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Tullow Oil prepares for a write-down

16 January 2020

Setbacks in South America and Africa will continue to pose problems for Tullow Oil in 2020, but the company is trying to regroup.

Western Balkans has potential for up to €20bn wind energy investment says new report

16 January 2020

Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) study reveals huge untapped renewable energy potential in the region, which currently relies heavily on coal power.

Concerns voiced on viability of US-China deal’s energy trade targets

16 January 2020

The US and China have signed a preliminary trade deal, amid concern that the energy purchase commitments set out in the agreement could be too ambitious.

Resignation of Eskom chair extends reign of chaos

16 January 2020

Eskom chair Jabu Mabuza resigned on January 10, blaming the company’s failure to prevent load-shedding last week.

Mexico has reportedly made information on annual oil hedge a state secret

16 January 2020

Mexico’s government has reportedly designated certain information about its annual crude oil hedging programme as a state secret.

Chilean authorities charge ENAP with violating fracking protocols

16 January 2020

ENAP, the national oil company (NOC) of Chile, has been accused of failing to comply with the protocols governing a hydraulic fracturing (fracking) programme at the Arenal field.

Petrobras unloads its last Nigerian assets

16 January 2020

Petrobras, the state-owned oil company of Brazil, has wrapped up its operations in Africa by finalising the sale of its remaining Nigerian assets.