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Guyana has attracted the attention of major oil companies such as Shell, Petrobras and Chevron for its upcoming auction of offshore oil exploration blocks. This region is considered the hottest of the decade in terms of oil potential.
Guyana has attracted the attention of major oil companies such as Shell, Petrobras and Chevron for its upcoming auction of offshore oil exploration blocks. This region is considered the hottest of the decade in terms of oil potential.
Oil prices started the week lower as investors became more cautious about China's economic recovery after lower than expected growth forecasts.
Oil prices started the week lower as investors became more cautious about China's economic recovery after lower than expected growth forecasts.
Norway has recorded record oil and gas revenues in 2022, reaching 1.457 billion kroner, three times more than in 2021, according to official figures released Monday.
Norway has recorded record oil and gas revenues in 2022, reaching 1.457 billion kroner, three times more than in 2021, according to official figures released Monday.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel received the CEO of the Russian state oil company Rosneft, Igor Setchine, in Havana with the aim of strengthening energy cooperation between the two countries.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel received the CEO of the Russian state oil company Rosneft, Igor Setchine, in Havana with the aim of strengthening energy cooperation between the two countries.
Ecuador announced the gradual resumption of production of its crude oil, its main export product, after reinforcing the infrastructure of one of its pipelines. The state-owned oil company Petroecuador had temporarily suspended part of its exports last week due to a check to be carried out on two of its main pipelines crossing a river next to a bridge that had collapsed. .
Ecuador announced the gradual resumption of production of its crude oil, its main export product, after reinforcing the infrastructure of one of its pipelines. The state-owned oil company Petroecuador had temporarily suspended part of its exports last week due to a check to be carried out on two of its main pipelines crossing a river next to a bridge that had collapsed. .
Brazilian oil company Petrobras has announced a record profit of 188 billion reais in 2022, surpassing the record held by Vale in 2021. The new CEO, Jean Paul Prates, is scheduled to give his first press conference tomorrow.
Brazilian oil company Petrobras has announced a record profit of 188 billion reais in 2022, surpassing the record held by Vale in 2021. The new CEO, Jean Paul Prates, is scheduled to give his first press conference tomorrow.
Figures released by the U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA) show that commercial crude oil reserves rose by 1.2 million barrels last week, reaching their 10th consecutive week of increases, despite a winter season usually characterized by higher consumption of crude and refined products.
Figures released by the U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA) show that commercial crude oil reserves rose by 1.2 million barrels last week, reaching their 10th consecutive week of increases, despite a winter season usually characterized by higher consumption of crude and refined products.
CNOOC Limited announced the discovery of the Bozhong 26-6 oil field in the Bohai Sea. This new discovery strengthens the company's position and offers new exploration prospects for subtle buried hills in the region.
CNOOC Limited announced the discovery of the Bozhong 26-6 oil field in the Bohai Sea. This new discovery strengthens the company's position and offers new exploration prospects for subtle buried hills in the region.
Despite the political risks, Chevron announced that its daily oil production in Venezuela had nearly doubled to about 90,000 barrels per day, up from 50,000 barrels produced before the lifting of U.S. sanctions last year.
Despite the political risks, Chevron announced that its daily oil production in Venezuela had nearly doubled to about 90,000 barrels per day, up from 50,000 barrels produced before the lifting of U.S. sanctions last year.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) produced 28.97 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, an increase of 150,000 bpd from January. Despite the agreement within the OPEC+ alliance to reduce production to support the market, the resumption of Nigerian production contributed to this increase.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) produced 28.97 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, an increase of 150,000 bpd from January. Despite the agreement within the OPEC+ alliance to reduce production to support the market, the resumption of Nigerian production contributed to this increase.
NGOs are calling TotalEnergies to account for its controversial oil pipeline and drilling megaproject, accusing the company of disregarding human rights and environmental protection. Despite the court's rejection, the possibility for the associations involved to appeal is a strong signal.
NGOs are calling TotalEnergies to account for its controversial oil pipeline and drilling megaproject, accusing the company of disregarding human rights and environmental protection. Despite the court's rejection, the possibility for the associations involved to appeal is a strong signal.
Equinor sells its Bahamas oil terminal to Liwathon. This sale allows Equinor to focus on its core areas and Liwathon to take over the future development of the terminal.
Equinor sells its Bahamas oil terminal to Liwathon. This sale allows Equinor to focus on its core areas and Liwathon to take over the future development of the terminal.
TotalEnergies and CNOOC's oil project in the impoverished eastern region of Uganda is sparking debate over its environmental and social impact, as some residents have benefited from the sale of their land while others have been taken to court for opposing the project.
TotalEnergies and CNOOC's oil project in the impoverished eastern region of Uganda is sparking debate over its environmental and social impact, as some residents have benefited from the sale of their land while others have been taken to court for opposing the project.
