Sunday, February 23, 2025

Gas Reserves News

After the Russian attacks, Ukraine plans to import 800 million cubic meters of gas by April.

Ukraine will import 800 million cubic meters (mcms) of gas in February and march to compensate for the sometimes 40% decrease in production following Russian missile attacks on the sector. A senior industry source said on Friday.

Ecopetrol, Colombia records the largest increase in oil and gas reserves proven in three years

Ecopetrol, the company owned by Colombia's majority government, reported that its proven oil and natural gas reserves increased to 1,89 billion barrels equivalent in 2024. In recent years, the country's oil…

Malaysian PM: Petronas will adhere to contractual commitments

Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, said that Petroliam Nasional Berhad, the state-owned energy company, will continue to fulfill all contractual obligations. This was after discussions over gas distribution…

Cyprus and Chevron led group agree on updated offshore field plan

Cyprus and the Chevron-led group have reached an agreement on a new development plan for an offshore gas field near Cyprus. The two parties released a joint press release on Friday. Chevron tried to change…

Sources: Validus Energy will buy natural gas producer, 89 Energy III, for $850 Million.

Sources familiar with the deal said that Validus Energy, a privately owned U.S. gas and oil producer, has agreed to purchase 89 Energy III, a rival company, for $850 million including debt. According to sources…

Germany's Gas Trading Hub to Hold Talks on How to Increase Storage Levels

The German gas trading hub said it will hold discussions with traders at a energy industry event in Essen on Tuesday evening to discuss ways to boost the country's declining gas reserves. Trading Hub Europe…

Tanzania hopes to complete talks on LNG project by June

Tanzania has begun discussions with investors about tax incentives for a project that is stalled to build a $42 billion plant of liquefied gas in the country. Energy Minister Doto Biteko announced this on Tuesday.

Chevron is struggling to replace its oil and gas reserves amid uncertainty surrounding the Hess deal

Chevron’s oil and natural gas reserves are at their lowest level in more than a decade. This highlights the importance of its planned acquisition of oil producers Hess, which has been stalled by a legal battle with Exxon Mobil.

Reports say that Malaysia's Petronas will cut jobs in order to survive.

Local media reported that Malaysia's Petronas, the state-owned energy company, will reduce its staff to ensure its survival in the face of increasing challenges within the global operating environment. The Petronas CEO was quoted as saying this.

OMV Petrom operating profit falls 57% due to lower prices and regulatory pressures

The Romanian oil-and-gas group OMV Petrom announced a 57% drop in its adjusted operating profit for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. It cited lower commodity prices as well as the impact of regulations for gas and electricity.

Moldovan PM: EU has provided 30 million euros for Transdniestria gas supply

Moldovan Prime Minster Dorin Recean announced on Monday that the European Union would provide 30 million euro ($31.5million) for the purchase and transportation of natural gas into Transdniestria - the region which has broken away from Moldova.

Enverus says that US energy mergers could slow down in 2025 due to smaller deal sizes.

According to an Enverus report released on Tuesday, the pace of U.S. public-to-public upstream mergers in 2025 could slow from its recent average of five mergers per year and deal sizes may also decrease. Consolidation in the U.S.

Nigerian oil reserves increase, production increases 26%, as theft declines

The industry regulator announced on Thursday that Nigeria's oil reserves will increase in 2024. Meanwhile, crude oil production will surge 26% from April 2023 to late 2024 due to a decline in theft. Nigeria…

Centrica: Britain's gas reserves are "concerningly small"

Centrica, the operator of Britain's largest storage facility, stated on Friday that Britain's gas levels were "concerningly" low, with less than one week's worth of gas left to be consumed following a recent cold snap.

Sources say that OMV's Romanian subsidiary has agreed to supply gas to Germany

Three people with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that OMV's Romanian subsidiary has signed a contract to supply Uniper gas from its Black Sea Project starting in 2027. This comes as Europe looks…

Sources say that Austria's OMV Romanian unit has agreed to supply gas to Germany

Three people with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that Austria's OMV Romanian has signed a contract to supply Germany's Uniper gas from its Black Sea Project from 2027. This is as Europe looks for…

Shell downplays Namibia's oil discovery as a blow to the country

Shell has written down $400 million in oil discoveries offshore Namibia, which it considered commercially unviable. This is a major blow to Namibia's attempts to become a crude-producing country. Shell, its partners QatarEnergy…

Sources: Austria's OMV has agreed to supply Romanian Gas to Germany

Three people with knowledge of the deal said that Austria's OMV will supply Germany's Uniper gas from its Black Sea Project from 2027. This comes as Europe looks for new ways to increase energy security following the breakup with Russia.

After gas was cut off, the power plant of the breakaway region in Moldova switches to coal

Transdniestria's main power plant has switched to coal since Russian gas supplies were halted Jan. 1. It should be able to provide electricity to residents of the breakaway region in January and Febraury, according to the leader of the region.

The industry in the breakaway Moldovan region shuts down due to lack of Russian gas

An official confirmed on Thursday that the cutoff of Russian gas supply to Moldova's Transdniestria region, which is a breakaway region of Moldova, has forced all industrial companies - except for food producers - to close.

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