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DMEA: Duqm progress and condensate optimism

AsianOil: China Gas, Sinopec forge deeper ties

Natural gas distributor China Gas has agreed to forge a closer working relationship with state-owned Sinopec Group in the natural gas import and distribution segments.

LatAmOil: Activity offshore Guyana

Activity levels in Guyana’s offshore zone have remained high over the last week.

AfrOil: Nigerian LNG in focus

Two LNG projects are in focus in Nigeria this week.

Ecopetrol head comments on ISA bid

The head of Colombia’s national oil company (NOC) Ecopetrol has defended his company’s decision to submit a bid for a 51.4% stake in Interconexion Electrica SA (ISA), the country’s electricity transmission system operator (TSO).

Serbian renewable energy association founded with EBRD support

GLNG: Jordan Cove LNG in doubt

The future of Pembina Pipeline’s proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal in Oregon looks increasingly in doubt, with the company taking a write-down on its investment in the project.

NorthAmOil: Crude-by-rail on the rebound

Canadian crude-by-rail exports are reported to be rebounding after falling almost 40% in 2020, according to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).

MEOG: Conduits in the crosshairs

LatAmOil: Ecopetrol comments on ISA bid

Colombia’s national oil company (NOC) Ecopetrol has defended its decision to submit a bid for a majority stake in Interconexion Electrica SA (ISA), the country’s electricity transmission system operator (TSO).

FSU OGM: Kazakhstan’s big oil find

Euroil: European refining developments

DMEA: Dangote to the rescue

AfrOil: Sasol’s gas FID

South Africa’s Sasol has made a final investment decision (FID) on the development of an onshore natural gas field in neighbouring Mozambique.

AsianOil: IOC plans Panipat refinery expansion

State-run refiner Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) has unveiled a multi-billion-dollar plan to expand the capacity of its Panipat refinery by 200,000 barrels per day.

Houthi demands cause further delays to Safer repairs

Belgrade to announce public call for building Serbia-Bulgaria gas intersection

Pemex to receive government stimulus

Mexico’s government has announced plans to offer additional fiscal support to Pemex, the national oil company (NOC), in the form of a stimulus package worth around $3.5bn.

Scatec, Nizam Energy close financing for Pakistan’s 150-MW Sukkur solar project

Norwegian renewable developer Scatec and local partner Nizam Energy have secured a $100mn financial closure for the 150-MW Sukkur solar project in Pakistan’s Sindh Province.

Barriers to Vaca Muerta gas development

Three industry experts speak to NewsBase about Argentina’s prospects for stepping up work at its vast unconventional gas fields in the Vaca Muerta basin.

Angolan MPs give green light to exploration work in onshore basins

Members of Angola’s National Assembly have voted to lift a ban on oil and gas exploration in two environmentally sensitive onshore basins.

Angolan president authorised to offer special incentives for Cabinda refinery project

Angolan legislators have voiced strong support for the government’s plans to reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum products.

LatAmOil: Mexican government offers support to Pemex

The Mexican government has offered fiscal support to Pemex.

AfrOil: Angolan MPs vote on downstream, exploration projects

Angolan MPs have voted on downstream and exploration projects.

MEOG: Price rally sees improved sentiment