April 13, 2021

Tema refinery has resumed operations at reduced capacity following a prolonged shutdown and targeted maintenance work on critical infrastructure.
NU E Power Corp. closed a first financing tranche of $625,003 to support interconnection projects in Alberta and international feasibility studies, marking a new phase in the deployment of its energy infrastructure network.

Storm in the Black Sea halts crude shipments at CPC terminal

Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspended loading and intake operations due to a storm and full storage capacity.
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Octopus sells a minority stake in Kraken for $1 billion in a deal valuing the tech platform at $8.65 billion, initiating its spin-off and strengthening its position among international energy suppliers.
Frontera Energy has signed a crude supply deal worth up to $120mn with Chevron Products Company, including an initial $80mn prepayment and an option for additional funding.

Amplify Energy finalises Oklahoma asset sale for $92.5mn

Amplify Energy has completed the sale of its Oklahoma assets for $92.5mn, as part of its strategy to streamline its portfolio and optimise its financial structure.
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State-owned Nigerian company NNPC has opened a bidding process to sell stakes in oil and gas assets as part of a portfolio restructuring strategy.
As offshore projects expand, Caribbean nations are investing in shore bases and specialised ports to support oil and gas operations at sea.

TPAO, MOL and ORLEN expand Libyan presence ahead of 2026 energy summit

Turkish, Hungarian and Polish national companies confirm participation in Tripoli's summit as Libya revives upstream investments and broadens licensing opportunities.
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India’s public sector SECI seeks to outsource the design and management of an energy trading software platform, including technical support and human resources for five years at its New Delhi headquarters.
BayWa r.e. continues its strategic transformation with the sale of 2.2 GW of projects, a withdrawal from Asian markets, internal reorganisation, and a rebranding planned for 2026.

CB&I acquires Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business to strengthen global growth

CB&I acquires Petrofac's Asset Solutions division, targeting revenue diversification and geographic expansion, with nearly 3,000 new employees expected to join the group.
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Oil workers’ union FUP announced its intention to approve Petrobras’ latest proposal, paving the way to end a week-long national strike with no impact on production.
Subsea7 has secured a subsea installation contract from LLOG for the Buckskin South project, scheduled for execution between 2026 and 2027, strengthening its position in the Gulf of Mexico and boosting its order book visibility.

Brazil, Guyana and Argentina support global crude oil growth in 2026

Global crude oil production is expected to rise by 0.8 million barrels per day in 2026, with Brazil, Guyana and Argentina contributing 50% of the projected increase.
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Woodbridge Ventures II Inc. signs definitive agreement with Greenflame Resources for a transformative merger, alongside a concurrent financing of up to $10mn.
Interceptions of ships linked to Venezuelan oil are increasing, pushing shipowners to suspend operations as PDVSA struggles to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted its logistical systems.

Nexans sells Autoelectric to Motherson for €207mn, completing its strategic shift

French group Nexans initiates the sale of its Autoelectric subsidiary to India’s Motherson for €207mn ($227mn), marking its full exit from non-electrification activities.
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Bourbon enters a new strategic phase following the arrival of Davidson Kempner and Fortress, who have become majority shareholders after a financial restructuring approved by the French courts.
Harbour Energy acquires US offshore operator LLOG for $3.2bn, adding 271 million barrels in reserves and establishing a fifth operational hub in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Norwegian energy group rejects the sanction imposed for illegal gas discharges at Mongstad, citing disagreement over maintenance obligations and the alleged financial benefit.
Aliko Dangote accuses Nigeria’s oil regulator of threatening local refineries by enabling refined fuel imports, while calling for a corruption probe against its director.

Alpine Power Systems acquires Chicago Industrial Battery to strengthen PowerMAX offering

Alpine Power Systems announces the acquisition of Chicago Industrial Battery to expand its regional presence and support the growth of its PowerMAX line of used and rental batteries and chargers.
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Shell Offshore approves a strategic investment to extend the life of the Kaikias field through a waterflood operation, with first injection planned for 2028 from the Ursa platform.
Oil prices drop amid progress in Ukraine talks and expectations of oversupply, pushing West Texas Intermediate below $55 for the first time in nearly five years.

HASI and KKR inject additional $1bn into joint venture for sustainable infrastructure

HASI and KKR strengthen their strategic partnership with an additional $1bn allocation to CarbonCount Holdings 1, bringing the vehicle’s total investment capacity to nearly $5bn.
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EDF is considering selling some of its subsidiaries, including Edison and its renewables activities in the United States, to strengthen its financial capacity as a €5bn ($5.43bn) savings plan is underway.
French group Qair secures a structured €240 million loan to consolidate debt and strengthen liquidity, with participation from ten leading financial institutions.

Xcel Energy launches $345mn bond buyback offer for its subsidiary NSPM

Xcel Energy initiates three public tender offers totalling $345mn on mortgage bonds issued by Northern States Power Company to optimise its long-term debt structure.
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The US energy group plans to allocate $1.3bn to growth and $1.1bn to asset maintenance, with a specific focus on natural gas liquids and refining projects.
Venezuelan state oil group PDVSA claims it was targeted by a cyberattack attributed to foreign interests, with no impact on main operations, amid rising tensions with the United States.

Umoyilanga hybrid project reaches major milestone with Dassiesridge plant commissioning

EDF power solutions' Umoyilanga energy project has entered provisional operation with the Dassiesridge wind plant, marking a key milestone in delivering dispatchable electricity to South Africa’s national grid.
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BUTEC has finalised the financing of a 50 MW emergency power project in Burkina Faso, structured under a BOOT contract and backed by Banque Centrale Populaire Group.
BW Energy has signed a long-term lease agreement with Minsheng Financial Leasing for its Maromba B platform, covering $274mn of the project’s CAPEX, with no payments due before first oil.

Shell to resume exploration on Namibia’s PEL 39 with five new wells planned for 2026

Shell will restart offshore exploration on Namibia’s PEL 39 block in April 2026 with a five-well drilling programme targeting previously discovered zones, despite a recent $400mn impairment.
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Iranian authorities intercepted a vessel suspected of fuel smuggling off the coast of the Gulf of Oman, with 18 South Asian crew members on board, according to official sources.
Indian group JSW Energy launches a combined promoter injection and institutional raise totalling $1.19bn, while appointing a new Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion plan through 2030.

Harbour Energy to acquire Waldorf’s UK assets for $170mn

Harbour Energy will acquire Waldorf Energy Partners’ North Sea assets for $170mn, increasing its stakes in the Catcher and Kraken fields, while Capricorn Energy settles part of its claims.
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The Big Beautiful Gulf 1 sale attracted more than $300mn in investments, with a focused strategy led by BP, Chevron and Woodside on high-yield blocks.
The United States intercepted an oil tanker loaded with Venezuelan crude and imposed new sanctions on maritime entities, increasing pressure on Nicolas Maduro’s regime and its commercial networks in the Caribbean.