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BPCL privatisation draws fire
The Indian government’s plan to privatise its 53.29% stake in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has attracted opposition from both state-level lawmakers as well as company unions.
Angola and Zambia return to pipeline plans
Chinese gas demand to soar in long term
Chinese natural gas demand is projected to slow this year amid a weakening economy and a government decision in 2018 to rein in its campaign to convert coal-fired heating systems to the cleaner burning fuel.
Pemex bonds get a lift from new data on production, debt load
Mexico’s national oil company (NOC) Pemex has seen its bond prices rise this week, following the release of new data showing improvements in its performance.
Kazakhstan doubles installed renewable energy capacity
Aruba gearing up to offer San Nicolas refinery to outside investors
The government of Aruba is moving forward with plans to offer investors the chance to buy the island state’s only oil refinery, located in the coastal town of San Nicolas.
Aramco further extends Cilacap refinery talks
ExxonMobil reportedly seeking buyer for Billings refinery
ExxonMobil is reportedly seeking a buyer for its Billings, Montana refinery, which processes roughly 60,000 barrels per day, though a company spokesman has dismissed the suggestion.
C&J, Keane shareholders approve $1.8bn merger
Oilfield services firms C&J Energy Services and Keane Group have announced that the shareholders of both companies have approved their proposed all-stock merger.
Equinor contracts DNV GL for Bay du Nord infrastructure certification
Norway’s Equinor has awarded the certifying authority and classification contract for its Bay du Nord field offshore Eastern Canada to DNV GL.
Slovenia’s Krsko reconnected to grid following maintenance work
ExxonMobil climate change trial continues
The State of New York’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil, alleging that the super-major knowingly misled investors about the impact of climate change on its business, has entered its second week.
Bosnia starts construction of 450-MW coal-fired power plant
Gazprom-Wintershall JV hits peak capacity
Nostrum slashes production plan
Origin Energy renews gas commitment in South Australia
Origin Energy has renewed its commitment to supply gas to support 240 MW of generating capacity at Engie Australia’s Pelican Point thermal power plant for four years from July 1, 2020.
Philippines split over South China Sea deal with China
The Philippine government’s struggle to present a unified front over a possible exploration partnership with China in disputed waters of the South China Sea continued this week.
Sempra, Mitsui sign MoU on LNG
Sempra Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. that covers the latter's participation in two LNG project expansions.
Shale drillers’ access to capital shrinking further
Shale drillers could encounter new challenges as borrowing base redeterminations by banks are expected to shrink the amount of capital available to them further still.
Sunny news for Asia’s fossil fuel burners
Sun Cable has drummed up customers interest in its 3GW subsea cable from Australia to Singapore, as Australian green investors try monetise the country’s solar potential
BP, Kosmos find large gas reserves offshore Mauritania
BP and Kosmos Energy have announced a large gas find offshore Mauritania, near the maritime border with Senegal.
Kuwait strips back output targets, expects PNZ restart
SAOGA chief raises questions about the future role of gas, LNG in IRP
The head of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA) has raised questions about the role that natural gas will play in the implementation of the government’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
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