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Oil Heads for Weekly Advance as Russia-Ukraine War Escalates

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Oil headed for the biggest weekly gain since early October on an escalation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

Saudi Aramco CFO Leaves Event Near Boston After Climate Protest

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Climate protesters disrupted an MIT event with Saudi Arabian Oil Co. Chief Financial Officer Ziad Al-Murshed in a Boston suburb on Thursday, causing the executive to leave.

North Sea oil & gas project named after Odin’s mother from Norse mythology gets the go-ahead

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… operation (PDO) of an oil and gas field in the North Sea … Aasland, Norway’s Minister of Energy, handed over the signed PDO … contain 24 million barrels of oil equivalent gross in recoverable reserves … around 26,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) …

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Announces Leadership Appointments to Board of Directors

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Cenovus Energy President & CEO Jon McKenzie assumes the role of Chair, and ARC Resources President & CEO Terry Anderson named Vice-Chair CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon McKenzie, President and CEO of Cenovus Energy, as Chair of […]

Oil & gas field profile: Toppand Conventional Oil Field, Norway

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… Oil About Equinor Energy Equinor Energy AS (Equinor Energy) … transports natural gas, crude oil, and wind power for manufacturing … and medicines. Equinor Energy is headquartered in Stavanger … gas processing plants, 5,000+ storage terminals, and 8,000+ pipelines …

India's Modi seeks energy security from Guyana and its vast oil deposits

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… nation where vast deposits of oil and gas were found offshore nearly … views Guyana as an important energy source and that he plans … of sweet, light crude oil from three oil fields, with production … that Indian companies bid for oil blocks and that negotiations …

Development moves forward but pending court verdict could spell the end for UK’s giant oil & gas projects

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… businesses.  According to Ithaca Energy, the project continues to … CO2/boe by employing electrification. Related Article Posted: 27 … energy security or lower our bills because the oil and gas … that lawyers representing the oil and gas companies do not …

UK Says Fake Certificates Used to Dodge Sanctions on Russian Oil

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The UK’s sanctions enforcement agency said it has identified cases where falsified documents are being used to evade a Group of Seven price cap on Russian oil exports.

Crude Oil tests $70 after ICC issues international arrest warrant for Israel's PM Netanyahu

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Crude Oil prices is breaking above $70 on headlines from the International Criminal Court in Ter Hague that has issued an arrest warrant from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Wednesday, Oil already tried to overcome the round $70 level,

Hungarian MOL strengthens ties with KazMunayGas to boost Kazakh oil and gas cooperation

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… of Kazakhstan to exploit joint opportunities in the Kazakh oil … companies’ successful cooperation in Kazakhstan dating back to 2004, … with our partners in Kazakhstan,” Chairman-CEO Zsolt Hernadi … a joint venture owned by Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas (50pc), …

Kazakhstan transports 57.8mn tons of oil in 10M24

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… global energy market. Kazakhstan’s maritime exports were … Alashankou pipeline, which connects Kazakhstan to China, transported … period. Oil transit through Kazakhstan also saw significant volumes … tons were transported to Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan’s oil exports …

Kuwait to Splurge Over $30 Billion to Boost Oil in Bet on Demand

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Kuwait Petroleum Corp. plans to spend about 10 billion dinars ($33 billion) over five years to ramp up oil production capacity, betting on robust demand for decades to come.

Donald Trump’s gas war is about to begin

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It could annoy some of his most loyal supporters

US Petroleum lobby presents Trump a policy roadmap to ensure US leadership in global energy

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… mandate a steep shift to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2032 … markets for US oil and natural gas exports, API argues … growth through increased domestic energy production. API’s fourth objective … benefit not only the energy industry but also other infrastructure- …

BP gains entrance to new oil & gas exploration arena off Trinidad’s north coast

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… subsidiary of the UK-based energy giant BP, has expanded its … area of exploration for the energy giant in Trinidad and Tobago … bpTT in exploring and developing oil and gas resources in the region … ’s southeast coast. The first gas is expected in 2025.

