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The gradual restart of BP’s Whiting refinery following severe flooding is driving price and logistics adjustments across several Midwestern U.S. states.
Bruno Moretti, current special secretary to the presidency, is in pole position to lead Petrobras’ board of directors after Pietro Mendes’ resignation for a regulatory role.

Next Bridge Raises $6 Million to Fund Panther Project in Louisiana

Next Bridge Hydrocarbons completes a $6 million private debt raise to support its involvement in the Panther project while restructuring part of its existing debt.
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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical reported a net loss in the first half of 2025, impacted by reduced demand for fuels and chemical products, as well as declining sales volumes.
Zener International Holding takes over Petrogal’s assets in Guinea-Bissau, backed by a $24 million structured financing deal arranged with support from Ecobank and the West African Development Bank.

Pietro Mendes resigns from Petrobras to lead Brazilian oil agency ANP

Petrobras board chairman Pietro Mendes resigned after his appointment to lead the National Petroleum Agency, confirmed by the Senate.
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Bahrain has signed an energy concession agreement with EOG Resources and Bapco Energies, reinforcing its national strategy and opening the way to new opportunities in oil and gas exploration.
Talos Energy confirmed the presence of oil in the Daenerys area, located in the Gulf of Mexico, after a successful sub-salt drilling operation completed ahead of schedule.

Ithaca Energy doubles production in H1 2025 and raises its forecasts

Thanks to strong operational performance, Ithaca Energy recorded record production in the first half of 2025, supporting improved annual guidance and significant dividend distributions.
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A surprise drop in US crude inventories and renewed focus on peace talks in Ukraine are shaping oil market dynamics.
The Druzhba pipeline has resumed flows to Hungary, while recent strikes raise questions about the energy interests at stake within the European Union.

Namibia: FPSO shortage and rig costs constrain the oil agenda

The resumption of Shell’s drilling operations and the advancement of competing projects are unfolding in a context dominated by the availability of FPSOs and deepwater drilling capacity, which dictate industrial sequencing and development costs.
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Indonesia Energy Corporation signs a memorandum of understanding with Aguila Energia to identify oil and gas assets in Brazil, marking a first incursion outside its domestic market.
YPF transfers management of seven conventional zones to Terra Ignis, marking a key step in its strategy to refocus on higher-value projects.

Viper Energy finalizes the acquisition of Sitio Royalties to strengthen its production

Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, has completed the acquisition of Sitio Royalties and is raising its production forecast for the third quarter of 2025.
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Driven by rising industrial demand and emerging capacities in Asia, the global petrochemicals market is expected to see sustained expansion despite regulatory pressures and raw material cost challenges.
Alnaft and Occidental Petroleum signed two agreements to assess the oil and gas potential of southern Algerian zones, amid rising budgetary pressure and a search for energy stability.

U.S. Tariffs: India Increases Brazilian Crude Imports by 80% in 2025

Indian imports of Brazilian crude reach 72,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2025, driven by U.S. sanctions, and are expected to grow with new contracts and upstream projects between Petrobras and Indian refiners.
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Oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia via the Russian Druzhba pipeline have been halted, following an attack Budapest attributes to repeated Ukrainian strikes.
After twenty-seven years of inactivity, the offshore Sèmè field sees operations restart under the direction of Akrake Petroleum, with production targeted by the end of 2025.
FPSO One Guyana begins production as part of the Yellowtail development, with enhanced technical capabilities to optimise reliability and maintenance in deep waters.
Baghdad denies any involvement in sophisticated smuggling system mixing Iranian and Iraqi oil. Washington sanctions networks accused of financing designated terrorist organizations.

OPEC+ to complete in September the full withdrawal of 2.2 million b/d voluntary cuts

The eight OPEC+ members concerned will end next month the cuts introduced in November 2023, while keeping the option to readjust their output depending on market fundamentals and quota compliance.
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The US oil company recorded sales and production above its forecasts, despite lower crude prices and reduced profit compared to 2024.
Higher oil and gas production allowed Petrobras to offset the drop in Brent prices and maintain solid financial results in the second quarter of 2025.

ConocoPhillips raises asset disposals to $5 bn and adjusts its financial strategy

ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
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Pakistan Refinery Limited is preparing to import Bonny Light crude oil from Nigeria for the first time, reflecting the expansion of Asian refiners’ commercial partnerships amid rising regional costs.
Frontera Energy Corporation confirms the divestment of its interest in the Perico and Espejo oil blocks in Ecuador, signalling a strategic refocus on its operations in Colombia.

Gran Tierra invests USD15.55mn to strengthen its oil presence in Ecuador

Gran Tierra Energy confirms a major asset acquisition in Ecuador’s Oriente Basin for USD15.55mn, aiming to expand its exploration and production activities across the Andean region.
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The Mexican government unveils an ambitious public support strategy for Petróleos Mexicanos, targeting 1.8 million barrels per day, infrastructure modernisation, and settlement of supplier debt amounting to $12.8 billion.
KazMunayGas has completed its first delivery of 85,000 tonnes of crude oil to Hungary, using maritime transport through the Croatian port of Omisalj as part of a broader export strategy to the European Union.

Tullow accelerates debt reduction with divestment of assets in Gabon and Kenya

Tullow marks a strategic milestone in 2025 with the sale of its subsidiaries in Gabon and Kenya, the extension of its Ghanaian licences, and the optimisation of its financial structure.
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Saudi giant accelerates transformation with $500 million capex reduction and European asset closures while maintaining strategic projects in Asia.
Record Gulf crude imports expose structural vulnerabilities of Japanese refining amid rising geopolitical tensions and Asian competition.

Diamondback Energy reports $699mn net income and intensifies share buybacks in Q2 2025

Diamondback Energy posted a $699mn net income for the second quarter of 2025 and accelerated its share repurchase programme, supported by record production and an upward revision of its annual guidance.
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Swiss group Transocean reported a net loss of $938mn for the second quarter 2025, impacted by asset impairments, while revenue rose to $988mn thanks to improved rig utilisation.
The rapid commissioning of bp’s Argos Southwest extension in the Gulf of America strengthens maintenance capabilities and optimises offshore oil production performance.

OPEC+ Accelerates Production Hikes Amid Shifting Oil Market Dynamics

Eight OPEC+ countries boost output by 547,000 barrels per day in September, completing their increase program twelve months early as Chinese demand plateaus.
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New Delhi calls US sanctions unjustified and denounces double standard as Trump threatens to substantially increase tariffs.
BP posts a net profit of $1.63 bn in the second quarter 2025, driven by operational performance, an operating cash flow of $6.3 bn and a new $750 mn share buyback programme.
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