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The CNOOC, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, has made a significant gas discovery in the central North Sea. The CNOOC, joined by Joint Venture (JV) partners Total and Edison, estimate the find to potentially 250 million barrels of oil. Glengorm, potentially the biggest find since 2008, sits 118 miles east of Aberdeen, Scotland close to existing fields the Culzean project and Elgin-Franklin platform. “Our strong position in the region will enable us to leverage existing infrastructures nearby and optimise the development of this discovery. Glengorm is an achievement that demonstrates our capacity to create value in a mature environment thanks to our in-depth understanding of the basin.”

Good news for those traveling next week. Oil prices have fallen considerably which is impacting gas prices. Currently, the national average gas price is $2.68 a gallon. While this is higher than the price drivers paid last Thanksgiving, the national average was $2.52 a gallon, it’s still lower than this year’s high of $2.97 a gallon last Memorial Day.

On September 17^th I wrote about "Relief at the Pumps," talking about lower gas prices are on the way. Since then retail gas prices have moved higher. In Pittsburgh, PA 87 grade Unleaded gasoline prices are now averaging $3.15 per gallon with a high of $3.239.

Oil markets finished higher again yesterday continuing the current upward trend.  At the close of the session, WTI crude closed up $0.31/bbl to close at $69.61.  RBOB and HO also closed higher by $0.0392/gal and $0.0257/gal to finish at $2.1623/gal and $2.1769/gal respectively.