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Support for energy transition will wane if people can’t afford energy, Shell lawyer says in Dutch climate case

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(Bloomberg) – Support for the energy transition will wane if ordinary citizens aren’t able to keep the lights on, a lawyer for Shell Plc argued as a crucial climate case got underway.

Lawyers for Shell said on the …

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Canada’s Indigenous peoples eye big energy deals, await Trudeau loan promise

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Canada’s First Nations are eyeing their biggest opportunities yet to invest in multi-billion-dollar energy projects from pipelines to power lines, hinging on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau keeping a promise this spring to make the deals easier to finance.…

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Transocean secures $195 million deepwater drilling contract in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

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(WO) – Transocean Ltd.  announced a 365-day contract extension for the Deepwater Asgard with an independent operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The program is expected to commence in June 2024 in direct continuation of the rig’s …

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SLB announces agreement to acquire ChampionX in an all-stock transaction

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  •  Acquisition strengthens SLB as a leader in production space, with world-class production chemicals and artificial lift technologies
  • Combined portfolios will drive customer value through deep industry expertise and digital integration, as well as enhanced equipment life
OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

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LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC oil output fell last month, a Reuters survey found on Monday, reflecting lower exports from Iraq and Nigeria against a backdrop of ongoing voluntary supply cuts by some members agreed with the wider OPEC+ …

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Canada’s federal government not interested in investing in LNG

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The federal government of Canada is not interested in investing in any LNG projects or subsidizing such plans, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told CTV in an interview aired on Sunday.

The Canadian government doesn’t plan …

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U.S. shale drillers to reduce Permian drilling emissions, increase reliability with nuclear reactors

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(Bloomberg) – U.S. oil and gas companies including Diamondback Energy Inc. are considering small nuclear reactors to power drilling operations in Texas’s Permian basin, a move aimed at cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable access to electricity.

Diamondback, …

Oil stays near five-month highs as tighter supply looms

Oil stays near five-month highs as tighter supply looms

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LONDON – Oil prices stayed near five-month highs on Monday as markets expected tighter supply due to OPEC+ cuts and after attacks on Russian refineries, while Chinese manufacturing data supported a stronger demand outlook.

Brent crude was 35

OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

OPEC oil output falls in March, led by Iraq – Reuters survey

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LONDON – OPEC oil output fell last month, a Reuters survey found on Monday, reflecting lower exports from Iraq and Nigeria against a backdrop of ongoing voluntary supply cuts by some members agreed with the wider OPEC+ alliance.…

Oil prices set to post a strong quarterly gain

Oil prices set to post a strong quarterly gain

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The recent rally in oil prices is pushing the benchmarks towards a quarter of gains thanks to the OPEC+ output cuts.

WTI, according to Bloomberg, has added 14% since the start of the year, topping $82 …

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SLB announces agreement to acquire majority ownership in Aker Carbon Capture

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SLB and Aker Carbon Capture will combine technology portfolios, expertise and operations platforms to bring carbon capture solutions to market more quickly and more economically

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 27, 2024– Regulatory News:

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced …

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More than 20% of global oil refining capacity at risk, analysis finds

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LONDON – More than a fifth of global oil refining capacity is at risk of closure, energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie found in analysis published on Thursday, as gasoline margins weaken and the pressure to reduce carbon emissions mounts.

Of …

Zephyr announces additions to senior management team

Zephyr announces additions to senior management team


RNS Number : 5939I
Zephyr Energy PLC
28 March 2024

28 March 2024

Zephyr Energy plc

(“Zephyr” or the “Company”)

Zephyr announces additions to senior management team

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky

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Oil prices up more than $1 a barrel on tighter supply outlook

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NEW YORK – Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, after falling for two consecutive sessions, as investors anticipated tighter supplies given the OPEC+ producer alliance is widely expected to stay the course on …

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Shale CEOs hesitant to begin new Permian drilling campaigns due to political uncertainty, Dallas Fed says

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(Bloomberg) – U.S. oil prices are more than high enough to make drilling new wells profitable, but some shale bosses say they’re hesitant because of political and regulatory “uncertainty” that won’t be settled until the November election, according …

