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businesstoday.inEnQuest PLC agreed to buy stakes in four Malaysian production sharing contracts from Petronas. The deal would add 57,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day to the company's output.
vancouversun.comThe Bureau of Land Management opened a public comment period on 114 parcels covering 126,744 federal acres in Colorado. Comments are due by July 9.
The IndependentThe energy firm reported its total UK tax payments for 2025, including amounts from the energy profits levy. The figures were released as the government considers changes to tax rules for overseas activities.
Washington ExaminerThe Bureau of Land Management conducted its first oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Plain on June 5, 2026. Hex Energy LLC and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority placed all bids, and half the revenue will go to Alaska by law.
themarketherald.com.auCarnarvon Energy's chief executive said Santos may decide on developing Australia's largest undeveloped oil field by the end of next year amid rising domestic fuel import needs.
insidermonkey.comAPA Corporation held its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on Thursday. Executives reviewed financial results, operational performance, and updated guidance for the remainder of the year.
101greatgoals.comMoody's Ratings changed the Republic of Congo's outlook to positive from stable on 29 May 2026 while keeping its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign ratings at Caa2. The move follows four international bond sales that raised nearly $2.5 billion.
citizen.co.zaThe U.S. federal government has granted Lukoil a sixth extension to find a buyer for its international operations. The new deadline is June 27, six months after sanctions were imposed last October.
Washington ExaminerNegotiators agreed to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire by 60 days and begin nuclear talks, pending President Donald Trump’s approval. Brent crude traded at $93.99 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $89.18 a barrel after the announcement.
nypost.comBP removed chair Albert Manifold on Tuesday following a unanimous board vote citing governance and conduct issues. Manifold issued a statement Thursday rejecting bullying allegations while acknowledging he pushed staff hard on costs and performance.
upi.comBP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its permanent chief executive. The decision ends any shared authority structure at the top of the company.
offshore-technology.comBP said it removed Chair Albert Manifold after identifying governance and conduct issues. The board acted less than a year after appointing him and named an interim replacement while it searches for a permanent chair.
sana.syThe two companies are seeking durable contract terms and a mechanism to settle billions in outstanding claims before considering renewed operations in Venezuela, two decades after their exit.
rigzone.comA survey of 121 energy-sector organizations found most still see long-term potential in the North Sea if fiscal and regulatory settings remain stable. Several operators said overseas markets are expected to overtake domestic revenue within five years.
insurancejournal.comSantos said it will focus investment on crude oil and natural gas production in three regions. The company recently began output at its Pikka field in Alaska and approved a gas project expansion in Papua New Guinea.
rigzone.comEni Chief Operating Officer Guido Brusco said the company will seek to speed up a $4 billion expansion of its offshore joint venture with Vitol Group in the Ivory Coast. The statement provides no additional timeline or project details.
dailywire.comMajor energy firms submitted record bids for oil and gas leases in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. Recent geological findings and federal policy changes have renewed industry interest in the region.
Norway has raised fossil fuel production to replace supplies lost after the Strait of Hormuz closed. The government plans to reopen three North Sea gas fields and keep output high past 2030.
offshore-technology.comThe Bureau of Land Management conducted a federal oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico's Delaware Basin on May 20. High bids and rental payments totaled more than $4 billion, exceeding the prior state record by over four times.
nationalpost.comArgentina placed 15 shale oil blocks in the Vaca Muerta formation up for auction. State-controlled YPF simultaneously announced a $25 billion oil export project.
bbc.co.ukRystad Energy estimates that artificial intelligence and digitalization could generate nearly $500 billion in cumulative value for upstream oil and gas companies between 2026 and 2030. The gains would come from lower operating costs, higher production volumes, and shorter project…
Washington ExaminerRepublican lawmakers are introducing legislation in the House and Senate to exempt small oil and gas producers from certain Clean Air Act requirements. The bills target marginal wells and would remove EPA standards for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BenzingaThe United Arab Emirates is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to route oil exports around the Strait of Hormuz. The project is nearly half complete and is now scheduled for completion in 2027.
middleeasteye.netThe project is advancing faster than the previously announced 2027 operational target. Officials have not disclosed a revised completion date.
calgaryherald.comPrime Minister Mark Carney reached an agreement with Alberta to remove a proposed hard cap on carbon emissions from the oil sector. The deal also includes plans to expand the power grid using natural gas and expedite permitting for a new Pacific Coast pipeline.
financialpost.comUganda is preparing for first oil production in July 2026. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project is emphasizing skills transfer and local workforce development.
