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U.S. and Germany Reach a Deal on Putin’s Pipeline Project

As the Russia-backed Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline nears completion, likely by next month, the U.S. and Germany have struck a deal that would resolve their years-long dispute over the project, according to the Wall Street Journal. A draft proposal under consideration by Washington and Berlin, which was obtained by …

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OPEC Agreement: Nigeria to Raise Oil Production

Nigeria is to ramp up crude oil production following the agreement reached by members and allies of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries to increase output. Nigeria is a long time member of OPEC, collaborating with the organisation for more than 50 years running. OPEC and its allies had agreed …

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99% Increase in Gas Extraction from South Pars Field

The gas extraction from the South Pars gas field reached 183 billion cubic meters in the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2021), showing a 99 percent growth compared to around 92 billion cubic meters in 2013. The South Pars/North Dome field is the largest gas reservoir in the world, …

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Chevron Faces Carbon Capture Setback

The world’s biggest project to capture and store carbon dioxide isn’t working like it should, highlighting the challenges oil companies face in tackling their greenhouse gas emissions. Chevron Corp.’s system at the $54 billion Gorgon liquefied natural gas export plant in Australia missed a local government target to inject captured …

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