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Alberta government urges oil regulator to go soft on flaring

December 1, 2025

(Oil Price) – The provincial government of Alberta, Canada’s key oil and gas-producing province, has advised the Alberta Energy Regulator to go soft on imposing penalties for excess flaring, Reuters reported on Monday, citing documents it had obtained through access to information laws. The provincial government has urged the regulator to take a “softer” tone in communication with companies that are found to

Chevron takes 40% stake in TotalEnergies’ offshore Nigeria blocks

December 1, 2025

(World Oil) – TotalEnergies has strengthened its global exploration ties with Chevron following a new farmout agreement covering two offshore licenses in Nigeria’s West Delta basin. The company announced that its Nigerian subsidiary, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, has agreed to transfer a 40% interest in exploration licenses PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company. TotalEnergies will remain operator

Private equity pours $1.45 billion into UK renewable energy

December 1, 2025

(Oil Price) – UK energy company Low Carbon has raised as much as $1.45 billion (£1.1 billion) from CVC Capital Partners and other investors as private equity firms are increasingly backing renewables operations. CVC Capital Partners and Low Carbon’s existing shareholder Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company participated in the funding, which will see CVC Capital Partners become the majority owner of

Ecopetrol to drill up to 430 wells under 2026 investment plan as upstream remains priority

December 1, 2025

(World Oil) – Ecopetrol has approved an investment plan of COP 22–27 trillion ($5.4–$6.7 billion) for 2026, maintaining capital levels similar to those projected for year-end 2025 while prioritizing upstream development and operational efficiencies. Roughly 70% of next year’s budget — about COP 17.2 trillion — will go to exploration, production, refining and transport activities aimed at sustaining output between 730,000

Targa strengthens Permian presence with $1.25 billion deal for midstream firm

December 1, 2025

(BOE Report) – Pipeline operator Targa Resources said on Monday it would buy Stakeholder Midstream in a $1.25 billion all-cash deal, expanding its processing capacity in the key Permian Basin. Dealmaking in the midstream sector has been picking up pace as companies look to cut costs or add scale and gain access to attractive oil- and gas-producing regions, as well

Petrobras trims $109 billion capex plan as lower oil prices pressure dividends

December 1, 2025

(World Oil) – Brazilian oil major Petrobras announced a 2% decrease in its next five-year investment plan to $109 billion, putting dividend payments in doubt at a time of lower oil prices. Shares fell. The state-controlled oil producer is caught between the government’s desire to grow the economy – especially ahead of a 2026 presidential election – and investors who demand high

Oil prices climb after OPEC+ reaffirms pause; supply risks in focus

December 1, 2025

(Investing) – Oil prices ticked higher on Monday, bolstered by OPEC+’s reaffirmation that it will hold output steady during the first quarter, as well as renewed supply concerns stemming from geopolitical tensions. Get the latest updates and insights on the biggest market-moving stories by upgrading to InvestingPro – get 60% off today. As of 08:20 ET (13:20 GMT), Brent oil futures expiring in March

EnerCom’s 31st Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17–19, 2026 in Denver, Colorado

November 26, 2025

( Oil & Gas 360) – EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference will celebrate 31 years of bringing together the broader energy sector, including companies, investors, analysts, and industry leaders! Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Nuclear, Power, Data Center and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER – November 26, 2025

French power giant EDF considers full sale of U.S. renewables unit

November 26, 2025

(Oil Price) – EDF, the French state-controlled utility, considers selling up to 100% in its U.S. renewable energy business, the power giant’s chief executive Bernard Fontana told Reuters on Wednesday. Fontana, who was previously CEO at nuclear engineering company Framatome, among other roles, became EDF’s chief executive officer in May this year. Fontana won the approval of the French Parliament to lead

Oil tanker ban just one obstacle to northern B.C. pipeline, experts say

November 26, 2025

(BOE Report) – CALGARY – A new oilsands pipeline to the northern B.C. coast is a non-starter as long as oil tankers are forbidden there, but experts say a removal of the federal ban would only lift one of many obstacles deterring the private sector from such a project. Media reports say the federal and Alberta governments are poised to announce

ADNOC Gas signs $4-billion supply deal with regional steel giant

November 26, 2025

(Oil Price) – ADNOC Gas has signed a $4 billion deal to supply natural gas to EMSTEEL, the largest listed steel and building materials company in the United Arab Emirates, for 20 years beginning in 2027. Through the agreement, ADNOC Gas will supply lower-carbon natural gas to power EMSTEEL’s operations and future growth, the gas unit of the Abu Dhabi

Reliance Industries, JV partners to invest $11 billion in India AI data capacity

November 26, 2025

(BOE Report) – A Reliance Industries joint venture will invest $11 billion over five years to develop 1 gigawatt of AI data capacity in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the companies and the state’s government said on Wednesday. Canadian multinational company Brookfield Corporation and U.S.-based real estate investment trust Digital Realty are the other partners involved in the

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