After drone attack, operations at major Iraqi gas fields are suspended
Field engineers reported on Wednesday that a drone attack caused the suspension of operations in the Khor Mor Gas field, which is one of the largest fields of gas in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Natural Resources and Electricity Ministries said in a statement that all gas supplies to power plants in Kurdistan were stopped following the attack.
Shell is ready to invest in Italy more if drilling rights are unlocked
Shell is willing to increase its investment in Italy to boost the hydrocarbon production. The head of Shell's Italian division said this on Wednesday. He urged the government to permit new drilling. Shell spends approximately 500 million euros (578 million dollars) per year in Italy and is the largest foreign investor in this sector.
Mexico's Pemex refines more and pumps less at home, according to data from October
Data shows that the Mexican state energy company Pemex refined more crude oil at home in October, but pumped less crude oil. Pemex attributes the continued decline in crude production, currently averaging 1.36 million barrels per day (bpd), down 6% on an annual basis, to a lack of discoveries relevant and the natural decline of key fields.
Signing a maritime demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus opens the door to possible energy exploration
On Wednesday, Lebanon and Cyprus signed the long-awaited maritime delimitation agreement. This will pave the way for the exploration of gas fields offshore and the energy cooperation in Mediterranean. The agreement was signed at Lebanon's Presidential Palace by the Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, and the Cypriot president Nikos Christodoulides.
Energean increases annual net debt forecast for expansion plans in Israel
Eastern Mediterranean-focused gas producer Energean raised its annual net debt forecast on Wednesday, as the company ramps up spending on major projects in Israel and Croatia amid geopolitical disruptions. The London-listed firm secured $4 billion in Israeli gas offtake contract during the first half of this year.
Official: Serbia is preparing an amendment that will allow it to take over a Russian-owned refinery.
The parliament speaker, who spoke to Euronews Serbia Tuesday, said that Serbia was preparing a change to the draft budget bill to allow it to own its Russian-owned and U.S. sanctioned oil refiner NIS. In January, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Russia's energy sector, including NIS.
Venture Global accuses Shell in FT report of a campaign to harm the LNG business
According to a Financial Times staff note published on Wednesday, Venture Global, a U.S. LNG manufacturer, accused Shell of waging "a three-year campaign" against its business. This was after Shell appealed a loss in arbitration. The report could not be verified immediately. Venture Global and Shell didn't immediately respond to our request for comment.
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Sign 20-year LNG Supply Deal
Venture Global, a U.S. LNG exporter, has signed a deal for Tokyo Gas to receive 1 million metric tonnes per year (mtpa), starting in 2030. Venture Global has now signed its fourth long-term LNG contract with a Japanese firm. The U.S.-based company announced in a Wednesday statement that it…
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Sign 20-year LNG Supply Deal
Venture Global announced on Tuesday that it had signed a 20 year sales and purchase agreement (or SPA) with Tokyo Gas, the gas supplier for Japan's capital, Tokyo Gas. The agreement will see Tokyo Gas supply 1 million metric tons of liquefied gas per annum, beginning in 2030. Venture Global…
US judge approves Elliott affiliate's bid for Citgo Petroleum parent
The U.S. court on Tuesday accepted a bid of $5.9 billion from an affiliate company of Elliott Investment Management at the auction held by the court for Citgo Petroleum, clearing the path to the sale of Venezuela's PDV Holding. Judge Leonard Stark of Delaware overruled any objections pending to the bid.
Sources claim that Fedun, the co-founder of Lukoil, has sold his stake to the company.
