Saudi Aramco may soon issue Islamic bonds as a prospectus suggests
Saudi Aramco published a prospectus for a programme to issue Islamic bonds, or sukuk. This indicates that the state oil giant may tap debt markets soon after raising $5 billion in a three-part sale of bonds this week. The prospectus submitted to the London Stock Exchange, where the sukuk will be listed, dates May 30.
NextDecade, JERA Sign 20-Year LNG Supply Deal
U.S. liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade said on Thursday it had signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG from its Rio Grande project's fifth liquefaction facility.Shares of NextDecade were up 5.5% at $8.11…
Saudi Aramco is considering asset sales as a way to raise funds, according to sources
Two people familiar with the matter have confirmed that Aramco, Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, is looking at selling assets to raise funds as it continues its international expansion while coping with lower crude prices. Aramco, the largest oil company in the world and the primary source of Saudi revenue…
Saudi Aramco is considering asset sales as a way to raise funds, according to sources
Two people familiar with the matter have confirmed that Aramco, Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, is looking at selling assets to raise funds as it expands internationally and deals with lower crude prices. Aramco, the largest oil company in the world and the primary source of Saudi revenue, is the biggest oil producer on the planet.
Egypt In Talks to Buy LNG Cargoes Amidst Energy Crunch
Egypt is in talks with energy firms and trading houses to buy 40-60 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid a worsening energy crunch ahead of peak summer demand, three sources aware of the matter told Reuters.The country faces spending up to $3 billion at current prices to secure the LNG…
Sources say Egypt is in talks with suppliers to purchase 40-60 LNG cargoes during this year due to the energy crisis.
Three sources familiar with the matter said that Egypt is in discussions with international energy companies and trading houses about buying 40-60 cargoes (LNG) of liquefied gas to ensure emergency fuel imports ahead of summer peak demand amid an worsening energy crisis. According…
US LNG Exporters Continue New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty
Woodside Energy's decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping capacity U.S. companies plan to approve this year despite uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade war, according to company statements and analysts.The U.S.…
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Woodside Australia and Saudi Aramco Sign Deal for Potential Louisiana LNG Share Buy
Woodside Energy, a company based in Australia, announced on Wednesday that it had signed a non-binding deal with Aramco for the exploration of opportunities. This included the possibility of the Saudi Arabian firm acquiring a stake in the Louisiana LNG Project. Woodside, Australia’s largest gas producer…
Aramco signs MoUs for 6.2 Million Tons of LNG with NextDecade and Sempra
Saudi Aramco, the oil giant, will sign memorandums of understanding on Tuesday with NextDecade, a U.S. natural gas producer, and Sempra, a utility firm, according to Aramco’s CEO. The move comes as Aramco expands its LNG market. Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, told the U.S. Saudi Investment Forum that "the U.S. He added that the U.S.
Aramco's executive claims that oil demand may increase if the tariff dispute is resolved
Aramco, the Saudi oil giant and a cash cow of the kingdom for many years, is expecting oil demand to be resilient this year. It also expects further upsides if the U.S.-China trade dispute is successfully resolved. Washington and Beijing agreed earlier Monday to temporarily reduce reciprocal tariffs, in a deal which exceeded expectations.
Aramco's executive claims that oil demand may increase if the tariff dispute is resolved
Aramco, the Saudi oil giant and a cash cow of the kingdom for many years, is expecting oil demand to be resilient this year. It also expects further upsides if the U.S.-China trade dispute is successfully resolved. Washington and Beijing agreed earlier Monday to temporarily reduce reciprocal tariffs, a deal which exceeded expectations.
Sources say that the price of Saudi crude in China will surge after a fall in May.
Saudi Arabian crude oil supplies to China are expected to increase in May compared with the previous month, as the sharp price reduction by the Kingdom has attracted increased demand. A tally of the allocations made to Chinese refiners in May showed that Saudi Aramco, the state oil company, will ship 48 million barrels.
Japan's Terra Drone will boost collaboration with Saudi Aramco in inspections
Terra Drone, a Japanese startup that uses drones to inspect and survey energy infrastructure, has announced it is increasing its cooperation with Saudi Arabian state-owned Aramco in order to inspect oil and natural gas facilities. Terra Drone, a Japanese company, has signed an…
Executives say that AI will lead to cheaper and faster oil production. CORRECTED.
Executives at the CERAWeek Conference in Houston explained that artificial intelligence has accelerated oil and gas drilling, and has prompted companies to reconsider areas they previously deemed too expensive or difficult to develop. AI was a major topic in several sessions of the largest energy conference.
Executives say AI will lead to cheaper and faster oil production.
Executives at the CERAWeek Conference in Houston explained that artificial intelligence has accelerated oil and gas drilling, and is prompting companies take a second glance at areas they previously deemed too expensive or difficult to develop. AI was a major topic in several sessions of the largest energy conference.
Aramco CEO: More likely Elvis will speak than energy transition plans to succeed
Saudi Aramco's CEO said Monday that policymakers and energy executives should rethink their energy transition plans. They must stop investing in elements of the energy transition which have failed and instead rethink the entire energy transition. The remarks from the head the…
Orlen's quarterly EBITDA in Poland increases 73.8% year-on-year
Orlen, a Polish energy company, reported Thursday a 73.8% increase in earnings before interest taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This was slightly higher than analysts' expectations of 11,11 billion. The strong performance in the upstream and gas segment drove this. The company…
Woodside Energy's profit for the year is at its lowest level in three years due to low oil and gas prices
Woodside Energy, a major oil and gas company, reported on Tuesday its lowest annual profit in the last three years, due to lower realized prices. However, it maintained its production forecast for 2025, based on expectations that demand for liquefied gas will be strong. The energy…
Italy's Saipem and Norway's Subsea 7, to create a leader in energy services
Saipem, an Italian company, has agreed to merge its Norwegian competitor Subsea 7 into a global leader in offshore energy services. The deal is a 100% share transaction. The two companies announced that the combined group will be called Saipem7. It will have a backlog of orders of over 45 billion euros…
