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REM: Fitch: Wind power pipeline up by almost 33% in six months

The world's wind project pipeline increased significantly between the second and fourth quarters of 2021 as efforts to mitigate climate change continued to drive the adoption of renewables. This is according to a new report by Fitch Solutions.

AsiaElec: Are India's 100-GW solar ambitions within reach?

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Guyana says GTP project has attracted more than 30 expressions of interest

The Guyanese government’s request for expressions of interest (EoI) in a $900mn gas-to-power (GTP) project is attracting strong interest, according to Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat.

AGS set to launch 3D seismic study of Ruvuma in mid-December

Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) of Oman is reportedly on track to launch the first phase of a 3D seismic survey programme at the Ruvuma block in southern Tanzania in mid-December.

NorthAmOil: ExxonMobil unveils net-zero target for Permian Basin

Super-major ExxonMobil has announced that it will target net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets in the US’ Permian Basin by 2030.

MEOG: Field work in Iraq and Saudi

LatAmOil: Guyana says GTP project is attracting strong interest

The Guyanese government’s request for expressions of interest in a $900mn gas-to-power project is attracting strong interest, according to Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat.

GLNG: Prelude FLNG operations suspended following fire

Royal Dutch Shell suspended operations at its Prelude floating LNG facility offshore Western Australia after a fire broke out on the vessel last week.

FSUOGM: Rosneft looks at wind solution for Vostok Oil

EurOil: Cambo up in the air

DMEA: Borouge contracts awarded

AsianOil: Santos-Oil Search merger clears more hurdles

The proposed merger between Santos and Oil Search is closer to reality after receiving approval from Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Securities Commission. In the same week, over 95% of Oil Search shareholders voted in favour of the merger.

AfrOil: AGS will soon launch 3D seismic study of Ruvuma

Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) of Oman is reportedly on track to launch the first phase of a 3D seismic survey programme at the Ruvuma block in southern Tanzania in mid-December.

Iran nuclear talks might be heading towards “coma option”

Analyst says it might suit all sides to agree outcome in which JCPOA “would all but die”, with the parties to then pretend it was still alive to avoid crisis its official death would spur.

EC backs strategic gas storage reserve to hedge against future gas shortages

Europe will create its own strategic gas reserves in order to hedge against future gas shortages, European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said at a press conference on December 3.

Montenegro to probe wind farm deal linked to murdered Maltese journalist

Offshore company investigated by Caruana Galizia prior to her murder was reportedly involved in the Mozura wing park deal.

IHS Markit: Jove Marine drilling project could confirm Gabon’s offshore pre-salt potential

The outcome of a drilling project at the Jove Marine section of Block F13 offshore Gabon could provide help confirm the potential of pre-salt areas within the deepwater sections of the Lower Congo basin, according to IHS Markit.

Impasse could collapse nuclear deal talks next week

Europe claims Iran has walked back diplomatic progress. US says Tehran has no “constructive proposals”. Iran insists its demands are in line with the 2015 agreement.

Russian petrochemical giant Sibur strengthens ESG targets

Sibur, one of the world’s largest petrochemical companies, has set more ambitious ESG targets over the next five years, including in recycling, low-carbon products and energy use.

New American company seeks to realise Trans-Caspian pipe dream

The new proposal’s modest scope, and new diplomatic developments, could finally make the pipeline feasible.

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas touts prospects for light oil find at Orinduik

UK-based Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas is optimistic about the prospects for a major discovery at the Orinduik block offshore Guyana, noting that the eastern section of the site is very close to ExxonMobil's Liza oilfield.

AsiaElec: China unveils initial methane emissions control plans

China has said it will examine how to control methane emissions in major sectors of the economy as it builds on its COP26 promises to limit methane.

1.5°C remains elusive

EU challenges China’s Belt and Road with €300bn Global Gateway

Bloc’s giant investment offer may appeal to countries worried by Chinese “debt-trap diplomacy”. Beijing warns against geopoliticising infrastructure.