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Trinidad’s Atlantic LNG to shut down another liquefaction train

Atlantic LNG is expected to take Train 4 offline for up to 50 days in May and June to complete repair work.

Taiwan agrees to increase US LNG imports

Taiwan has confirmed it will increase US LNG imports to comprise about one-third of its imported supply of the super-chilled fuel in 2026.

US, Russian share of Europe’s LNG imports soars to record 80%

Europe’s dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US and Russia surged to an all-time high in January, with the two countries accounting for more than 80% of the continent’s total seaborne imports, Bloomberg reported on February 5.

Shell pauses investment in Kazakhstan amid majors’ multibillion dollar wrangle with government

Amid huge compensation demands, CEO says “it does impact our appetite to invest further”.

Equatorial Guinea signs deal with Chevron to boost state role in Aseng gas project

Equatorial Guinea has taken a major step to strengthen its gas sector by signing a new financing agreement for the Aseng Gas Project.

China launches world's largest AI battery cluster

At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid.

Venezuela enacts sweeping changes, Trump opens up oil sector to US firms

Washington is moving toward a sweeping authorisation that would permit energy firms to extract crude in Venezuela, signalling a further rollback of restrictions.

Russia ups ante by flying own flag on oil tankers

Russia reportedly started flying its own flag on “shadow fleet” tankers to increase the political risks of intervention and seizure.

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to begin full capacity tests in February

Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery is expected to begin test runs at full nameplate capacity this month after maintenance on its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC) is completed.

Nine Energy Service files for bankruptcy protection

Oilfield services firm Nine Energy Service announced on February 1 that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Serbia seeks EU gas supplies to reduce reliance on Russia

Serbia is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy supplies away from Russia and is already in talks to purchase natural gas through the EU's joint gas-buying mechanism, President Aleksandar Vucic said.

Morocco fuel prices rise in February across major distribution networks

Fuel prices in Morocco rose in February after nearly one month of stability, with diesel and gasoline registering fresh increases across major fuel distribution networks

ExxonMobil, Chevron beat analyst expectations with fourth-quarter results

US-based supermajors ExxonMobil and Chevron both beat analyst expectations with their results for the fourth quarter of 2025, which they reported separately on January 30.

Glencore shareholder invests in South African refinery upgrade

A Glencore shareholder is set to invest R6bn ($326mn) to upgrade Astron Energy’s 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) Cape Town petroleum refinery, committing to reinforcing the country’s energy sector amid difficult times.

Iran's IRGC seizes two fuel vessels in Persian Gulf

IRGC Navy seizes two vessels smuggling over 1mn litres of fuel near Farsi Island after months of intelligence work. Fifteen foreign crew members handed to judicial authorities as Iran intensifies crackdown.

Questions raised in Turkish parliament over lack of progress with BYD’s $1bn EV factory investment

Industry minister says government closely monitoring situation.

Angola Oil & Gas 2026 conference to spotlight onshore revival and industry collaboration

China reshaping Central Asia's Russia-dominated nuclear landscape

A Eurasianet partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.

Brazil oil output hits new peak

Brazil’s oil and gas production rose to 4.89mn barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, up 13.3% from a year earlier and the highest level on record, according to data from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.

Indian refiners not ordered to end Russian oil buys

Indian refiners have not received government orders to stop buying Russian crude and would need a wind-down period to fulfil existing contracts even if it came.

Indian refiners seek policy clarity after US signals halt to Russian oil purchases

Indian refiners are looking for direction from the government on future purchases of Russian crude after US President Donald Trump said that New Delhi would halt sourcing oil from Russia as part of efforts to secure lower US trade tariffs.

Libya plans gas output boost to supply Europe by 2030, NOC head says

Libya plans to significantly increase its natural gas production over the next five years, aiming to make larger volumes available for export to Europe by the early part of the next decade

COMMENT: Trump’s Indian trade deal unlikely to cut Asia off from Russian oil

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically.

Kazakhstan to build a second nuclear power plant in Almaty region

Kazakhstan has approved plans to build a second nuclear power plant as part of its broader push to diversify its energy mix and ensure long-term energy security.

Libya’s energy sector recovery reinforces its role as key African oil and gas producer – AEC

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has commended Libya’s hydrocarbon sector recovery, which confirmed the country’s position as a key African energy producer.