Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Pauses Output At West India Oilfield
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company said on Friday it has temporarily suspended production at one of its oilfields in western India due to adverse weather and is monitoring the situation to resume output when the weather improves.The floating storage offshore (FSO) unit at the company's Mumbai basin has been safely de-moored and anchored at a secure location for over a week, it said."We are prepared for re-mooring the FSO...
As Wars Rage, Middle East's Waning Influence on World Oil Prices Exposed
The contained move in oil prices during the Israel-Iran war highlights the increasing efficiency of energy markets and fundamental changes to global crude supply, suggesting that Middle East politics will no longer be the dominant force in oil markets they once were.The jump in oil prices following Israel's surprise attack on Iran was meaningful but relatively modest considering the high stakes involved in the conflict between the Middle East rivals.Benchmark Brent crude prices…
Crude Output to Halt at Russia's Sakhalin-1 in August Due to Maintenance
Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft will suspend output of its export-oriented Sokol crude grade at its far eastern Sakhalin-1 project in August because of maintenance, three industry sources told Reuters.According to one of them, the maintenance will last between 20 and 25 days. Another source said the work is planned to start in late July and will be completed by the end of August, without specifying dates.In July…
BP and other oil companies pulling staff out of Iraqi oilfields; output remains steady
BP, Eni, and TotalEnergies began evacuating their foreign personnel from the Iraqi oilfields in which they operate on Monday, according to state-run Basra Oil Company. Two oil officials said that the output from Iraq's south oilfields is currently unchanged, with exports of 3.32 million barrels each day. These measures are in response to the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and clashes that have occurred between Israel and Iran which borders Iraq.
ADNOC consortium targets Australia's Santos
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) is looking to expand its global gas business and has proposed a $18,7 billion takeover bid of Australia's Santos, the second largest independent gas producer. Santos has supported the plan. Here are some key details about Santos, including its production and reserves (measured in millions of barrels of oil-equivalent (mmboe)), its domestic and foreign oil and gas assets and its long-term LNG deals. 2024 Production (mmboe).
Commodity Report: Meeting Oil Demand a Challenge if Israel Hits Iran Oil
Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on impending oversupply in just two days this week.After Israel attacked Iran and Tehran pledged to retaliate, oil prices jumped as much as 13% to their highest since January as investors price in an increased probability of a major disruption in Middle East oil supplies.Part of the reason for the rapid spike is that…
Petrobras CEO: Africa will be the main exploration region for Petrobras outside Brazil.
Petrobras wants to develop Africa as its primary region outside Brazil. The CEO of the state-run oil company said this in a broad interview on Thursday. Petrobras CEO Magda Chabriard said that Ivory Coast extended the "red-carpet" to Petrobras when it granted the company the preference for buying nine offshore exploration blocks on Wednesday. She said that Nigeria, Angola and Namibia also expressed an interest in working with Brazil's giant.
Exxon Signs Agreement With Azeri SOCAR to Explore Oil Production
Exxon Mobil and Azeri state energy company SOCAR said on Monday they signed a deal agreeing to explore onshore oil and gas production in Azerbaijan, while BP is expected to buy into new Azeri offshore fields, according to three sources.Azerbaijan's production mainly relies on mature oil fields in the Caspian Sea and the country is aiming to maintain its oil output at around 582,000 barrels per day over…
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR signs agreements for oil exploration with Exxon and BP
Azeri SOCAR, the state-owned energy company of Azerbaijan, signed agreements with Exxon Mobil & BP for oil and natural gas exploration in Azerbaijan at a conference on energy in Baku. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Azerbaijan's proven oil reserves are 7 billion barrels. Its proven natural gas reserves are 1.7 trillion cubic meters. The country's oil output has been declining for several…
US cancels 24 clean-energy projects, including Exxon Baytown
Energy Department announced on Friday that the U.S. had canceled 24 awards totaling more than $3.7billion, including one to Exxon's refinery complex in Texas. The award was made during former president Joe Biden’s administration. Donald Trump's administration has announced that it is evaluating public-funded awards and loan programs issued to emerging technologies projects during Biden’s administration.
PREVIEW: Exxon and Hess will face off over Chevron's oilfield deal
Exxon Mobil, the top U.S. oil company, and Hess are scheduled to meet in court on Monday to decide whether Chevron will be able to complete its $53 billion purchase of Hess. This deal includes a stake in Guyana’s oil fields. This acquisition was announced in October of 2023 and is the largest deal in oil in recent years. Mike Wirth, CEO of Chevron, sees it as a key part of his strategy to improve the performance and profitability of the oil company.
