Shell's Singapore subsidiary has been accused of two incidents of oil product spills into the sea in 2024, as well as failing to promptly notify authorities. The company faces hefty fines, and the investigation is ongoing.
As a result of a shark attack off the coast of Western Australia, a 63-year-old geologist from Amplitude Energy has died. Authorities have called off the search for the predator due to a lack of signs of its activity.
Norwegian company OKEA has strengthened its management team by appointing experienced professionals to implement new strategic objectives and expand operations beyond mature fields. As a result of these changes, the executive team has been streamlined and refreshed.
Transocean has signed an $80 million contract to conduct drilling operations in Equatorial Guinea in 2027. The company notes a growing demand for deepwater projects in Africa.
China's reduction in oil imports and its substantial reserves are having a noticeable impact on the global oil market, helping to stabilize prices amid geopolitical conflicts. The country's changing demand structure is strengthening China's role in managing the global balance.
Seven OPEC+ countries have decided to keep oil production levels unchanged for October amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and challenges in the Persian Gulf region. Against this backdrop, global oil prices continue to rise.
Sunda Energy is in negotiations with the authorities of Timor-Leste regarding the Chuditch project and is continuing the acquisition of Matahio Energy's assets in New Zealand, with plans for further production expansion.
International company Tenaris has opened a service center in Suriname to support the country's first deepwater oil and gas project, GranMorgu. The center will provide advanced services and logistics for the TotalEnergies, APA Corporation, and Staatsolie consortium.
MISC reports steady growth in the global FPSO market amid increased offshore activity and new contracts. In the second quarter of 2026, operating profit rose by 56.1%, while revenue increased by 76.1%.
In 2024, oil and condensate production in Kazakhstan is expected to decrease by nearly 4% due to drone attacks on export infrastructure and the early shutdown of production at the Tengiz field. Authorities do not anticipate a return to the record output levels of previous years until 2026.
Sri Lanka has announced a new licensing round for international companies, offering four offshore blocks in the Mannar Basin for hydrocarbon exploration. This initiative aims to develop the country's own oil and gas industry and attract investment to this largely unexplored region.
American company Continental Resources and Swiss firm Mercuria are each acquiring a 50% stake in Phoenix Global Resources, with plans to boost production at the Vaca Muerta field and invest over $4 billion in Argentina. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Continental Resources and Mercuria Energy Trading are each acquiring a 50% stake in Phoenix Global Resources to jointly develop shale oil production in Argentina. The partners plan to increase investment and output at the Vaca Muerta field, investing over $4 billion in the next five years.
The Chinese company CNOOC Limited plans to begin drilling its first exploratory well on the Brazilian continental shelf in the Santos Basin in 2029. The project focuses on little-studied deepwater areas, where major international oil companies are also operating.
Norwegian oil and gas companies are actively developing complex and dense reservoirs, using advanced technologies to tap into previously hard-to-reach reserves. Successes in projects such as Victoria are opening up new opportunities for the industry and could significantly increase the country's oil and gas production.