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The United States targets Iranian oil logistics and exposes Asian intermediaries
Washington imposes new sanctions targeting vessels, shipowners and intermediaries in Asia, increasing the regulatory risk of Iranian oil trade and redefining maritime compliance in the region.
ExxonMobil restarts Rovuma LNG in Mozambique targeting investment decision by 2026
The lifting of force majeure on the Rovuma LNG project puts Mozambique back on the global liquefied natural gas map, with a targeted capacity of 18 Mt/year and a narrowing strategic window to secure financing.

The Mozambique centralises its gas infrastructure to secure the Beira–Rompco corridor

The government of Mozambique is consolidating its gas transport and regasification assets under a public vehicle, anchoring the strategic Beira–Rompco corridor to support Rovuma projects and respond to South Africa’s gas dependency.
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Mercuria raises $2.3bn to strengthen its energy presence in Asia
Mercuria finalises an Asian syndicated loan refinancing with a 35% increase from 2024, consolidating its strategic position in the region.
BW Energy discovers liquid hydrocarbons at Kudu and revises development plan
BW Energy has identified liquid hydrocarbons at the Kudu gas field in Namibia, altering the nature of the project initially designed for electricity production from dry gas.

Contrarian strategies outperform hedge fund tracking on Brent market

The profitability of speculative positioning strategies on Brent is declining, while contrarian approaches targeting extreme sentiment levels are proving more effective, marking a significant regime shift in oil trading.
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Major US companies increase their presence at COP30 despite Washington
Sixty Fortune 100 companies are attending COP30, illustrating a growing disconnect between federal US policy and corporate strategies facing international climate regulations.
Tanmiah launches geothermal poultry site and signs three strategic energy agreements
Tanmiah Food Company signed three memorandums of understanding to reduce its emissions and launched the region’s first poultry facility cooled by geothermal energy, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambitions.

Iberdrola sells 757 MW of French onshore assets to Technique Solaire

The Spanish group continues its asset rotation strategy by transferring its French onshore wind and solar portfolio to Technique Solaire, reinforcing its focus on offshore and regulated networks.
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STMicroelectronics signs 15-year solar power deal with TSE in France
STMicroelectronics has signed a 15-year agreement with solar producer TSE to supply 780 GWh of electricity to its French sites starting in 2027.
NESO launches national consultation to plan regional energy infrastructure
The British system operator NESO initiates a consultation process to define the methodology of eleven upcoming regional strategic plans aimed at coordinating energy needs across England, Scotland and Wales.

U.S. associated gas output rises 6% on Permian crude surge

Rising oil production in 2024 boosted associated natural gas to 18.5 billion cubic feet per day, driven by increased activity in the Permian region.
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Washington authorises flows to Paks II and inserts US interests into Hungary’s nuclear sector
OFAC’s licence for Paks II circumvents sanctions on Rosatom in exchange for US technological involvement, reshaping the balance of interests between Moscow, Budapest and Washington.
The United Kingdom formalises a mining strategy to reduce its dependence on China
London deploys a regulatory framework to secure critical mineral supplies by 2035, limiting dependence on single-country sourcing while developing a domestic lithium and tungsten industry.

Small EU states strengthen energy influence in Africa via Global Gateway

Finland, Estonia, Hungary and Czechia are multiplying bilateral initiatives in Africa to capture strategic energy and mining projects under the European Global Gateway programme.
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Over 15,000 tonnes of recycled concrete from Sizewell A reinjected into Sizewell C
A significant volume of concrete from the dismantling of the Sizewell A nuclear power plant is being transferred to support the foundations of the Sizewell C project, under a partnership between UK nuclear sector stakeholders.
COP30 locks in adaptation, avoids fossil phase-out and opens a climate regulatory front
The Belém summit ends with a technical compromise prioritising forest investment and adaptation, while avoiding fossil fuel discussions and opening a climate–trade dialogue likely to trigger new regulatory disputes.

