Poll shows that the majority of Brazilians are opposed to oil drilling near Amazon coast
According to a Datafolha poll commissioned by Eko (a corporate accountability group), a majority of Brazilians think President Luiz inacio Lula da Silveira should ban oil exploration near the Amazon rainforest coast…
China builds oil reserves in response to a stockpiling campaign
China has been building oil reserves at an accelerated pace as part of its campaign to increase crude stocks. This urgency increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global energy flows.
PetroChina says it has added 1.15 billion barrels to its shale oil reserves at a pilot project.
PetroChina proved another 158 millions metric tons of shale-oil reserves, or approximately 1.15 billion barrels in a northeast China pilot project, Chinese state media reported Friday.
Ecopetrol will beat its 2025 drilling target and may even best the output target, says executive
Rafael Guzman said that Colombian state energy company Ecopetrol will exceed its goal of drilling 10 oilwells in 2025 by 20% to 40%. It has been reported that the company drilled…
Ecopetrol will beat its 2025 drilling target and may even best the output target, says executive
Rafael Guzman said that Colombia's state energy company Ecopetrol will likely exceed its goal of drilling ten oil wells in 2025 by 20% to 40%. It has been reported that the company…
The agency's head claims that Colombian oil and gas reserves are expected to increase this year.
The head of Colombia's hydrocarbons department said on Tuesday that the country's oil and natural gas reserves are likely to grow in comparison with the previous year. Colombian…
US Looks to Expand Energy Ties with Greece
The United States wants to expand its energy ties with Greece, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Athens on Thursday, as the Trump administration works to…
Nigeria's TotalEnergies deal marks shift to gas development
The Nigerian production-sharing agreement with TotalEnergies will be a model for future agreements, according to the oil regulator. It is the first contract based on a new law aimed…
Sources say that the CO2 levels are crucial to BP-Petrobras' partnership in Bumerangue Block.
Three sources from the Brazilian state oil company told us that a possible partnership between BP, Petrobras and the British firm to develop BP's oil-and-gas find in Brazil's Pre…
Chevron prepares for a quick closure of the Hess deal while awaiting the outcome of Exxon's dispute
According to two industry analysts and sources, Chevron has begun preparing for the acquisition of Hess. This includes a severance package for certain Hess employees. Both companies…
Gazprom says that the US and Chinese purchases of strategic reserves may offset Russia's oil surplus.
The head of Russian oil producer Gazprom said that the U.S., China and other countries' purchases of strategic oil reserves will offset any global surplus to keep oil prices in check.
The new Texas wastewater regulations could increase costs for oil producers
The new guidelines for permitting wastewater disposal wells are likely to increase the costs of oil producers, as the crude price is low. This will be the latest challenge faced…
Petrobras has exclusive rights to explore offshore blocks in Ivory Coast
Petrobras, the state-owned oil company of Brazil, announced on Wednesday that it had won exclusive rights to negotiate for the purchase nine offshore exploration blocks in Ivory Coast.
Exxon Signs Agreement With Azeri SOCAR to Explore Oil Production
Exxon Mobil and Azeri state energy company SOCAR said on Monday they signed a deal agreeing to explore onshore oil and gas production in Azerbaijan, while BP is expected to buy into new Azeri offshore fields…
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR signs agreements for oil exploration with Exxon and BP
Azeri SOCAR, the state-owned energy company of Azerbaijan, signed agreements with Exxon Mobil & BP for oil and natural gas exploration in Azerbaijan at a conference on energy in Baku. According to the U.S.
Minister: Estimated 6 billion-barrel shale oil reserves in southeast Turkey
The Turkish Energy Minister said that U.S. oil company Continental Resources estimated there to be a shale-oil reserve of 6.1 million barrels in Turkey’s southeast Diyarbakir Basin.
Minister: Estimated 6 billion-barrel shale oil reserves in southeast Turkey
The Turkish Energy Minister said that U.S. oil company Continental Resources estimated there to be 6.1 billion barrels of shale-oil reserves in Turkey's southeast Diyarbakir Basin.
Local media report that Argentina's YPF has ruled out building a land-based LNG facility
YPF, Argentina's state-run energy company, has ruled out the construction of an onshore liquefaction facility for natural gas. Instead, it will rely on floating vessels to carry out this process.
US wants to increase offshore oil drilling through easing of pressure rules
The U.S. Interior Department announced on Thursday that it had implemented new guidelines regarding pressure differentials allowed in certain types of oil drilling, in part of Gulf of Mexico.
Elliott presses BP to boost free cash flow by 40% via spending reductions, FT reports
The Financial Times reported that Elliott Management, an activist investor, has urged BP a 40% increase in its free cash flow through spending cuts. Elliott wants BP to focus on…