Turkmenistan’s former president says diversifying the gas exports to Turkmenistan is a 'primary objective'
According to the transcript of a Sunday interview, former Turkmen president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov stated that his country's 'primary goal' was to diversify its exports of its massive gas reserves. The fourth largest in the world. Turkmenistan, a?mostly desert? country of 7 million people…
Trump's tariff reversal may reduce costs for US energy companies, but it will likely not affect broader flows.
Although the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn trade tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed last year could ease costs for certain?oil drillers and producers, analysts and experts said that energy flows in general would?remain unchanged for now. The ruling of the court could…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have kept the number of oil and natgas drilling rigs unchanged for a second consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the number of oil and gas rigs in the United States remained unchanged this week for a second consecutive week. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, remained at 551 during the week ending February 20. This is the same as the previous week.
Indonesian Pertamina will continue to bid for US energy imports
Pertamina, the Indonesian state oil and gas company, said on Friday that imports of energy products from the U.S. will still be done 'through a competitive bidding process' following the conclusion of the trade agreement between the two nations. On Thursday, Indonesia and the U.S. signed a deal that reduced U.S. tariffs from 32% to 19%.
Tullow Oil strikes multiple deals in sweeping capital overhaul
Tullow Oil announced on Friday a capital overhaul and a number of deals to increase its presence in West Africa. The heavily-indebted company is aiming to stabilize its operations and ensure longer-term growth. It said that the company had signed a refinancing agreement with Glencore, and…
NYT: Trump's ally Novatek signs deal with Russia on natural gas in Alaska
The New York Times reported that American financier 'Gentry Beach', who is a close friend of Donald Trump's family, had signed an agreement last fall with Russia's Novatek to develop natural gas for Alaska during the Western sanctions against Russia. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin…
What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?
Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. Hugo Chavez, the then president, expropriated foreign oil companies in the 2000s to strengthen the control of the PDVSA, the state-owned oil company, over the oilfields.
Shell claims US general exploration licenses in Venezuela will enable it to move forward with Dragon natural gas project
Shell's Dragon gas project will be able to move forward with the general licenses issued by the U.S. for oil and natural gas exploration in Venezuela this month, according to a Shell spokesperson on Thursday. As U.S. policies toward Venezuela have shifted, the project has been plagued by a series of starts and stops.
Exxon will determine the size of the natural gas reserves in Guyana's Stabroek Block.
Guyana’s energy minister stated that Exxon Mobil continues to work on determining the size of natural resources in Guyana’s?prolific Stabroek Block as the company pursues wider development of the resource. Previous statements by the U.S. oil giant, who leads the consortium operating the Stabroek Oilfield…
Cenovus, a Canadian company, beats its fourth-quarter profit expectations and begins redevelopment at the former MEG site
Cenovus Energy announced on Thursday that it has begun drilling new oil wells at its Christina Lake Oil Sands site in 'northern Alberta,' formerly owned MEG Energy. The plan will increase the company’s production this year as well as by 2027. The Canadian oil sands company, which exceeded…
What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?
Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. In the early 2000s, the then-President?Hugo Chavez took assets from foreign oil companies to strengthen the control of the state-owned PDVSA over the oilfields in Venezuela.
Libyan traders bring in Western traders to counter Russian fuel flow
Three trading sources have confirmed that global oil traders and firms including Vitol Trafigura, and TotalEnergies won the tenders for supplying gasoline and diesel to Libya. The country is allowing large Western companies a broader access and reducing its imports of Russian petrol. Libya has been overhauling its oil industry for 15 years…
Maurel & Prom, a Venezuelan oil firm, says that teams are fully mobilised after the US issued key authorization.
Maurel & Prom has a team in Venezuela that is fully mobilised, and'ready for the next stages of development', said its chief executive on Thursday. This was after the U.S. - added the French oil producer?to a a list of companies authorized to increase operations in Venezuela. M&P stopped exporting oil from Venezuela in the second quarter last year…
Rio Tinto misses its annual profit forecast on iron ore challenges
Rio Tinto missed its expectations for the annual underlying profit on Thursday as lower iron ore prices, amidst rising global supply, weighed down on its core business. However, stronger copper prices and production limited the impact. The world's biggest iron ore producer recently abandoned merger discussions with Glencore.
Indonesia and US firms sign trade, investment agreements worth $7 billion
The U.S. ASEAN Business Council reported that Indonesian & U.S. firms signed 'trade and investment agreements worth more than $7 bn? on Wednesday, a day before Indonesian President Prabowo?Subianto meets with U.S. president Donald Trump for a meeting to sign a final deal. According to a U.S.
