Shell and Total raise concerns about the timing of a new global LNG supply
Shell and TotalEnergies are the two world's largest LNG traders. They said that the timing of the new LNG projects around the globe is still in flux. This could lead to uncertainty regarding long-term supplies.
Shell's third-quarter profits beat expectations
Shell exceeded third-quarter profits forecasts Thursday thanks to strong results in its gas division. It also said that it would continue its $3.5 billion share buyback program over the next 3 months.
Oil bosses are expecting the market surplus to diminish over time
Executives from oil majors, trading houses and oil companies said that the global oil market will tighten up in the medium-to-long term after recovering from its short-term weakness.
Shell approves Nigerian offshore gas development in partnership with Sunlink
Shell announced on Tuesday that it had approved the development of a gas offshore project in Nigeria with Sunlink Energies. This is the latest investment in a long line of investments…
Shell to suffer a $600m loss due to Rotterdam Biofuels Project Cancellation
Shell said Tuesday that it expects to take a $600-million hit from the abandonment of its Rotterdam biofuels project. However, it also noted higher production of liquefied gas and improved gas trading results.
BP and Total Deepen Commitments to US with Major Projects
BP and TotalEnergies, two European oil and natural gas companies, deepened their commitments towards the United States on Monday. BP approved a $5 billion offshore field for…
Chevron and Israeli pipeline operator will launch new gas pipeline towards Egypt
Chevron announced on Tuesday that it had signed a contract with Israel's pipeline operator, a state-owned company, to begin construction of the Nitzana pipeline. The pipeline…
Canada exports first LNG cargo from Pacific Coast
A spokesperson for Shell-led LNG Canada confirmed on Monday that Canada's first LNG export cargo was shipped from its Pacific Coast to Asia. The cargo was loaded on the tanker…
Shell is in early discussions to purchase rival BP. WSJ reports
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell has begun early discussions to purchase rival BP. This was based on the testimony of people who are familiar with the situation.
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.
BP announces a lower-than-expected $1.4 billion profit
BP missed expectations on Tuesday, with a underlying replacement costs profit of $1.38bn for the first three months. This was below the $1.53bn expected by analysts according to a poll conducted by the company.
Tullow Oil, UK, to sell Kenyan assets for at least $120 Million
Tullow Oil, a West Africa-focused oil & gas explorer, said Tuesday that it will sell its assets in Kenya for at least $120 millions to Gulf Energy Ltd as it seeks to reduce its debt.
Sources say that Elliott met with BP investors in order to discuss further changes.
Two shareholders have confirmed that Elliott Management, an activist investor in BP, has met with several of the company's largest shareholders to form a consensus on more changes.
Eni, Vaar Agree to Buy Neptune Energy in $4.9 Billion Deal
Italy's Eni ENI.MI and its Norwegian unit Vaar have agreed to buy private-equity backed Neptune Energy in a deal valuing the assets of the gas and oil producer at $4.9 billion including debt…
Oil Likely to Chalk Up Weekly Loss, Recession Fears Loom
Oil prices slipped on Friday after two days of gains and are heading for weekly losses as a strong dollar and worries about a global economic slowdown weigh.Brent crude futures were down 97 cents…
How Much Oil Does the EU Import from Russia?
The European Union has agreed to ban the bulk of imports of Russian crude and oil products in its latest round of sanctions following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.The ban on…
Oil Profits Soar: Oil Majors Shed Pandemic Blues
Europe's major energy companies profited from a rise in oil prices to report big increases in first-quarter earnings on Thursday, putting the worst of the pandemic era slump…
BP Profit Triples to $2.6B in Q1 on Strong Oil, Gas Trading
BP's profit more than tripled to $2.6 billion in the first quarter thanks to stronger oil prices and bumper revenue from natural gas trading, paving the way for the energy company to start buying back its shares.The
Shell to Link Directors' Pay to Climate Performance
Royal Dutch Shell has proposed linking its directors' pay more closely to the group's climate performance and severing the link between bonuses and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production volumes…