El Molla Discusses Deepening Cooperation With US Ambassador to Egypt
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla has met with Herro Mustafa Garg, US Ambassador to Egypt, who recently assumed her duties.
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Shell, Trinidad’s NGC Obtain 30-Year License for Gas Exploration in Venezuela
A license extended by Venezuela to Shell and Trinidad and Tobago's National Gas Company (NGC) will allow the companies to produce natural gas off the South American country's coast for 30 years, state oil company PDVSA said.
Brazil’s Petrobras Starts Drilling in Equatorial Margin
Brazilian state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro has announced that it started drilling of the Pitu Oeste well, which marks the resumption of the company's efforts to explore oil and gas on the so-called "Equatorial Margin."
Equinor Enhances Oil Exploration in Angola
Equinor has secured stakes in two more oil exploration blocks offshore Angola as it seeks to extend its presence in the country, the head of the Norwegian company's Africa operation said in a statement.
Dangote Refinery Receives Second Crude Cargo, Prepares for Operations
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery, a $19 billion project, has received its second crude cargo this month, according to a spokesperson for the company.
Petrofac Secures EPCC Framework Agreement with TotalEnergies for UKCS Assets
Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, has announced that it has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) framework agreement with TotalEnergies.
Shell Announces FID for Sparta Development in Gulf of Mexico
Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Sparta, a deep-water development in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Mubadala Energy Announces Major Deep Sea Gas Discovery in Indonesia
Mubadala Energy, a leading energy company based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced in a statement a major discovery in Indonesia's South Andaman Block.
Sinochem Buys 1mmbbl of Venezuelan Crude Oil
China's Sinochem Corp. has bought 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil for delivery in December.
QatarEnergy to Secure New LNG Deals
QatarEnergy is expected to secure new long-term supply deals in Asia and Europe. According to the company's chief executive, Saad Al-Kaabi, there are several deals that are "imminent" and currently in the works.
