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.
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.
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.
Woodside's North West Shelf Project Extension approved by Western Australia
Woodside Energy, Australia's largest oil and gas producer in terms of market value, announced on Thursday that the state of Western Australia had granted Woodside Energy approval to extend the project life…
Malaysia's Petronas, Petros finalising deal on gas distribution in Sarawak state, PM says
Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, said that Petroliam Nasional Berhad and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad are working to finalize details for a long-delayed gas distribution agreement in Sarawak. Both…
Prices of EUROPE Gases drop on forecast for warm weather
Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were lower on Monday due to a forecast for warmer weather and the market ignoring the geopolitical developments that have taken place in Syria. By 0948 GMT, the benchmark…
Explorator KUFPEC looks for more oil and gas in Indonesia's Natuna Sea
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company's (KUFPEC's) country representative stated on Monday that the company is looking for more oil and natural gas in Indonesia's Natuna Sea. Indonesian President Prabowo…
Energean CEO urges Israel issue new oil and Gas Exploration Licences
Energean, a gas company based in Israel, urged Israel on Thursday to issue new oil and gas exploration licenses offshore to meet the growing demand for gas in the region. Mathios rigas also called upon governments…
Holiday schedule for US economic and other data
Veterans Day, a federal holiday, will impact the release of major economic, energy, and commodities reports that originated from Washington or were filed there during the week of November 10. The schedule is below. The times are in GMT/EST.
YPF, the Argentine oil company, is focusing on Vaca Muerta and a production boost by 2025.
The CEO of Argentina's state-owned oil company YPF, Horacio Martin, said that the firm expects shale production to rise by 30 to 40 percent next year. Marin said that YPF, during a conference call to discuss its financial results…
Colombian court reverses order to suspend gas well off Caribbean coast
On Wednesday, a Colombian court overturned a previous court order that was issued last month, which had suspended operations at Sirius-2 (formerly known as Uchuva-2), a major offshore gas well. The ruling was issued on October 29…
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…
Romgaz, a Romanian gas company, raises 500 million euros through its debut Eurobond
IFR data show that Romanian state-owned Romgaz issued its first eurobond on Monday. The company sold 500 million euros (559.50 million dollars) of five-year papers to fund a project for deepwater gas in the Black Sea.
Grid operator: Dutch gas reserves must be 90% full before 25/26 winter.
The Netherlands must have its gas storages at 90% capacity by the beginning of winter 2025/2026 to avoid shortages in the event of a severe cold snap, Dutch national grid operator GTS announced on Monday. Why is it important?