Occidental Petroleum tops quarterly profit estimates on midstream support
Occidental Petroleum surpassed Wall Street's expectations for the fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as its?midstream?unit helped offset lower crude?oil?prices. In extended trading, shares of the 'company' rose by nearly 3%. Occidental realized oil prices dropped to $59.22 a barrel in the fourth-quarter…
Texas Pacific Land's core quarterly profit exceeds estimates due to stronger water sales
Texas Pacific Land exceeded Wall Street expectations for the fourth-quarter core profits on Wednesday as higher water sales and production offset lower oil prices. The company generates revenue from fixed fees, such as those for construction materials, water treatment or sourcing services, and oil and natural gas royalty interests.
Nigeria redirects all oil and gas revenues to the Federation account as part of sweeping reform
The presidency announced on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu signed an order directing all oil and gas revenues due to the government to be paid directly into the federation's account. This is part of a sweeping reform aimed at improving public finances. According to the law, Nigerian…
Caturus to purchase some South Texas assets from SM Energy for $950 Million
SM Energy, a U.S. oil and gas company, announced?on Wednesday that it would sell selected assets in South Texas for $950 millions?in order to reduce its debt and bolster its capital structure. SM Energy shares increased 4.8% during afternoon trading on the back of a rise in crude oil prices.
Europe's STOXX 600 closes on record high due to earnings boost. ECB shifts focus
Investors assessed corporate earnings and reports about a possible leadership change at the European Central Bank. All major regional benchmarks finished in positive territory. The pan-European Index closed 1.2% higher at 628.69. The defence sector rose 2.9%. BAE Systems added about 4%, after…
Spain's Naturgy wants to talk with Yamal about the impact of EU's Russian Gas Ban
A senior official at Naturgy said that the company will be holding talks with Russia's Yamal Gas in order to declare force majeure on their long-term contract. This is due to an EU ban on Russian gas imports. In 2013, the Spanish power utility Yamal signed a long-term agreement to import around 3 billion cubic meters of Russian LNG every year.
Exxon’s Uaru project and Whiptail project in Guyana is moving ahead of schedule according to an executive.
Exxon Mobil’s President of Guyana Operations said that the company's fifth- and sixth-projects in Guyana, Uaru and Whiptail, are on schedule and within budget. Alistair Routledge (Exxon Guyana president) refused to give a timeline for the start-up of projects when asked by. Whiptail, meanwhile, is expected to begin production in 2027.
Minister Trinidad is confident that gas projects with Venezuela can proceed.
The energy minister for the twin island nation, Trinidad and Tobago, said that the government was confident two major 'offshore gas' projects with Venezuela, to be 'operated' by Shell, BP and Trinidad National Gas Company, will go ahead despite the political changes in OPEC's country. Since U.S.
Glencore earned less money from energy sales despite selling more oil for the third consecutive year
The annual earnings of the commodity trader, mining group Glencore showed that it traded more oil in 2013 but made less money?from energy trading? for the third consecutive year. The company stated that "Energy coal and steelmaking coking coal faced a more subdued climate." The company said that "well-supplied markets and geopolitical uncertainties…
Glencore returns $2 billion to its shareholders despite earnings decline
Glencore, the commodity trader and miner, announced its results for '2025 on Wednesday. This was just weeks after Rio Tinto, a larger rival, failed to make a takeover offer. The talks to create a global mining giant worth $240 billion were halted earlier this month due to valuation and ownership disagreements.
Reports from FT say that Eni, the Italian oil and gas company, is considering a return to trading.
Italian energy major Eni ?is weighing re-entering oil ?and ?gas trading ?as it seeks the outsized returns enjoyed by BP, Shell and TotalEnergies, amid geopolitically-driven price volatility, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Claudio Descalzi,?Eni's Chief Executive, told FT that he stopped trading in 2019…
Oil minister: Suriname and Guyana will form team to explore joint projects for gas exploration
Suriname’s oil minister said that Suriname and Guyana will 'create' a technical team to investigate the development of natural gas?production between the two South American nations. The team could be set up next month and would represent a significant step forward for Suriname, Guyana and…
EQT Corp beats quarterly profit estimates on higher natgas prices, sales volumes
EQT Corp, a U.S. energy company, beat Wall Street 'estimates' for its fourth-quarter adjusted profits?on Tuesday. It benefited from higher natural gas prices and increased sales volumes. This sent the shares of EQT Corp up more than 1% during extended trading. The demand for liquefied gas (LNG), driven by data centers that are power-hungry, has pushed U.S.
