(Wintershall Dea, 18.Jan.2022) — Wintershall Dea has been awarded seven exploration licenses in the annual Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) round in Norway, including four […]
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Saipem wins $1.1bn contracts in Australia and Guyana
(Reuters, 11.Jan.2022) — Italian energy services group Saipem said on Tuesday it had won two offshore contracts in Australia and Guyana for a total amount […]
World Bank: Global Growth to Slow Through 2023
(World Bank, 11.Jan.2022) — Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and […]
NRGBriefs: Chile Eyes Reducing CO2 Emissions by 35% by 2030
(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Chile enacting the country’s first Energy Efficiency Law in its history; bp naming Andrés Guevara De la […]
Equinor Reports New Find Close to North Sea Fram Field
(Equinor, 7.Jan.2022) — Equinor has, together with its partner Wellesley, discovered oil in the Troll and Fram area in exploration wells 35/10-7 S and 35/10-7 […]
NRGBriefs: Bolivia’s Urea Exports to Argentina, Brazil, and Peru
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Bolivia’s urea production gaining mkt shr in Argentina, Brazil and Peru in less than 4 mths; Chile […]
NRGBriefs: Presidential Elections in Brazil and Colombia
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including presidential elections in Brazil and Colombia this yr could see showdowns between Lula da Silva and Jair […]
Montenegro’s EPCG To Study Gas-fired Power Plant Projects
(EPCG, 2.Jan.2022) — Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić (EPCG) is the National Energy Company of Montenegro. The primary activities carried out by EPCG are electricity generation, […]
Orvana Files 2021 Annual Info
(Orvana, 29.Dec.2021) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) filed its annual info. For for the year ended 30 September 2021 (the “AIF”) and independent 43-101 report on […]
NRGBriefs: Ecuador’s Oil Production Around 91 Mb/d
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Dec.2021) — Energy briefs including Ecuador’s crude oil production reaching around 91,480 b/d this week; APA Corp. revealing ratification of a modernized […]
Orvana Closes €15mn Syndicated Loan in Spain
(Orvana Minerals, 23.Dec.2021) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) closed a €15mn syndicated loan with two Spain-based banks, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries in Spain, Orvana Minerals Iberia S.L.U. […]
PROVIRIDIS Buys Battery Storage Technology From ADS-TEC Energy
(ADS-TEC Energy GmbH, 14.Dec.2021) — ADS-TEC Energy GmbH announces that PROVIRIDIS bought its battery storage technology for smart multi-energy filling stations in France. The storage systems […]
Upstream Sector Rebounding – But ‘Peak Uncertainty’ Fears Weigh In 2022
(WoodMac, 13.Dec.2021) — The oil and gas sector will continue to rebound in 2022, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK) But the positive outlook […]
Equinor Boost Ownership In The Statfjord Field
(Equinor, 8.Dec.2021) — Equinor entered into an agreement to acquire all of Spirit Energy’s production licenses in the Statfjord area which spreads across the Norwegian […]
Oil And Gas Companies Must Be Bold As Energy Transition Sets Tone For 2022
(WoodMac, 8.Dec.2021) — It’s set to be an action-packed year for Majors, Independents and national oil companies alike. Big choices will set strategic trajectories for […]
Equinor Invests In Battery Storage
(Equinor, 6.Dec.2021) — Equinor signed an agreement with Noriker Power Limited, a leading battery storage developer in the United Kingdom focusing on the engineering and […]
Höegh LNG Holdings Initiates Buyout Offer for Höegh LNG Partners LP
(Höegh LNG, 6.Dec.2021) — Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. submitted a non-binding proposal to the Board of Directors of Höegh LNG Partners LP (HMLP) pursuant to which Höegh […]
Maersk Re-enters One-well Deal With Petrogas
(Maersk, 1.Dec.2021) — Maersk Drilling and Petrogas North Sea Ltd have agreed to exercise the previously agreed exclusive option to employ the harsh-environment jack-up rig Maersk Resilient […]
Stena RoRo’s E-Flexer Salamanca Delivered To Brittany Ferries
(Stena RoRo, 30.Nov.2021) — The Salamanca, the second of five ships in the E-Flexer class ordered by Stena RoRo for Brittany Ferries was delivered on 30 November. The vessel is […]
NRGBriefs: Argentine Pipeline Tender, Lebanon Summit
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Nov.2021) — Energy briefs including Argentina revealing plans for a tender for the start of the process for the construction of the […]
Cox Energy Starts Dual Listing On Spain’s BME Growth
(Cox Energy, 22.Nov.2021) — Cox Energy América (BIVA/BMV: COXA*), the first photovoltaic solar energy company to be listed on a Latin American stock exchange, announces […]
Wood Mac Weighs In On Key COP26 Takeaways
(WoodMac, 15.Nov.2021) — Following the conclusion of the COP26 on 13 November, Wood Mackenzie experts weigh in on the key developments of the conference. […]
Baker Hughes And Shell To Accelerate Energy Transition
(Baker Hughes, 10.Nov.2021) — Energy technology company Baker Hughes (BKR: NYSE) and Shell Global Solutions BV signed a broad strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate the […]
Pew Praises Commitments To Protect Coastal Wetlands
(Pew 5.Nov.2021) — The Pew Charitable Trusts applauded several nations for including ambitious targets to protect and restore coastal wetlands in their updated nationally determined […]
PM Keith Rowley Holds Energy Talks With BP In London
(The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, 4.Nov.2021) — Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley met with BP’s Chief Executive Officer, […]
Montenegro Sets Roadmap For Carbon Neutral Future
