Turkmenistan officially joined international conventions on nuclear safety during a ceremony held at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on November 14. The Turkmen Ambassador to Austria, Hemra Amannazarov, presented documents to IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi, signifying Turkmenistan’s accession to the Convention on Early Notification of …
Read More »Oil Gains over 4% Likely on Profit-Taking, Short Covering
While fundamentals took over from the war-risk premium this week, pummeling oil prices, Brent crude was gaining over 4% by midday Friday, but analysts told Bloomberg that there is little chance for oil to top $90 in the current market atmosphere. At 1:49 p.m. ET on Friday, Brent crude was …
Read More »Exxon: EU Rules on Methane Curbs may Boost LNG Industry
New rules on curbing methane emissions in Europe’s energy sector may actually boost the case for liquefied natural gas and shouldn’t affect exports from the US. “All of the progress around emissions reduction is positive for the gas business,” Peter Clarke, senior vice president for global LNG at Exxon Mobil …
Read More »Is Ocean Thermal Energy the Future of Renewable Power?
Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is the oldest renewable energy technology you’ve never heard of. The idea for the technology, which exploits the differing temperatures in different layers of ocean water to create energy, is almost 150 years old, but is only now gaining traction for practical application. While OTEC …
Read More »Will Falling Oil Prices Lead to Deeper OPEC+ Cuts?
The bearish positioning of oil traders in recent weeks has led to a sell-off on the market as speculators reduced bullish bets amid resurfaced concerns about the global economy and oil demand. The bullish sentiment from September, when the market was focused on the OPEC+ supply cuts, gave way to …
Read More »Aramco Starts Unconventional Tight Gas Production at South Ghawar Field
Saudi Arabia’s national petroleum and natural gas company Aramco has started producing unconventional tight gas from its South Ghawar field in Al Hasa Province, 200km east of Riyadh. Aramco has started production two months ahead of schedule, which supports its strategy to increase gas production by more than half from …
Read More »Energy Companies Optimistic of Global Consensus on Renewable Energy at Cop28
Global energy companies operating in the UAE are optimistic that a consensus can be reached around the Cop28 pledge of tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. The US, EU and UAE are rallying other governments to join a global deal on renewables at the UN climate …
Read More »Geothermal’s Growing Role in the Global Energy Mix
The U.K. has long had big plans for geothermal energy, having assessed the potential of converting old coal plants into geothermal facilities in recent years. But now other parts of the world are catching up, including several European states and some countries across Africa. As governments seek to diversify their …
Read More »Oil Market Faces 21-Million-Barrel Options Risk from WTI at $80
A second bumper oil options expiry in less than a month could inject volatility into crude prices Wednesday. There are about 21 million barrels worth of December $80 calls for US benchmark West Texas Intermediate that are due to expire later today. US crude futures are trading close to $78 …
Read More »Turkmenistan to Present its Oil and Gas Sector to Foreign Energy Companies in Paris
Turkmenistan’s oil and gas state corporations will hold an International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector in Paris, France, from April 24 through April 25, 2024, Trend reports. The Forum aims to enhance chances for attracting direct foreign investments in various sectors of Turkmenistan’s energy industry, as …
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