Ovintiv sells Anadarko assets to Ovintiv for $3 billion
Ovintiv announced?on Tuesday that it had agreed to sell Anadarko?assets?in Oklahoma to an unnamed buyer for $3 Billion, as?the?company sharpens its?focus?on higher-margin?plays?in?the Permian basin and Canada's Montney. In extended trading, shares of the company increased by nearly 2%. The company's plan to sell the Anadarko assets was announced in November.
Devon's profits beat expectations for the quarter, but forecasts lower production after winter storm
Devon Energy, a U.S. shale producer, narrowly beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth-quarter profits and forecast lower production in the first-quarter after severe winter storms disrupted operations throughout?key producing regions. Analysts and traders estimate that the winter storm…
Exxon is committed to moving quickly on Guyana gas project, but it needs demand sources for the gas, says executive
Exxon Mobil's chief upstream said that the company is 'committed' to moving quickly to develop natural gas resources in Guyana, but the government of the South American country must advance industrial projects if it wants to ensure a long-term demand for the gas. Exxon Mobil, the company…
Expand Energy exceeds its fourth-quarter profit expectations and plans to reduce debt by $1 billion in 2026
?U.S. Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday. It aims to improve its balance sheet by reducing debts of at least $1 billion in 2026. The company was able to benefit from the higher prices, as U.S. Natural Gas Futures jumped over 11% sequentially during the fourth quarter.
Venezuela tensions are set to ease, resulting in a rise in the oil production potential of Guyana
Geopolitical experts and oil specialists?said that the tiny oil-producing country of Guyana has an opportunity to expand its economy amid the ongoing U.S. activities in Venezuela. This is ahead of the Guyana Energy Conference. The 'growth potential' of Guyana was the focus at the four-day conference that began on Tuesday, in Georgetown.
Iraq approves an 'amicable agreement' with Russia's Lukoil regarding the transfer of operations for giant fields
According to a press release, the 'Iraqi Cabinet approved a "friendly settlement" with Russia's Lukoil on Tuesday regarding the transfer of the West Qurna 2, a giant oil field in the west of Iraq to the state-run Basra Oil Company. Last month, Iraqi nationalised the oilfields after the U.S.
Minister: No need for market intervention to secure German gas supply
The economy ministry said on Tuesday that Germany's gas supplies are secure and no state intervention is needed. It cited a more stable market than last year, as well as strong LNG and pipeline exports. A spokesperson for the ministry said that the government is working on a successor to…
Spain's gas consumption is expected to fall this year, as the blackout-related boost fades
Spain's gas consumption?will fall by around 7 percent?this coming year?as a result of a softer response to the major blackout that occurred on April 28. The power grid operator has increased the use of stable sources such as gas plants for electricity generation, which cost more but can better control voltage.
Venezuela tensions are set to ease, resulting in a rise in the oil production potential of Guyana
Experts in geopolitics and oil said that the tiny oil-producing country of Guyana, which is already one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, has a window for expansion due to the ongoing U.S. activities in Venezuela. The growth potential of the oil and gas industry will be at the forefront of a four-day conference beginning Tuesday in Georgetown.
Politico reports that Trump has slammed the energy deal between California, Britain and Trump
Reports from Politico indicate that President Donald Trump denounced the clean energy agreement signed between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the United Kingdom on Monday. In an interview, Trump stated that it was "inappropriate for Britain" to deal with the Democratic Governor. Trump…
BB Energy has loaded the first crude oil cargo after a legal dispute from South Sudan
LONDON, FEB 16 - BB Energy, a commodities trader in London has loaded the first South Sudanese crude cargo it had negotiated new terms on. The fuel was due to be delivered by 2025. BB Energy filed a lawsuit against South Sudan last year in 'the London courts,' claiming that the country failed…
Chevron and a consortium of companies sign contracts for gas exploration offshore Greece
On Monday, a consortium led by U.S. oil giant Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements to search for natural gas in southern Greece. This agreement expands the United States presence in the Eastern Mediterranean. The deal will double the amount of Greek marine acreage that is available for exploration. It's also the second time in recent months that a U.S.
