The United States will apply 50% tariffs on Indian exports in response to New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, further straining trade relations between the two partners.
Chevron has opened talks with Libya’s National Oil Corporation on a possible return to exploration and production after leaving the country in 2010 due to unsuccessful drilling.
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada opens public consultation on its 2024-2025 draft monitoring report for offshore oil and gas exploratory drilling off Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cenovus Energy announces the acquisition of MEG Energy through a mixed transaction aimed at strengthening its position in oil sands while optimizing cost structure and integrated production.
Washington increases pressure on Iran’s oil sector by sanctioning a Greek shipper and its affiliates, accused of facilitating crude exports to Asia despite existing embargoes.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management formalizes a strategic environmental review, setting the framework for 30 oil sales in the Gulf of America by 2040, in line with a new federal law and current executive directives.
Norwegian producer Aker BP raises its oil potential forecast for the Omega Alfa well, part of the Yggdrasil project, with estimated resources reaching up to 134 million barrels of oil equivalent.
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 Hydrocarbons completes a $6 million private debt raise to support its involvement in the Panther project while restructuring part of its existing debt.
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.
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.
Thanks to strong operational performance, Ithaca Energy recorded record production in the first half of 2025, supporting improved annual guidance and significant dividend distributions.
Hundreds of aging tankers transport Russian oil to Asia, circumventing Western sanctions while creating major environmental risks and transforming global trade flows.
Afreximbank leads a syndicated financing for the Dangote refinery, including $1.35 billion of its own contribution, to ease debt and stabilise operations at the Nigerian oil complex.
Valmet will supply and maintain Petrobras’ Neles™ valves across all its operations in Brazil under a one-year contract renewable for up to five years.
Vantage Drilling has sold the Tungsten Explorer drilling vessel to a joint venture with TotalEnergies, while retaining its operational management for a minimum period of ten years.
OPEC+ oil production fell to 41.65 million barrels per day in July 2025, reveals S&P Global's Platts survey, as Saudi Arabia normalizes production after June's Iran-Israel tensions.
The Canadian government adopts a new dynamic cap of $47.60 per barrel for Russian oil, aligning its position with that of the European Union and the United Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
