Improved Crude Oil Prices News

Anadarko Petroleum Corp on Tuesday beat analysts' estimate for quarterly profit, helped by improved crude oil prices and lower costs. Crude prices are recovering from the lows hit in 2016 after a global crude oil glut. The company cut its 2018 capital investment outlook to a range of$4.1 billion to $4.5 billion, from $4.2 billion to $4.6 billion it previously forecast. Total full-year sales volume outlook was cut to a range of 238-248 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBOE) from 245-255 MMBOE.

ConocoPhillips has reported third-quarter net operating income of $456 million, or 94 cents per share, compared with $373 million, or $1.33 per share, for the same period a year ago. Including special items of $572 million, the company had a loss of $116 million, or 24 cents per share, compared with net income of $364 million, or $1.30 per share, for the same period a year ago. Total revenues were $15.7 billion, versus $6 billion a year ago. "We are extremely pleased with the progress we've made thus far in integrating the operations of Conoco and Phillips," said Jim Mulva, president and chief executive officer. "We continue to work toward finalizing our operating plans and synergy targets, which we look forward to sharing with the investment community on November 22.