Chevron and a consortium of companies sign contracts for gas exploration offshore Greece
The United States has expanded its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean with the signing of exclusive lease agreements by a?consortium headed by U.S. major oil company?Chevron? to search for natural gas offshore southern Greece. This deal, the second to be signed in recent months by a 'U.S.
Maurel & Prom hopes for a resumption of Venezuelan oil sales boosted with the easing of sanctions
Maurel & Prom, a French oil producer, is optimistic that it will be able to resume the export of Venezuelan crude oil soon after the United 'States government eased'sanctions against the country on Friday. On Friday, the U.S. government issued two general licenses, allowing major energy companies to operate in OPEC-member Venezuela.
Take Five GRAPHIC: Giddy up
As the year of fire horse dawns, much of Asia will celebrate the Lunar New Year. This rare combination is said to combine elements of energy and volatility. The markets will be looking for the first from the consumer leader Walmart, and the second from the earnings of European miners. The week will be filled with UK data and leading economic indicators.
Sources say that Trinidad's Atlantic LNG has shut down its Train 3 facility for emergency repairs.
Three people familiar with the situation said that on Wednesday, Trinidad and Tobago’s flagship Atlantic LNG complex, which produces liquefied gas from natural gas in Trinidad and Tobago, shut down its Train 3 facility for emergency repairs. Repairs at the unit with a 3 million tonne per year capacity are likely to take a month.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut three oil rigs and added three gas rigs to their weekly count, while maintaining the same number of rigs.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. oil and gas companies this week reduced three oil rigs while adding three natural-gas rigs. The overall rig count remained unchanged. The 'oil and gas rig number, a leading indicator of future production, remained at 551 during the week ending February 13.
Caturus signs a 20-year LNG Supply Deal with Saudi Aramco
U.S. Gas Producer 'Caturus' said on Friday that its unit, Commonwealth LNG, had signed a twenty-year agreement with Saudi Aramco to supply 1,000,000 tonne per year of lNG from?its proposed Louisiana Export Project. The U.S. is working hard to surpass Qatar and Australia as the largest LNG exporter in the world.
US permits oil majors to resume Venezuelan operations and broadly approves new energy investment
The U.S. eased its sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry on?Friday. It issued two general licenses allowing global energy companies? to resume oil and?gas operations in the OPEC?member?and other companies?to negotiate??contracts? on investments in???new???energy operations?. The Treasury…
Serbia's NIS wants to lift new sanctions on crude oil imports
The Serbian-owned NIS Oil Company has asked the United States for a second waiver of sanctions to allow crude imports. This is while they await a sale to Hungary's MOL. NIS is responsible for 80% of the fuel requirements in Serbia. It operates the only oil refinery, located in Pancevo in the north of the country. In October, the U.S.
Take Five: Giddy up
As the year of fire horse dawns, much of Asia will celebrate the Lunar New Year. This rare combination is said to combine elements of energy and volatility. The markets will be looking for the first from the consumer bellwether Walmart, while the commodity markets are likely to see the latter.
Sources say that Venezuela's PDVSA has expanded its oil fields to joint venture partners.
Three sources familiar with the matter said that the state-run PDVSA of Venezuela is currently in discussions with its joint venture partners including Chevron Repsol and Maurel & Prom to expand the oilfields assigned to their respective projects. This could lead to an increase in crude and natural gas production.
Data shows that Yamal LNG has resumed transhipments in the vicinity of Murmansk.
LSEG data showed on 'Thursday that Yamal LNG has resumed ship to ship?liquefied gas operations near a port in the Arctic called Murmansk. This could mean a possible resumption for the first time of this winter of fuel exports into Asia. Ship-to-ship allows the company to optimize the use…
Inpex, a Japanese oil and gas company, sees a shortage of LNG in Asia by 2035
Inpex, Japan’s largest oil and 'gas producer, anticipates that global demand for LNG will grow by 75%, to 700 million metric tons annually, in 2035. This could lead to a shortage of LNG along the Pacific coast, including Asia. Inpex, who runs the Ichthys LNG Project in Australia and develops Abadi LNG in Indonesia…
Inpex, a Japanese oil and gas company, sees a shortage of LNG in Asia by 2035
Inpex, Japan’s largest oil and 'gas producer, anticipates that global demand for liquefied?natural gas will grow by 75%, to a total of?700 millions metric tons per year in 2035. This could lead to a shortage in supply in the Pacific coast region, which includes Asia. Inpex, who runs the Ichthys LNG Project?in Australia…
Norway oil investment set to decline by 2026, according to a survey
A 'quarterly survey' of the oil and gas industry revealed on Thursday that Norwegian investments in the sector are likely to?decline this year and next, as fewer new projects are being undertaken and more field?developments have been completed. Norway is the world's second largest oil producer…
Energy secretary warns against legitimacy of Chinese deals
Chris Wright, the U.S. secretary of energy, urged on Wednesday that the U.S. invest more in Venezuela during the most high-level visit to the U.S. focused on energy policies in almost three decades. Wright also warned about the legitimacy of Chinese companies in the OPEC nation. Wright stated that the U.S.
