General – Support
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway’s government in developing the country’s oil and gas sectors.
[Read more…] about Namibia turns to Norway for oil and gas supportShell made its biggest upstream investment in years
Fossil Energy – Investment
Shell has agreed to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal, which will be primarily funded through shares.
[Read more…] about Shell made its biggest upstream investment in yearsLibya signs offshore oil exploration deal with Chevron
Fossil Energy – Technical Study
National Oil Corporation has signed an agreement with Chevron to conduct a technical study for offshore oil exploration in Libya, in a move aimed at attracting more investment into the country’s energy sector.
[Read more…] about Libya signs offshore oil exploration deal with ChevronCanada, Nova Scotia launch offshore licensing round
Fossil Energy – Licensing Round
Canada and Nova Scotia are advancing a coordinated push to expand offshore oil and gas development, launching a new licensing round and signaling a sustained reopening of the province’s offshore basin to exploration investment.
[Read more…] about Canada, Nova Scotia launch offshore licensing roundUSA and TotalEnergies agree to end Offshore Wind Projects
General – Politics
The USA announced an agreement with TotalEnergies for the company to redirect capital from expensive, unreliable offshore wind leases toward affordable, reliable natural gas projects that will provide secure energy for hardworking Americans.
[Read more…] about USA and TotalEnergies agree to end Offshore Wind ProjectsIndonesia awards nine oil and gas blocks
Fossil Energy – Indonesia
Indonesia has awarded nine oil and gas exploration blocks to a mix of domestic and international companies, securing investment commitments of nearly $85 million, the country’s Energy Ministry announced on Wednesday.
[Read more…] about Indonesia awards nine oil and gas blocksStart-up of Lapa South-West offshore Brazil
Fossil Energy – Start-up
TotalEnergies announces the start-up of the Lapa South-West project, located in the Santos Basin, approximately 300 kilometers offshore Brazil.
[Read more…] about Start-up of Lapa South-West offshore BrazilNavitas acquires 65% stake in North Falklands oil license
General – Acquisition
Navitas Petroleum LP has signed a definitive farm-in agreement to acquire a 65% working interest in the PL001 North Falkland’s Basin licence from JHI Associates.
[Read more…] about Navitas acquires 65% stake in North Falklands oil licenseKaieteur and Canje blocks offer snapshot of offshore exploration
Fossil Energy – ExxonMobil
The Kaieteur and Canje Blocks are among Guyana’s offshore assets outside the prolific Stabroek Block.
[Read more…] about Kaieteur and Canje blocks offer snapshot of offshore explorationDeepwater Thalassa heads to Mexico
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Transocean 12,000-ft drillship Deepwater Thalassa is en route from the Bahamas to Mexico, after spending around a month in Freeport undergoing contract preparations.
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