Namibia Flags Approval Need for TotalEnergies, Petrobras Offshore Stakes
Government officials stated on Sunday that Namibia would not recognize the purchase of offshore stakes by TotalEnergies or Petrobras announced last week until the oil companies followed the proper approval route.A spokesperson for the Presidency…
Venezuelan Oil Exports Increase to 800,000 bpd in January Under US Control
Venezuelan oil exports rose to some 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) in January, from 498,000 bpd in December, after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro and the ending of an oil blockade which has let traders carry most exports, shipping data…
Kuwait Readies $7b Pipeline Deal as Gulf Turns to Foreign Investors
Gulf governments are stepping up infrastructure deals with foreign investors, with Kuwait set to launch an oil pipeline network stake sale as soon as February in a deal that could raise up to $7 billion, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.The shift comes as oil prices…
Chevron to Boost Exports of Venezuelan Oil to US in March
Oil producer Chevron is set to boost exports of Venezuelan crude to the U.S. to some 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March, from 100,000 bpd in December and some 230,000 bpd so far this month, two sources with knowledge of the plans said on Wednesday.The U.S.
Venezuela Reopens Wells as Exports Resume
Venezuela's state oil company has begun reopening some of the wells it and its joint venture partners had shut amid a strict U.S. embargo, as crude exports resume with two shipments departed on Monday, three sources close to operations…
Petrobras Strike-Hit P-40 Platform Shut Down After Gas Leak
According to the workers' union Sindipetro NF, a gas leak at Petrobras P-40 oil platform located in Brazil's 'Campos basin' on Thursday led to a preventive shut down of all activities. According to the Sindipetro-NF union, the platform…
Britain Imposes Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
Britain imposed sanctions on Thursday on more Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani as part of efforts to ramp up pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.The government targeted 24 individuals and entities…
Kazakhstan to Divert Kashagan Oil to China After Ukraine Drone Attack
Kazakhstan said on Wednesday it would redirect some oil from its Kashagan field to China and other routes after a Ukrainian drone attack last month on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal in Russia.The decision was announced…
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 aim of maintaining production from Europe's biggest petroleum…
Lukoil Trading Arm Falls Apart Under US Sanctions
U.S. sanctions are dismantling what remains of Lukoil's Litasco, once Russia's biggest oil trader and a rival to top Swiss houses and oil majors, five sources told Reuters.The measures, which also target state-owned Rosneft, took effect…
IEA Predicts World Oil, Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its climate focus.The Paris…
Russian Oil Exports Remain Stable Despite Recent Sanctions
Russia has maintained a steady pace of oil shipments from its sea ports at the start of November despite fresh U.S. sanctions imposed on the country's largest oil companies, traders said and LSEG data shows.The United States last week…
Yanchang Seeks Non-Russian Oil in Tender
Chinese refiner Yanchang Petroleum is seeking non-Russian oil in its latest crude tender, trade sources told Reuters on Tuesday, while others said Sinopec subsidiary Luoyang Petrochemical has shut for maintenance as an indirect result…
Lukoil Declares Force Majeure in Iraq as Operations Strain Under US Sanctions
Lukoil declared force majeure at its Iraqi oil field, sources told Reuters on Monday, and Bulgaria was poised to seize its Burgas refinery, as the Russian company's international operations buckled under the strain of U.S. sanctions.The force majeure…
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Record-breaking 239,709 attendees from 172 countries gathered at ADIPEC 2025, reaffirming UAE’s convening power and its role as a global hub for energy, partnerships and innovation. ADIPEC 2025 generated an estimated US$400 million in economic benefits for Abu Dhabi’s economy…
Sponsored: Energy and Finance Chiefs Call for Sound Policy, Stable Frameworks at ADIPEC
Global finance leaders discuss the new era of energy investment defined by pragmatism, diversification and strategic capital allocation Industry leaders urge fundamentals-based planning amid global volatility, with stable, sound and…
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Day two's theme 'The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership' underscored how strategic AI adoption and digital innovation are reshaping energy leadership, with industry voices calling for coordinated investment to unlock transformation…
Lukoil Diverts Oil From Azerbaijan to Russia to Combat Sanctions
Russia's second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, has started diverting Caspian oil flows from the Azeri capital of Baku to the Russian port of Makhachkala to tackle Western sanctions, two industry sources said on Thursday.One of the sources said the tanker, Lady Leila, under the Russian flag
Sponsored: Policy, AI, and Capital Take Center Stage at ADIPEC 2025
ADIPEC 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a powerful message from Dr. Sultan Al Jaber for a balanced and inclusive approach to meeting energy demand, built on reinforcement, not replacement. Opening addresses and high-level sessions featuring…
QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil Executives Threaten European Exit Under Imposing Climate Regulation
Executives at two of Europe's top gas suppliers, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, on Monday warned they could stop doing business with the European Union if it does not significantly loosen a sustainability law that could impose fines of…