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BPCL privatisation draws fire

30 October 2019

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.

Chinese gas demand to soar in long term

30 October 2019

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

30 October 2019

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.

Aruba gearing up to offer San Nicolas refinery to outside investors

30 October 2019

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.

ExxonMobil reportedly seeking buyer for Billings refinery

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

Norway’s Equinor has awarded the certifying authority and classification contract for its Bay du Nord field offshore Eastern Canada to DNV GL.

ExxonMobil climate change trial continues

29 October 2019

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.

Origin Energy renews gas commitment in South Australia

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

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

29 October 2019

BP and Kosmos Energy have announced a large gas find offshore Mauritania, near the maritime border with Senegal.

SAOGA chief raises questions about the future role of gas, LNG in IRP

29 October 2019

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).