Three sources and data show that Leonid Fedun sold his $7 billion stake in Lukoil. This marked the end of a 30-year journey which made Lukoil an international force, but saw it recently shrinking rapidly under sanctions. Lukoil, which had avoided Western sanctions for months over Russia's invasion in Ukraine…
Equinor plans to drill 250 oil and natural gas exploration wells by 2035 in Norway
Equinor plans to drill 250 oil-and-gas exploration wells in Norwegian waterways in the next ten years in order to achieve a goal that will maintain production in 2035, at levels of 2020, due in part, according its CEO, Tuesday, to expectations of continued fossil fuel demand. Anders Opedal…
CNOOC Ships First Golden Arrowhead Crude from Guyana To China
According to shipping and trade data, China, the world's largest oil importer will receive its first Golden Arrowhead Crude cargo from Guyana by December. Producer CNOOC Ltd is looking to expand markets for this new grade. CNOOC loaded a million-barrel shipment onto the Very Large Crude Carrier Sophia in November.
Woodside and East Timor target first LNG from Greater Sunrise by 2032
East Timor and Australia's Woodside Energy have agreed to investigate sending gas from large, undeveloped Greater Sunrise field to a new plant that will produce liquefied gas in Southeast Asia. The plant could begin exporting gas in seven years. In a Tuesday joint statement, Woodside and…
Woodside and East Timor target first LNG from Greater Sunrise by 2032
East Timor and Australia's Woodside Energy have agreed to investigate sending gas from large, undeveloped Greater Sunrise field to a new plant that will produce liquefied gas in Southeast Asia. The plant could begin exporting gas in seven years. In a Tuesday joint statement, Woodside and…
BB Energy, a Houston-based trader, has parted ways with several Houston traders as part of a major reorganization.
Sources familiar with the situation said that commodities trader BB Energy laid off more than a dozen employees from its Houston office and parted ways with some oil traders as part of a major restructuring. A spokesperson for BB Energy confirmed that the company had made adjustments to focus its efforts on its most profitable core businesses…
Commodities trader BB Energy lays some Houston traders off in major reorganization
Sources familiar with the situation said that BB Energy, a commodities trader, has cut over a dozen employees from its Houston office. This includes oil traders. The move is part of a major restructuring. A spokesperson for BB Energy confirmed that the company had made changes in order to…
Abu Dhabi Oil and Gas Group plans to invest $150 billion in 2026-2030
ADNOC, the state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi, announced on Monday that it plans to invest $150 billion between 2026 and 2030 in order to maintain current operations, grow and meet global demand for energy. The board of directors of the company welcomed its increased oil reserves, which now total 120 billion stock-tank barrels (stb)…
UBS raises copper outlook as mine disruptions deepen supply deficits
UBS said that it expects the copper price to increase into next year. The bank cited tightening supplies due to mine disruptions, and a strong demand for clean energy and electrification. UBS's updated projections show that its March 2026 forecast price was increased by $750 to $11,500 per metric ton.
U.S. Companies hold their line in climate talks despite Trump
Despite the U.S. Government's deterioration on climate change ahead of the COP30 Summit, American companies didn't shy away. According to an analysis of the attendance lists, there were 60 Fortune 100 representatives at this year's event in Brazil, as opposed to 50 last year at Baku, Azerbaijan.
Freeport Indonesia aims to produce 478,000 tons copper cathode in 2026
Freeport Indonesia will produce 478, 000 metric tons copper cathode, and 26 tons gold by 2026. This is lower than the initial plan, due to a recovery process that continues following a mudflow accident. Chief executive Tony Wenas announced this on Monday. Seven workers were killed by a mudflow in September in Freeport's Grasberg Block Cave.
Florida Republicans Oppose Trump's Offshore Oil Leasing Plan
Florida Republicans, led by Governor Ron DeSantis have said that they are opposed to a plan of the Trump administration which could allow for new oil and natural gas drilling off Florida's Gulf Coast.The reactions were in response to a proposal by the Interior Department published on Thursday…
FTSE 100 ends higher as Fed rate cuts are expected; UK Budget looms
London's FTSE 100 gained ground on Friday as investors awaited the UK budget announcement next week. Blue-chip index ended the week with a 1.7% decline, a greater weekly drop than in April, when markets were shook by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements. The domestically focused mid-cap index has now lost for an eighth consecutive day…
UK stock markets set to suffer sharp losses this week as Fed, tech concerns impact the market
London's major stock indexes fell on Friday and headed for weekly losses as fears over tech valuations, the Federal Reserve's hawkish position, and signs of possible progress towards peace in Ukraine rattled global markets. Defence shares also dropped amid signs that could lead to a breakthrough.
