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As Russian and Kazakh refineries resume operations following maintenance periods, the energy market anticipates potential effects on fuel supply. Uncertainty remains around gasoline exports in Russia.
As Russian and Kazakh refineries resume operations following maintenance periods, the energy market anticipates potential effects on fuel supply. Uncertainty remains around gasoline exports in Russia.
CNOOC Group has announced the start of production for its Long Lake NW project in Canada, which is expected to reach a peak of 8,200 barrels per day in 2025, utilizing SAGD technology.
CNOOC Group has announced the start of production for its Long Lake NW project in Canada, which is expected to reach a peak of 8,200 barrels per day in 2025, utilizing SAGD technology.
A report by Reclaim Finance accuses 20 European banks of promoting oil and gas expansion through significant financing, hindering energy transition goals.
A report by Reclaim Finance accuses 20 European banks of promoting oil and gas expansion through significant financing, hindering energy transition goals.
Saudi Aramco reduces its December official selling prices for crude oil bound for Asia, a move in line with market expectations. Adjustments vary by crude type, with larger cuts for lighter grades.
Saudi Aramco reduces its December official selling prices for crude oil bound for Asia, a move in line with market expectations. Adjustments vary by crude type, with larger cuts for lighter grades.
Marathon Petroleum exceeded financial forecasts by increasing its refinery throughput and maximizing utilization rates. This strategy leverages fluctuations in the oil market to enhance profitability.
Marathon Petroleum exceeded financial forecasts by increasing its refinery throughput and maximizing utilization rates. This strategy leverages fluctuations in the oil market to enhance profitability.
As oil reserves dwindle, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea vie for control over Mbanie Island, a strategic economic asset. A ruling from the International Court of Justice is expected in 2025.
As oil reserves dwindle, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea vie for control over Mbanie Island, a strategic economic asset. A ruling from the International Court of Justice is expected in 2025.
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports a 15% drop in net profit in the third quarter, driven by falling oil prices and reduced production, adding uncertainty to the global energy market outlook.
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports a 15% drop in net profit in the third quarter, driven by falling oil prices and reduced production, adding uncertainty to the global energy market outlook.
The American group ExxonMobil has finalized the sale of the Fos-sur-Mer refinery to Rhône Energies, a consortium led by Trafigura, marking a step in its strategy to reduce activities in France.
The American group ExxonMobil has finalized the sale of the Fos-sur-Mer refinery to Rhône Energies, a consortium led by Trafigura, marking a step in its strategy to reduce activities in France.
Italian energy giant Eni has finalized the sale of its Alaskan oil fields to American firm Hilcorp for $1 billion, advancing its strategy of refocusing on strategic assets.
Italian energy giant Eni has finalized the sale of its Alaskan oil fields to American firm Hilcorp for $1 billion, advancing its strategy of refocusing on strategic assets.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six other OPEC+ countries extend their production cuts by 2.2 million barrels per day until the end of December to support oil prices weakened by uncertain demand.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six other OPEC+ countries extend their production cuts by 2.2 million barrels per day until the end of December to support oil prices weakened by uncertain demand.
Saudi Aramco and PetroVietnam signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen their activities in refining and petrochemicals in Vietnam, marking a new phase of strategic energy cooperation.
Saudi Aramco and PetroVietnam signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen their activities in refining and petrochemicals in Vietnam, marking a new phase of strategic energy cooperation.
The World Bank predicts an oil surplus that should drive down commodity prices despite tensions in the Middle East. Demand in China is slowing, contributing to this unprecedented imbalance.
The World Bank predicts an oil surplus that should drive down commodity prices despite tensions in the Middle East. Demand in China is slowing, contributing to this unprecedented imbalance.
In Venezuela, five of the last eight Oil Ministers are imprisoned or on the run, accused of corruption. This strategic sector, vital to the country, is plagued by recurring scandals.
