Qatar is hopeful that the EU will solve corporate concerns about sustainability laws within a year.
Qatar's Energy minister Saad Al-Kaabi stated on Saturday that he hoped the European Union will resolve concerns about its sustainability laws before the end of December. Qatar…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added rigs to their fleet for the fourth time in just five weeks.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. companies added drilling rigs this week for the fourth time within five weeks. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…
Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned oil company, says that it could begin Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde in just two years.
Sylvia Anjos said that Brazil's Petrobras may begin producing oil at the Sudoeste de Tartaruga verde block within two years. In November, the firm discovered the block in Brazil's Campos Basin.
Congo tightens its grip on cobalt by imposing new export restrictions
According to a government document reviewed by, the Congo has introduced new conditions for exporters of cobalt. This could complicate a recently implemented quota system, as…
Chevron plans to deploy rigs in 2026, and participate in the Nigerian oil license auction.
Chevron announced on Friday that it would participate in the next round of oil licensing in Nigeria and plan to deploy a drill rig by late 2026 in order to expand its operations in Africa's largest energy producer.
UN: Mozambique has many displaced people as violence grows and aid is in short supply
The United Nations' humanitarian agency announced on Friday that more than 107,000 people had been forced to leave Mozambique over the last fortnight due to the violence that…
Sources say that India's ONGC is moving closer to retaining 20% of the Sakhalin-1 project in Russia.
Three sources familiar with this matter have confirmed that India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp. will pay into Russia’s Sakhalin-1 abandonment fund using the frozen dividends of…
The US-Venezuela Relationship as Seen Through the Price of an Oil-Linked Bond
The increased pressure from the United States on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government has brought to light the defaulted debts of Venezuela, including those of Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)…
Chevron's Gorgon project receives $2 billion investment approval
The Australian unit, owned by the U.S. oil company Chevron, announced on Friday that partners in the Gorgon Joint Venture had sanctioned the A$3 Billion ($1,98 Billion) Gorgon…
Florida lawmakers ask Trump to reject drilling on the western coast of Florida
Florida's entire U.S. Congress delegation urged President Donald Trump on Thursday to exclude their state from a plan of his administration to expand drilling for oil and gas to new coastal areas.
Serra Verde cancels China offtake deal after being approached by Western firms
Serra Verde, a Brazilian rare earths mining company, has reduced the contract durations of its Chinese processing agreements, allowing it to potentially supply Western companies…
Oil Firms in Norway to Drill 18% Less Exploration Wells by 2026, Survey Finds
A survey on Thursday showed that oil firms in Norway are planning to drill 18% less exploration wells next, as they focus on existing fields. This could undermine the government's…
YPF CEO gives green light to $20 billion Argentina LNG Project in mid-2026
He said that he expects a decision to be made on a $20 Billion, 12 Million metric tons of liquefied gas per year project by the middle of next. Horacio Marina added that he expected YPF…
Sources say Exxon will permanently close one steam cracker plant in Singapore by March.
Four sources familiar with the situation said that ExxonMobil will cease operations in March at the older steam cracker on Singapore's Jurong Island. This is part of the global…
Glencore reduces copper target for next year, aiming at 1.6 million tonnes by 2035
Glencore cut Wednesday its copper production guidance for 2026, but stated that it hopes to reach 1.6 millions metric tons of copper by 2035 with new and restarted mining operations and streamlined processes.
Miners benefit from financials that drag down the UK's FTSE100
The UK's FTSE 100 dipped on Wednesday, as financials shares declined. This was offset by gains in energy and mining stocks ahead of next week's U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
Pemex debt should be a red flag to potential partners when Mexico looks to increase oil production
Over a month has passed since Pemex's head made an appeal for partners to assist Mexico's state oil company in boosting production. But national and international companies are still not responding.
East Timor President says that improved trust will drive long-stalled project
East Timor’s president is confident in what he called a new era goodwill between Canberra, Woodside Energy and his country. This will finally allow the development of an important…
Syrian president, Chevron discuss cooperation in oil, gas exploration, state news agency says
The Syrian state news agency reported on Tuesday that President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria met with representatives from U.S. oil giant Chevron and Syrian Petroleum Company in…
Romania adopts decree to control Lukoil local assets
The coalition government in Romania approved a decret on Tuesday that allows it to control the assets local of companies subject to international sanctions such as Russia's Lukoil.