Venezuela extends oil joint ventures with Russia for 15 years
According to a TV broadcast of a session, the Venezuelan National Assembly approved on Thursday a 15-year renewal of joint ventures that are operated by the state company PDVSA in conjunction with a unit from Roszarubezhneft of Russia. The two oilfields are located in Venezuela's western region.
Sources say that Total and Chevron are leading the race to purchase Galp's Namibian oil discovery.
LISBON/PARIS/CAPE TOWN - Four sources have confirmed that TotalEnergies, Chevron and other oil majors are the frontrunners for a 40% stake in Galp Mopane's Namibian discovery. After a series of high-profile oil discoveries, oil companies are flocking to Namibia. The country has no hydrocarbons and could be a top-15 producer in the next decade.
Ghana wants to take over Springfield oil block as a state-owned company, says ministry
Ghana has begun talks to acquire Springfield Exploration's share in a block offshore that holds an estimated 1,5 billion barrels worth of oil. The energy ministry announced this as Ghana seeks to boost its economy by reversing the decline in production. The ministry announced on Wednesday…
Chile's Cochilco raises copper price forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to record highs
The state copper commission of Chile, Cochilco, increased its forecasts for copper prices in 2025 and 2026 on Wednesday to new highs amid weak production. Cochilco has raised its forecast for 2026 to $4.55 a pound from $4.30 a pound. Victor Garay is Cochilco’s mining market coordinator. He…
EIA expects Alaska crude oil to increase by 13% in 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook released on Wednesday forecast that crude oil production in Alaska will reach 477,000 barrels a day (bpd), the highest level since 2018. EIA stated that Alaska oil production will increase by 13% or 55,000 barrels per day, the biggest annual increase since 1980.
London's FTSE 100 recovers after a four-day decline; inflation data increases rate-cut bets
The FTSE 100 in London was little changed Wednesday after four sessions of falling prices. Gains in consumer staples and healthcare kept the market afloat while a slower inflation rate raised hopes for a rate cut in December. As of 12:40 GMT the blue-chip index had fallen 0.07%, while the midcap FTSE 250 was up 0.07%.
Sources say that TotalEnergies and Chevron are leading the race to purchase stakes in Mopane, owned by Galp, in Namibia.
LISBON/PARIS - Four sources have confirmed that TotalEnergies, Chevron and other oil majors are the frontrunners for a 40% stake in Galp Mopane in Namibia. Galp said that it would announce the winner of Mopane's estimated resources by year-end. Namibia has attracted international oil companies…
Shell UK sells its 50% stake in Tobermory Gas to UK-based Ithaca Energy
Ithaca Energy, a North Sea oil-and-gas producer, announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to purchase a 50% stake from Shell UK in the Tobermory Gas discovery located in the West of Shetland Basin off Scotland. Shell's Tobermory interest will be part of Adura. This joint venture between Equinor and Shell is expected to launch later this year.
Australian shares are on the rise as sectoral strength offsets the banking slump
Australian shares traded within a narrow range Wednesday as investors held back their risk appetite due to waning expectations for additional monetary policy ease. S&P/ASX 200 index remained at 8,474.50 as of 2320 GMT but is still down about 7% from its all-time high reached on October 21. The benchmark index ended Tuesday at a low of five months.