Guyana oil output breaking all oil exploration and production records

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… as a major international oil producer and exporter. The … development of billion-dollar offshore energy projects. Indeed, industry … even longer to achieve first oil. Deepwater offshore fields, … As Guyana’s energy investment inflows rise and oil reserves grow, …

Oil-producing nations under fire at COP29 over fossil fuels omission

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EU says draft agreements released at climate summit are ‘clearly unacceptable’

Little-Known Turkish Firm Builds Gas Station Bet As Majors Quit

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A little-known Turkish holding company completed its second acquisition of a fuel retailer within months, extending a push by independent firms into a tightly regulated market that oil majors BP Plc and TotalEnergies SE have left.

Now’s the Time to Toughen Russia Oil Sanctions: Oil Strategy

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Falling oil prices and an impending period of over-supply could create the perfect opportunity to toughen sanctions on Russian supplies to the point where they actually start to bite into the Kremlin’s war chest, writes Bloomberg oil strategist Julian Lee.

Now’s the Time to Toughen Russia Oil Sanctions: Oil Strategy

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Falling oil prices and an impending period of over-supply could create the perfect opportunity to toughen sanctions on Russian supplies to the point where they actually start to bite into the Kremlin’s war chest, writes Bloomberg oil strategist Julian Lee.

India’s oil demand to rise 4.5% in November, boosted by festive sales, agriculture

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… and robust demand from the agricultural sector, according to S… -on-year, supported by increased agricultural activity and a recovery in …

Aramco to Take on More Debt, Focus on Dividend Growth, CFO Says

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Saudi Arabian Oil Co. plans to take on more debt and will focus on “value and growth” for its dividend, the company’s finance chief said.

WTI steadies near $69.00 amid geopolitical risks, rise in US crude stock

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $68.95 on Thursday.

Rystad Energy says oil major announced 43 biofuel projects for start up by 2030

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… the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up … biofuels into their broader energy transition strategies, recognizing the … to Rystad Energy’s research, these six oil majors have announced … its pipeline, reaching a combined 130,000 bpd of ethanol and …

Oil Steadies as US Crude Inventories Increase for Third Week

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Oil steadied as US crude stockpiles expanded for a third week, with traders monitoring an escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Oil prices to test new lows in 2025 as big supply surplus looms: Macquarie

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Argentina's YPF to seek $2 billion in financing for oil pipeline in Q2 2025

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Exxon Withdraws From Offshore Suriname Oil-Exploration Block

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Exxon Mobil Corp. withdrew from an oil-exploration block off the coast of Suriname, not far from where it discovered more than 11 billion barrels in Guyanese waters.

Mol Says Ending Russian Oil Imports Unrealistic Despite Efforts

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Energy company Mol Nyrt. sees the ambition to completely wean Europe away from Russian crude in the next few years as unrealistic for countries like Hungary and Slovakia, despite all its efforts to diversify supplies for its refineries in the region.

Nigeria’s Dangote Plant Buys US Oil for First Time in 3 Months

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Nigeria’s giant Dangote refinery purchased its first shipment of US oil after a hiatus of three months as the site continues to ramp up production.

Kazakhstan’s Oil Transportation Volume Reaches 57.8 Million Tons in 10 Months

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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s major oil pipeline system … , 1.2 million tons of Kazakh oil were supplied to Germany … ten months, oil transit via Kazakhstan totaled 8.4 million tons … ,000 tons along the Russian-Uzbek route. Kazakh oil is exported to …

Analysis-OPEC+ may stick with deep oil cuts for longer due to weak demand

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Crude Oil comfortably in the green ahead of weekly EIA numbers

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Crude Oil prices are ripping higher for a third day in a row on Wednesday, getting close to the $70 round level, as geopolitical tensions – namely the escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine – take over market sentiment to the detriment of stockpile data.

