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Energy M&A

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

Strait of Hormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, U.S. commander says

Oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level in six months, according to U.S. Central Command, as mine-clearing and maritime security efforts support increased flows.  

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TotalEnergies targets Venezuela return under new PDVSA agreement

TotalEnergies has signed an MOU with PDVSA that could pave the way for its return to Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, joining a growing wave of international companies pursuing new projects in the country.  

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U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise

 The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. ​   

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European Commission Approves Grants for 3 Cross-Border RE Projects

The European Commission approved around $145 million in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility for two climate-neutral German-Polish district heating projects and an onshore wind park near the Latvia-Lithuania border.  

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Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies

 Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh’s main airport after Saudi civil-defense alerts, while Pakistan urged Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping. ​   

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Mitsui OSK to Sell Older Oil Tankers as Prices Surge

Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. is planning to sell a few of its older oil tankers to take advantage of a surge in vessel prices.  

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G20 energy talks put oilfield services, infrastructure in focus

G20 energy talks in Houston put permitting, infrastructure and supply-chain resilience in focus, with Energy Workforce highlighting the oilfield services sector’s role in meeting growing global energy demand.  

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Oil Falls as Supply Fears Ease

Oil fell for a third session as easing Saudi supply concerns outweighed lingering risks around the Strait of Hormuz.  

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Macron calls G7 meeting to consider new strategic oil stock release

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to convene the G7 to consider another strategic oil stock release as Middle East supply disruptions and soaring fuel prices tighten global markets.  

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Port Arthur LNG to Supply Petrobras for 20 Years

Sempra Infrastructure signed a 20-year agreement to supply about 0.8 million metric tons per annum of liquefied natural gas to Petrobras from the under-construction Port Arthur LNG phase 2 project in Texas.  

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What goes into diesel prices?

The price of distillate fuel oil, often sold as diesel, is driven by the price of crude oil, retail margins, distribution costs, taxes, and crack spreads, the indicator we use for refining margins. Tight global supplies of distillate fuel oil and elevated crude oil prices have driven prices higher in recent months.   

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INEOS launches EU’s first full-scale offshore CO₂ storage operation

INEOS has launched commercial CO₂ storage at Greensand offshore Denmark, using the depleted Nini West oil field with initial capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year and potential to scale to 4–8 million tonnes.  

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TotalEnergies secures $1.8 billion GIP investment in African oil and gas infrastructure

TotalEnergies has struck a $1.8 billion partnership with BlackRock’s GIP involving African oil and gas infrastructure assets, with throughput-based payments extending for up to 15 years.  

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House Passes Bill Allowing New Tariffs on Russia Oil Buyers

Congress gave final approval to a bill to give President Donald Trump new powers to impose tariffs on countries that purchase Russian petroleum products.  

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Indian Refinery Builder Sees Mideast Orders Slow

Engineers India Ltd. is seeing a slowdown in new orders for Middle East energy projects as continued U.S.-Iran hostilities heighten security risks.  

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South Africa Seeks Operator to Build LNG Terminal at Port of East London

Transnet National Ports Authority has opened applications to pursue a small to medium liquefied natural gas receiving terminal project at the Port of East London in Eastern Cape province.  

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TotalEnergies Secures $1.8B in Capital from GIP for African Assets

In exchange TotalEnergies will pay BlackRock's GIP a throughput-based tariff for up to 15 years.  

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Hormuz Sees More LNG Traffic

At least two liquefied natural gas shipments transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as producers look for ways to increase flows to a market struggling with a lack of supply and surging prices.  

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ExxonMobil Warns Coal Accelerating Global Warming

The oil explorer maintains its forecasts are grounded in scientific and economic data that take into account realistic changes in government policies and consumer behavior.  

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UN mission finds evidence signaling U.S. war crimes in Iran; Washington rejects report

 The UN mission pointed out the missile strike on a primary school that killed over 150 people, as well as another airstrike which killed 22 civilians. ​   

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