Environmentalists sue Gulf of Mexico Oil Auction to Stop it
On Tuesday, environmental groups sued the Trump Administration for its decision to proceed with the planned December 10, offshore oil and natural gas lease sale that covered 80 million acres (32 millions hectares) of the Gulf of Mexico. Why it's Important The lawsuit filed in U.S. District…
Syria signss gas cooperation agreement with ConocoPhillips & Novaterra
Syria's Energy Ministry announced on Tuesday that the Syrian Petroleum Company and U.S. ConocoPhillips have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their cooperation in natural gas. Syria produces only a fraction (of the electricity needed) of what it requires today due to the destruction caused by its 14-year civil conflict.
Freeport will restore large-scale production at Indonesia's Grasberg Mine in 2026
Freeport-McMoRan, a copper miner in Indonesia's Grasberg district, said Tuesday that it will resume large-scale production there from the second quarter 2026. This follows a fatal accident earlier this year which forced operations to be halted. On September 8, around 800,000 metric tonnes of wet materials flooded the Grasberg Block Cave at the complex.
Bousso: TotalEnergies' ROI-TotalEnergies power play shows Big Oil how to make energy transition work
TotalEnergies of France is betting heavily on renewables and power, positioning itself as a leader in the global energy demand wave. It also offers investors an alternative to its rivals who are doubling down on gas and oil. Since 2022, the strategies of European oil companies have been in a constant state of flux.
Glencore reduces Century Aluminum stake from 33% to 33% following tariff-driven rally
Glencore cut its stake in Century Aluminum from 10% to 33%. This has resulted in millions of dollars in profit following the share price rally that was sparked by U.S. Tariffs on Aluminium Imports. On June 4, U.S. president Donald Trump increased the tariffs on aluminum imports from 25% to…
Pakistan approves TPOC led consortium to operate offshore blocks
The adviser to the Finance Ministry said that Pakistan approved on Tuesday a new offshore exploratory consortium, allowing Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company (TPO) to assume operatorship of Eastern Offshore Block C as part of an effort to revive drilling. The Economic Coordination Committee…
Bousso: TotalEnergies' ROI-TotalEnergies power play shows Big Oil how to make energy transition work
TotalEnergies of France is betting heavily on renewables and power, positioning itself as a leader in the global energy demand wave. It also offers investors an alternative to its rivals who are doubling down on gas and oil. Since 2022, the strategies of European oil companies have been in a constant state of flux.
Officials say Iraq is discussing a six-month waiver for US Lukoil sanctions.
Three Iraqi energy officials said on Monday that the Iraqi government was considering a request for a six-month waiver of sanctions from the U.S. Treasury Department to allow Lukoil more time to dispose of its stake in West Qurna-2, a giant oilfield. Lukoil declared force majeure in the field last week.
EIA: US oil and gas rig counts slow despite record production
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that drilling activity in the U.S. has declined even though production is at record levels. The EIA reported that the number of active drilling rigs has decreased from 750 in December 2020 to 517 by October 2025. This is due to operators' response to lower natural gas and oil prices…
Kazakh Energy Minister: Government not talking to Lukoil on buying local assets
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov stated on Monday that the Kazakh government has not held talks with Russian oil giant Lukoil regarding buying its Kazakh assets. The Russian state media reported earlier that the KazMunayGas head, who is the state-owned oil company of Kazakhstan, had said the company was in discussions about Lukoil’s assets in Kazakhstan.
ConocoPhillips finds gas off Australia
ConocoPhillips, the oil giant, announced on Monday that it had discovered gas off of the coasts of southeast Australia. The company began its first exploration drilling in November. Two targets located off the coasts of Victoria were identified by wireline logs. The work will continue for another two weeks…
Kuwait's latest tender invites bids on a new 0.5-GW Solar Project
Kuwait invited pre-qualified consortiums to submit bids for a new solar power project of 0.5 gigawatts, which aims to expand clean energy generation in the Gulf State. Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects announced in its official gazette on Sunday that the second tender of the year…
Ukraine imports US LNG from Greece to meet winter needs
The Ukraine will import U.S. liquefied gas from Greece for its winter requirements from December to March of next year. This was announced by Greek and Ukrainian officials on Sunday, during the visit to Athens of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Ukraine will import natural gas through a pipeline…
Vucic: Serbia has one week to solve the NIS refinery crises
Aleksandar Vucic, president of Serbia, said that Serbia had seven days to decide how to protect fuel supplies at the Serbian NIS refinery without nationalisation. Washington wants to see the Russians completely divested from NIS which runs Serbia's sole refinery. On Saturday, it gave its owners three months in order to find a buyer.
