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Sources: US government asked Petrobras to raise oil output in March
US officials reportedly met with representatives of Brazil’s Petrobras in March to request that the South American country increase crude output in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Canada in talks on expediting East Coast LNG exports
The Canadian government is in talks with the developers of two proposed LNG export terminals on Canada’s East Coast to see whether it can help expedite those projects, it emerged last week.
NorthAmOil: Canada in talks on expediting East Coast LNG exports
The Canadian government is in talks with the developers of two proposed LNG export terminals on Canada’s East Coast to see whether it can help expedite those projects, it emerged last week.
World Bank report: 10 oil-producing countries account for 75% of global gas flaring
A report from the World Bank's Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership (GGFR), says gas flaring resulted in nearly 400mn tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent emissions in 2021.
ExxonMobil, Chevron post first-quarter profits
US super-majors ExxonMobil and Chevron have both posted multi-billion-dollar profits for the first quarter of 2022, but some aspects of their performance fell short of expectations.
Whistler Pipeline partners reach FID on expansion project
The partners in the Whistler Pipeline in Texas have announced a final investment decision on an expansion of the project, which carries gas from the prolific Permian Basin.
Hess beats earnings expectations but issues caution over rising costs
US independent producer Hess reported a profit for the first quarter of the year that beat Wall Street estimates amid strong oil prices.
Enterprise reports 16% rise in crude pipeline volumes in first quarter
US pipeline operator Enterprise Products Partners has reported a 16% rise in crude pipeline volumes in the first quarter of 2022.
Imperial Oil posts highest net income in 30 years
Canada’s Imperial Oil posted net income of CAD1.2bn ($914mn) in the first quarter of 2022 on the back of strong oil and gas prices, representing its highest total in 30 years.
BP details Gulf production increase plans
BP revealed this week it intends to double crude output from its Thunder Horse project in the US Gulf of Mexico and also said that it would inaugurate its latest production platform, Argos, before the end of the year.
Gunvor secures long-term deal with Energy Transfer for US LNG
Swiss-based commodity trader Gunvor is to buy 2mn tonnes per year of LNG from Energy Transfer's proposed Lake Charles LNG export terminal.
NextDecade strikes offtake deal with Engie at last
US LNG developer NextDecade reached an agreement this week to supply LNG to French utility Engie. The deal signals a change in course for Engie, which had previously backed out of talks over a supply deal with NextDecade.
EU softens stance on long-term LNG supply deals
The EU is softening its stance on long-term LNG supply deals as it urgently seeks alternatives to Russian gas, having previously been more resistant to ongoing commitments to buy fossil fuels.
NorthAmOil: ExxonMobil, Chevron post first-quarter profits
US super-majors ExxonMobil and Chevron have posted multi-billion-dollar profits for the first quarter of 2022, during which West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices averaged $95 per barrel and briefly rose above $120 per barrel.
OPEC+ unlikely to alter its course
More obstacles in Alaska as Biden administration restricts NPR-A leasing
The administration of US President Joe Biden has overturned a Trump-era policy to open up more of the NPR-A to drilling.
Schlumberger posts increased first-quarter profit on increased drilling
Oilfield services giant Schlumberger reported a higher first-quarter profit last week against the backdrop of rising oil prices bolstering demand for drilling equipment and services.
ExxonMobil receives certification for gas from Permian project
ExxonMobil announced this week that about 200mn cubic feet (5.7mn cubic metres) per day of natural gas output at its Poker Lake project in the New Mexico portion of the Permian Basin has received independent certification from MiQ.
US DoE unveils contracts awarded under second emergency SPR sale
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has awarded 12 contracts for 30mn barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) as part of an emergency release previously announced at the start of April.
TC Energy and GreenGasUSA to develop RNG transport hubs
Canada’s TC Energy and GreenGasUSA, an owner and operator of renewable natural gas (RNG) value chain assets, have announced a strategic collaboration for the development of RNG transportation hubs.
CNRL achieves CAD100bn market valuation
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNRL) reached a market valuation of over CAD100bn ($78bn) after rising 1.9% on April 20 to an all-time high.
KOGAS strikes deal for US LNG supply with BP
State-owned Korea Gas (KOGAS) has struck a deal to buy US-produced LNG from BP.
CNOOC confirms end to Flemish Pass Basin exploration
China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has confirmed to Canadian media that it is exiting the Flemish Pass Basin offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.
NorthAmOil: CNOOC confirms end to Flemish Pass Basin exploration
China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has confirmed to Canadian media that it is exiting the Flemish Pass Basin offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.
Biden administration restarts onshore lease sales
The administration of US President Joe Biden has relaunched federal onshore lease sales, but with less acreage on offer than the industry had asked for.

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