Sources say that the German Economy Ministry is open to the idea of a SEFE-Uniper tie-up.

According to two sources familiar with the situation, the German economy ministry, which is responsible for the ownership of former SEFE Gazprom, would be open to combining the company with a bailed-out Uniper. Deliberations about a partial merger are taking place as the German government…
TASS reports that Russia's top oil executive said Asian oil demand is still growing.

Alexander Dyukov of Russian oil giant Gazprom said that the demand for crude oil in Asia continues to increase, while China, among other countries, has been replenishing its crude stocks, according to TASS. OPEC+ agreed this month to increase oil production in October, as Saudi Arabia tries to regain its market share.
Santos stock slides as $18.7 billion ADNOC-led deal collapses

Santos, the Australian gas producer, saw its shares fall as much as 13.6 percent on Thursday. A consortium led by Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC canceled their $18,7 billion offer for the company after commercial terms were not agreed. Santos announced in a press release issued early Thursday…
Santos said it was prepared to approve an ADNOC bid of $18,7 billion before the deal collapsed

Santos, the Australian gas producer, said that it would be willing to accept the ADNOC consortium's bid of $18,7 billion for the company if the international group did not withdraw the offer because commercial terms could no longer be agreed. Santos, in a Thursday morning statement, said…
ADNOC consortium withdraws bid of $18.7 Billion for Australia's Santos

After months of disagreements over valuation, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has pulled its $18,7 billion bid to purchase Australian gas producer Santos. ADNOC may be slowing down its aggressive expansion overseas as it looks to invest the booming oil revenue in the country. This also…
Sinopec to Begin Work on $3.7b Crude Oil Refinery

Sri Lanka expects Chinese state energy giant Sinopec to start work on a $3.7 billion refinery this year and is considering the company's long-standing demand to sell more fuel locally, the energy minister said on Tuesday.The Sinopec refinery, approved in 2023, will have capacity to process 200…
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Sources said that the European aerospace groups Leonardo Thales and Airbus are redoubling their efforts to combine satellite businesses in a 10 billion euro ($11.7 billion) joint venture with a French headquarters.
Gunvor expands its precious metals trading into physical trading
Gunvor, a global commodity trading company, has announced that it is expanding its precious-metals business beyond trading derivatives to include physical metal. The company also revealed that it has hired experts in London and Singapore's trading hubs. Gunvor's growth in this sector…
Interior secretary: US wants to strengthen energy ties with Greece
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told reporters in Athens that the U.S. is looking to strengthen its energy relations with Greece. This comes as the Trump Administration works to reduce Russia's gas and oil supplies to Europe. Burgum was in Europe this past week to sign energy deals that the U.S.
ADNOC sells stakes in listed companies to XRG, the international arm of ADNOC
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Thursday that it had transferred its shares in a number of its listed subsidiaries, to XRG International Investments, its international investment division for which it has ambitious plans for growth. The state-owned oil giant stated that the transfers of stakes…
Interior secretary: US wants to strengthen energy ties with Greece
U.S. officials say that the United States is looking to strengthen its energy relations with Greece. While visiting Athens, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that the Trump administration is working to further reduce Russia’s oil and natural gas supplies into Europe. Burgum was in Europe to sign energy deals that the U.S.
The US data and ECB rate decision has boosted European shares.
Investors cautiously awaited a monetary policy decision from the European Central Bank and an important inflation report to be released by the United States in the afternoon. As of 0711 GMT the pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up by 0.1%, to 553.03, with Personal and Household Goods leading with a 0.5% increase.
INSTANT VIEW - Teck and Anglo forge a $53 billion mining giant to bet on the surging demand for copper
Anglo American, a London-listed company, and Teck Resources, a Canadian firm, will merge for $53 billion, both companies announced on Tuesday. This is the largest mining deal in over a decade. Anglo Teck will have its headquarters in Canada and a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, according to the companies.
TotalEnergies and South Korea's KOGAS Sign 10-Year LNG Supply Deal
TotalEnergies announced on Tuesday that it has signed a 10-year agreement with KOGAS to supply 1 million metric tonnes of liquefied gas (LNG), starting in 2027. In a joint announcement, the companies stated that the deal between TotalEnergies and KOGAS will increase the amount of LNG delivered to KOGAS to 3 million tonnes annually from 2028.
Russian ESPO Crude Prices Remain Steady From Chinese Demand

Russian ESPO Blend crude prices held steady for October-loading cargoes as robust demand from China offset growing pressure from Western sanctions and ample supply, traders said on Monday.Cargoes loading from the Far Eastern port of Kozmino in October were sold at a premium of around $2 per barrel to ICE Brent on a delivery basis to Chinese ports…
Iraq's Premier says he hopes that producers will reconsider the oil export quota
Iraq hopes that fellow producers will review its oil export quota in order to better reflect the country's production capacity. This rare comment from a senior Iraqi official was made by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Saturday. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is pressuring Iraq…
China solar stocks rise on hope of a turnaround
China solar stocks rose in Friday's trading after a polysilicon manufacturer said that the industry has reached its bottom. Regulators also called for additional measures to increase sector revenue. Silicon wafers, which convert sunlight into electricity, are made from polysilicon. The…
Wall Street Journal, September 4,
These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. ConocoPhillips, a U.S. oil producer and gas company, will reduce its workforce by up to 25% or 3,250 workers as part of an extensive restructuring.
ConocoPhillips announces it will reduce its workforce by 20-25%. Shares fall
ConocoPhillips, the U.S. oil-and-gas producer, will reduce 20-25% its workforce in a restructuring that is expected to take place over the next few months, according to a spokesperson for the company. Five sources had previously reported that CEO Ryan Lance revealed his plans via a video message sent out early on a Wednesday morning.
ConocoPhillips announces it will reduce its workforce by 20-25%. Shares fall
ConocoPhillips, the U.S. oil-and-gas producer, will reduce 20-25% its workforce in a broad restructuring. A company spokesperson confirmed this on Wednesday after five sources said that CEO Ryan Lance had detailed his plans in an early morning video message. The shares of the third-largest U.S.