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Chevron is working to restart several units at its El Segundo refinery in California after a fire broke out in a jet fuel production unit, temporarily disrupting regional fuel supplies.
Ethiopia has begun construction of its first crude oil refinery in Gode, a $2.5bn project awarded to GCL, aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security amid ongoing reliance on fuel imports.

Opec+ raises production by 137,000 barrels per day in November

Opec+ slightly adjusts its quotas for November, continuing its market share recovery strategy amid stagnant global demand and a pressured market.
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China has established a clandestine oil-for-projects barter system to circumvent US sanctions and support Iran’s embargoed economy, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal investigation.
TotalEnergies EP Norge signed two agreements to divest its non-operated interests in three inactive Norwegian fields, pending an investment decision expected in 2025.

US Supreme Court to rule on ExxonMobil case over 1960 Cuban asset seizures

The US Supreme Court will hear ExxonMobil’s appeal for compensation from Cuban state-owned firms over nationalised oil assets, reviving enforcement of the Helms-Burton Act.
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A major fire has been extinguished at Chevron’s main refinery on the US West Coast. The cause of the incident remains unknown, and an investigation has been launched to determine its origin.
Eight OPEC+ countries are set to increase oil output from November, as Saudi Arabia and Russia debate the scale of the hike amid rising competition for market share.

China could supply gasoline to Russia if Moscow removes import duties

The potential removal by Moscow of duties on Chinese gasoline revives export prospects and could tighten regional supply, while Singapore and South Korea remain on the sidelines.
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Vladimir Putin responded to the interception of a tanker suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet, calling the French operation “piracy” and denying any direct Russian involvement.
After being intercepted by the French navy, the Boracay oil tanker, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, left Saint-Nazaire with its oil cargo, reigniting tensions over Moscow’s circumvention of European sanctions.

Russian crude exports hit 18-month high despite sanctions pressure

Russian seaborne crude shipments surged in September to their highest level since April 2024, despite G7 sanctions and repeated drone strikes on refinery infrastructure.
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Russia’s Energy Ministry stated it is not considering blocking diesel exports from producers, despite increasing pressure on domestic fuel supply.
TotalEnergies has reached a deal to sell mature offshore oil fields in the North Sea to Vår Energi as part of a $3.5bn divestment plan aimed at easing its rising debt.

Russia extends ban on gasoline and diesel exports until 2025

The Russian government has extended the ban on gasoline and diesel exports, including fuels traded on the exchange, to preserve domestic market stability through the end of next year.
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OPEC has formally rejected media reports suggesting that eight OPEC+ countries plan a coordinated oil production increase ahead of their scheduled meeting on October 5.
International Petroleum Corporation has completed its annual common share repurchase programme, reducing its share capital by 6.2% and is planning a renewal in December, pending regulatory approval.

Kansai EPCO to decommission 1.2GW of oil-fired capacity at Gobo by June 2026

Kansai Electric Power plans to shut down two heavy fuel oil units at Gobo Thermal Power Station, totalling 1.2GW of capacity, as part of a production portfolio reorganisation.
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Canada’s Questerre partners with Nimofast to develop PX Energy in Brazil, with an initial commitment of up to $50mn and equal, shared governance.
BP commits $5 billion to Tiber-Guadalupe, with a floating platform targeting 80,000 barrels per day and first production in 2030, to increase its offshore volumes in the Gulf of Mexico.
Eight oil companies and Iraqi and Kurdish authorities have reached a preliminary deal to restart crude exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, halted since March 2023.
Wood Mackenzie has entered into a strategic partnership with Novi Labs to integrate proprietary well-level production data and advanced lease-to-well algorithms into its Lens Lower 48 solution, covering more than 20% of global oil and gas supply.

PetroTal shuts in four Bretana wells after leaks detected in tubing

PetroTal has temporarily halted production from four wells at the Bretana field in Peru, following technical leaks affecting pumping performance, while keeping its annual guidance unchanged.
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International Petroleum Corporation repurchased 59,454 common shares between 15 and 19 September, under its ongoing share buyback programme compliant with Canadian and European regulations.
The European Commission seeks to block Russian oil flows through new bans targeting Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, foreign refineries and vessels operating outside the regulatory framework.

Venezuela denounces the United States’ naval operation as a disguised war

Caracas steps up its military posture in response to the United States’ naval deployment in the Caribbean, which the Venezuelan government accuses of having strategic designs on its oil and gas resources.
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A UN report reveals that nearly 90% of road projects financed by oil never materialised, fuelling surging poverty amid extreme inflation and poor management.
Sinopec modernises its Tahe complex, increasing refining capacity and adding key units to support petrochemical production in western China.

TotalEnergies secures four offshore oil exploration blocks in Liberia

TotalEnergies has signed four production sharing contracts for offshore blocks covering 12,700 km² off the coast of Liberia, marking a new step in the expansion of its activities in West Africa.
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A new analysis estimates that existing oil fields could yield up to 1,000 billion additional barrels without major new discoveries, using proven methods supported by artificial intelligence.
Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year contract with Petrobras to maintain the Blue Marlin and Blue Orca vessels in Brazil’s offshore fields, including the supply of associated chemicals and services.

Kazakhstan resumes crude exports via BTC after one-month technical halt

KazMunayGas has resumed oil shipments to Turkey through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, following a stoppage due to a contamination issue resolved at the Aktau terminal.
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After six months of suspended local institutions, Nigeria's federal government restores civilian power in oil-rich Rivers State as political tensions appear to ease.
Backed by flagship projects linked to EACOP and the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields, Uganda aims to lead Africa in new oil storage additions, with a projected impact on its revenues and financial flows by 2030.

Independent producers generated $563bn in US GDP in 2024

A study reveals that independent oil and gas producers supported over 3.1 million jobs and generated $129bn in taxes, representing 87% of the US upstream sector’s economic contributions.
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GATE Energy has been appointed to deliver full commissioning services for bp’s Kaskida floating production unit, developed in partnership with Seatrium in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
A Syrian vessel carrying 640,000 barrels of crude has docked in Italy, marking the country’s first oil shipment since the civil war began in 2011, amid partial easing of US sanctions.

Canadian exports to China rise on back of expanded TMX pipeline

Canadian crude shipments from the Pacific Coast reached 13.7 million barrels in August, driven by a notable increase in deliveries to China and a drop in flows to the US Gulf Coast.
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Faced with rising global electricity demand, energy sector leaders are backing an "all-of-the-above" strategy, with oil and gas still expected to supply 50% of global needs by 2050.
London has expanded its sanctions against Russia by blacklisting 70 new tankers, striking at the core of Moscow's energy exports and budget revenues.