Andy Home, Andy Home: The US and Canada are now working together to secure critical minerals.
The U.S. president Donald Trump just announced "Project Vault", an $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals intended to protect U.S. manufacturing companies from disruptions in supply. The U.S. will need help to fill the Vault with 60 minerals that are currently classified as "critical". The U.S.
Libya awards new oil and gas blocks to Chevron Eni and others in the first licensing round since 2007.
Libya awarded oil and gas exploration blocks on Wednesday to foreign oil companies including Chevron Eni QatarEnergy Repsol, in its first licensing round for nearly 20 years. The country is trying to revive the sector despite political divisions. The National Oil Corporation announced the winners of their first round of bidding since 2007.
MVM purchases 10% of BP's Shafag Solar Project
The oil giant announced Wednesday that it had sold a 10% share in its Shafag Solar?project? in 'Azerbaijan? to MVM Energetika Zrt of Hungary. BP?said that BP owns 40.01 % of the project. SOCAR owns 39.99% and MVM and Azerbaijan?Development?Fund each own 10 %. BP announced the news a day before…
Russia claims US restrictions on its involvement in Venezuela's oil industry are discriminatory
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Wednesday that the new U.S. restrictions imposed on Russia and other countries' role in Venezuela's petroleum business was blatantly discriminatory. The Kremlin also said it would clarify this matter with Washington. The U.S. Treasury Department issued…
Congo declares it will seek out other partners in the event that US Minerals Framework fails
If the minerals?cooperation agreement with the United States does not lead to concrete projects, then the Democratic Republic of Congo will seek out other partners. The country's mining minister stated that the framework does not result in concrete projects. "Everything that we have done…
US Energy Secretary to Arrive in Venezuela With Herculean Task of Oil Recovery
This week, the U.S. Department of Energy Chris Wright will visit Venezuela. It is the highest-level U.S. The OPEC country has not had a visit to discuss energy policy in almost three decades. Washington is conducting its first assessment on the ground of the oil industry that it plans to rebuild.
Saudi and US firms partner on northeast Syria Energy Project
Two people with direct knowledge of the plan say that Saudi Arabian and U.S. firms will form a consortium to explore and produce oil and gas in the northeastern part of Syria. Sources said that Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy, and Argent LNG plan to partner with TAQA on the project. The project would cover four to five exploration blocks in the northeastern area.
Chile to receive its first Australian LNG in 3 years amid tighter Atlantic supply
According to ship tracking data, two Australian LNG cargoes are on their way to Chile. This would be the first time in three years that Chile has received shipments of this nature. The competition between these two 'basins' could be increased by more cargoes being sent to the Atlantic. This would also support the spot LNG price in the region.
Andy Home, Andy Home: The US and Canada are now working together to secure critical minerals.
The U.S. president Donald Trump just announced "Project Vault", an $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals intended to protect U.S. manufacturing companies from disruptions in supply. The U.S. will need help to fill up the Vault's 60 critical minerals. The friend-shoring game is back and with a vengeance. As the U.S.
Aker BP raises dividend despite 2026 output dip
Aker BP, a Norwegian oil firm, announced on Wednesday that it will increase its quarterly dividend by 5% in '2026 despite an anticipated decline in production. Its profit for the last quarter of 2017 was below expectations. The company's poll of 16 analysts showed that the group's earnings were below expectations.
Treasury: US grants license for oil and gas exploration in Venezuela
The?U.S. The?U.S. Washington has eased sanctions against Venezuela's oil industry that were first imposed by the United States in 2019. Since U.S. troops captured President Nicolas Maduro at the beginning of January, Washington has relaxed its sanctions. The government of interim president Delcy Rodriguez then agreed on a $2 billion oil deal with Washington.
Citgo struggles to determine its long-term strategy as the sale process is frozen, according to sources.
