Thursday, March 5, 2026

Exploration News

Ecopetrol, Colombia's oil company, invests in higher oil prices and Venezuela deals

It said that if oil prices continue to rise due to the 'U.S./Israeli war against Iran,' it will review its investment plans in April. Ecopetrol has predicted that it will invest…

Sources: Uniper talks LNG with Canada to reduce US dependence

Three 'people who are familiar with the matter' said that Uniper, a state-owned German energy company, is in 'talks' with Canada about expanding liquefied gas purchases. This…

As the US-Iran war spreads, more tankers are attacked.

As the U.S. - Iran war escalated on Thursday, Iranian drones invaded Azerbaijan and threatened to spread the crisis?to other oil producers in this region. Initial assessments…

Sources say that BP's international staff was evacuated from the Iraqi oilfield when drones landed on the field.

Three Iraqi oil industry insiders said that foreign staff were evacuated from the 'giant Rumaila' oilfield in Iraq after two unidentified drones landed on the field Thursday.

Dutch far-right legislators argue that Groningen's gas field should not be permanently closed

The far-right party in the Netherlands announced on Thursday that it will propose a proposal to keep the Groningen Gas?field available as a reserve, despite its closure due to seismic risk in 2024.

Novak, the Russian Minister of Energy, says that his government will discuss gas exports to Europe soon.

Minister Alexander 'Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, said on Thursday that the Russian government would meet "soon" to discuss ending gas exports to Europe. Vladimir…

Canadian Natural Resources exceeds profit expectations on higher production

Canadian Natural Resources, an oil and gas producer, posted a profit that was higher than expected for the fourth quarter. The company's increased output offset lower crude prices.

Futures on the TSX are muted due to Middle East conflict

The futures that track Canada's main index of stocks were relatively muted on Thursday, even though gold and oil prices rose. Investors are cautious due to the Middle East conflict.

China's five-year plan targets stable oil production, increased gas and stockpiling

China announced on Thursday that it would set a target for its annual oil production of 200 million metric tonnes (4 million barrels per day) as part of its next five-year plans.

Harbour Energy's new assets will increase output by 2026

Britain's harbour?Energy increased its 2026 production?outlook on a Thursday. It cited a...strong start to the year,?helped...by....early contributions from.....its newly acquired LLOG assets.

Australian shares rise as investors buy battered stocks, with banks leading the way

Australian shares eked modest gains on Thursday, as investors picked up beaten-down tech, bank, and energy stocks after a two-day slide triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict.

Ecopetrol's quarterly profit drops by 61%

Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-owned oil company, reported on Wednesday a 60.8% decline in profits for the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier. This was due to lower Brent crude oil prices…

Pluspetrol in Peru stops gas production following pipeline leak

Pluspetrol, Peru's liquefied gas producer, has halted production of LPG following a rupture and leak on a pipeline in the Amazon region. The ruptured pipeline was operated by Transportadora de Gas del Peru…

Ecopetrol's Q4 profit drops by 58%

Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-owned oil producer, reported on Wednesday a 58% decline in profits for the fourth quarter compared to a year ago. This was due to lower Brent crude prices…

Oil companies reject Trump Administration's Alaska Offshore Auction

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The Trump administration sold more than 400,000 acres (406,876 hectares) of land in Alaska's Cook Inlet on Wednesday, but no oil and gas drillers showed up. They refused to…

Reeves, UK's Reeves, says that the Middle East crisis makes predicting when the oil and gas profit levies will end difficult.

The British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves told oil and gas executives on Wednesday that it was harder to predict the end of a tax on their profit due to the conflict in 'the Middle East…

US auctions oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Cook Inlet

The Trump Administration will on Wednesday 'offer over 1 million acres (404,686 ha) of Alaska's Cook Inlet?to?oil & gas explorers. This is a key test to see if the industry wants to invest in this region.

SABIC, the Saudi chemical giant, will lose $6.9 billion in 2025 due to asset sales

SABIC, the Saudi chemical giant, reported on Wednesday that it would suffer a "massive" net loss by 2025. This was mainly because of impairments and losses relating to divestment assets in Europe and America.

TSX drops nearly 4% amid inflation fears fueled by Middle East conflict

Canada's main index of stocks fell on Tuesday, as the Middle East conflict entered its 4th day. This was due to sector-wide losses. As of 10:24 a.m., the S&P/TSX Composite Index was down 3.97%, at 33,173.05 point.

Sudan accuses Ethiopia of involvement in civil war for the first times

Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing drones launched from Ethiopia to attack 'Sudan in February and March. This is the first time Sudan has directly accused Ethiopia for its involvement…