Asian Development Bank commits $700mn to support Kyrgyz Republic’s energy strategy

The Asian Development Bank and the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a financing agreement to strengthen energy infrastructure, climate resilience and regional connectivity, with over $700mn committed through 2027.
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Pacific Green secures permit for 1GW battery park in Portland
Pacific Green has received approval from the Victorian government for its second energy storage park in Australia, a 1GW project to be developed over 36 months in Portland’s industrial zone.
TagEnergy invests in a 150 MW storage system in Australia
TagEnergy launches a 150 MW storage project at the Golden Plains wind farm site, strengthening its investment strategy in Australia's energy infrastructure.
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Asian Development Bank commits $700mn to support Kyrgyz Republic’s energy strategy
U.S. associated gas output rises 6% on Permian crude surge
Iberdrola sells 757 MW of French onshore assets to Technique Solaire
Major US companies increase their presence at COP30 despite Washington
Contrarian strategies outperform hedge fund tracking on Brent market
OPEC and GECF warn of structural deficit in global energy market
OPEC and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum warn that chronic underinvestment could lead to lasting supply tensions in oil and gas, as demand continues to grow.
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.

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.
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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.
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.

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.
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Belgrade accelerates on NIS: Vucic sets seven-day deadline to resolve Russian stake issue
Serbia considers emergency options to avoid the confiscation of Russian stakes in NIS, targeted by US sanctions, as President Vucic pledges a definitive decision within one week.
Enbridge invests $1.4bn to boost Canadian crude exports to US refineries
Enbridge commits $1.4bn to expand capacity on its Mainline network and Flanagan South pipeline, aiming to streamline the flow of Canadian crude to US Midwest and Gulf Coast refineries.

Rapid reshuffle at Petroperu to drive Talara and Amazon under pressure

The Peruvian state has tightened its grip on Petroperu with an emergency board reshuffle to secure the Talara refinery, fuel supply and the revival of Amazon oil fields.
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Bulgaria places Lukoil refinery under state control to avoid US sanctions
Sofia appoints an administrator to manage Lukoil’s Bulgarian assets ahead of upcoming US sanctions, ensuring continued operations at the Balkans’ largest refinery.
Washington demands Gazprom Neft’s exit from NIS and maintains sanctions
The United States rejected Serbia’s proposal to ease sanctions on NIS, conditioning any relief on the complete withdrawal of Russian shareholders.

IEA forecasts global oil surplus of 4 mbpd in 2026

The International Energy Agency expects a surplus of crude oil by 2026, with supply exceeding global demand by 4 million barrels per day due to increased production within and outside OPEC+.
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Cenovus completes MEG Energy acquisition in $5.0bn deal
Cenovus Energy has completed the acquisition of MEG Energy, adding 110,000 barrels per day of production and strengthening its position in Canadian oil sands.
IEA revives oil scenario with no peak before 2050, shaking up markets
The International Energy Agency’s “Current Policies Scenario” anticipates growing oil demand through 2050, undermining net-zero pathways and intensifying investment uncertainty globally.

Saudi Arabia adjusts crude price to defend market share in Asia

Saudi Aramco cuts its official selling price for Arab Light crude in Asia, responding to Brent-Dubai spread pressure and potential impact of US sanctions on Russian oil.
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Petrobras strengthens its grip on Brazil’s spot gasoline market after Refit and SSOil exit
The removal of two Brazilian refiners and Petrobras’ pricing offensive reshuffle spot volumes around Santos and Paranaguá, shifting competition ahead of a planned tax increase in early 2026.
Morrison wins major Shell contract for oil facility in Louisiana
Shell Pipeline has awarded Morrison the construction of an elevated oil metering facility at Fourchon Junction, a strategic project to strengthen crude transport capacity in the Gulf of Mexico.

Former minister Timipre Sylva wanted over alleged $14.8mn diversion in Nigeria

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.
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Sofia activates emergency plan as US sanctions on Lukoil approach
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.