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Petrobras' Oil Output Dips Slightly in Second Quarter

Jul 27, 2023

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said on Wednesday its second-quarter crude oil production fell 0.6% compared to the same period last year. The firm pumped 2.10 million barrels per day (bpd) between April and June, it said in a securities filing…

Shell, TotalEnergies Profits Slump as Oil, Gas Prices Cool after Bumper 2022

Jul 27, 2023

Shell and TotalEnergies reported sharp falls in second-quarter profit from bumper 2022 earnings as oil and gas prices, refining margins and trading results all weakenedOil and gas prices soared last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine…

Pemex Downplays Impact of Offshore Oil Spill

Jul 27, 2023

The chief executive officer of Mexican state energy oil Pemex on Wednesday sought to downplay an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico this month, saying it was quickly fixed and less serious than academics had calculated.Pemex has been under intense…

Europe Gas Supply Looking Good this Winter, Equinor CEO Says

Jul 26, 2023

Europe's outlook for gas supply is looking good for the coming winter given high gas reserves and plentiful access to supplies, Equinor CEO Anders Opedal told Reuters, but could tighten next summer due to lower reserves. With European gas storages currently 85% full and rising…

Hess Makes Oil Discovery in U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Eyes Tubular Bells Tie-back

Jul 26, 2023

U.S.-based oil company Hess said Wednesday it had made an oil discovery at the Pickerel-1 exploration well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.The well is located in Mississippi Canyon Block 727, where Hess holds a 100% stake.The well encountered approximately 90 feet of net pay in high quality…

Prima Energi Acquires Northwest Natuna PSC

Jul 26, 2023

PT Bumi Pratiwi Hulu Energi (Prima Energi), an Indonesian-based upstream oil company, has acquired full ownership of the Northwest Natuna Production Sharing Contract (PSC) via its purchase of AWE (AAL) NZ, AWE Northwest Natuna and AWE Holdings Singapore…

Indonesia's Big Gas Projects to Proceed after Global Majors Sell Stakes

Jul 25, 2023

Shell and Chevron's agreements to sell stakes in major Indonesian gas projects to Pertamina, Petronas and Eni ENI.MI will unleash development at the fields, enabling the country to boost its flagging output, the buyers said.Indonesia has seen…

Egypt Denies Giant Zohr Offshore Gas Field Facing Problems

Jul 25, 2023

Egypt denied reports its giant Zohr gas field was facing technical problems, in a statement on Monday, instead highlighting investments to boost its production. Total investment in the offshore gas field has reached $12 billion and is expected to hit $15 billion in three years…

Eni Takes Over Chevron's Stakes in Three Blocks in Indonesia

Jul 25, 2023

Italian oil and gas company Eni  said Tuesday it had acquired Chevron interests and operatorship in the Indonesian Blocks named Ganal PSC (Chevron 62%), Rapak PSC (Chevron 62%) and Makassar Straits PSC (Chevron 72%), in the Kutei Basin, offshore East Kalimantan…

Hibiscus/Ruche Phase 1 Development on Track: BW Energy's Third Well Brought Online

Jul 20, 2023

Oslo-listed oil and gas company BW Energy has started production from the third well of the Hibiscus / Ruche Phase 1 development in the Dussafu license offshore Gabon.'Well performance is in line with expectations, with current production at approximately 6…

Brazilian Oil Firm Hits 100,000 Barrels Per Day Production Milestone

Jul 18, 2023

Brazilian oil and gas company PRIO said Monday it had exceeded the milestone of 100,000 barrels per day of production, with the startup of production of the ODP5 (“F23P3”) well in the Frade field, offshore Brazil.The well has added stabilized initial production of approximately 8…

Indonesia's Crude Oil and Natural Gas Lifting Below Target in First Half

Jul 18, 2023

The lifting of oil and gas in Indonesia between January and June fell below target due to unplanned shutdowns and delays in starting projects, upstream regulator SKK Migas said on Tuesday.Crude oil lifting stood at 615,500 barrels per day (bpd)compared with 660…

Zarubezhneft to Sell Stake in Indonesia's Tuna Offshore Block

Jul 18, 2023

Russian oil and gas firm Zarubezhneft plans to sell its stake in Indonesia's Tuna gas project, the upstream regulator said on Tuesday, after its British partner said sanctions were complicating their joint development.Zarubezhneft is partnering British firm Harbour Energy…

Woodside Revises Sangomar Start Date

Jul 17, 2023

Woodside has performed a cost and schedule review of the Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 offshore Senegal following the identification of remedial work required on the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility.First oil is now targeted for mid-2024…

Petrobras Eyes Steady Investments in New Five-year Business Plan, CEO says

Jul 17, 2023

Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, will keep total investments in its upcoming 2024-2028 business plan similar to the $78 billion foreseen in its latest five-year plan, CEO Jean Paul Prates told Reuters on Monday.Petrobras is preparing to preview updates to its business plan next month…

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