Orsted Has No Plans to Merge with Equinor's Renewables Unit
Danish offshore wind giant Orsted said on Wednesday that it had no plans to take over the renewables business of Equinor, its second biggest shareholder, which has proposed closer ties between the companies.Norwegian oil, gas and renewables group Equinor, which took a 10% stake in Orsted…
The major Gulf exchanges are tracking Asian shares lower due to valuation fears
The Gulf's major stock markets fell on Wednesday morning, following the Asian share market lower after a tech-led selloff overnight on Wall Street brought the focus on stretched valuations. The stock market is retreating after reaching record highs, amid fears that equity markets have become stretched.
Nvidia joins India Deep Tech Alliance, adding new members and $850 million pledge
Nvidia joined Indian and U.S. Investors in supporting the deep-tech startups of South Asia on Wednesday. The group has added new members, and received more than $850 Million in capital commitments. The India Deep Tech Alliance has welcomed new investors including Qualcomm Ventures. Activate AI. InfoEdge Ventures. Chirate Ventures.
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 5% of their global revenue.Exxon CEO Darren Woods told…
TotalEnergies CEO bullish on oil price despite slowing Chinese demand
ABU DHABI/PARIS - TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne stated on Monday that the growth of Chinese oil demand has slowed as China transitions to a greener energy. He said, however, he remained optimistic in the long term due to increasing demand in India. They are moving towards a situation where they will need less oil and become less dependent on oil.
Exxon and QatarEnergy executives warn Europe of a possible exit due to climate law
ExxonMobil executives and QatarEnergy executives warned on Monday that they may stop doing business in Europe if the EU does not loosen its sustainability law, which could result in fines up to 5% of global revenue. Exxon CEO Darren Woods said on the sidelines the ADIPEC Meeting in Abu Dhabi…
Auto stocks rise as European shares soar in focus of earnings season
European stocks rose on Monday, as investors digested the latest round of earnings reports. Auto shares also gained amid optimism that Dutch chipmaker Nexperia will resume China shipments. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4%, to 574.11 by 0910 GMT. This is a rebound from the one-week-low hit last week.
ExxonMobil warns EU laws could force ExxonMobil to leave Europe
Woods is one of a growing group of energy producers who are urging European legislators to revise Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, which mandates that companies operating in the EU identify and address risks related to human rights and the environment across their supply chain.
ExxonMobil warns EU laws could lead to Exodus from Europe
ExxonMobil, the U.S. energy company, will be unable to do business in Europe if the EU does not loosen a law on sustainability that penalises companies with fines up to 5% of their global revenue. Woods has joined a chorus of energy producers outraged by the EU's law that requires businesses…
Sources say US Gulf producer LLOG Exploration is interested in selling at a $3 billion valuation.
People familiar with the matter have said that LLOG Exploration Offshore has been exploring the possibility of a sale. This could value one the largest privately owned oil and gas producers on the U.S. Gulf Coast at more than 3 billion dollars, including debt. Sources said that the Covington…
Shell profits above expectations, TotalEnergies at par with expectations despite lower prices
Shell and TotalEnergies reported quarterly profits that fell by 10% and 2% respectively on Thursday. The declines were largely due to lower oil prices. Shell, however, beat expectations thanks to better trading results at its vast gas division. TotalEnergies, which is the largest trader of liquefied gas in the world…
TotalEnergies' Q3 earnings are down slightly as lower oil prices weigh
PARIS, 30 October - French oil giant TotalEnergies announced a 2.4% decline in earnings for the third quarter on Thursday. This was expected, as an increase in upstream production, and improved crude refining margins, partially offset lower oil price. LSEG's analysts consensus showed that adjusted net income fell to $4.0 billion…
Analysts are looking at 2026 as a timeframe for predicting the growth of oil earnings.
Big Oil's third-quarter results may be boosted by marginally higher oil and refining prices, as well as stronger results in the refinery sector. However, some analysts are more concerned with how the global oil majors will set the stage for the year 2026 when they report their results next week.
Analysts are looking at 2026 as a timeframe for a rise in Big Oil earnings
Big Oil's third-quarter results may be boosted by marginally higher oil and refining prices, as well as stronger results in the refinery sector. However, some analysts are more concerned with how the global oil majors will set the stage for the year 2026 when they report their results next week.
Havells led funding round secures $171 Million for India's Goldi Solar
Goldi Solar, India's largest manufacturer of solar modules, announced on Wednesday that it had raised $142,1,000,000 ($171,000,000) in growth capital, led by the electrical equipment giant Havells India. Shahi Exports and SRF Transnational Holdings are among the high-net worth individuals and companies that invested in this round.
Adani Total Gas in India reports lower profits as imports increase costs
Adani Total Gas in India reported a drop in its second-quarter profits on Tuesday as higher costs for gas imports, after the government reduced cheaper supplies, weighed on earnings. The city gas distributor is a joint venture of Adani Group with French energy giant TotalEnergies. Its consolidated net profits fell by 12%…
Aramco CEO: Oil demand is strong and the market is watching Russia sanctions
The CEO of Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco stated on Tuesday that crude oil demand had been strong before sanctions were imposed against major Russian oil companies Rosneft, and Lukoil. He also said the Chinese demand was healthy. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, imposed…
TotalEnergies says the Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas project cost has risen to $4.5 billion
TotalEnergies told Mozambique in a letter that costs for its LNG project had risen $4.5 billion over the past four years. It also wants to extend its production agreement by 10 years. The French oil giant confirmed Saturday that it, along with its partners, had decided to lift the force majeure for this project.
TotalEnergies, in partnership with partners, lifts force majeure on the $20 billion Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas project
TotalEnergies, a French oil company, announced that it had lifted the force majeure for its $20 billion Mozambique Gas project with project partners. This comes four years after a militant Islamist attack halted construction. TotalEnergies' press officer confirmed that a letter was sent on Friday to the Mozambican Government.
Chandra Asri buys Exxon Singapore's retail fuel stations
Chandra Asri Pacific announced on Friday that it would acquire Exxon Mobil’s retail petrol stations with the Esso brand in Singapore, as the U.S. giant streamlines its downstream operation. In a press release, the Indonesian conglomerate stated that the deal should be finalized by the end this year.