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Donald Trump urges control of oil prices following U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, amid escalating tensions around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, threatening to significantly impact global markets.
PermRock Royalty Trust announces a monthly distribution of $539,693 to unit holders, impacted by reduced oil volumes and prices in April, partly offset by increased natural gas sales.

Permian Basin Royalty reduces June distribution due to high costs

Permian Basin Royalty Trust announces a reduced distribution for June due to ongoing excess costs at Waddell Ranch properties and lower volumes from Texas Royalty Properties.
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Three months after starting production, Norway’s Johan Castberg oil field, located in the Barents Sea, reaches its full capacity of 220,000 barrels per day, significantly increasing energy supplies to Europe.
The Middle East conflict forces Iraq to delay certain oil developments, disrupting field operations despite temporary stability in production and exports amid growing logistical tensions.

United States Identifies 29 Billion Barrels Untapped Through New Technologies

New U.S. estimates reveal nearly 29 billion barrels of oil and 392 Tcf of technically recoverable natural gas on federal lands, marking significant progress since the last assessment in 1998.
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The United Kingdom tightens sanctions against Russia's oil sector by targeting twenty tankers operating in the "shadow fleet" and Rosneft Marine, amid rising crude prices exceeding the G7-imposed price cap.
French manufacturer Vallourec will supply Qatar with premium OCTG tubes in a contract worth an estimated $50 million, supporting the planned expansion of oil and gas operations by 2030.

SBM Offshore secures FPSO operations contract with TotalEnergies in Suriname

SBM Offshore has secured an operations and maintenance contract from TotalEnergies for the FPSO GranMorgu unit, the first such project in Suriname, covering operational preparation and post-production maintenance for at least two years.
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Maurel & Prom acquires additional stakes in two offshore oil blocks in Angola, consolidating its existing assets for an initial sum of $23mn, potentially rising based on market developments and production performance.
Perenco Congo begins construction of the offshore Kombi 2 platform, a project exceeding $200mn aimed at increasing the country’s oil production and resource development.

Weakened by sanctions, Iran loses influence on the global oil market

Long a major player in OPEC, Iran sees its influence on the oil market significantly reduced due to US sanctions, Israeli strikes, and increasing reliance on exports to China.
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After several months of interruption following a major political upheaval, Syria's Banias refinery has shipped its first cargo of refined products abroad, marking a partial revival of its energy sector.
ExxonMobil and its partners have extended the production sharing contract for Block 17 in Angola, securing the continued operation of major infrastructure in a key offshore asset for Africa’s oil sector.

Egypt announces second oil discovery at Abu Sannan in three months

Egypt’s General Petroleum Company discovers a new oil field in Abu Sannan, producing 1,400 barrels per day, confirming growing interest in this mature Western Desert region.
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The South Sudanese government is collaborating with Chinese group CNPC to reactivate several major oil fields, aiming to stabilise national production affected by political instability and ongoing technical difficulties.
TotalEnergies takes 25 % of a portfolio of 40 exploration permits on the US Outer Continental Shelf, deepening its partnership with Chevron in the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater.

Oil: OPEC maintains forecasts, Russia below production quota

OPEC confirms global oil demand estimates for 2025-2026 despite slightly adjusted supply, while several members, including Russia, struggle to meet their production targets under the OPEC+ agreement.
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Facing anticipated refusal from G7 countries to lower the Russian oil price cap to $45, the European Union weighs its options, leaving global oil markets awaiting the next European sanctions.
Starting August 15, the Dangote refinery will directly supply gasoline and diesel to Nigerian distributors and industries, expanding its commercial outlets and significantly reshaping the energy landscape of Africa's leading oil producer.