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Energy M&A

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

DNV acquires Equinor’s WellSpot subsea wellhead monitoring technology

DNV has acquired Equinor’s WellSpot technology, developed and operated over 15 years, and will commercialize the platform to help offshore operators continuously monitor and manage subsea wellhead fatigue.  

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Dangote refinery drives increase in petroleum shipments from Nigeria

Seaborne petroleum product exports from Nigeria have grown seven-fold since 2023, playing an increasing role in the international market for petroleum products at a time when supplies from other areas have been constrained.   

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Iran Announces Gas Discovery

Iran said it discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.  

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Masdar Starts Up 35MW BESS in England

The Emirati state-owned renewables company began commercial operations at a 35-megawatt battery energy storage system in Rochdale, England, its second start-up toward a target of three-gigawatt-hour BESS capacity across the UK.  

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EIA Edges USA Demand Forecast Down for 2026, Up for 2027

The U.S. Energy Information Administration edged its U.S. total energy consumption projection down for 2026 and up for 2027.  

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Equinor Bags Contract to Supply Gas to Germany for 15 Years

Equinor signed a 15-year agreement with Uniper to supply over 30 terawatt hours a year of natural gas to Germany.  

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Brent Sees Another Volatile Month of Trading

Brent crude has seen another volatile month of trading, analysts at BMI highlighted.  

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Iran Running Out of Oil Cargoes

Iran's oil shipments to Asia have all but dried up, driving the cost of those cargoes to the highest levels in years even before the U.S. administration announces fresh moves to isolate Tehran and its trading partners.  

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U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures

 The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war. ​   

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Oil prices fall as investors await 'toughest' U.S. sanctions on Iran

 Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran. ​   

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UK LNG import plans draw criticism as North Sea production declines

The UK is reportedly considering additional LNG import capacity as North Sea production declines, prompting Aberdeen business leaders to challenge government restrictions on new offshore oil and gas development.  

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L&T secures major offshore EPCIC contract in Middle East

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore has secured a more than ₹150 billion ($1.57 billion) EPCIC contract for a major Middle East offshore development involving multiple facilities and subsea infrastructure.  

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Iran announces 7.5-Tcf natural gas discovery in Fars province

Iran has announced a natural gas discovery containing more than 7.5 Tcf in Fars province, including an estimated 5.7 Tcf of recoverable gas, as the country contends with production losses following months of attacks on energy infrastructure.  

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ExxonMobil Warns of Looming Decline at Kazakhstan's Top Oilfield

The Spring, Texas-based supermajor is seeking to invest billions of dollars in a new oil project at the nation's Kashagan development, a step that would help to cushion a slide in production at Tengiz, its top deposit.  

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US Refiners Face Import Crunch from Top Crude Seller

U.S. refiners are facing a looming supply drop from their biggest foreign crude supplier at a time when they need the oil the most.  

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Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'

 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the proposed economic measures will likely negate the need for major U.S. military operations. ​   

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Oil Rises as US Targets Iran's Economy

Crude extended its rally as Asian demand strengthened while the Iran conflict continued to constrain global supplies.  

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Petrobras advances talks for four exploration blocks offshore Ghana

Petrobras has entered negotiations for four exploration blocks offshore Ghana in the Keta basin, advancing its strategy to expand frontier exploration and replenish oil and gas reserves.  

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Oil prices rise toward $94 as U.S. prepares new Iran economic measures

Oil headed for a roughly 6% weekly gain, with Brent near $94 a barrel, as markets awaited new U.S. economic measures targeting Iran amid continued Middle East supply disruptions.  

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Iran President Urges End to War while Refusing to Call Defeat

'It would be better to end the war today, when we have power and dignity, and with the whole world acknowledging our victory', Masoud Pezeshkian said, according to the semi-official Iranian Students' News Agency.  

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