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BP, Kosmos gain more gas for LNG via deal with Mauritania on block containing BirAllah, Orca gas fields

13 October 2022

BP (UK) and Kosmos Energy (US) appear to have signed a preliminary deal for Block C8, a natural gas-bearing licence area offshore Mauritania, with the country’s Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy.

Clearer ESG rules needed in booming green bond market

13 October 2022

The global green bond market was worth $552bn in 2021, accounting for 53% of all green, social and sustainability issuances, according to a recent report from Fitch.

Ecopetrol CEO expresses relief at Colombian president’s change of course on oil export tax

13 October 2022

The head of Colombia’s Ecopetrol said he was pleased that President Gustavo Petro had backtracked on some of his campaign promises related to taxing extractive industries such as oil and gas.

Yinson secures $720mn syndicated loan for FPSO Maria Quitéria

13 October 2022

Yinson (Malaysia) has finalised a syndicated loan deal worth $720mn for the construction of the FPSO Maria Quitéria, which Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras will install at a Campos basin field.

Mexico reportedly starting to work on 2023 oil hedge

13 October 2022

Mexico’s government has reportedly begun working with major financial institutions to set up its next round of crude oil hedges.

Noble, Maersk Drilling complete merger

13 October 2022

US-based Noble Corp. said on October 3 that it had completed its merger with Maersk Drilling, creating a new leading offshore drilling contractor.

Berry reportedly exploring options including sale

13 October 2022

California-focused conventional oil producer Berry is reported to be exploring strategic options that could result in a sale.

Bank of Guyana says NRF’s balance has topped $1bn

13 October 2022

The Bank of Guyana (BoG) stated earlier this week that the country’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) had reported a balance equivalent to more than $1bn as of the end of the third quarter of 2023.

Ottawa issues draft guidelines for oil and gas emissions performance

13 October 2022

The Canadian government has published draft guidance for how oil and gas projects can demonstrate “best-in-class” performance on greenhouse gas emissions.

SilverBow announces further expansion in Texas

13 October 2022

SilverBow Resources said on October 3 that it had agreed to acquire oil and gas assets in Texas’ DeWitt and Gonzales counties for $87mn from an undisclosed seller.