Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Monday the resumption of work at all of the country’s oil fields and ports following the lifting of a force majeure event at the El Feel oil station. “The National Oil Company announces the lifting of force majeure at the El Feel oil …
Read More »Japan to Go Carbon-Free by 2050
Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared Monday in his first policy speech as leader, outlining an ambitious agenda as the country struggles to balance economic and pandemic concerns. The policy speech at the outset of the parliamentary session reflects Suga’s pragmatic approach to …
Read More »Oil Falls as COVID-19 Case Surge Stokes Demand Concerns
Oil extended last week’s losses on Monday, falling nearly 2% as a surge in COVID-19 infections in the United States and Europe prompted concern over crude demand, while the prospect of increased supply also hit sentiment. Brent crude was down 70 cents, or 1.7%, at $41.07 by 0353 GMT. U.S. …
Read More »Biden would “Transition from the Oil Industry”
“I would transition from the oil industry, yes,” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said during last night’s debate with President Donald Trump in response to a question from his opponent. “Would he close down the oil industry?” Trump asked Biden, as quoted by the National Review. “Would you close down …
Read More »France Delays U.S. LNG Deal on Environmental Concerns
France’s government has asked local power group Engie, in which it holds more than 20 percent, to delay the signing of a 20-year deal worth US$7-billion to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a planned export project in Texas due to concerns over gas production emissions, Politico reported, quoting sources …
Read More »Oil Industry Expresses Concern, Not Alarm, About Biden Comments
Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s promise that he would “transition” the country away from oil and natural gas might hurt him politically in Texas and Pennsylvania, but it did not come as a surprise to many in the energy industry. Oil and gas executives have been keenly aware that the world …
Read More »Total Considers Investing in Iraqi Natural-Gas Projects
Total SE is considering natural-gas investments in Iraq, according to the Middle Eastern nation’s government. The two sides held talks this week about projects in western Iraq and near the southern energy hub of Basra, the Iraqi oil ministry said in a statement. They hope to reach an agreement soon, …
Read More »Iran to Make more Use of Oil-for-Goods Barter Deals
Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) wrote in his Instagram account that in order to increase the volume of the country’s foreign trade and make better use of domestic production facilities, in addition to current methods, the use of bartering oil in return for basic goods will increase. Despite …
Read More »Turkey may Cooperate with Foreign Firms in Black Sea
Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Dönmez said on Oct. 22 that Turkey will operate the gas field which it recently discovered in the Black Sea on its own, but it may cooperate with foreign firms in terms of detailed work and equipment. His comments, at an interview with broadcaster A Para, …
Read More »OPEC+ Cut Decision will Reverberate in US Oil Patch, but Trump Silent as Election Looms
As OPEC and its allies ruminate over whether to ease their collective production cuts at the end of the year, a very interested – though perhaps distracted by the US election – Trump administration will be watching closely from Washington. The OPEC+ agreement, forged in April during the worst of …
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