-2.81% for ConocoPhillips stock as price slides below key moving averages

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ConocoPhillips re-entered Syria by signing an agreement to develop new natural gas fields, gaining access to postwar reserves and diversification opportunities.
The company launched a second pilot project in Texas for produced water treatment, targeting environmental improvements and lower operational costs.
COP/USD faces pronounced bearish pressure and short- to medium-term technical weakness, with high-probability consolidation expected within the $104.07–$112.09 trading range.

Syrian gas reentry and US partnership expansion as selling persists

ConocoPhillips announced on June 17, 2026, a partnership with Western Midstream Partners and other leaders to launch a second pilot facility for treating produced water in Reeves County, Texas, broadening its environmental infrastructure and potentially reducing operational costs. The same day, the company signed an agreement with Novaterra and the Syrian Petroleum Company for new natural gas field development, marking its return to Syria after about twenty years. Plans to restart Syrian gas production represent the first major entry by a US oil and gas company into postwar Syria, opening the door to expanded reserves and diversified growth opportunities, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Technical momentum weakens as oversold signals and resistance converge

COP is trading below its MA-20 at $110.96 and MA-50 at $114.86, with the price holding above the long-term MA-200 at $105.08. Immediate resistance is defined by the Ichimoku Kijun at $112.72. Key momentum indicators such as MACD, ADX, and Awesome Oscillator all support further downside risk. RSI sits at 29.79, signaling oversold conditions, with both CCI and Bull/Bear Power indicating persistent seller dominance; the Stoch RSI reads neutral.

Consolidation expected unless breakout or key support fails

In the short term, the anticipated trading range for COP is $104.07 to $112.09, aligning with typical volatility bands for recent sessions. The primary scenario expects consolidation within this range, while a bullish reversal would require a breakout above $112.72. Further downside is likely if the support level at $104.07 is breached.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees ConocoPhillips under notable near-term pressure despite constructive news flow. He notes that price action remains weak, with the stock below important short- and medium-term moving averages and most technical indicators pointing to further downside. Base case remains consolidation between $104.07 and $112.09, with no bullish signal unless $112.72 is reclaimed. "Until COP breaks above short-term resistance, I see the technical setup as defensive despite positive developments on the fundamental front."

Earlier, analysts noted that ConocoPhillips was facing mounting short-term downside pressure amid mixed momentum signals. The latest developments, including persistent bearish technical readings and new international expansion efforts, reinforce a cautious outlook, with sustained price action below $104.07 likely signaling a further downside move.

Source of Data: COP Price Analysis by TU

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