Citgo Petroleum, a U.S. refiner, is struggling to make important decisions regarding investments and finances because the sale of the Venezuelan parent company to an Elliott Investment Management affiliate has been frozen for months despite a U.S. court's approval of the deal. The Delaware…
Grupo Carso, owned by Mexican billionaire Slim, confirms Pemex's contract with Macavil Gas Field
Grupo Carso, owned by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, confirmed on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement with the state-owned energy company Pemex for the 'development of onshore Macavil in southern Mexico. The contract focuses on natural gas and condensate. Last week, it was reported…
Sources say Mercuria is moving closer to purchasing Raizen's Argentine assets worth over $1 billion.
According to two sources familiar with the situation, a Swiss-founded energy company Mercuria Energy Group is advancing in its bid to purchase a'refinery' and a large number of gas stations located in Argentina. The acquisition would be from Raizen, a Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer in financial trouble.
Sources say Mercuria is moving closer to purchasing Raizen's Argentine assets worth over $1 billion.
According to two sources familiar with the situation, Mercuria Energy Group is advancing in its bid to purchase a refinery in Argentina and hundreds of gas stations from Raizen, a Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer in financial trouble. A source told us that the deal may be done soon, but there is still a chance it won't be.
BP suspends share buybacks to reduce debt, sending shares down 7%
On Tuesday, BP suspended its share buybacks. It also took charges of about $4 billion on its renewables assets and biogas assets. This sent its shares down by 7% during afternoon trading. The oil major said that it will shift money from its buybacks into shrinking debt and refocusing investment in oil and natural gas projects…
Energean International CEO: Egypt has told international oil companies to double their output by 2030
Energean International CEO, Nikolas Katcharov, said on Tuesday that Egypt had directed international oil firms to 'double production by 2030. Existing contracts need to be revised in order to encourage new investment. Katcharov stated that the low gas prices which supported earlier phases…
Saudi and US firms partner on northeast Syria Energy Project
According to two sources with knowledge of the plans, two Saudi Arabian firms and three U.S. companies are planning to form a consortium to explore and produce oil and gas in the?northeastern?Syria. The sources stated that Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy, and Argent LNG plan to partner with Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power, and TAQA to complete the project.
BP confirms that it has applied for an OFAC license to develop the Venezuela/Trinidad Gas Field
BP wants a license to 'develop' its Manakin Cocuina Gas Field that crosses the border between Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela and Trinidad. This was revealed by interim BP CEO Carol Howle on Tuesday. Shell's Dragon and Manatee project and BP's Manakin are among the energy companies that have moved forward with their plans in Venezuela since the U.S.
Oil India's quarterly profit declines on lower crude realisations
Oil India, an Indian exploration company, reported on Tuesday that its third-quarter profits fell as lower realisations squeezed the margins despite higher fuel demand. The profit of the state-owned company, which excludes earnings from overseas operations and joint ventures, dropped 33.8% for the third quarter to $80.2 million.
Presidio, a US energy company, plans to use a Goldman Sachs debt facility worth $1 billion to finance deals.
Presidio Investment Holdings and Goldman Sachs are working on a debt?facility of up to $1 billion, which will give the U.S. Oil and Gas Producer a war chest to pursue acquisitions when it becomes a public listed company. Energy producer EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. will list the company…
Norway's Vaar Energi raises production goal, beats profit expectations
Vaar Energi is majority owned by Italy's Eni. On?Tuesday, it raised its production target and reported a higher than expected operating?profit in the fourth quarter. However, Vaar Energi said that they would be cautious with their dividend guidance because of lower oil and gas prices. Oslo-listed Vaar’s earnings before interest…
Sources say that Venezuela's Orinoco Belt is loosening, which helps to boost oil production to 1 million barrels per day.
Sources close to the operations reported that Venezuela's state-owned?oil firm PDVSA reversed the majority of output cuts in its own oilfields and joint ventures located along the Orinoco Belt. Total production has increased to close to one million barrels a day. OPEC member Venezuela was…
Sources say that increased Orinoco Belt production boosts Venezuela's crude oil production to one million barrels per day.
Sources close to the operations of Venezuela's PDVSA state oil company said that the company reversed the majority?of its output cuts at its own oilfields and joint-ventures in the country's main?crude region – the Orinoco Belt – bringing the nation's production to close to one million barrels per a day (bpd).
Expand Energy CEO to leave and move to Houston
Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, announced the departure of its CEO Domenic Del'Osso on Monday. It also stated that it plans to move its corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston this year. The company announced that Michael Wichterich, its chairman, has been named interim chief with immediate effect.