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Energy M&A

Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.

Harvester Energy Bags New Malaysian PSC

The Estuary Cluster 'is expected to unlock stranded marginal oil resources through a technology-led development concept centered on a novel shallow-water subsea development approach', Petronas said.  

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China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East

 China, Iran's biggest trading partner and a key customer of Tehran's energy exports, is willing to work with BRICS towards peace in the region, Xi said. ​   

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Trump sees Iran war ending soon after mid-term elections, predicts oil prices will then fall sharply

 Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel. ​   

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TotalEnergies Plans $10B in Angola Oil Investments

TotalEnergies SE and its partners plan to invest $10 billion in Angola's oil sector over the next five years.  

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Oil posts biggest weekly gain since July as Saudi supply risks mount

Brent crude posted its biggest weekly gain since July despite a 2.8% Friday decline, as Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown and escalating Middle East hostilities heightened oil supply risks.  

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Oil Posts Biggest Weekly Gain Since July

Oil posted a strong weekly gain as Middle East conflict and mounting supply risks kept markets on edge.  

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IEA Says Ukraine Strikes Degrade Russian Oil Refining Sector

Drones are now hitting secondary-processing units at Russia's refineries, which may require six to eight months to replace, according to IEA estimates.  

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Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks

 Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week. ​   

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ADNOC, XRG deepen European LNG ties through Germany agreements

ADNOC and XRG are pursuing new long-term LNG supply agreements with Germany’s RWE while expanding potential natural gas cooperation with SEFE across supply, infrastructure and logistics.  

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IEA cuts 2026 oil supply outlook as Gulf recovery slips to 2027

The IEA expects global oil supply to fall 5.7 MMbpd in 2026 as prolonged Middle East disruptions delay a recovery in Gulf production until 2027.  

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Gulf states, Iran weigh talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Gulf states and Iran are weighing talks in Oman on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as disruptions to the critical oil chokepoint continue to constrain regional energy flows.  

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Energy Holdings, Ventura Offshore sign LOI for $1 billion combination

Energy Holdings and Ventura Offshore have signed an LOI for an all-share combination that would create a roughly $1 billion offshore energy services group with $1.3 billion in contracted revenue backlog.  

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Shell Acquires PJM Gas Power Plant

Shell agreed to acquire a 169-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Pennsylvania, while selling a 609-MW combined-cycle gas power plant in New England.  

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USA Crude Oil Stocks Drop Week on Week

Crude oil stocks, not including the SPR, stood at 424.1 million barrels on September 4, the EIA's latest weekly petroleum status report showed.  

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Norway Sees 'Strong Confidence' in New Discoveries Potential

The Norwegian Energy Ministry received applications from 21 companies including international majors for the country's expanded exploration licensing round.  

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IEA Slashes Oil Demand View

The International Energy Agency cut forecasts for oil demand this year and warned consumption may decline further in the coming months.  

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USA Diesel Hits $6 Per Gallon for First Time Ever

'It is a level diesel has never reached', GasBuddy said.  

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IEA warns global oil refining system ‘stretched to the limit’ as Iran, Ukraine wars tighten market

 The energy agency warned shrinking inventories and strained refineries could further tighten markets. ​   

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Oil prices fall sharply after double-digit weekly gains above $100

 The decline snapped multi-day winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures. ​   

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What if the Assumptions Embedded in the Oil Curve Are Wrong?

What if the assumptions embedded in the oil curve are wrong - J.P. Morgan analysts, including Natasha Kaneva, J.P. Morgan's Head of Global Commodities Strategy, ask.  

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