U.S. upstream oil mergers totaled $38 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly figure in two years. The increase occurred despite a slowdown in March linked to volatility from the Middle East conflict.
naturalnews.comThe administration is advancing plans to streamline the permitting process for oil development inside the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The effort aims to accelerate crude production in the U.S. Arctic region. Officials say the changes would cut delays in federal approvals f…
Al JazeeraThe prime minister traveled to Alberta on Friday to announce a preliminary agreement for a crude oil pipeline with the provincial government. The visit follows a court ruling that blocked a separatist group's petition for an independence referendum on procedural grounds involving…
ibtimes.co.ukArgentina has opened bidding on 15 new blocks in the Vaca Muerta shale formation through provincial company Gas y Petróleo del Neuquén. The auction, the largest since 2016, comes as Vaca Muerta wells outperform major U.S. shale plays and production heads toward 1 million barrels…
indiatoday.intoday.inADNOC is fast-tracking construction of a new pipeline that will double its export capacity through Fujairah outside the Strait of Hormuz. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired a board meeting reviewing the project as the UAE, which left OPEC on May 1, 2026, seeks…
The GuardianThe United Arab Emirates announced it will finish a new pipeline to the port of Fujairah by next year, doubling its overland crude export capacity to roughly 3.6 million barrels per day. The project, previously undisclosed, comes as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz approaches i…
blackenterprise.comAfrica's richest man described how traders, shippers and subsidy beneficiaries delayed land access and tried to block the project that has now altered Nigeria's fuel market. The refinery sources 56 percent of its crude from Nigeria and has reduced the influence of import-dependen…
SemaforCountries across Africa have accelerated plans to boost energy independence following the Iran war. Senegal is seeking $7.5 billion in investment for a gas field discovered about a decade ago. Morocco and Nigeria have agreed to jointly develop a $25 billion pipeline while Africa'…
prnewswire.comShell plc released its annual Report on Payments to Governments for the year ended December 31, 2025. The filing details payments arising from extractive activities including exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and minerals. The report was prepared under U…
upi.comA lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska drew record bids totaling $163 million from Exxon, Shell and Repsol. The Trump administration revived the sales late last year after none were held under former President Biden. Projects including Willow and Pikka are expec…
theedgemarkets.comSaudi Aramco is pursuing a sale and leaseback transaction for its real estate assets that could raise at least $10 billion. The deal would include the company's residential community in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. OilPrice.com reported the plans on Wednesday, citing sources…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA senior Russian official said the United States is attempting to push Russian energy companies such as Lukoil and Rosneft out of international markets. The official stated that the effort is aimed at gaining greater control over world energy supplies. The accusation was reported…
al-monitor.comBP has taken a 40 percent participating interest in a production sharing agreement covering six blocks in Uzbekistan's North Ustyurt region. The deal, announced Wednesday, comes as the British energy company resets its strategy to focus on its core oil and gas business. SOCAR rem…
The three energy companies have signed an agreement to assess an offshore block in Syria. The deal focuses on reviewing the potential of the block for future development. The announcement comes as the companies explore opportunities in the region.
