Iran’s NIDC logs 1,900 drilling operations in nearly 4 months

16 July 2026
The Iranian state driller carried out 1,900 drilling operations during the first 110 days of the current Persian calendar year which began on March 21.

Iraq hands Muthanna seismic work to two Chinese contractors

16 July 2026
Iraq’s Oil Exploration Co. (OEC) has awarded back-to-back seismic survey contracts to two Chinese state-linked firms

Russia-Argentina nuclear cooperation grinds to halt as Milei pivots to US

16 July 2026
Russia and Argentina have effectively halted cooperation on civil nuclear energy projects, Russia's ambassador to Buenos Aires said, as President Javier Milei's government deepens its alignment with the United States and moves away from Moscow.

Glenfarne announces $500mn investment to support Texas LNG

16 July 2026
Glenfarne Group has secured a $500mn investment, with the lead investors involved being investment funds and accounts managed by HPS Investment Partners, to support the continued development of its Texas LNG project.

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