(Oil Price) – BP chair Helge Lund has informed the board that he would be stepping down from the role “most likely during 2026,” as activist investor Elliott continues to demand more changes at the UK-based supermajor. BP’s board of directors has initiated a succession process to select a new Chair after Helge Lund informed the board of his intention to
(BOE Report) – Goldman Sachs lowered its forecast for Brent crude’s average price this year by 5.5% to $69 a barrel and for WTI prices by 4.3% to $66, citing the risks of higher OPEC+ supply and the global trade war triggering a recession. The Wall Street brokerage also chopped its 2026 average price forecast for Brent by 9% to
(Oil Price) – ExxonMobil expects its first-quarter earnings to be higher than in Q4 by up to $2 billion, thanks to higher oil and gas prices and rising refining margins. Exxon’s earnings in the upstream segment could be up to $900 million higher in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, due to higher oil and gas prices
(Investing) – Oil prices have plummeted to their lowest levels in more than three years, as China retaliates against President Trump’s tariffs, intensifying the ongoing trade war and unsettling global markets. Brent Oil Futures dropped 7.6% to $64.86 a barrel at 14:05 GMT, while Crude Oil WTI Futures fell 8.4% to $61.34 a barrel. “We leave our forecasts unchanged until further clarity emerges, sticking with
(World Oil) – In a bid to bolster investment and competitiveness within Africa’s oil and gas sector, national oil companies (NOCs) in Nigeria and Angola are progressing with long-anticipated initial public offerings (IPOs). These IPOs are poised to attract significant global investment, providing much-needed capital to enhance production capabilities, improve infrastructure and foster long-term growth. This move reflects a broader
(Investing) – BEIJING/LONDON -China placed export restrictions on key rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, potentially squeezing supply to the U.S. and the West of minerals vital to everything from defense to electric cars. China produces around 90% of the world’s refined rare earths, a group of 17 elements used across
