DNO and Dana Gas stop Kurdistan production after U.S. - Israel strikes on Iran
Oslo-listed DNO, and Dubai-listed DNA Gas, halted oil and gas production in their respective fields, located in Kurdistan, Iraq, out of caution, following the United States' and Israel's strikes against Iran. In the last year, both the Tawke gas?field and Khorm Mor oilfield production facilities were attacked. An Iraqi government source told reporters at the time…
Baker Hughes reports that US oil and gas drillers have cut back on rigs in the US for the first time in six-weeks.
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said that the U.S. cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the first time since six weeks. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by one in the week ending February 27. This is the lowest level since late January.
EU countries approve a weakening of company sustainability laws
After months of pressure, the EU has finally approved a reduction in rules that require companies to consider environmental and human rights risks within their supply chains. This comes after businesses and governments such as Qatar and the U.S. have pushed for this. The changes approved by the European Union Ministers…
Eni will make final investment decision on Indonesia gas projects in the next month, says regulator
Djoko Siswanto, the head of Indonesia's upstream gas and oil regulator SKK Migas, told reporters that the Italian company?Eni is expected to make a final investment decision next month regarding the development projects for Geng North as well as Gendalo - Gendang. He said that a new joint venture, formed by Eni with Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd(Petronas)…
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 are being undertaken and more field?developments have been completed. Norway is the world's second largest oil producer and supplies about…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleets for the third consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that U.S. firms added natural gas and oil rigs this week for the third consecutive week for the first since November. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by five in the week ending February 6 to reach 551 - its highest level since November.
Shell misses profit expectations, but keeps buyback pace
Shell's fourth-quarter profits missed expectations on Thursday, with an 11% decline to the lowest levels since early 2021 due to lower oil prices. However, it kept its massive share buyback program. Oil majors are used to large buybacks. However, lower gas and oil prices, ahead of a crude and liquefied gas glut, have led some to speculate that they may be reduced.
Kuwait Oil Co. in talks with US operators about developing shale gas and oil resources
KUWAIT, February 5, 2019 ( ) – Kuwait Oil Company has been in contact with some?U.S. The CEO of Kuwait Oil Company said that the company is in talks with firms such as Devon Energy and EOG about potential collaboration to develop its shale gas and oil resources. Ahmad Al-Eidan, speaking at the Kuwait Oil & Gas Show, said that KOC "engages with some U.S.
Oil majors buy up West African oil blocks to prepare for the next Brazil
Chevron, TotalEnergies and other oil majors are snatching up offshore blocks off the coast of West and Southern Africa. Geology, regulatory reforms and the need to replenish the reserves have prompted the search for the next Brazil. Companies are restocking oil and gas assets as fossil fuel demand is expected to remain higher than forecasted just a few short years ago.
Hokkaido Electric will build a new gas-fired power plant and LNG terminal by the mid-2030s
Hokkaido Electric Power announced on Friday that it would build a new gas fired power station in Tomakomai (northern Japan) and a terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the mid-2030s. This will be to meet the rising demand of electricity from data centres and semiconductor plants. The project is part the utility's strategy to expand their gas business.
Slovakia files lawsuit against EU ban on Russian Gas Imports
Robert Fico, Slovakia's Prime Minister, said that the country will challenge the European Union?decision taken by a qualified majority to ban Russian gas imports. Slovakia and Hungary were both against the ban on Russian gas imports. The EU wanted to ensure that the ban would be supported by a majority of countries.
Source: Kimmeridge will nominate Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy Board
Sources familiar with the matter say that investment firm Kimmeridge plans to nominate Scott Sheffield, former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources? to Coterra Energy’s board. Source: Kimmeridge, one of the most well-known activists in the oil and gas sector, is planning to nominate five directors, including Sheffield, at the next Coterra shareholders meeting.
Official: Shell wants to exit Syria's al-Omar Oilfield, but US firms are interested in the sector.
Youssef qeblawi said that the head of Syria Petroleum Company Youssef qeblawi stated on Monday that Shell asked to withdraw its oil from the al-Omar field and transfer their?share to Syria’s state-owned operators, but that U.S. firms were interested in?the?country's energy sector. Al-Omar, Syria's biggest oilfield…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs a second time in a week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said in its closely watched report published on Friday that U.S. firms have cut back the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the second consecutive week. In the week ending January 16, the oil and gas rig counts, an early indicator for future production, dropped by one, to 543. This is the lowest it has been since mid-December.
Climate activist shareholder group pushes BP, Shell on plans for declining oil demand
The group Follow This, a climate activist shareholder group, and more than?20 investors filed resolutions on Wednesday asking BP and Shell how they would create value if the global demand for gas and oil declined. The resolutions are a strategic change on the part the Dutch activist group. In April, it announced…
Climate activist shareholder group pushes BP, Shell on plans for declining oil demand
The group Follow This, a climate activist shareholder group, and'more than '20 other investors filed resolutions on Wednesday calling on BP to explain how it will generate value if the global demand for gas and oil declines. The resolutions are a strategic change on the part the Dutch activist group. In April, it…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers added oil and gas rigs in the US for the second consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said that U.S. firms added oil and natural gas rigs this week for the second consecutive week. The oil and gas rig counts, an early indicator of future output, increased by one in the week ending December 30 to reach 546, its highest level since December 12. Baker Hughes released its rig count report early because of the New Year's Day holidays.
Afreximbank and Heirs Energies sign a $750 million financing agreement to boost Nigeria's gas and oil output
The African Export-Import Bank and Heirs Energies Ltd signed a $750 million financing agreement on Monday to fund the 'field development program' in Nigeria and strengthen the capital structure of the energy firm. Afreximbank arranged a dual-tranche senior secured, reserve-based loan facility that will support Heirs Energies in its growth strategy…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut their oil and gas rigs a second time in a week.
Baker Hughes, an energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of oil and gas rigs for a second consecutive week for the first time since August. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, dropped by six in the week ending December 19. This is the lowest since September.
Why US producers are paying attention to Canada's most popular shale play
Executives, analysts, and advisors say that U.S. producers of oil and gas are seeking new drilling territories in Western Canada's Montney Basin, an enormous shale play in a remote area. The basin is already a hub of M&A and may see even more deals in the near future. The United States has become the largest oil…