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Indian authorities seek Supreme Court approval to resume Adani Group coal probe

17 November 2023

Indian investigators are pushing to reopen a probe into the Adani Group over allegations of coal import overvaluation

US charges three more tankers with busting oil price cap sanctions, warns 30 more companies

17 November 2023

The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has charged three more UAE-flagged tanker with busting sanctions by ignoring the $60 oil price cap and has issued warning letters to 30 more shippers operating more than 100 vessels.

South Africa’s power utility Eskom to expand transmission network

17 November 2023

Managing Director of Transmission at South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom, Segomoco Scheppers, said the company was working hard to expand transmission lines and unlock future generation capacity for the power grid.

Indonesia elevates nuclear power development in National Energy Policy

17 November 2023

The Indonesian government is intensifying efforts to advance nuclear power plants by integrating them into the discussions of the National Energy Policy

Bulgaria’s government close to collapse amid tensions over Russian oil imports

17 November 2023

Two of the three formations behind Bulgaria's government are threatening to pull out after disagreements over the end of the derogation for Russian oil imports.

Russia diversifies crude oil buyers with first-ever shipment to Brunei amidst sanctions

17 November 2023

Russia has ventured into new markets by shipping its inaugural Urals crude oil cargo to Brunei

Indonesia advocates for investment in renewable energy at APEC 2023

17 November 2023

Teuku Riefky, a macroeconomics and financial markets economist at the University of Indonesia, emphasises the need for Indonesia to attract investments in the energy transition sector, particularly in renewable energy

Indonesia's upward trend in domestic component levels in the oil and gas upstream sector

17 November 2023

Indonesia's Special Task Force for the Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities has reported that the domestic component level in the upstream oil and gas industry has reached 61.8%

President Joko Widodo welcomes Exxon Mobil's green petrochemical refinery, CCS collaboration

17 November 2023

President Joko Widodo welcomes Exxon Mobil's green petrochemical refinery, CCS collaboration

ADNOC Drilling forms tech JV as parent continues expansion

16 November 2023

ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi agreed to a 51:49 JV deal, with the new entity formed to acquire ‘technology-enabled companies, enhancing ADNOC Drilling’s capabilities”, according to state media outlet WAM.

Exxon aims to become a leading lithium producer for EVs

16 November 2023

US supermajor Exxon Mobil's goal is to become a major lithium producer for electric vehicle batteries. Lithium is the major component in today’s EV batteries.

SBM Offshore delivers latest Guyana FPSO ahead of schedule

16 November 2023

SBM Offshore CEO Bruno Chabas announced that his company had successfully delivered and put into operation the Prosperity floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel ahead of schedule.

Argentinian presidential candidates face $12bn energy subsidy challenge

16 November 2023

The winner of Argentina’s presidential runoff between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei is set to face a monumental challenge in deciding what to do about state energy subsidies that are aimed at curbing consumers’ energy bills.

Peru’s President Boluarte expedites natural gas expansion in southern regions

16 November 2023

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte asserted on November 13 that her administration has steadfastly prioritised the promotion and swift implementation of widespread natural gas usage since its inception.

Guyana's Natural Resource Fund hits $2bn

16 November 2023

Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) has reached a market value of $2bn for the first time since its establishment in 2019, a report from the Bank of Guyana showed.

Eco Atlantic receives government approval to operate in Guyana's Orinduik offshore block

16 November 2023

Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas announced that it had received approval from Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources for its transaction to acquire a 60% stake in the Orinduik offshore block.

Venezuelan coke gains traction in India as sanctions ease, narrowing discounts

16 November 2023

The discount on Venezuelan petroleum coke in India's key market is narrowing after last month’s easing of US sanctions on Caracas. Indian cement makers are increasingly eyeing Venezuelan coke as an alternative to US and Saudi product.

WhiteHawk announces $54mn purchase of core Marcellus gas assets

16 November 2023

WhiteHawk Energy has announced the purchase of additional Marcellus Shale natural gas mineral and royalty assets for $54mn.