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Uniper shuts down Karlshamn-2 after failure of Swedish winter backup scheme
The shutdown of Karlshamn-2 removes 335 MW of heavy fuel oil capacity from southern Sweden, exposing the limits of a strategic reserve model approved but inoperative, and increasing pressure on winter supply security.
Sofia secures Lukoil refinery ahead of planned state takeover
The Bulgarian government has increased security around Lukoil’s Burgas refinery ahead of a state-led takeover enabled by new legislation designed to circumvent international sanctions.

Bulgaria passes law to take control of Lukoil refinery

Faced with US sanctions targeting Lukoil, Bulgaria adopts emergency legislation allowing direct control over the Balkans’ largest refinery to secure its energy supply.
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MEG Energy shareholders approve Cenovus merger with 86% support
MEG Energy shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition by Cenovus, marking a critical milestone ahead of the expected transaction closing later in November.
Petrobras increases net profit in third quarter driven by production growth
Petrobras reported a net profit of $6 billion in the third quarter, supported by rising production and exports despite declining global oil prices.

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Swiss trader Gunvor has withdrawn its $22bn offer to acquire Lukoil’s international assets after the US Treasury announced it would block any related operating licence.
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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.
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Swedish industrial players inject €36.4mn into Vattenfall’s future nuclear reactors
Newcleo considers shifting €16bn nuclear projects from the UK to the United States
TGS signs three-year strategic agreement with Chevron for offshore seismic acquisition
Stubbo Solar reaches full commercial operation with 520 MW installed in New South Wales
Electricity shortage threatens AI ambitions of American tech giants
Global petrochemicals market to reach $794 billion by 2034
Driven by industrial demand and production innovations, the global petrochemicals market is projected to grow by 5.5% annually until 2034, reaching a valuation of $794 billion.
CNOOC records 6.7% production increase over nine months despite Brent price decline
CNOOC Limited announced continued growth in oil and gas production, reaching 578.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, while maintaining cost control despite a 14.6% drop in Brent prices.

Canadian oil sands emissions rose less than 1% in 2024 despite higher output

Oil sands production in Canada continued to grow in 2024, but absolute greenhouse gas emissions increased by less than 1%, according to new industry data.
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Argentina appeals $16.1bn judgment linked to YPF nationalisation
Argentina seeks to overturn a U.S. court ruling ordering it to pay $16.1bn to two YPF shareholders after the 2012 partial expropriation of the oil group.
Washington temporarily authorises operations linked to Rosneft’s German assets
The United States has issued a general license allowing transactions with two German subsidiaries of Rosneft, giving Berlin until April 2026 to resolve their ownership status.

Jameson Land in Greenland identified with 13 billion barrels of potential oil

An independent report estimates 13.03 billion barrels of potential oil resources in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, placing the site among the largest undeveloped fields globally.
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Sinopec posts 32% drop in nine-month net profit on oil and fuel slump
Impacted by falling oil prices and weak fuel sales, Sinopec reports a sharp decline in profitability over the first three quarters, with a strategic shift toward higher-margin products.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.