Exxon and Hess will face off over Chevron's oilfield deal
Exxon Mobil, the top U.S. oil company, and Hess are scheduled to meet in court on Monday to decide whether Chevron will be able to complete its $53 billion purchase of Hess. This deal includes a stake in Guyana’s oilfields. This acquisition was announced in October of 2023 and is the largest deal in oil in recent years. Mike Wirth, CEO of Chevron, sees it as a key part of his strategy to improve the performance and profitability of the oil company.
Norway's oil & gas production higher than expected in April
Norwegian Offshore Directorate said that Norway's combined gas and oil production in April exceeded the official forecast by 1,2%, despite a slight decline year-on-year. In April, the total oil, gas liquids, natural condensate and gas production was 0.663 standard cubic metres per a day, which is equivalent to 4,17 million barrels. This represents a 2.4% decrease year-on-year. Norway is Europe's biggest supplier of natural gases and oil.
Legal advisor: Interra Resources did not violate foreign sanctions in Myanmar
Interra Resources, a Singapore-listed oil explorer, said that it appointed a legal adviser who found that Interra Resources had not violated U.S. sanctions or EU sanctions against Myanmar. The report comes after the activist group Justice for Myanmar made allegations that Interra supplied oil to the ruling military and committed war crimes. In a press release, the company stated that any financial impact from potential sanctions violations will be minimal.
MOL and Turkiye Petrolleri form a joint venture to explore two oilfields in Hungary
Hungarian Oil Company MOL and Turkey’s Turkiye Petrolleri will explore two new oilfields in Hungary, as part of a newly-established joint venture. Szijjarto, after meeting with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan bayraktar, said that efficient production on new fields could help Hungary cover some of its consumption needs. Hungary imports the majority of its crude oil via the Druzhba Pipeline, which brings Russian Oil through Belarus, Ukraine and Hungary to Slovakia.
CNOOC Q1 profits down 7.9% due to lower oil prices but production grows
CNOOC Ltd, the Chinese offshore oil company, saw its first-quarter profit fall 7.9% due to lower oil prices. However, higher production helped offset this decline. According to the filing made by the company on Tuesday at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the net income for the period January-March was 36.56 billion Yuan ($5.03billion), down from 39.7 billion Yuan during the same time last year. A higher production led to a revenue drop of 4.1% to 106.85 bn yuan for the first quarter.
Raoni, the indigenous leader of Brazil, says he opposes drilling for oil in Amazonia
Raoni Metuktire of the Kayapo tribe, an indigenous leader, said that Brazil should not explore for oil reserves in the Amazon because it could have a dangerous impact on the local communities. Raoni made his comments at Acampamento Terro Livre as the debate intensifies over Petrobras's bid to drill off the coast of Amapa in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, a sensitive area of the Amazonian State. Raoni said…
Maurel & Prom, a French oil company, has seen its sales growth fall due to a drop in revenue from the main fields
Maurel & Prom, a French oil company, reported a sharply reduced first-quarter growth rate on Thursday. Revenues declined in its main oil fields of Gabon, Angola, and Tanzania. The revenue for the quarter ending March 31 dropped by 70% compared to a year ago, falling from $64 million. The group reported that sales were down due to the lifting of imbalances which resulted in a $76 million negative impact - net of inventory valuation - as well as the absence of oil trade.
Tullow Oil, UK, to sell Kenyan assets for at least $120 Million
Tullow Oil, a West Africa-focused oil & gas explorer, said Tuesday that it will sell its assets in Kenya for at least $120 millions to Gulf Energy Ltd as it seeks to reduce its debt. Tullow said it would receive three payments of $40 million, as well as royalty payments. It also stated that Tullow had the right to a 30% share in future development phases, at no charge. It has not yet been possible to fully produce the oilfields in Kenya…
YPF's earnings could be affected by lower crude oil prices
A Friday presentation to investors revealed that the state-owned oil company in Argentina could have its core earnings fall this year due to lower crude prices. According to the firm's current estimates, its earnings before interest taxes depreciation amortization (EBITDA), in 2025, will range from $5.2 billion to $5.5 billion assuming Brent crude at $72.5 per barrel. The firm estimates that if crude sold for $60 per barrel, projected EBITDA would drop to between $4.2 and $4.5 billion.
