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Guyana, going from frontier to global oil force- oil and gas 360

Guyana, going from frontier to global oil force

(By Oil & Gas 360) – A decade ago, Guyana wasn’t part of the global oil conversation. Today, it’s one of the most important new sources of supply in the world. Few countries have moved from discovery to production as quickly or as successfully. What started as a high-risk exploration play has become a case study in how modern oil development can

Namibia vs. Guyana: The new oil frontier showdown- oil and gas 360

Namibia vs. Guyana: The new oil frontier showdown

(By Oil & Gas 360) – Two countries. Two frontier basins. Two very different stages of the same story. Guyana and Namibia are now central to the next wave of global oil supply. Both have delivered major discoveries, attracted the world’s largest oil companies, and reshaped the flow of capital into frontier exploration. But beyond the surface similarities, they represent very

Trump’s energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says- oil and gas 360

Trump’s energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says

(BOE Report) – The heads of the U.S. Interior and Energy Departments will hold a call on Thursday with CEOs from energy companies including Exxon and Chevron on their potential to boost oil and gas output, an administration official said, as the Iran war hikes global energy prices. The prices, which are returning to levels seen during the aftermath of Russia’s

Chevron forecasts up to $2.2 billion boost to upstream earnings from higher Q1 prices- oil and gas 360

Chevron forecasts up to $2.2 billion boost to upstream earnings from higher Q1 prices

(Investing) –  Chevron said on Thursday its upstream earnings were expected to rise by $1.6 billion to $2.2 billion in the first quarter versus the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by surging oil and gas prices from volatility linked to the Iran war. The conflict, which began on February 28, sent oil prices skyrocketing as much as 65%, with some oil and

Israel’s Leviathan gas field to resume operations after war shutdown, energy ministry says- oil and gas 360

Israel’s Leviathan gas field to resume operations after war shutdown, energy ministry says

(BOE Report) – Israel’s offshore Leviathan gas field will resume operations after a month-long war shutdown, the Israeli energy ministry said on Thursday. The field, operated by Chevron, has been shut down since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. “Following situation assessments and a review of all relevant considerations, it has been decided at this stage

Chevron and Microsoft team up for giant Texas gas power plant- oil and gas 360

Chevron and Microsoft team up for giant Texas gas power plant

(Oil Price) – Chevron, Microsoft, and Engine No. 1 are negotiating a team-up for a multi-billion power plant in West Texas intended to power a huge data center campus, in the latest energy deal to power AI infrastructure. “Chevron, Microsoft, and Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement related to a proposed power generation and electricity offtake arrangement,” the

Chevron declares force majeure as Israel shuts Leviathan gas field- oil and gas 360

Chevron declares force majeure as Israel shuts Leviathan gas field

(Oil Price) – Chevron has declared force majeure at Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field after the government ordered a temporary suspension of production on security grounds, marking the second time in less than a year that hostilities with Iran have disrupted Eastern Mediterranean gas flows. Israel’s energy ministry directed operator Chevron to shut in Leviathan following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

Chevron Announces Senior Leadership Changes- oil and gas 360

Chevron Announces Senior Leadership Changes

(BOE Report) – HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) today announced several senior leadership changes. Frank Mount, President, Corporate Business Development, will retire from Chevron in November 2026 after 33 years of service. Mount has led the company’s global business development activities since 2023. “Throughout his career, Frank has contributed significantly to the success of Chevron,” said Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth. “I’m

Chevron beats profit estimates as it commits to Venezuela- oil and gas 360

Chevron beats profit estimates as it commits to Venezuela

(Oil Price) – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported on Friday consensus-beating earnings for the fourth quarter as it pledged to boost presence in Venezuela, where it is currently the only U.S. company authorized to operate. Chevron reported today adjusted earnings of $3.0 billion, or $1.52 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. While the profit was lower compared to the same period

Chevron-led venture makes oil discovery offshore Nigeria- oil and gas 360

Chevron-led venture makes oil discovery offshore Nigeria

(Oil Price) – A joint venture operated by U.S. supermajor Chevron has made an oil and gas discovery offshore Nigeria as international majors bolster exploration amid the top African producer’s efforts to boost hydrocarbon output and offer more favorable terms for investments.   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Monday commended Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC Ltd/CNL

U.S. establishes fund to control all Venezuelan oil revenue- oil and gas 360

U.S. establishes fund to control all Venezuelan oil revenue

(Oil Price) – U.S. President Donald Trump supervises the release of funds from sales of Venezuela’s oil, an official at the U.S. Administration told Semafor on Thursday. Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro early this month, President Trump moved to create a fund to hold revenues from sales of Venezuela’s oil. The money is being held in U.S. accounts and released at the

Trump suggests Exxon may be sidelined in Venezuela oil revival- oil and gas 360

Trump suggests Exxon may be sidelined in Venezuela oil revival

(World Oil) – President Donald Trump signaled he’s leaning toward excluding ExxonMobil from his push for U.S. oil majors to rebuild Venezuela’s petroleum industry, saying he was displeased with the company’s response to his initiative. “I’d probably be inclined to keep Exxon out,” Trump told reporters late Sunday aboard the presidential plane on the way back to Washington from his