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Western sanctions delay payments for Russia’s oil exports

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Russia is seeing months of delays in payments for its oil exports as banks in its major trader partners, including China, the UAE, and Turkey, are now scrutinizing transactions wary of the tighter U.S. sanctions, numerous unnamed sources …

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Netherlands’ $900 billion pension funds ready to invest big in renewables

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The Netherlands’ five largest pension funds have said they are willing to invest billions in the country’s renewable energy sector and the electricity grid. The funds, with a combined 900 billion euros ($975 billion) in assets, have offered …

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20 U.S. oil and gas trade groups unite against Biden’s “misguided” methane fee

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(WO) – The American Petroleum Institute (API) joined with 19 associations representing all segments of the U.S. oil and gas industry operating across the country in calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its misguided …

Oil and gas production decreased in the first quarter – Dallas Fed

Oil and gas production decreased in the first quarter – Dallas Fed

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Oil and gas production in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico decreased in the first quarter of 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said on Wednesday in its quarterly survey of energy activity.

The survey of executives at …

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 3.2 million barrels

U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 3.2 million barrels

Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of March 22, 2024

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 3.2 million barrels from the previous week.  At 448.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories …

OPEC: Oil industry needs $11 trillion in upstream investment by 2045

OPEC: Oil industry needs $11 trillion in upstream investment by 2045

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The oil industry will need cumulative investments of $11.1 trillion in exploration and production by 2045 to keep pace with growing energy demand and ensure stable supply, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has told Emirati news agency …

U.S. oil production to hit record amidst declining costs, drilling efficiencies, Macquarie predicts

U.S. oil production to hit record amidst declining costs, drilling efficiencies, Macquarie predicts

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(Bloomberg) – U.S. oil production is set to end the year at a record pace of about 14 MMbpd as falling costs and improved drilling efficiency overshadow subdued growth plans from publicly listed companies, Macquarie Group Ltd. analysts …

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U.S. gas producer optimistic despite very low natural gas prices

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Despite multi-year low natural gas prices in the United States, domestic producers continue to be optimistic about the long-term prospects of gas as a fuel, both in America and abroad.

The current oversupply in the U.S. natural gas …

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VAALCO Energy finalizes development plan for Venus-Block P discovery offshore Equatorial Guinea

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(WO) – VAALCO Energy, Inc. announced that all partners have signed the final documents and the Government of Equatorial Guinea has approved the Joint Operating agreement (“JOA”) related to the Venus-Block P Plan of Development (“POD”). The Block …

Oil steadies as markets weigh Russian supply woes

Oil steadies as markets weigh Russian supply woes

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LONDON – Oil was little changed on Tuesday after rising in the previous session as investors took a more mixed view toward the loss of Russian refinery capacity after recent Ukrainian attacks while a slightly weaker U.S. dollar

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Court upholds 2022 offshore oil and gas lease sales following Biden’s “unlawful” leasing ban

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(WO) – Western Energy Alliance won a significant victory in court last Friday as the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the first offshore oil and gas lease sales of the Biden administration, held in …

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Brent crude tops $87 as geopolitics threatens tight supply

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Brent crude oil surged past $87 on Monday as Russia’s war on Ukraine increasingly focuses on attacks on energy installations, and as mediation in the Israel-Gaza conflict fails.

On Monday at 10:14 a.m. ET, Brent crude was trading …

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Shell sells interest in U.S. offshore wind joint venture as company refocuses on oil and gas

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(WO) – Shell New Energies US LLC has sold its 50% equity share in SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC to joint venture partner Ocean Winds North America LLC.

SouthCoast Wind is a 50-50 joint venture between Shell and Ocean

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US awards record $6 bln to back industrial emissions reduction projects

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Department on Monday announced $6 billion in federal funding to subsidize 33 industrial projects in 20 states to cut carbon emissions, saying the investment would support well-paying union jobs and boost U.S. competitiveness.

Energy …

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World’s top oilfield services provider not leaving Russia

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SLB, the biggest oilfield services firm in the world, is not planning to abandon its business in Russia, chief executive Olivier Le Peuch told the Financial Times in an interview published on Monday.

Pressure has mounted on companies, …