South Korea is continuing negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance its energy security and improve the economics of importing sour crude from the Middle East. Discussions focus on opening markets for products and services, improving environmental trading conditions and intellectual property rights.
South Korea is continuing negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance its energy security and improve the economics of importing sour crude from the Middle East. Discussions focus on opening markets for products and services, improving environmental trading conditions and intellectual property rights.
After more than two years of an unofficial ban, China began buying Australian coal this month, according to market sources and data from S&P Global Commodity Insights.
After more than two years of an unofficial ban, China began buying Australian coal this month, according to market sources and data from S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Oil prices rose due to a reduction in Russian oil production, which exceeds that announced by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Energy. Analysts have warned of a tight market due to growing demand from China and India.
Oil prices rose due to a reduction in Russian oil production, which exceeds that announced by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Energy. Analysts have warned of a tight market due to growing demand from China and India.
The pipeline project is now officially under the control of the French company TotalEnergies, and activists and NGO groups are facing considerable environmental and human criticism.
The pipeline project is now officially under the control of the French company TotalEnergies, and activists and NGO groups are facing considerable environmental and human criticism.
Oil prices rebounded slightly, buoyed by hopes of recovery in China and uncertainties over Fed rates, despite the recent drop due to expectations of rate hikes to counter inflation, and also with the coming impact of sanctions against Russia.
Oil prices rebounded slightly, buoyed by hopes of recovery in China and uncertainties over Fed rates, despite the recent drop due to expectations of rate hikes to counter inflation, and also with the coming impact of sanctions against Russia.
The Russian gas giant Gazprom, targeted by international sanctions for the past year, has been at the center of criticism from President Vladimir Putin, who denounced "direct attempts" by the West to "hinder the development" of the company. Despite a 25.1% drop in its gas exports in 2022, Gazprom has launched new projects to cope with the situation, in particular by turning to Asia where energy demand is strong.
The Russian gas giant Gazprom, targeted by international sanctions for the past year, has been at the center of criticism from President Vladimir Putin, who denounced "direct attempts" by the West to "hinder the development" of the company. Despite a 25.1% drop in its gas exports in 2022, Gazprom has launched new projects to cope with the situation, in particular by turning to Asia where energy demand is strong.
The Bulgarian Competition Commission is sanctioning Lukoil for abuse of a dominant position, fining the Russian oil giant 67 million leva (34 million euros) for refusing discounts to its competitors, resulting in higher prices for Bulgarian consumers.
The Bulgarian Competition Commission is sanctioning Lukoil for abuse of a dominant position, fining the Russian oil giant 67 million leva (34 million euros) for refusing discounts to its competitors, resulting in higher prices for Bulgarian consumers.
An all-time high in subsidies is reached in 2022, which increases fossil fuel consumption. A measure that may in the long term compromise the transition to clean energy and from which lessons must be learned for the future.
An all-time high in subsidies is reached in 2022, which increases fossil fuel consumption. A measure that may in the long term compromise the transition to clean energy and from which lessons must be learned for the future.
Russia is adopting new tax rules to limit the impact of low oil prices on the state budget, but analysts fear this will exacerbate the pressure of sanctions, which are set to increase in 2023. Oil producers, already struggling under high taxes and deteriorating market fundamentals, could see their output cut even further.
Russia is adopting new tax rules to limit the impact of low oil prices on the state budget, but analysts fear this will exacerbate the pressure of sanctions, which are set to increase in 2023. Oil producers, already struggling under high taxes and deteriorating market fundamentals, could see their output cut even further.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil demand is expected to increase by 100,000 barrels per day in 2023 due to China's economic recovery and the aviation sector. Market optimism and external factors boosted production, with an increase in the estimate for global oil production growth of 200,000 b/d.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil demand is expected to increase by 100,000 barrels per day in 2023 due to China's economic recovery and the aviation sector. Market optimism and external factors boosted production, with an increase in the estimate for global oil production growth of 200,000 b/d.
U.S. commercial crude oil reserves rose by 16.3 million barrels last week, despite a general softening in demand. This surprise figure caused prices to plummet and commercial stocks are at their highest level since early June 2021.
U.S. commercial crude oil reserves rose by 16.3 million barrels last week, despite a general softening in demand. This surprise figure caused prices to plummet and commercial stocks are at their highest level since early June 2021.
Israel is starting to export crude oil for the first time in its history, a further step towards energy independence thanks to its resources in the Mediterranean.
Israel is starting to export crude oil for the first time in its history, a further step towards energy independence thanks to its resources in the Mediterranean.
Oil prices record a further decline after the U.S. government's decision to release millions of additional barrels from its strategic reserve and the possible buildup of U.S. crude inventories. Analysts expect oil prices to continue to fall in the coming days.
Oil prices record a further decline after the U.S. government's decision to release millions of additional barrels from its strategic reserve and the possible buildup of U.S. crude inventories. Analysts expect oil prices to continue to fall in the coming days.

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