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The proposed eight new oil wells near Arcachon have sparked internal government disagreements. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Ecological Transition, has voiced her opposition to this initiative, contradicting the previous statements of Christophe Béchu.
The proposed eight new oil wells near Arcachon have sparked internal government disagreements. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Ecological Transition, has voiced her opposition to this initiative, contradicting the previous statements of Christophe Béchu.
Africa Oil Corp. and its investee Impact Oil & Gas are accelerating their offshore operations in Namibia. Following the drilling of Tamboti-1X, work continues with Marula-1X, targeting Albian reservoirs. The Venus project, scheduled for 2026, could mark a key milestone.
Africa Oil Corp. and its investee Impact Oil & Gas are accelerating their offshore operations in Namibia. Following the drilling of Tamboti-1X, work continues with Marula-1X, targeting Albian reservoirs. The Venus project, scheduled for 2026, could mark a key milestone.
Ecopetrol has finalized the purchase of Repsol's remaining 45% stake in Block CPO-09 for $452 million. This strategic acquisition strengthens the Colombian company's presence in the Llanos Orientales basin and consolidates its role in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Ecopetrol has finalized the purchase of Repsol's remaining 45% stake in Block CPO-09 for $452 million. This strategic acquisition strengthens the Colombian company's presence in the Llanos Orientales basin and consolidates its role in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
U.S. crude oil reserves saw an unexpected increase of 8.7 million barrels last week, far exceeding market forecasts. This rise is attributed to low refinery activity and higher imports, amid a context of downward pressure on prices.
U.S. crude oil reserves saw an unexpected increase of 8.7 million barrels last week, far exceeding market forecasts. This rise is attributed to low refinery activity and higher imports, amid a context of downward pressure on prices.
OMV, the Austrian hydrocarbons group, has announced a slight decline in its net profit for the year 2024. The company's financial results reflect a decrease in its margins in an economic environment marked by energy price volatility.
OMV, the Austrian hydrocarbons group, has announced a slight decline in its net profit for the year 2024. The company's financial results reflect a decrease in its margins in an economic environment marked by energy price volatility.
OPEC+ continues to increase its oil production, responding to global demand while ignoring Donald Trump's calls to slow down the rise. This decision to maintain the production increase schedule has direct implications for global markets.
OPEC+ continues to increase its oil production, responding to global demand while ignoring Donald Trump's calls to slow down the rise. This decision to maintain the production increase schedule has direct implications for global markets.
After two record years of mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas sector, upstream M&A activity is expected to slow down in 2025. Despite a deal pipeline valued at $150 billion, geopolitical tensions and restrictive fiscal policies are limiting new opportunities.
After two record years of mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas sector, upstream M&A activity is expected to slow down in 2025. Despite a deal pipeline valued at $150 billion, geopolitical tensions and restrictive fiscal policies are limiting new opportunities.
Tullow Petroleum is focusing on reducing its debt after the cancellation of its merger project with Kosmos Energy. The company is exploring options to lighten its balance sheet and concentrate on its strategic activities.
Tullow Petroleum is focusing on reducing its debt after the cancellation of its merger project with Kosmos Energy. The company is exploring options to lighten its balance sheet and concentrate on its strategic activities.
The visit of a U.S. envoy to Nicolás Maduro paves the way for potential discussions on the future of oil sanctions. Between geopolitical stakes and commercial interests, the United States is looking to redefine its approach toward Venezuela.
The visit of a U.S. envoy to Nicolás Maduro paves the way for potential discussions on the future of oil sanctions. Between geopolitical stakes and commercial interests, the United States is looking to redefine its approach toward Venezuela.
Saudi Aramco plans to raise its official selling prices (OSP) in March, driven by China’s economic recovery and the redirection of Russian oil flows. Asian refiners are adapting to these new dynamics, influencing premiums on Middle Eastern crude.
Saudi Aramco plans to raise its official selling prices (OSP) in March, driven by China’s economic recovery and the redirection of Russian oil flows. Asian refiners are adapting to these new dynamics, influencing premiums on Middle Eastern crude.