(Montenegro Ministry of Ecology, 3.Nov.2021) — The Government of Montenegro is accelerating the pace of its journey towards global net zero. This includes an increase in emission […]
NRGBriefs: Atlantic LNG’s Carbon Abatement Plan
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Oct.2021) — Energy briefs including Atlantic LNG revealing its carbon abatement strategy; Brazil’s oil giant Petrobras reducing its gross debt load to […]
TechnipFMC and Saipem to Unlock New Opportunities
(TechnipFMC, 27.Oct.2021) — TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) (PARIS: FTI) and Saipem (MILAN: SPM) entered into a global commercial agreement that will allow them to identify projects […]
NRGBriefs: Guyana Courts The UAE Or Vice Versa
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Oct.2021) — Energy briefs including details of Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali courting investors in the UAE; the repercussions in Caracas from the […]
Project Extension To Unlock Further 500MW Of Capacity
(NGET, 14.Oct.2021) — National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is expanding the use of transformational power flow control technology – building on the successful installations of […]
NRGBriefs: Colombia Eyes Hydrogen
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Sep.2021) — Energy briefs including revelation of Colombia’s hydrogen roadmap, Xodus conducting a study of Suriname’s gas resources and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick […]
Young: Trinidad Can Benefit From High Oil, Gas Prices
(Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, 27.Sep.2021) — Energy Minister Stuart Young expressed optimism on Monday that Trinidad and Tobago could benefit from the high energy prices […]
NRGBriefs: ANP Resolution, Ramirez Extradition Request
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Sep.2021) — Energy briefs from the LAC region including: Brazil’s ANP approving a resolution to regulate a reduction in royalties, a court […]
Vertical And Bristow Team Up To Electrify Helicopter Market
(Bristow, 21.Sep.2021) — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) and Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the two firms will […]
Rome Court Rejects Extradition Bid For Ex-Oil Czar
(AP, 20.Sep.2021) — A Rome court has rejected a request by Venezuela to extradite its former oil czar to face corruption charges, citing the country’s […]
British Gov’t Prepares To Help With Gas Crisis
(NPR, 18.Sep.2021) — The British government is putting up to 150 army drivers on standby to operate gas tanker trucks, as the country’s fuel delivery […]
Borr Drilling Reports Preliminary 2Q:21 Results
(Borr Drilling, 31.Aug.2021) — Borr Drilling Limited announces preliminary unaudited results for the three and six months ended 30 June 2021. Highlights second quarter of […]
Oil Price Windfall A ‘Golden Opportunity’
(WoodMac, 19.Aug.2021) — Oil and gas companies must use the current cash flow windfall opportunity to speed up decarbonisation of their businesses, global natural resources […]
Nabors Reports 2Q:21 Results
(Nabors, 27.Jul.2021) — Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) reported second quarter 2021 operating revenues of $489mn, compared to operating revenues of $461mn in the first […]
Wellesley In Asset Swap With Equinor
(Wellesley Petroleum, 26.Jul.2021) — Wellesley Petroleum AS and Equinor Energy AS signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement covering several development assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The […]
bp Acquires AI-driven Open Energi
(bp, 22.Jul.2021 ) — bp acquired UK-based digital energy business Open Energi. The company’s digital platform uses real-time data to optimise the performance of energy […]
CEOs Call For G20 To ‘Get Serious’ About Renewables
(GWEC, 19.Jul.2021) — The leading CEOs of the global wind industry have united to call on G20 members to show leadership in the climate crisis […]
Excelerate Energy, Snam, And Albgaz Sign MOU To Pursue New Gas Pipeline
(Excelerate, 15.Jul.2021) — Excelerate Energy L.P., Snam S.p.A, and Albgaz Sh.a signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in Tirana, Albania, to explore potential cooperation for […]
Italian Court Accepts Extradition Request For Former Minister Ramirez
(Reuters, 14.Jul.2021) — An Italian court on Wednesday approved an extradition request for Venezuela’s former Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez, who is charged with corruption, Venezuelan […]
Bristow Reveals Contract Extensions In Norway
(Bristow Group, 12.Jul.2021) — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced four separate two-year contract extensions through April 2024 with Equinor, Shell and Neptune to support […]
Swiss Insured Brazil Power 9.850% Notes Due 2032
(Swiss Insured Brazil Power, 2.Jul.2021) — Swiss Insured Brazil Power Finance S.à r.l., a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée), incorporated and existing […]
Seadrill On Restructuring Discussions
(Seadrill, 2.Jul.2021) — Seadrill Limited (OSE: SDRL, OTCPK:SDRLF) and the Issuer announce that, further to the announcement made by Seadrill and the Issuer on 18 […]
Mainstream Renewable Closes Financing Deal In Chile
(Mainstream Renewable, 1.Jul.2021) — Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power, has achieved financial close for the third and final phase of its “Andes […]
Switzerland Investigates Gunvor Links To Ecuador
(Reuters, 30.Jun.2021) — Swiss prosecutors said on Wednesday they are investigating whether bribery, money laundering or other crimes linked to Ecuador oil trading were committed […]
LatAm Briefs: Chile’s Green Plans, Venezuelan Oil Output
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jun.2021) — Energy briefs from the Latin America and Caribbean region including: Chile and Germany inking a green hydrogen deal, EP PetroEcuador […]