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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Suncor Energy Inc T.SU

Alternate Symbol(s):  SU

Suncor Energy Inc. is a Canada-based integrated energy company. The Company's segments include Oil Sands, Exploration and Production (E&P), and Refining and Marketing. Its operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil production; petroleum refining in Canada and the United States; and the Company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks... see more

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Suncor Energy Inc > My opinion on Suncor and the Oil market
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Post by ultravires88 on May 06, 2022 10:43pm

My opinion on Suncor and the Oil market

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4508230-suncor-energy-still-crushing-it
 
OPEC+ doesn't have much spare capacity, they can't even meet their quota every month.
The China covid lockdown will eventually subside and oil demand will resume.
Due to the climate change activist, gov't intervention and covid demand destruction, Oil companies were not spending enough on oil exploration,i believe about 35% of their previous amounts. They don't want to spend more after learning their lesson from when covid dropped the price of a barrel of oil to -$40. The oil companies are reducing debt and paying higher dividends. Without enough new oil discoveries the supply of oil will gradually diminish. Even if they start pouring large amounts of capital into exploration now, it is not like turning on a tap, it takes years before oil is extracted.
 
Even if the War were to be ended today, the sanctions will not end and even if it did, there won't be any substantial increase in oil supplies. The longer the war the less Russia can pump oil, then when their oil wells need maintenance and they can't get the US parts then once a well is shuttered it is hard to restart again. The future EU oil ban will cause Russia to sell to other countries like China and India but they can't take all the oil and Russia doesn't have enough capacity to store all their unsold oil, so it will be forced to shutter their oil wells.
 
Suncor has oil sands which have a life span for many, many years past 2050. If any company wants to build a comparable business emulating Suncor today, it will cost them tens of billions of dollars, if not more. This will serve as a moat.
 
The negatives are demand destruction if the price of oil goes too high, I estimate $130-150 level, some experts say $180.
Alternative energy uptake is speeded up exponentially, which I think is not likely in the near and medium term. The whole energy ecosystem needs to be updated which takes a lot of capital and time.
A new pandemic emerges.
World war III happens but then the world is finished and nothing matters anymore.
Comment by ultravires88 on May 06, 2022 11:07pm
also if there is a recession it can cause oil demand destruction
Comment by mrbb on May 07, 2022 4:38pm
A recession only mean oil wouldn't go over 150. A 85-120 oil in a recession still pretty good for producers as opcost pressure is lessen.  At 150+ oil, input cost ramp up for all energy producers.   
Comment by ultravires88 on May 09, 2022 12:40am
I agree if a recession were to happen (not until the 1st quarter of next year at the earliest), the price of a barrel of oil will be in the $85-120 range. Nevertheless, a recession will lessen demand at their Petro Canada gas stations due to consumers finding ways to save and reduce their spending. Not sure how much revenue is contributed to their overall profit from their retail operation. I can& ...more  
Comment by Experienced on May 09, 2022 7:53am
There is a very easy way to find out for yourself.  Simply take the time to look at their financial statement!!  Hint...it is a lot more than 15%!!!