Fossil Energy – Production
Today Equinor started production at the Symra oil field in the North Sea, nine months ahead of schedule.
[Read more…] about Production has started at Symra oil field in North SeaTrump directs Sable Offshore to restore Santa Ynez oil unit
Fossil Energy – Restart Production
Last Friday, the Trump administration directed Sable Offshore to restore oil drilling operations off the southern California coast, the U.S. Energy Department said.
[Read more…] about Trump directs Sable Offshore to restore Santa Ynez oil unitChevron and Shell move toward oil development agreements in Venezuela
Fossil Energy – Venezuela
Chevron and Shell are advancing discussions with Venezuelan authorities on new oil production agreements that could significantly expand their operations in the country’s energy sector.
[Read more…] about Chevron and Shell move toward oil development agreements in VenezuelaSolveig Phase 2 development on stream
Fossil Energy – Oil Production
Aker BP has started oil production from the Solveig Phase 2 development in the North Sea.
[Read more…] about Solveig Phase 2 development on streamBenin expects first oil production in January 2026
Fossil Energy – Benin
West African nation Benin Republic is expected to produce its first commercial oil from the Seme offshore oilfield by the end of January 2026, after drilling challenges forced the country to miss its initial 2025 target.
[Read more…] about Benin expects first oil production in January 2026Chevron brings on stream 20,000 bpd Angola project
Fossil Energy – On Stream
Chevron has brought on stream its N’dola Sul project offshore Angola.
[Read more…] about Chevron brings on stream 20,000 bpd Angola projectPetrobras announced first oil from P-78 FPSO
Fossil Energy – Production
On December 31, 2025, Petrobras marked a significant milestone with the start of oil production from the P-78 floating production unit (FPSO) in the Búzios field, located in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin.
[Read more…] about Petrobras announced first oil from P-78 FPSOCNOOC begins production in oilfield in China’s Bohai Sea
Fossil Energy – Oil Production
China’s state-owned oil and gas firm China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has brought on stream the first phase of Bozhong 26-6 oil field development project in Bohai Bay, which also features carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) capabilities.
[Read more…] about CNOOC begins production in oilfield in China’s Bohai SeaTrump calls for North Sea to be reopened and wind turbines removed
General – Politics
Donald Trump wants the North Sea to be reopened for oil exploration and wind turbines removed.
[Read more…] about Trump calls for North Sea to be reopened and wind turbines removedCNOOC brings Bozhong 19-2 oilfield development project on stream
Fossil Energy – CNOOC
CNOOC announced yesterday that Bozhong 19-2 Oilfield Development Project has commenced production.
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