Wall St hedge funds reduced megacaps in the third quarter
According to the most recent quarterly disclosures, Wall Street's biggest hedge funds have reduced their exposure to certain Magnificent Seven companies, such as Nvidia and Alphabet, and placed new bets on sectors like application software, ecommerce, and payments. The following are some key positions changes made by the funds.
Kimmeridge, an activist investor, takes a stake in US energy company Devon
Kimmeridge Energy Management, an activist investment firm, has acquired a stake in Devon Energy of the United States. This was revealed by a stock exchange filing on Friday. Kimmeridge held 5.66 million Devon shares at the end of September according to the filing. According to calculations, this would equate an approximately 0.9% share in Devon.
Norway loses an appeal over oilfield development
The Norwegian Court of Appeal ruled against the government and in favor of environmentalists on Friday, confirming the lower court's ruling that the approval by the Energy Ministry of three offshore oil-and-gas fields was invalid. The court said that production from the oilfields affected would not stop…
Russia's Lukoil talks to potential foreign buyers about its assets
Lukoil, Russia's second largest oil producer, said it was in talks on Friday with potential buyers for its foreign assets after sanctions were imposed by the UK and US last month and a deal made with Gunvor Trading House collapsed. The specific deal would be announced once the final agreements had been reached and all regulatory approvals obtained.
Saudi Aramco will sign US LNG contracts during the crown prince's Washington visit, sources say
Saudi Aramco will sign two U.S. LNG supply agreements with Woodside Energy & Commonwealth LNG next week when Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Washington, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Saudi Aramco wants to be a major player in liquefied gas, particularly…
Oil India reports a 43% drop in its quarterly profit due to low selling prices and rising expenses
Oil India, an Indian exploration company, reported on Friday a 43% drop in its second-quarter profits. This was due to a decline in crude realisations (the price at which the product is sold), while increased expenses also affected margins. The profit of the state-owned company, excluding earnings from joint ventures or overseas operations…
GERB leader: Bulgaria could receive a six-month delay in US sanctions
Local media reported that Boyko Borissov of the GERB, the leader of the coalition's leading party, could have secured a six-month delay of U.S. sanction against Lukoil oil refinery. Last month, the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions against Lukoil, and Rosneft, Russia's largest oil companies.
Colombia's Ecopetrol will invest $6.3 billion by 2025 and drill five more wells
Ecopetrol ECO.CN, Colombia's state energy company, expects to invest $6.3 billion by 2025, which is 90% of the target. The company executives said in an interview with the Colombian press on Thursday that the company could end the year drilling five more exploratory wells. In an interview on Thursday…
Ukraine's fight for money and reform is necessary to survive the 'forever-war'
Since mid-2024, residents of Pokrovsk and Ukrainian officials have stripped the town of everything valuable: library books, beds for hospitals, industrial equipment - everything that once supported the bustling settlement with more than 60,000 inhabitants in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, which is mainly Russian speaking.
Carlyle is exploring options to purchase Lukoil's foreign assets, according to sources
Three sources familiar with this situation have confirmed that the U.S. Carlyle private equity firm is looking at options to purchase foreign assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil. As part of their efforts to get the Kremlin into peace talks on Ukraine, the U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lukoil and blocked its attempt to sell assets ahead of the November 21…
Trump Administration revokes Biden's limits on Alaskan oil drilling
The Trump Administration finalized on Thursday its rollback of Biden's limits on oil-and-gas drilling in Alaska, the largest area of public land that has not been disturbed by humans. This move is in line with the goal of President Donald Trump to reduce restrictions on domestic gas and oil development, especially in resource-rich Alaska.
