Analysis: Trump's Iran speech ignores the risks of a return to the 1970s
Oil shocks crippled past presidencies. The Iran war is putting Trump into the danger zone.
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Energy M&A
Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Some French Gas Stations Run Dry
Hundreds of French filling stations have run dry as drivers rushed to fill up vehicles.
Read MessageBLM lease sales in three states generate $65 million, signal stronger onshore drilling outlook
BLM lease sales across Colorado, Nevada and Utah generate $64.8 million, highlighting renewed interest in U.S. onshore drilling under lower federal royalty rates.
Read MessageSubsea7 wins Equatorial Guinea tieback contract for Chevron gas project
Subsea7 secures a subsea installation contract for Chevron’s Aseng gas project offshore Equatorial Guinea, including flowlines, umbilicals and tieback infrastructure.
Read MessageEMGS sells core geoservices business in $2.5 million deal to Riggs Capital
EMGS agrees to sell its core geoservices business to Riggs Capital in a deal worth up to $2.5 million as the company moves to avoid winding down operations.
Read MessageLiberty Energy raises $525 million in convertible notes to boost financial flexibility
Liberty Energy raises $525 million through a convertible notes offering, strengthening financial flexibility as the completion services provider continues supporting North American upstream activity.
Read MessageABL, Maridive sign marine assurance deal for offshore fleet operations
ABL and Maridive & Oil Services sign a two-year agreement to provide marine assurance and risk services supporting offshore vessel operations across key global energy regions.
Read MessageINPEX expands Indonesia upstream ties with Pertamina, advances Abadi LNG project
INPEX expands its upstream collaboration with Pertamina in Indonesia, advancing the Abadi LNG project and broader Southeast Asia exploration efforts.
Read MessageTrillion Energy seeks buyer for Black Sea gas stake, expands Turkey exploration
Trillion Energy looks to sell its Black Sea gas interest while committing $15 million to earn into a new exploration block in southeast Turkey.
Read MessageNew Fortress secures long-term lease for Brazil FSRU LNG terminal
New Fortress Energy signs a long-term lease for its TGS LNG import terminal in Brazil, positioning the asset for steady cash flow and future gas-to-power growth.
Read MessageTrump Says Ceasefire Only Possible When Hormuz Reopens
U.S. President Donald Trump said he'll only consider a halt to attacks on Iran when the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
Read MessageChevron takes FID on Aseng gas monetization project offshore Equatorial Guinea
Chevron has taken final investment decision on the Aseng Gas Monetization Project offshore Equatorial Guinea, aiming to develop gas resources through existing infrastructure and support LNG supply to global markets into the mid-2030s.
Read MessageSaxo Bank Flags 'Record Surge' in Energy Prices
'This was not simply an oil rally', Ole Hansen, Saxo Bank's Head of Commodity Strategy, said.
Read MessageU.S. coal exports decreased in 2025 after four years of growth
After four years of growth, U.S. coal exports decreased by 16 million short tons (MMst) in 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Exports totaled 93 MMst in 2025, compared with 108 MMst in 2024. Thermal coal exports fell by 18%, and metallurgical coal exports fell by 11%.
Read MessageTrump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first
The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.
Read MessageIberdrola to Power Gestamp Plants under 10-Year Deal
Iberdrola won a 10-year contract from fellow Spanish multinational Gestamp, a maker of metal automotive components, to supply 660,000 MWh of renewable electricity to the latter's European plants.
Read MessageEuropean Commission Approves $7B Italian State Aid for Green Hydrogen
Italy received clearance from EU market guardrails for a EUR 6 billion government support package to enable a renewable hydrogen production capacity of 200,000 metric tons a year.
Read MessageOil Prices Plunge on De-Escalation Hopes
Oil prices plunged today on fresh de-escalation hopes, Naeem Aslam, CIO Zaye Capital Markets, said.
Read MessageADNOC, OMV Launch New Polyolefins JV
Borouge International becomes 'the world's leading pure-play polyolefins company and fourth-largest polyolefins producer'.
Read MessageWoodMac Says Iran Conflict Should Prompt North Sea Rethink
'The UK government faces renewed pressure to change its policy on the North Sea', Wood Mackenzie said.
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