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Saudi Arabia Discovers 7 more Oil, Gas Deposits

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has discovered seven oil and gas deposits in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province and Empty Quarter, the Saudi Press Agency reported. According to SPA, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, energy minister announced the discovery on Monday, citing that Saudi Aramco had discovered two unconventional oil fields, a …

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Oil Prices Set to Post another Weekly Gain

Despite a dip yesterday on weak economic data from the United States, crude oil prices were set to end the week with another gain, extending their latest upward streak to a full month. Oil is now at the highest level since April with Brent crude adding some 9% over the …

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Australia could be Hit by Natural Gas Shortage in 2027

Australia’s east coast could see shortages of natural gas as early as in 2027 unless more supply is made available soon, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in a report on Thursday, adding another warning about the domestic market of one of the world’s biggest LNG exporters. “Long-term …

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European Reliance on Russian Gas Persists despite Sanctions

A British business that trades in Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by operating an “unusual ship”, has not been breaching the sanctions put in place after the Russian invasion into Ukraine. An investigation by Sky News revealed that one of the largest owner-operators of liquefied gas vessels, Seapeak, has its …

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Saudi Aramco Bids for Australian Energy Major

Saudi Aramco is considering a takeover bid for Australian energy major Santos, Bloomberg has reported, citing unnamed sources, who also said the UAE’s Adnoc was also studying an offer for the company. The bids were a demonstration of Middle Eastern energy companies’ interest in expanding their natural gas business internationally, …

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China Sets out to Develop more Local Oil, Gas

China’s government this week made a decisive step towards developing more of the country’s oil and gas reserves, including unconventional ones. A new umbrella company grouping all the state majors will drill for ultradeep oil and gas, and explore shale formations. Given China’s standing as a top wind and solar …

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