Oil

An arrest warrant has been issued against Timipre Sylva over the alleged diversion of public funds intended for a modular refinery. This new case further undermines governance in Nigeria’s oil sector.
With only 35 days of gasoline left, Bulgaria is accelerating measures to secure supply before US sanctions on Lukoil take effect on November 21.

Russia begins withdrawal from NIS to circumvent US sanctions

Russia is negotiating the sale of its stake in Serbian oil company NIS as US sanctions threaten the operations of the company, which plays a key role in Serbia’s economy.
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and Petronas have signed a production sharing contract to explore the offshore S4 block in Guyana, marking a new step in the country’s opening to operators beyond ExxonMobil.
India boosts crude imports from Angola amid tightening U.S. sanctions on Russia, seeking low-risk legal diversification as scrutiny over cargo origins increases.

Uniper shuts down Karlshamn-2 after failure of Swedish winter backup scheme

The shutdown of Karlshamn-2 removes 335 MW of heavy fuel oil capacity from southern Sweden, exposing the limits of a strategic reserve model approved but inoperative, and increasing pressure on winter supply security.
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The Bulgarian government has increased security around Lukoil’s Burgas refinery ahead of a state-led takeover enabled by new legislation designed to circumvent international sanctions.
Faced with US sanctions targeting Lukoil, Bulgaria adopts emergency legislation allowing direct control over the Balkans’ largest refinery to secure its energy supply.

MEG Energy shareholders approve Cenovus merger with 86% support

MEG Energy shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition by Cenovus, marking a critical milestone ahead of the expected transaction closing later in November.
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Petrobras reported a net profit of $6 billion in the third quarter, supported by rising production and exports despite declining global oil prices.
Swiss trader Gunvor has withdrawn its $22bn offer to acquire Lukoil’s international assets after the US Treasury announced it would block any related operating licence.

Trump to auction 80 million offshore acres and plans Alaska lease sale

The Trump administration will launch on December 10 a major oil lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, with a second auction scheduled in Alaska from 2026 as part of its offshore hydrocarbons expansion agenda.
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The US group increased its dividend and annual production forecast, but the $1.5bn rise in costs for the Willow project in Alaska is causing concern in the markets.
Canadian producer Saturn Oil & Gas exceeded its production forecast in the third quarter of 2025, driven by a targeted investment strategy, debt reduction and a disciplined shareholder return policy.

Aker Solutions secures five-year contract with ExxonMobil Canada for Hebron platform

Aker Solutions has secured a five-year brownfield maintenance contract extension with ExxonMobil Canada, reinforcing its presence on the East Coast and workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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With average oil production of 503,750 barrels per day, Diamondback Energy strengthens its profitability and continues its share buyback and strategic asset divestment programme.
International Petroleum Corporation exceeded its operational targets in the third quarter, strengthened its financial position and brought forward production from its Blackrod project in Canada.

DNO strengthens position in Verdande through asset swap with Aker BP

Norwegian firm DNO increases its stake in the developing Verdande field by offloading non-core assets to Aker BP in a cash-free transaction.
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TAG Oil extends the BED-1 evaluation period until October 2028, committing to drill two new wells before deciding on full-scale development of the Abu Roash F reservoir.
Expro delivered its new on-site fluid analysis service for a major oil operator in Cyprus, cutting turnaround times from several months to just hours during an exploration drilling campaign in the Eastern Mediterranean.
An agreement between Transpetro, Petrobras and the government of Amapá provides for the construction of an industrial complex dedicated to oil and gas, consolidating the state's strategic position on the Equatorial Margin.
The US company reported adjusted earnings of $1.02bn between July and September, supported by the refining and chemicals segments despite a drop in net income due to exceptional charges.

Repsol posts 34% profit drop over nine months despite UK operations

The Spanish oil group reported a net profit of €1.18bn over the first nine months of 2025, hit by unstable markets, falling oil prices and a merger that increased its debt.
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The British group’s net profit rose 24% in Q3 to $5.32bn, supporting a new share repurchase programme despite continued pressure on crude prices.
Third-quarter results show strong resilience from European majors, supported by improved margins, increased production and extended share buyback programmes.

Global petrochemicals market to reach $794 billion by 2034

Driven by industrial demand and production innovations, the global petrochemicals market is projected to grow by 5.5% annually until 2034, reaching a valuation of $794 billion.
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CNOOC Limited announced continued growth in oil and gas production, reaching 578.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, while maintaining cost control despite a 14.6% drop in Brent prices.
Oil sands production in Canada continued to grow in 2024, but absolute greenhouse gas emissions increased by less than 1%, according to new industry data.

Argentina appeals $16.1bn judgment linked to YPF nationalisation

Argentina seeks to overturn a U.S. court ruling ordering it to pay $16.1bn to two YPF shareholders after the 2012 partial expropriation of the oil group.
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The United States has issued a general license allowing transactions with two German subsidiaries of Rosneft, giving Berlin until April 2026 to resolve their ownership status.
An independent report estimates 13.03 billion barrels of potential oil resources in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, placing the site among the largest undeveloped fields globally.

Sinopec posts 32% drop in nine-month net profit on oil and fuel slump

Impacted by falling oil prices and weak fuel sales, Sinopec reports a sharp decline in profitability over the first three quarters, with a strategic shift toward higher-margin products.
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Citizen Energy Ventures enters the private placement market with a $20mn fund to develop eight wells in the Cherokee Formation of Oklahoma’s historic Anadarko Basin.
US crude stocks dropped by 6.9 million barrels, defying forecasts, amid a sharp decline in imports and a weekly statistical adjustment by the Energy Information Administration.

Lukoil begins sale of international assets after new US sanctions

Lukoil has started divesting its foreign assets following new US oil sanctions, a move that could reshape its overseas presence and impact supply in key European markets.
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Kazakhstan is reviewing Lukoil's stakes in major oil projects after the Russian group announced plans to divest its international assets following new US sanctions.
The Mexican state-owned company reduced its crude extraction by 6.7% while boosting its refining activity by 4.8%, and narrowed its financial losses compared to the previous year.

Washington’s shift on Chevron disrupts Venezuela’s oil economy

The new US licence granted to Chevron significantly alters financial flows between Venezuela and the United States, affecting the local currency, oil revenues and the country's economic balance.
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Three Crown Petroleum reports a steady initial flow rate of 752 barrels of oil equivalent per day from its Irvine 1NH well in the Powder River Basin, marking a key step in its horizontal drilling programme in the Niobrara.
Cenovus Energy adjusts its MEG Energy acquisition offer to $30 per share and signs a voting support agreement with Strathcona Resources, while selling assets worth up to CAD150mn.