Wall Street falls as Nvidia slides and investors worry that Fed could slow rate cuts
Wall Street finished sharply lower Thursday with Nvidia, and other AI heavyweights as investors scaled down expectations of rate cuts due inflation concerns and disagreements among central banks about the U.S. economic health. After a 43-day record shutdown, which had caused investors to worry and disrupted economic data flow, the U.S. Government reopened.
Wall Street falls as investors worry about rate cuts
Wall Street fell on Thursday with Nvidia, and other AI heavyweights suffering steep losses as investors scaled down expectations of rate cuts because of inflation concerns and disagreements among central banks about the U.S. economic health. The U.S. After a 43-day record shutdown which had alarmed investors and disrupted economic data flow.
Carlyle is exploring options to purchase Lukoil's foreign assets, according to sources
Three sources familiar with this situation have confirmed that the U.S. private-equity giant Carlyle is looking at options to purchase foreign assets of Russian oil major Lukoil. As part of its efforts to get the Kremlin into peace talks on Ukraine, the U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lukoil…
Bloomberg News reports that Repsol is considering merging its upstream unit with APA.
Bloomberg News, citing sources with knowledge, reported Thursday that Repsol SA, Spain's largest refinery operator, is considering a reverse merge of its upstream division with potential partners. This includes U.S. energy company APA. APA shares rose 7.1% to $25.59. In 2022, Repsol entered…
Congo produces the first 1,000 tons traceable artisanal Cobalt
The state cobalt company in the Democratic Republic of Congo produced the first 1,000 metric tonnes of traceable artisanal. This is a major step towards formalizing this sector in a nation that supplies a large portion of the world’s battery metal. Congo is home to 72% of the world's cobalt reserves, and 74% of its supply comes from artisanal mining.
EU injects new money into Ukraine for Naftogaz
The top European development banks and Ukrainian Naftogaz energy company signed a deal Thursday that will provide hundreds of millions to ensure Ukraine's gas supply in the face of ongoing Russian attacks on its infrastructure. The war with Russia has impacted the energy system of Ukraine, causing a rise in gas imports.
Inpex Japan raises its annual profit forecast due to lower costs
Inpex, Japan's largest oil and gas exploration company, raised its net profit forecast by 5% for the year on Thursday. Lower-than-expected expenses offset a reduced shipment of its Ichthys project in Australia because of maintenance. The company expects a net profit of $3.65 billion in 2025. This is up from the August forecast of $3.65 billion.
The Bulgarian Parliament overturns the presidential veto regarding Lukoil refinery Takeover
The Bulgarian Parliament overruled the veto of the president on Thursday on legislation that would allow the government to sell Lukoil’s oil refinery to protect the asset from impending U.S. sanctions. Last month, the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, along with Britain, imposed sanctions on Lukoil…
Norway oil companies raise 2026 investment outlook, survey shows
A survey by the Norwegian Statistics Office of industry participants showed that their estimated investments for 2026 have increased compared to three-month estimates. Norway is the world's second largest oil producer, and after Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022 it became Europe's leading natural gas supplier.
ADNOC Gas' quarterly profit increases by 8% due to strong domestic demand and better margins
ADNOC Gas announced a 8% increase in its third quarter net profit, to $1.34bn, on Thursday. This was its highest ever for this period. Strong domestic demand and improved margins were able to offset the weaker oil prices. ADNOC's subsidiary in Abu Dhabi reported a net profit of $3.99 billion for the three-quarter period ended September 30th, 2025.
