The crude oil pricing environment is expected to experience significant volatility this year, which will negatively impact the exploration and production activities of integrated energy companies. A deceleration in oil production growth can create challenges, thereby constraining earnings from upstream operations. At the same time, the accelerating shift toward renewable energy is introducing greater uncertainty to the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry’s prospects. This combination of fact ...

Given the trade tensions that could lead to potential economic slowdowns, the future business environment of integrated energy companies remains uncertain. Furthermore, a deceleration in oil production growth is expected to limit earnings from the upstream activities. At the same time, the rising demand for renewable energy is adding uncertainty to the prospects of the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry, creating a bleak outlook.Among the companies in the industry that will probably survive ...