News Release

Preparing For the Perfect Storm: Extreme Oil Price Volatility Is Coming

byEnverus

Calgary, Alberta (February 28, 2022) — Enverus Intelligence Research, a subsidiary of Enverus, the leading global energy data analytics and SaaS technology company, has released its latest PetroLogic report, The Perfect Storm, which assesses the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, OPEC’s failure to achieve output goals and slower-than-expected supply additions in the U.S. is having on its near-term oil outlook.

“Whether reduced by Western sanctions, by Russian limits or by the impacts of the fighting itself, we expect extreme price volatility in Brent,” said Bill Farren-Price, lead report author and director of Enverus Intelligence Research. “Ultimately, higher oil prices and weaker economic growth are not consistent with resurgent oil demand and there is a significant risk that oil markets will be considerably tighter in the coming months if Western sanctions are escalated to focus on Russian energy exports.”

Key takeaways from the report:

  • We no longer expect aggressive stock builds in 1Q22, but do expect modest builds throughout the year as higher prices weigh on demand and additional supply becomes available which will erode Brent prices to mid to low 80s by the end of the year.
  • We expect extreme volatility in Brent over the coming months but ultimately believe prices over $100/bbl coupled with weaker economic growth is not supportive of resurgent oil demand.

Graph showing Brent Prices vs Inventories

Members of the media should contact Jon Haubert to schedule an interview with one of Enverus Intelligence Research’s expert analysts.

About Enverus
Enverus is the leading energy SaaS company delivering highly-technical insights and predictive/prescriptive analytics that empower customers to make decisions that increase profit. Enverus’ innovative technologies drive production and investment strategies, enable best practices for energy and commodity trading and risk management, and reduce costs through automated processes across critical business functions. Enverus is a strategic partner to more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries. Learn more at Enverus.com.

About Enverus Intelligence Research
Enverus Intelligence Research, Inc. is a subsidiary of Enverus and publishes energy-sector research that focuses on the oil and natural gas industries and broader energy topics including publicly traded and privately held oil, gas, midstream and other energy industry companies, basin studies (including characteristics, activity, infrastructure, etc.), commodity pricing forecasts, global macroeconomics and geopolitical matters. Enverus Intelligence Research, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser.

 

Picture of Enverus

Enverus

Energy’s most trusted SaaS platform — creating intelligent connections that uncover insights and opportunities to deliver extraordinary outcomes.

Related News

Enverus Press Release - Returning to growth: US power demand forecast highlights impact of data centers, EVs and solar
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released its long-term load forecast model that considers historical drivers of power demand across the Lower 48 U.S. and models variables it...

Enverus Press Release - Enverus Integrates With Fendahl to Enhance Energy Trading and Risk Management Solutions
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus, the leading global energy data analytics and SaaS technology company, today announced a strategic integration with Fendahl, a specialist provider of Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) software solutions, to offer energy traders enhanced solutions for improved risk management...

Enverus Press Release - Infrastructure dominates the global energy transition landscape
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released a report that assesses global energy transition strategies and examining how political and economic policies support advancements.

Enverus Press Release - Canadian oil sands: Back in the limelight
News Release
ByEnverus

CALGARY, Alberta (July 2, 2024) — Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released a report that examines where Canadian oil sands assets fall on the North American cost...

Enverus Press Release - Enverus releases top 100 private E&P operators list
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released its annual list of the most prolific 100 private oil and gas producers in the U.S. based on gross operated production, well count and rig movements across last...

Enverus Press Release - Surfing Europe’s green wave
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released new research that evaluates Europe's clean hydrogen landscape, analyzing how policies and incentives drive adoption and comparing industry activity to European...

Enverus Press Release - Operational efficiencies are driving cost excellence in North America’s onshore drilling
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released new research that analyzes which oil and gas plays show the greatest rate of increase in drilling speeds and whether well...

Enverus_Press_Release_Permian_Black_Box_Press_Release_Thumbnail
News Release
ByEnverus

Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, has released its forecasts of natural gas pipeline capacity, constraints and basis in the Permian basin.

Enverus News Release - Manuj Nikhanj named Enverus CEO
News Release
ByEnverus

AUSTIN, Texas (May 29, 2024) — Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS and generative AI company, today announced the promotion of Manuj Nikhanj to the position of CEO, effective July 1, 2024. Nikhanj, who currently serves as Enverus’ president, will...

Find Out How Enverus Can Help Your Business

Subscribe to the Energy Blog

A weekly update on the latest “no-fluff” insight and analysis of the energy industry.

Let’s get started!

We’ll follow up right away to show you a quick product tour.

Let’s get started!

We’ll follow up right away to show you a quick product tour.

Get Started

Register Today

Sign Up

Power Your Insights

Connect with an Expert

Access Product Tour

Speak to an Expert