SUBSCRIBE
PROFILE

UGE

Popular support for oil exploration rises sharply in Norway
A national barometer shows that 62% of Norwegians support maintaining the current level of hydrocarbon exploration, confirming an upward trend in a sector central to the country’s economy.
France locks in €100bn nuclear programme under state control
The French Court of Auditors values EDF’s grand carénage at over €100bn, while EPR2 reactors already exceed €67–75bn. The State simultaneously directs regulation, financing, and industrial strategy, raising the risk of conflict of interest.

ShaMaran delivers first “in kind” cargo to Ceyhan under new Iraqi federal framework

ShaMaran has shipped a first cargo of crude oil from Ceyhan, marking the implementation of the in-kind payment mechanism established between Baghdad, Erbil, and international oil companies following the partial resumption of exports through the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline.
en_11401771126540
Haffner Energy bets on H6 to secure investments in biomass‑hydrogen technology
Haffner Energy presents the H6 generation, a biomass‑hydrogen system positioned as competitive against electrolysis, as the company seeks new investors amid financial pressure and a regulatory landscape focused on RFNBO.
Certified 3D-printed parts for oil and gas enabled by secure remote production
Four companies completed a global series of secure remote additive manufacturing to locally produce certified parts for the oil and gas industry, marking a key industrial milestone for supply chain resilience.

TGS launches 14,800 km² seismic survey in Brazil’s Pelotas Basin

Norwegian group TGS begins Phase I of its multi-client seismic survey in the Pelotas Basin, covering 21 offshore blocks in southern Brazil, with support from industry funding.
en_11401771134540
Tokyo Gas sells TVL LLC to Grayrock Energy for $255mn and reallocates its US gas portfolio
By selling its US subsidiary TVL LLC, active in the Haynesville and Cotton Valley formations in Louisiana, to Grayrock Energy for $255mn, Tokyo Gas pursues a targeted rotation of its upstream assets while strengthening, through TG Natural Resources, its exposure to major US gas hubs supporting its LNG value chain.
HyperStrong secures 200 GWh of CATL batteries in ten-year strategic agreement
HyperStrong commits to purchase at least 200 GWh of battery cells from CATL by 2028, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at structuring a global energy storage ecosystem.

TotalEnergies signs €5.1bn deal with EPH for 14 GW of flexible capacity

TotalEnergies acquires 50% of a flexible power generation portfolio from EPH, reinforcing its gas-to-power strategy in Europe through a €10.6bn joint venture.
en_11401771132540
Chandra Asri secures $750mn from KKR to acquire Exxon’s fuel stations in Singapore
Indonesian group Chandra Asri receives a $750mn tailor-made funding from KKR for the acquisition of the Esso network in Singapore, strengthening its position in the fuel retail sector.
ConocoPhillips reveals major new gas discovery offshore Australia
The Essington-1 well identified significant hydrocarbon columns in the Otway Basin, strengthening investment prospects for the partners in the drilling programme.

Over 500 carbon capture representatives identified at COP30

An NGO identified 531 participants linked to carbon capture and storage technologies at COP30, illustrating the growing strategic interest of industry players in this technical lever within climate negotiations.
en_11401771135540
India signs major US LPG deal under diplomatic pressure
New Delhi secures 2.2 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas annually from the United States, a state-funded commitment amid American sanctions and shifting supply strategies.
INNIO deploys 450 MW flexible power plant to support UK grid
INNIO and Clarke Energy are building a 450 MW gas engine power plant in Thurrock to stabilise the electricity grid in southeast England and supply nearly one million households.

Europe urged to invest massively in long-duration energy storage to save €103bn

A report urges European states to rapidly deploy long-duration energy storage technologies, deemed essential to avoid building obsolete gas assets and reduce grid costs by 2040.
en_1140991166540-1
LibertyStream signs strategic agreement with Packet Digital for US lithium carbonate
LibertyStream has signed a memorandum of understanding with Packet Digital to secure a local supply of lithium carbonate for industrial and military battery production, backed by approximately $2.7mn in funding.
First Solar invests $330mn in new solar factory in South Carolina
First Solar launches a $330mn industrial project in Gaffney to add 3.7 GW of domestic solar capacity and create over 600 jobs, strengthening its manufacturing presence in the United States.

Terra-Gen commissions 238.5 MW wind farm in Texas

The Monte Cristo I project strengthens Terra-Gen’s presence in Texas with a total capacity of 273 MW and economic returns exceeding $100mn for local communities.
en_11401151132540-1
Ecopetrol acquires 0.6 GW solar portfolio from Statkraft for $157.5mn
Ecopetrol has finalised the acquisition of solar assets in Colombia from Statkraft for $157.5mn, adding more than 0.6 GW of installed capacity to its energy portfolio.
Tethys Petroleum increases output and returns to profit in Q3
Tethys Petroleum posted a net profit of $1.4mn in Q3 2025, driven by a 33% increase in hydrocarbon sales and rising oil output.
  • Popular on energynews.pro
First Solar invests $330mn in new solar factory in South Carolina
ConocoPhillips reveals major new gas discovery offshore Australia
India and Russia strengthen nuclear cooperation with new projects
India signs major US LPG deal under diplomatic pressure
Chandra Asri secures $750mn from KKR to acquire Exxon’s fuel stations in Singapore
Gunvor drops $22bn bid for Lukoil assets under US pressure
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.

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.
en_1140661134540
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.
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.
en_1140551170540
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.
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.
en_1140987540-1
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.
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.
en_1140551167540
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.
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.
en_114041158540
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.
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.
en_114041128540
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.
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.