rigzone.comEni has hired Morgan Stanley to explore a potential transaction involving its floating LNG operations. The structure would allow outside investors to provide capital tied to cash flows from those assets while Eni retains control. Reuters reported the early-stage discussions with…
ecns.cnSaudi Aramco reported adjusted net income of $33.6 billion for the first quarter, beating forecasts, as its East-West pipeline reached maximum capacity of 7 million barrels per day amid disruptions from the Iran conflict. The company said the pipeline has helped mitigate global e…
Shell intends to sell its network of about 60 service stations in France with a deal that could close in early 2027. The company expects to secure a buyer during the third quarter of 2026. The stations operate under concession contracts and generated an operating profit of $127.5…
thehindu.comPetrobras reported first-quarter net revenue of 123.7 billion reais, below analyst estimates of 136.1 billion reais. The Brazilian state-controlled oil company also posted adjusted EBITDA of 59.6 billion reais and net profit of 32.7 billion reais, both missing forecasts. Results…
rigzone.comNigeria's state oil company NNPC has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese firms for the completion, operation and maintenance of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement follows more than $25 billion spent on previous rehabilitation attempts that fai…
winnipegfreepress.comSaudi Aramco reported adjusted net income of $33.6 billion for the first quarter, up 26% from a year earlier and beating analyst forecasts. The company's East-West Pipeline hit its maximum capacity of 7 million barrels per day amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by th…
japantimes.co.jpThe company said its net income for the first quarter reached levels supported by higher oil prices even as export volumes declined. The increase comes amid ongoing regional conflicts that have affected global energy markets. Saudi Aramco did not provide an absolute profit figure…
cnbc.comIran has imposed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day. Oil and gas CEOs told investors the disruption will drive fundamental change, prompting governments to diversify supplies and r…
etftrends.comWind turbine maker Vestas and offshore wind developer Orsted beat expectations in the first three months of 2026. Norway's Equinor, primarily an oil and gas producer, posted its strongest quarterly profit in three years and said the U.S. and Israeli-led war against Iran that bega…
CnbcADNOC Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi announced the company is pushing ahead with $55 billion in new project awards as it accelerates investments following its OPEC exit. Al Kaabi emphasized strengthening local manufacturing during an interview at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dh…
thegatewaypundit.comThe U.S. has extended a license that permits BP to continue using a workaround for payments involving sanctioned Iranian and Russian entities. The arrangement applies to BP's participation in a major natural gas project in Azerbaijan. The extension allows operations to proceed wi…
Ineos announced the deal on Tuesday as part of more than $3 billion committed to its U.S. operations. The sites lie 80 miles off the Louisiana coast and include development of the Fort Sumter discovery estimated to hold over 125 million barrels of oil equivalent. Jim Ratcliffe ci…
ForbesEnergy Secretary Chris Wright stated on May 5 that California’s energy policies have created an untenable threat to national security by increasing reliance on imported oil. Average gasoline prices in the state rose above $6 per gallon this week, more than $2 above the national a…
naturalnews.comThe East African Crude Oil Pipeline reported registering and handling more than 2,200 grievances through its redress mechanism. Officials spoke at the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention on May 6, 2026, highlighting accessible structures and route adjustments. Human rights represe…
nbcnews.comTorgrim Reitan, CFO of Equinor, stated that it will take six months for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal operations. The executive made the comment while discussing the company's first-quarter earnings, which rose more than expected due to higher output a…
CnbcMusabbeh Al Kaabi spoke with CNBC about the ongoing war in Iran and potential economic fallout from any sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The executive also addressed the UAE's decision to leave OPEC. The interview was published two hours ago.
BloombergAdnoc has revealed plans to speed up its growth strategy, including 200 billion dirham in project awards across upstream and downstream operations. This move comes shortly after the country's departure from OPEC on May 1. The awards total $55 billion.
Occidental Petroleum announced that its chief operating officer, Richard Jackson, will succeed Vicki Hollub as CEO effective June 1. Hollub, who has been with the company for over four decades, will retire but remain on the board. The transition follows reports of her planned ret…
Earthworks / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Marathon Petroleum Corp. shares increased in overnight trading after the company declared a quarterly dividend. The rise followed a broader surge in the energy sector amid reports of discussions on sustaining an Iran blockade. Shares of other companies like Chevron and Exxon Mobi…
rigzone.comRepsol has released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2026. The report covers financial performance from January to March 2026. @LiveSquawk detailed the report and reported a key data figure of 6 million.