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Saudi player strikes $5.4 billion E&P deal in Algeria Midad Energy aims to tap 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of resources in the Illizi Sud licence

Pouyanne calls on EU to scrap methane and due diligence regulations to protect LNG supply Reducing methane emissions from the energy sector is a key part of the European Union’s …

Shell sanctions $2-billion shallow-water Nigeria gas project Gas may only flow from delayed HI asset to Nigeria LNG plant by 2030, despite apparently straightforward nature of development

Bjorn Otto Sverdrup, chair of OGCI’s executive committee and head of the OGDC secretariat. Photo: OGCI

BP improves outlook for upstream production growth British supermajor says higher gas production is main factor for the increase

Kazakh oil player sanctions exploration efforts in key producing region KazMunayGaz hopes to drive more business for major subsidiary and generate employment for local residents

What's next for three FPSOs idle in the UK? The three FPSOs were originally earmarked for UK North Sea projects that are currently on hold

The US power giant on Trump's doorstep that is sticking by wind Virginia-based Dominion Energy, owner of nation's largest offshore wind array, is looking to add 19GW of capacity by …

Equinor's bruising losses on Orsted stake revealed Norwegian oil and gas giant says third quarter results to show $400 million impact

Santos CFO steps down after just a year in the role Santos confirmed Duhe’s departure on Tuesday and said that it has appointed Lachlan Harris as the company’s acting CFO

Chinese contractor clinches crucial contract for Guyana FPSO China’s Bomesc has signed contracts worth up to $240 million with Modec subsidiaries and partners ABB and VWS to supply topsides modules

Contractor kicks off $4 billion Middle East offshore work The massive project is a crucial component of Qatar's long-term strategy to boost production from its key offshore oilfields

Front runner emerges for Asian giant's flagship offshore deal The Pipeline Replacement Project (PRP-9) is crucial for ONGC and involves the replacement of offshore pipelines across multiple assets offshore India’s …

Trinidad politicians trade accusations over Venezuela gas project's US licence Former prime minister calls on government to reveal details of OFAC licence for Dragon field

Petrobras starts new exploration well in $500 million Brazil block Campos basin programme is part of initiative to replenish oil and gas reserves

Strike action looms in UK North Sea pensions dispute Strike action could impact up to 19 UK North Sea platforms

Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum (centre) in conversation with BP and Valaris executives. Photo: EGYPT MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM

Equinor hits the brakes on planned electrification projects Norwegian energy giant says costs are too high to develop the Tampen and Halten projects

UK independent snaps up BP North Sea gas assets Acquisition is a major investment by Serica Energy following pending deal to buy several other UK North Sea assets, announced last …

Inpex advances Australian gas field development The Japanese energy company outlined potential options for a pipeline for its Cash-Maple gas development in its latest environment plan to Australian regulator.

BW Energy renames FPSO set to unlock 120 million barrels offshore Brazil The repurposing of a former floating production unit is the cornerstone of a strategy to develop the Maromba …

Hibiscus planning myriad of new offshore projects Gas and liquids fields to be exploited via PM3 CAA asset in the Malaysia-Vietnam Commercial Arrangement Area

Middle East yard establishes procurement hub in China Hub is designed to create a more responsive, cost-effective and resilient supply chain for Drydocks Word’s global operations, centralising all its Chinese …

‘Multiple contributing factors’ behind fatal incident at US LNG project ‘Breakdowns in oversight and supervision’ result in death of three Bechtel workers

Bid process delayed for two offshore packages on $6 billion-plus Middle East gas cap development Adnoc is advancing several offshore gas-based developments, including the Dalma and Hail & Ghasha schemes, …

New partners aim for Philippines success where supermajors have failed A consortium led by Triangle Energy has taken the reins at two Sulu Sea service contracts with multi-trillion cubic feet …

YPF chief executive Horacio Marin (L) and Eni chief executive Claudio Descalzi following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in April 2025. Photo: ENI

Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (centre) flanked by Attorney General John Jeremie (left) after her swearing-in ceremony in Port Spain in May 2025. Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Client pulls plug on Seatrium $475 million contract Wind turbine installation vessel for Maersk was almost 99% complete

Nigeria FLNG scheme set for critical boost with signing of gas feedstock deal UTM Offshore due to sign agreement on Friday to buy gas from NNPC and Seplat Energy

Gazprom adds gas export pipeline to Kazakhstan to Asia sales portfolio Russian giant announces the new project a month after reported breakthrough on gas supply deals with China

Second US Gulf 20k project hits production target after four wells brought online Beacon Offshore’s Shenandoah now producing up to 100,000 barrels of oil per day

Hilde Salthe, managing director of Japex Norge and Tetsuji Shibuta, deputy managing director of Japex Norge Photo: JAPEX NORGE

A Rwandan soldier on patrol near Palma, Mozambique, the closest town in Cabo Delgado province to the construction site where ExxonMobil will build its Rovuma LNG plant. Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Adnoc subsidiary signs $40 billion deal for landmark gas facility The 9.6 million tpa Ruwais liquefaction facility is currently in the construction phase and is expected to cater to several …

Balder and other Norwegian fields boost operator's production Vaar Energi expects to reach its target of about 430,000 boe per day in the fourth quarter this year

Petronas Carigali ramps up drilling on home turf Offshore wells lined up for Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah

Bruno Chabas, the former chief executive of SBM Offshore. Photo: YINSON PRODUCTION

Contracting giant confirms award of 'ultra-mega' deal in the Middle East L&T describes an 'ultra-mega' award as one valued upwards of $1.68 billion

Middle East heavyweight fires starting gun on multiple packages for giant gas cap project Adnoc Gas has earlier indicated that the Bab Gas Cap (BGC) project is likely to cost …

BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss, right, speaks to S&P Global vice chair Daniel Yergin during the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in Houston, Texas, US on 11 March 2025. …

Chevron set to begin drilling Suriname well later this month Jack-up Noble Regina Allen will drill Korikori 1 exploration well, according to Staatsolie

African Energy Week message: Grow continent's oil and gas production so Africa can 'rise' - Video South Africa conference's opening ceremony performance declares: 'Those who once came to plunder will …

Nigeria-focused player appoints lawyer and accountant to board Appointments announced as Savannah Energy — once again — extends share suspension

Ukraine turns to Europe for more winter gas supplies and funds Russian drone and missile strikes have damaged many of Ukraine's gas producing installations

Unconventional choices in a race against time Aclarar Group founder and managing partner Bennett Williams describes the options for operators amid the US unconventional oil scene's shrinking opportunities

Sintana acquires Challenger to create Atlantic 'exploration champion' Sintana Energy has agreed to buy Challenger Energy in the form of all-share transaction