BP and its partners invest $7 billion into a carbon capture project in Indonesian Papua
BP and its partners announced that they will invest $7 billion into a carbon-capture project and the development of gas fields in Indonesia's easternmost Papua Region, which could unlock an additional 3 trillion cubic feet in gas resources.
Futures on the TSX fall before domestic GDP data
The futures linked to Canada's main index of stocks fell on Thursday, as disappointing earnings from U.S. technology giants dampened the market sentiment ahead of important domestic GDP and U.S. Economic data that will be released later in the day.
Gazprom raises its 2024 investment program by 4%, to $16,9 billion
Gazprom, the Russian energy giant, announced on Tuesday that it had increased its investment programme for 2024 by around 4%. The previous program was approved in December and consisted of 1.57 trillion Russian roubles.
Phillips 66, the refiner, reports a Q3 profit increase on the strength of midstream and chemicals
Phillips 66 surpassed quarterly profit expectations on Tuesday, as its chemical and midstream segments were able to more than compensate for a decline in refinery margins due to a lackluster fuel demand. This year, the…
BP's third quarter profits slump to $2.3 bln due to a decline in oil demand
BP reported higher than expected third quarter profits, $2.3 billion. This is their lowest profit in nearly four years. The drop in refinery profits and the weakening of oil trading were to blame. The drop of 30% in profits…
QatarEnergy acquires 50% of TotalEnergies' solar project in Iraq
QatarEnergy - one of the top suppliers of LNG in the world - announced on Monday that it has agreed to purchase a 50% share in TotalEnergies’ 1,25 Gigawatt solar power project in Iraq. QatarEnergy, in a press release…
Eni, Italy's energy company, will see 2.5 billion euros in net proceeds from its disposals by 2025
Francesco Gattei, the Chief Transition & Finance Officer of Italian energy giant Eni, said that it expects to receive net proceeds of 2.5 billion euros ($2.7billion) from further disposals next year. Eni announced Thursday that U.S.
Drill, baby, drill in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale lands!
Argentina's new, market-friendly government, and concerns about oil supplies from the Middle East, and elsewhere, are driving a boom in drilling and production in the Patagonian South, which is home to the giant Vaca Muerta shale, Spanish for "Dead Cow".
Equinor, a Norwegian company, tries to lease an offshore wind farm in Japan again.
Two sources claim that Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, has bid with other companies to build an offshore wind farm in Japan's latest state auctions. It is looking for a foothold on the market. Equinor’s bid shows that some wind players have their eyes on Japan…
Gazprom announces plans to sell holiday resorts in Russia after annual loss
Gazprom, the Russian energy giant, announced on Tuesday that it would be selling off several holiday resorts. This comes after its first annual loss for almost 25 years. The Kremlin's company, which controls the largest gas reserves in the world…
Hungary and Russia's Gazprom are in talks about extra gas for Budapest by 2025
Hungary and Russia’s Gazprom have begun negotiations for an agreement to supply additional gas next year to Budapest. Peter Szijjarto, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, told the Russian news agency RIA in remarks published Tuesday.
Pertamina Indonesia is looking for more than 1.6 million bbls of gasoil in October, according to sources
Three sources familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Pertamina, Indonesia's gasoil producer, is looking to procure more than 1.6 million barrels at a high sulphur level of 2500ppm for delivery during the second half of October.
Japan increases LNG flexibility through collaboration with S.Korea and Italy
Japan agreed to cooperate with South Korea and Italy in the procurement of LNG. It is the second largest LNG importer behind China, which seeks more flexibility while strengthening energy security. JERA, Japan’s largest utility company, and South Korea’s Korea Gas Corp.
The UK has committed up to $28.5 billion for carbon capture projects
The government announced on Friday that it will invest up to 21.7 billion pounds (up to $28.5 billion) in 25 years for the development of carbon capture and storage technology to reduce emissions from energy, industry, and hydrogen production.
Britain has pledged up to 21,7 billion pounds for cleaner energy
The government announced on Friday that it will invest up to 28.46 billion pounds (21.7 billion pounds) in the development of carbon capture and storage and hydrogen technology for northern England. Britain has set a target of achieving net zero emissions in 2050.
Mitsubishi increases stake in Malaysia LNG
The Japanese trading house Mitsubishi announced on Friday that it will expand its ownership of a major project in Malaysia involving liquefied gas. It has acquired 10% stakes in both the Dua and Tiga unit of the Malaysia LNG Plant.
Santos' new CFO shines spotlight on succession in top jobs
The Australian energy giant Santos announced on Thursday that Sherry Duhe, a former Woodside and Newcrest executive, has been appointed as its chief financial officer. This announcement comes amid heightened market speculation…
Equinor to close Hanoi office after halting Vietnam offshore wind plans
A company spokesperson revealed that Norway's state controlled energy giant Equinor had cancelled plans to invest into Vietnam's offshore sector. This is a blow for Vietnam's green power aspirations. According to the World Bank Group's report…
Orlen, a Polish oil company, signs a one-year contract with BP for 6 mln tonnes of oil
According to a Monday announcement, the Polish refiner Orlen has agreed to receive 6 metric tonnes of oil per year from British energy giant BP. Orlen, a Polish refiner, said that the deliveries of North Sea crude oil…
Spain's Energy Firms Look to Central Europe Markets for Green Hydrogen Deals
Spanish oil company Cepsa signed on Wednesday two agreements aimed at shipping green hydrogen between Spain and the Netherlands, a day after renewable energy giant Iberdrola took a similar step.The two Spanish companies are vying to become green hydrogen leaders…
