkshire meeting coverage, Hollub discussed OxyChem, debt reduction and her planned departure after ten years as CEO; Richard Jackson was named successor effective June 1.
CNBC (Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting; transcript copy)
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