Friday, February 13, 2026

Exploration News

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.