Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Energy M&A Apr 14, 2026
Senegal strengthens hydrocarbon framework as oil, gas output grows
Senegal is advancing its hydrocarbon strategy through regulatory reforms and expanding oil and gas production, while developing gas-to-power infrastructure to support long-term energy growth.
Energy supply disruptions from Middle East war to persist, IEA and IMF warn
The IEA, IMF and World Bank warn that the Middle East conflict is causing prolonged disruptions to global oil and gas markets, with supply shortages and elevated prices expected to persist.
Equinor sells 8% stake in Scatec for $150 million, reduces shareholding
Equinor has sold an 8% stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding while maintaining renewable energy partnerships in Brazil.
bp CEO Meg O’Neill moves to simplify structure, refocus on upstream-downstream model
bp CEO Meg O’Neill is restructuring the company to simplify operations and return to a traditional upstream and downstream model, as the company seeks to improve performance.
Transocean adds $445 million backlog with Petrobras drillship extension
Transocean has secured a $445 million contract extension with Petrobras for the Deepwater Corcovado drillship, extending operations offshore Brazil through 2030.
Petrobras takes FID on SEAP FPSO development in Brazil basin
Petrobras has approved FID for its SEAP I project offshore Brazil, advancing a major FPSO-led development that could unlock over 1 billion boe and expand gas supply from a new frontier basin.
More U.S.-Iran peace deal talks are in discussion, White House says
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle, despite President Donald Trump proclaiming that a ceasefire with Iran depended on it reopening.
Uniper Breaks Ground for 50MW Battery Energy Storage in Wilhelmshaven
Uniper and NGEN began construction for a 50-MW battery energy storage project on the site of Uniper's former coal power plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
U.S. Hormuz blockade hits India just as Russian oil purchase waiver expires, deepening energy worries
U.S. moves to blockade Iran, and let a Russian oil waiver lapse, squeeze India’s energy supplies, exposing its vulnerability under rising U.S. pressure.
EU Plans Temporary Market Measures to Address Iran War Impact
The European Commission is consulting member states on a draft proposal to relax state aid limits, aimed at protecting market competition, in response to spikes in energy prices brought about by the Middle East war.
Iran, US Weigh Fresh Talks as Trump Blockade Underway
The U.S. and Iran are weighing further negotiations to extend a two-week ceasefire as President Donald Trump presses ahead with a naval blockade to curb the Islamic Republic's oil exports.
Vance says 'the ball is in Iran's court' to move peace talks further, as U.S. blockade takes effect
The U.S. team of Vance and special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner made progress with Iran during the Islamabad talks, the vice president said.