Russia, Pakistan to Cooperate in Oil, Gas Exploration
Russia and Pakistan have discussed cooperation in offshore oil and gas exploration and refining during intergovernmental meetings this week in Moscow, according to Reuters.
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Shell, Equinor to Create UK’s Largest Independent Oil, Gas Company
Shell and Equinor have partnered to combine their UK offshore oil and gas assets and expertise to form a new company, aimed to be the UK North Sea’s biggest independent producer.
SLB Completes World’s First Industrial-Scale Cement CCS Plant in Brevik, Norway
SLB Capturi has completed the construction of the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway, marking the world's first industrial-scale project of its kind.
CNOOC Starts Production at Huizhou 26-6 Oilfield Development Project
CNOOC has commenced production at Huizhou 26-6 Oilfield Development Project in the Peral River Mouth Basin. The project, with an average water depth of about 110 meters, is expected to achieve a peak production of about 20,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) in 2027. The main products include light crude and natural gas.
Indonesia Signs Contract with Harbour Energy, Mubadala for Development of Central Andaman Block
Indonesia has signed a contract with units of Harbour Energy and Mubadala Energy for the development of the Central Andaman oil and gas block, according to Reuters.
QatarEnergy, Shell Sign New Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement to China
QatarEnergy has entered into a new long-term sale and purchase agreement with Shell for the supply of three million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China starting in January 2025.
Eni Secures Four New Offshore Blocks in Côte d’Ivoire
Eni has signed contracts with the Ministry of Mines, Oil and Energy of Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan to acquire four new exploration blocks in the country’s offshore region.
Saipem Secures Major Offshore Services Contract in Indonesia
Saipem has secured an offshore EPCI contract along with its consortium partner PT Meindo Elang Indah, for BP’s Tangguh UCC Project located in Papua Barat Province, Indonesia.
TotalEnergies Partners with Air Liquide for Renewable Hydrogen Production Unit
TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France, aligning with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries.
Petronas, Southeast Asia’s Energy Players Call for Progressive Action on Methane Emissions at COP29
Petronas has coincided with the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in a joint statement alongside Southeast Asia’s other leading energy companies calling for a progressive, cooperative and inclusive approach to methane emissions reduction in the region’s energy sector as part of a just energy transition which puts nature, people, lives and livelihoods at the heart of climate action.