Nigeria: Eunisell Ltd advocates domestication of Oil & Gas industry at NAPE 2024

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… stakeholders from across the energy industry under the theme: … “Resolving the Nigerian Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth … achieving a resilient energy industry capable of meeting … reliant energy landscape.“The domestication of oil and gas …

Uganda targets 2027 start for world’s longest heated oil pipeline

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… African crude oil pipeline is ongoing,” Uganda’s energy minister Ruth … energy producer by 2027, allowing the landlocked nation to export oil … through the pipeline, which will be electrically heated to … to exploit its oil and gas resources because the …

‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels

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Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of the Arabian desert. They will run parallel for more than 100 miles from the coast of the Red Sea through arid valleys and craggy mountains. Between them, a futuristic city which has no need for cars or roads will be powered completely by renewable energy. This engineering marvel, its creators say, will usher in “a revolution in civilization”. It’s the jewel in the crown of a $500bn Saudi government project known as Neom, turning a vast scrubland into a techno-utopia and world-class tourist and sporting destination. Perhaps a harbinger for the end of oil, it will supposedly put the powerful petrostate at the forefront of the energy transition. For American consulting giant McKinsey & Company, its advising on this project appears to be making good on the firm’s green promises. Continue reading...

Azerbaijan blocks COP29.com in fossil fuel domain name war

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Kitchenware company near New Delhi sells name to campaigners attacking oil and gas groups

Asia’s Dark Fleet Hub Highlights Trump’s Oil Sanctions Headache

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The US president-elect wants to apply “maximum pressure” on Iran to curb revenue going back to Tehran. That’s easier said than done.

Uganda targets 2027 start for world’s longest heated oil pipeline

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Financing delays blamed on protests will not derail crude project, says minister at COP climate summit

Oil Traders Price In Trump’s Foreign Policy as Bearish for Crude

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Oil’s longstanding geopolitical risk premium has evaporated as traders interpret Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda as bearish for oil demand — and prices.

Vietnam Ex-Deputy Minister Among 15 in Oil Firm Bribery Trial

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A former Vietnam deputy trade minister and an ex-provincial party chief are facing bribery charges tied to an oil company in a Ho Chi Minh City trial that began Wednesday, part of an ongoing drive to root out corruption in the Southeast Asian communist country.

NYSC Corps members to serve in banks, Oil & Gas as FG reverses posting policy

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… be posted to industries like banking and oil and gas. In …

Russia’s Fuel Shipments Jump to 9-Month High as Refiners Ramp Up

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Russian refined fuel exports rebounded to a nine-month high in the first half of November, with a ramp-up in refining activity as seasonal maintenance winds down.

Brent Balances Geopolitical Risks as Iran's Moves Offset Russia-Ukraine Tensions

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Wyden criticizes Trump's picks for energy and interior, cites 'cheerleading for big oil'

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… , Trump's nominees for Energy and Interior secretaries, are no … for big oil, corporate America, and the ultra-wealthy gas executives plotting … senior member on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Vista Energy: Attractive Valuation, Superior Growth Profile For This LATAM Oil Stock

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… , and share buybacks, assuming oil prices stay above US$60bbl … profile. Risks include prolonged low oil prices, export limitations, and … Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST), citing it as the best oil stock … businesses as diverse as airlines, oil, retail, mining to fintech …

How oil ‘wildcatters’ ended up in charge of Trump’s energy policy

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Shale barons are jubilant about the Republican’s plan for US ‘energy dominance’. Climate campaigners are not

Hungary ready to quit Russian oil — for a price

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But that would require EU cash, Bacsa said. Given the technological challenges involved and "$500 million" price tag of adapting MOL's refineries to process other types of crude, Bacsa said the EU should help out with "a couple of …

World stocks edge higher, oil falls

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… incoming White House administration, while oil prices eased as tensions rose between … updated nuclear doctrine. Oil prices dipped, with Brent crude futures down 0.12pc … , while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures at $69.08 a …

Oil prices flat amid Russia-Ukraine tensions, US inventory build

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Investing.com-- Oil prices steadied in Asian trade … . stockpiles weighed on prices.  Oil prices marked some gains this week … resumed on Tuesday. Brent oil futures expiring in January steadied … barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures steadied at $69. …