Friday, January 16, 2026

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Sources: Devon Energy and Coterra Energy, two US shale producers, are in merger talks.

Three people with knowledge of the matter have confirmed that Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are looking at a possible merger. This could result in one of the biggest independent shale producers in the United States. The combination would be among the biggest between U.S.

Venezuela's Rodriguez proposes oil reform to facilitate investment

Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's interim president, said Thursday she would submit a proposal for reforming?the country’s hydrocarbon laws. Investors in the U.S. are pushing to?get easier access to Venezuela’s?oil sector. Rodriguez…

US energy chief: US gets 30% more for Venezuelan oil compared to what Venezuela paid in the past few weeks

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, said Thursday that?U.S. The price of?Venezuelan?crude oil is 30% higher than what Venezuela paid before U.S. Special Forces captured President Nicolas Maduro in early this month. Wright stated at an event of the U.S.

Sources: Devon Energy and Coterra Energy, two US shale producers, are in merger talks.

People familiar with the matter have confirmed that Devon Energy and Coterra Energy were exploring the possibility of merging, which could result in one of the biggest independent shale producers in the United States. The U.S.

Sources: Devon Energy and Coterra Energy, two US shale producers, are in merger talks.

People familiar with the matter have confirmed that Devon Energy and Coterra Energy were exploring the possibility of a merger, which would create one the largest independent U.S. Shale producers. Sources said that the two companies are in early stage talks for a merger.

Rio Tinto will supply copper to Amazon to build AI data centers

Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that it will supply copper it leaches from a mine in Arizona to Amazon.com, for use in its artificial intelligence data centers. The move highlights the rampant demand by?the?AI industry to access…

Sources say that Repsol, Maurel & Prom are applying to the US for licenses to export Venezuelan crude oil.

Five industry sources have confirmed that several?European oil companies, including Spain's Repsol, France's Maurel & Prom and France's Repsol, have applied to the United States for licenses or authorizations in order to export Venezuelan oil.

US Judge allows Equinor New York Offshore Wind Project to be restarted

The federal judge cleared Norwegian 'offshore wind developer Equinor on Thursday to resume work on the?New York Empire Wind Project, which was halted by President Donald Trump along with four other project last month. U.S. district…

Sources say that the US will finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 by early March and drop import penalties.

According to two sources familiar with the plans, the administration of 'President Donald Trump' plans to finalize biofuel blending quotes for 2026 by early March. They will keep them close to their initial proposal, while dropping…

UAE's ADNOC weighs Venezuela gas investment, Bloomberg News reports

Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that the?state oil company of Abu Dhabi, ADNOC, is considering entering Venezuela's energy industry. It could also seek a partnership to participate in Venezuela's gas projects with?another?

After merger probe, UK watchdog orders Aramark divest Entier

The British Competition Watchdog ordered Aramark, a U.S. food services provider, to sell the offshore catering company Entier on Thursday. It ruled that this acquisition would harm competition in North Sea oil and natural gas platforms.

Sources say that the US will finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 by early March and drop import penalties.

According to 'two sources who are familiar with these plans, the administration of Donald Trump intends to finalize biofuel blending targets for 2026 by early March. They will keep them close to their initial proposal, while…

MOL, the Hungarian company, could soon sign a first deal to purchase a stake in Serbian NIS

Peter Szijjarto, the Hungarian foreign minister, said that the Hungarian oil company MOL will sign the first important deal in its negotiations to purchase a majority stake of the Serbian oil company NIS owned by Russia in the next few days.

Energy Capital to sell 2.6 GW gas plants to Talen Energy for $3.45 Billion

Talen Energy announced?on Thursday that it would purchase about 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generating capacity from private 'equity firm - Energy Capital Partners, for $3.45 Billion. This will double its annual production…

VEGOILS - Palm drops more than 1% after Indonesia abandons B50 plans and rival oils weaken

Malaysian palm futures dropped more than 1% on Thursday, for the?third consecutive session. This was due to weaker edible oils from rivals, lower crude oil prices and Indonesia's decision to cancel its "B50" biodiesel plan. At the close…

EUROPE GAS - European benchmark reaches 14-week high due to cold weather and LNG risk

The benchmark European gas contract reached a new 14-week high Thursday morning. Cold weather is expected to continue through the end of the month, which will increase demand and deplete storage sites. However, concerns remain over the supply of liquefied gas (LNG).

Palm oil falls as Indonesia abandons B50 plans and rival oils weaken

Malaysian palm futures fell for the third consecutive session on Thursday, due to weaker edible oil and crude oil prices. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives exchange fell 23 ringgit or 0.57% to 4…

Sources say that Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license this week from the US.

Three oil industry sources said on Wednesday that Chevron would receive an expanded Venezuela license this week from the U.S. Government. This could allow increased production and exports from South America. Sources said that the U.S.

US permits talks about Lukoil’s foreign assets to continue until February 28,

The U.S. Department of Treasury on Wednesday extended the license for companies to 'talk' with Russian energy giant Lukoil regarding buying their foreign assets by more than one month, until February 28, 2019. On October 22, President Donald Trump sanctioned Lukoil…

Sources say that Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license this week from the US.

Three oil industry sources told us on Wednesday that Chevron will receive a Venezuela license extension from the U.S. this week. This could lead to increased production and exports. Sources said that the U.S. oil company is expected…