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Poland launches PLN1bn programme to finance renewable energy
Gazprom pushes forward with $13bn Baltic LNG project
US ambassador sees Azerbaijan supplying Europe with hydrogen
EIA forecasts rise in Azerbaijan's oil production
Fire at a South African power station raises fears of rolling blackouts
A fire over the weekend at a South African power station left questions over whether the country’s power supply would face interruptions once the week started.
Iran, UN atomic agency strike stopgap ‘cameras’ deal to ensure continued nuclear programme monitoring
Russian investment in Zvornik worth BAM75mn
NFE, Norsk Hydro finalise terms for Brazilian refinery LNG supply deal
New Fortress Energy (NFE) has announced this week that it has finalised the commercial terms of a deal with a Norsk Hydro subsidiary to supply natural gas to the Alunorte alumina refinery in Pará, Brazil.
Golden Pass LNG aims for 2024 start-up
The first train at the Golden Pass LNG terminal, which is under construction in Texas, is scheduled to enter service in 2024.
Demand for carbon-neutral LNG grows amid growing criticism
Demand for carbon-neutral LNG is rising, but critics are increasingly arguing that using carbon offsets is not an effective way to combat climate change.
ExxonMobil, Seneca make separate gas certification moves
Two separate announcements have come from ExxonMobil and Seneca Resources since the start of this month on the companies’ efforts to certify their natural gas production from some of their respective assets.
GeoSouthern reportedly explores asset sale
Blackstone-backed Haynesville shale gas producer GeoSouthern is reportedly exploring options that include a sale of its acreage for $2bn.
Suncor moves boost outlook for Eastern Canada’s offshore
Suncor Energy has announced two separate moves relating to the Terra Nova and West White Rose projects, bolstering the prospects for Eastern Canadian offshore production.
Russia’s Atommash manufacturing pressure vessel for third reactor at Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear plant
Enbridge to take over leading oil export terminal with $3bn Moda deal
Canada’s Enbridge announced this week that it had struck a deal with private equity firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream to acquire Moda Midstream Operating for $3.0bn in cash, giving it ownership of the largest crude export terminal in North America.
Cheniere unveils long-term capital allocation plan
US LNG producer Cheniere Energy said this week that its board of directors has approved a long-term capital allocation plan.
Chevron reportedly seeking to exit Eagle Ford
Super-major Chevron is seeking a sale of its assets in the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas, as part of efforts to regularly review its portfolio.
Talos says it will fight SENER’s plan to name Pemex as operator of Zama oilfield
US-based Talos Energy has opted to fight the Mexican government’s move to transfer control of Zama, a large oilfield within Block 7 offshore Tabasco State, to the national oil company Pemex.
President Energy secures regulatory approval for Pirity farm-out
AIM-listed President Energy said last week that Paraguay’s government had given a green light to its plan to sell half of its 100% stake in the Pirity concession via a farm-out deal.
ExxonMobil aims to launch 12-well drilling programme at Canje in Q1-2022
Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd (EEPGL), a subsidiary of US-based ExxonMobil, has said it hopes to launch a 12-well drilling programme at the offshore Canje block next year.
Venezuela crude output drops slightly to 520,000 bpd in August
Venezuelan crude oil output reportedly dropped to 520,000 barrels per day in August, below the target figure of 535,000 bpd announced by Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami earlier this year.
Gazprom announces Nord Stream 2's completion
Construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is now fully complete, Gazprom announced in a brief message on September 10, although how soon it will start pumping Siberian gas to Europe is still shrouded in uncertainty.
Green push comes to steel
The world got its first delivery of carbon-free steel last month, setting a pair of green goalposts for the industry’s future. Progress for the moment and future, all the same, will require changes in production processes, feed stock and fuels.
Enauta takes well offline at Atlanta
The Brazilian independent Enauta Participações said earlier this week that it had suspended production at one of its three development wells at Atlanta, an offshore oilfield in the Santos basin.
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