In Venezuela, five of the last eight Oil Ministers are imprisoned or on the run, accused of corruption. This strategic sector, vital to the country, is plagued by recurring scandals.
U.S. crude inventories are expected to increase by 800,000 barrels as refineries slow down, leading to reduced stocks of essential refined products like gasoline and distillates.
U.S. crude inventories are expected to increase by 800,000 barrels as refineries slow down, leading to reduced stocks of essential refined products like gasoline and distillates.
European energy giants Eni and BP resume onshore drilling activities in Libya after ten years, as the country seeks to double its oil production within five years.
European energy giants Eni and BP resume onshore drilling activities in Libya after ten years, as the country seeks to double its oil production within five years.
OMV, the Austrian energy giant, exceeds forecasts for the third quarter of 2024, driven by its chemical division, which offsets declining results in the fuel and raw materials sector.
OMV, the Austrian energy giant, exceeds forecasts for the third quarter of 2024, driven by its chemical division, which offsets declining results in the fuel and raw materials sector.
BP reports a 30% drop in profit for the third quarter of 2024, impacted by a decline in global oil demand and reduced refining margins. How is the energy giant responding to these new challenges?
BP reports a 30% drop in profit for the third quarter of 2024, impacted by a decline in global oil demand and reduced refining margins. How is the energy giant responding to these new challenges?
Ghana plans to source petroleum products from Nigeria's Dangote refinery, aiming to reduce its monthly fuel import bill, estimated at $400 million.
Ghana plans to source petroleum products from Nigeria's Dangote refinery, aiming to reduce its monthly fuel import bill, estimated at $400 million.
The Thali oil project of Tower Resources in Cameroon receives a major financing offer that could unlock crucial advancements, conditional on obtaining an essential license extension.
The Thali oil project of Tower Resources in Cameroon receives a major financing offer that could unlock crucial advancements, conditional on obtaining an essential license extension.
Canadian company Zimar Inc has signed an agreement to develop a modular refinery in Niger, aiming to increase the country’s oil processing capacity and stimulate refined product exports.
Canadian company Zimar Inc has signed an agreement to develop a modular refinery in Niger, aiming to increase the country’s oil processing capacity and stimulate refined product exports.
CNOOC Limited, a Chinese oil and gas company, reports record growth in production and net profit for the first three quarters of 2024, marking unprecedented performance despite an unstable external environment.
CNOOC Limited, a Chinese oil and gas company, reports record growth in production and net profit for the first three quarters of 2024, marking unprecedented performance despite an unstable external environment.
Galp has launched a new drilling phase to assess the potential of Mopane, off the coast of Namibia, marking a turning point for the development of what could become the country’s largest oil discovery.
Galp has launched a new drilling phase to assess the potential of Mopane, off the coast of Namibia, marking a turning point for the development of what could become the country’s largest oil discovery.
African economies dependent on oil are stagnating, growing at half the rate of the rest of the region. The IMF highlights a lack of diversification and investment as key factors behind this lag.
African economies dependent on oil are stagnating, growing at half the rate of the rest of the region. The IMF highlights a lack of diversification and investment as key factors behind this lag.
Benin intensifies efforts to attract investors in the offshore oil sector. TGS begins 3D seismic surveys to identify new offshore oil prospects in Beninese waters.
Benin intensifies efforts to attract investors in the offshore oil sector. TGS begins 3D seismic surveys to identify new offshore oil prospects in Beninese waters.
Kerosene demand in Asia remains strong, reinforcing its position over diesel, despite the massive arrival of cargoes from India and the Middle East, which could reverse this trend.
Kerosene demand in Asia remains strong, reinforcing its position over diesel, despite the massive arrival of cargoes from India and the Middle East, which could reverse this trend.
In September, Brazil replaced Malaysia as the top supplier of blended bitumen to China, due to banking restrictions and new trade opportunities with Latin American countries.
In September, Brazil replaced Malaysia as the top supplier of blended bitumen to China, due to banking restrictions and new trade opportunities with Latin American countries.

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