Aster reduces diesel production at Singapore Bukom refinery sources say
Three sources familiar with the situation said that Singapore's Aster Energy and Chemicals has reduced diesel production at its Bukom Refinery this month. This is driving up premiums for 10ppm low sulphur diesel. Aster has reduced operations at its hydrocracker and hydrodesulphurisation units amid a lack of hydrogen supply from its reformer unit, they said.
Chevron expects to see an increase in the current estimate of oil resources in Guyana
Chevron announced on Wednesday that it anticipates that an oilfield in Guyana, which is prolific and has a large amount of recoverable resources, could contain more than its current estimate of 11 Billion barrels of oil. Mark Nelson, Chevron's Vice Chairman, said that although the company has not forecasted it, he expects upside.
Chevron: Argentina's costs are still challenging, despite reform progress
Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron, said that the cost of doing business remains high in Argentina despite the promising geology. The government of Javier Milei has made progress to promote the oil industry. Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron, said that the geology in Argentina is excellent…
As the US shutdown comes to an end, UK's FTSE100 hits a record high.
Investors welcomed signs that the long-running U.S. shutdown may be ending. The blue-chip index ended 0.1% higher and is now within striking distance of 10,000. The FTSE 250 mid-cap index was down by 0.7%. Upgrade the UK's regulated electric networks and expand their renewable business. Metal…
Chevron aims to increase cash flow by 10% annually through 2030 and cut costs even more.
Chevron announced on Wednesday its plans to increase oil and gas production and grow free cash flow annually by more than 10 percent through 2030, all while reducing costs and capital spending. Chevron announced its new guidance on Wednesday at their investor day. The company has been working…
Mexico's Vista will invest $4.5 billion to boost production in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale.
Vista, a Mexican energy company, announced on Wednesday that it would invest over $4.5 billion into the vast Vaca Muerta shale in Argentina to increase production. Vista's production is expected to increase to over 200,000 barrels equivalent per day by 2030 from the 114,000 boe/d it was expecting this year.
Lukoil's drilling plans in the Black Sea of Romania are stymied by sanctions
Vantage Drilling, a company listed in Oslo, has cancelled a contract for drilling next year. Two industry sources said on Wednesday that the contract was with Russian oil major Lukoil to explore its Romanian Black Sea Trident discovery. This cancellation comes just days after the company declared force majeure on its Iraqi oilfield…
The UK's FTSE100 is down as energy and industrial shares weigh
The FTSE 100 index in London dipped on Wednesday, after two sessions of record-high levels. Losses in energy and industrial shares weighed heavily on the market. Blue-chip index fell 0.1% to 9,886 as of 1214 GMT. However, it is still nearing record levels and within striking range of the 10,000 point. The mid-cap index FTSE 250 rose 0.1%.
UAE's Dana Gas signs an agreement to explore the revival of Syria gas fields
Dana Gas, based in the UAE, announced on Wednesday that it had signed an initial agreement with Syria's oil company for assessing the redevelopment of natural gas fields damaged by the 13-year-old civil war which made Syria dependent on imports from Iran. The Syrian rebels overthrew longtime president Bashar al-Assad in late 2018.
Australia shares are up as lithium miners shine but tech stocks hold gains.
The benchmark index of Australian shares rose a little bit on Wednesday, as lithium stocks led the rally in commodities stocks. A slump in technology stocks dampened the gains. By 2352 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.2% to 8,836.90. The benchmark index ended Tuesday 0.2% lower. Copper…
Shell appeals against arbitration ruling on Venture Global LNG Supply Contracts
Shell has filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court to challenge its loss in an arbitration against U.S. liquefied gas producer Venture Global. This comes weeks after BP won a $1 billion arbitration. The two arbitration cases were based on Venture Global's inability to deliver LNG as per long-term contracts…
Occidental Petroleum predicts flat production and lower spending in 2026
Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas company, said Tuesday that it expects a flat growth in production and lower spending than the current year levels by 2026 as crude prices fall. The U.S. shale oil producers are coping with a global oil crisis, as prices remain in the $60 per barrel range.