Venezuela Mulls Privatizing Oil Amid Economic Freefall
It would be a move that forsakes decades of state monopoly.
Exxon Marks Stabroek Sweet 16
ExxonMobil, operator of the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, on Monday reported an oil discovery at the Uaru exploration well, located near the producing Liza field.
Oil-Storage Demand at Mideast Hub Prompts Brooge Expansion
The expansion would more than double the amount of crude traders could store at Fujairah, the world's second-largest refueling port.
BHP Awards Mexico Deepwater Contract
DORIS will provide engineering services for BHP and PEMEX's Trion project.
Iraq Al Ahdab Oil Field Resumes Production
Iraq's Al-Ahdab oil field resumed production about a week after operations halted there due to protests by security guards amid unrest in one of OPEC's biggest producers.
Oil Traders Made Billions in 2019
The world's largest energy traders enjoyed one of their best ever years in 2019.
Lundin Proposes Name Change
Lundin Petroleum AB has proposed to change its name to Lundin Energy AB following the launch of a decarbonization strategy.
FPSO Market Faces Growing Pains
Robust FPSO market growth is cause for celebration but presents significant challenges as well.
Eni Announces UAE Discovery
Eni revealed Monday that a gas and condensate discovery has been made in the Mahani exploration prospect in the Area B Concession of Sharjah (UAE).
US Rig Count Drops
The United States has dropped two rigs since January 17, 2020, and 265 rigs since January 25, 2019.
Oil Tumbles on Virus Fear
Oil tumbled on fears China's deadly coronavirus will crimp demand.
Oil Prices Down for the Week
WTI and Brent crude oil prices faltered again Friday.
Seadrill Rig Order Goes to Semco
This photo shows the Seadrill-operated West Bollsta harsh-environment rig, which will mobilize on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. PHOTO SOURCE: Semco Maritime.
UK Prosecutors Allege Iraq Oil Boss Corruption
British prosecutors told a London jury that Iraqi oil bosses were wooed by shopping trips, cash and offers of new TVs from businessmen seeking lucrative contracts.
Santa Retiring from Pipeline Advocacy Group
After 17 years at the helm, Don Santa is retiring as president of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA).
Mnuchin Questions Need for Carbon Tax
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called it "a tax on hard working people."
Oil Industry Climate Suits Have Poor Track Record
Attempts to make Big Oil pay for climate change may be impossible.
US Extends Clampdown on Iran
The U.S. sanctioned four companies that it says have traded hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals in its latest effort to clamp down on the Islamic Republic's revenue sources.
Global LNG Poised for Terrible Year
Liquefied natural gas prices are poised to test record lows this year thanks to an onslaught of new supply and warmer winter temperatures curbing consumption.
Ammonia-Fueled Supply Vessel on the Drawing Board
Equinor announced Thursday that the world's first carbon-free ammonia-fueled supply vessel is on the drawing board.



















