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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.
ConocoPhillips raises dividends despite soaring Willow project costs
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.

Saturn Oil & Gas boosts performance through acquisitions and financial discipline

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.
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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.
Diamondback Energy generates $1.8bn in free cash flow in Q3 2025
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 accelerates Blackrod and completes USD 450mn bond refinancing

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.
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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.
TAG Oil secures three-year extension to evaluate BED-1 oil field in Egypt
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 deploys its ELITE Composition™ service on offshore well in Cyprus

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.
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Sinopec signs $40.9bn in deals during 2025 China International Import Expo
Sinopec finalised supply agreements worth $40.9bn with 34 foreign companies at the 2025 China International Import Expo, reinforcing its position in the global petroleum and chemical trade.
Gunvor rules out resale of Lukoil assets to Russia after acquisition
Commodities trader Gunvor confirmed that the assets acquired from Lukoil will not return under Russian control, despite potential sanction relief, amid growing regulatory pressure.

Esso France shareholders approve sale to North Atlantic and €774mn dividend

Esso France shareholders, mostly controlled by ExxonMobil, approved the sale to Canadian group North Atlantic and a €774mn special dividend set for payment on 12 November.
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Marathon Petroleum Misses Its Targets Due to Increased Maintenance Costs
Marathon Petroleum missed its adjusted profit forecast for Q3 due to a significant rise in maintenance costs, despite stronger refining margins, sending its shares down more than 7% in pre-market trading.
TotalEnergies forecasts rising oil demand until 2040 despite energy transition slowdown
TotalEnergies anticipates a continued increase in global oil demand until 2040, followed by a gradual decline, due to political challenges and energy security concerns slowing efforts to cut emissions.

Western sanctions disrupt Lukoil’s international operations

Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.
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Sunoco finalises the acquisition of Parkland Corporation and prepares for New York listing
Texas-based Sunoco has completed the acquisition of Canadian company Parkland Corporation, paving the way for a New York Stock Exchange listing through SunocoCorp starting November 6.
bp divests non-controlling interests in US onshore midstream assets for $1.5 billion
BP sells non-controlling stakes in its Permian and Eagle Ford midstream infrastructure to Sixth Street for $1.5 billion while retaining operational control.

Shell secures exclusive negotiation rights on three offshore oil blocks in Angola

Angola enters exclusive negotiations with Shell for the development of offshore blocks 19, 34, and 35, a strategic initiative aimed at stabilizing its oil production around one million barrels per day.
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Chad aims to double its oil production to 250,000 barrels per day by 2030
Faced with declining production, Chad is betting on an ambitious strategy to double its oil output by 2030, relying on public investments in infrastructure and sector governance.
Two SANAD Drilling Rigs to Resume Operations in Saudi Arabia by Mid-2026
The SANAD drilling joint venture will resume operations with two suspended rigs, expected to restart in March and June 2026, with contract extensions equal to the suspension period.
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TEPCO secures first hydropower project under hybrid dam initiative
Shanghai Electric delivers giant components for CRAFT and ITER projects
Dominion Energy raises third-quarter 2025 earnings guidance on stronger results
Gabon signs deepwater oil exploration deals with BP and ExxonMobil
Alternō launches sand battery technology in Japan with two thermal storage systems
Citizen Energy launches $20mn drilling fund targeting the Anadarko Basin
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 oil imports fall to lowest level since 2021
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 considers swift decision on Lukoil’s local assets
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.
Pemex cuts crude output but increases refining in third quarter
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 boosts output with 752 boe/d well in Wyoming
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 revises terms of MEG Energy acquisition and sells assets to Strathcona
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.

Baghdad in talks over OPEC quota despite exports at 3.6 million barrels

Iraq is negotiating a potential revision of its OPEC production limit while maintaining exports at around 3.6 million barrels per day despite significantly higher capacity.
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Orban attend des garanties énergétiques lors de sa rencontre avec Trump à Washington
Le Premier ministre hongrois se rendra à Washington pour discuter avec Donald Trump des sanctions américaines contre le pétrole russe, dans un contexte de guerre en Ukraine et de dépendance persistante de la Hongrie aux hydrocarbures russes.
Aliko Dangote aims to make his refinery the world’s largest within three years
Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day, reshaping regional energy dynamics through an unmatched private-sector project in Africa.

COOEC wins $4bn QatarEnergy offshore field development contract

COOEC has signed a $4bn EPC contract with QatarEnergy to develop the offshore Bul Hanine oil field, marking the largest order ever secured by a Chinese company in the Gulf.
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Borr Drilling ends two contracts in Mexico due to sanctions
The group terminates commitments for the Odin and Hild rigs in Mexico, initially scheduled through November 2025 and March 2026, due to sanctions affecting an involved counterparty, while reaffirming compliance with applicable international frameworks.
Shell pursues ambitions in the Orange Basin despite court ruling
Shell has filed an appeal against the cancellation of its environmental authorisation for Block 5/6/7 off the South African coast, aiming to continue exploration in a geologically strategic offshore zone.

Chevron and Helleniq Energy secure four offshore exploration permits in Greece

The Greek government has selected a consortium led by Chevron to explore hydrocarbons in four maritime zones in the Ionian Sea and south of Crete, with geophysical surveys scheduled to begin in 2026.
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Sonatrach resumes drilling in Libya after more than ten years of security-related halt
Algerian company Sonatrach has resumed exploration activities in Libya's Ghadames Basin, halted since 2014, as part of a strategic revival of the country's oil sector.
Reliance reconfigures Jamnagar to prove the origin of fuels bound for the EU
The Indian refiner segments campaigns, strengthens documentary traceability and adjusts contracts to secure certified shipments to the European Union, while redirecting ineligible volumes to Africa and the Americas based on market conditions.

Washington extends operations of Talen’s oil-fired power unit through end of 2025

US authorities have authorised a unit at Talen Energy’s Wagner plant in Maryland to operate beyond regulatory limits until the end of 2025 to strengthen grid reliability.
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Gran Tierra signs $200mn prepayment deal and adjusts debt structure in Colombia
Gran Tierra Energy has signed a crude oil sale agreement with a $200mn prepayment and amended its Colombian credit facility to improve financial flexibility.
BP restarts Whiting refinery after power outage and fire
Operations at BP’s 440,000 barrel-per-day Whiting refinery have resumed following a temporary shutdown caused by a power outage and a minor fire incident.