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Energy M&A Mar 18, 2026
OEUK urges scrapping windfall tax to boost UK gas output, energy security
UK industry group Offshore Energies UK is urging reform of the North Sea windfall tax, saying changes could unlock £50 billion in investment, boost domestic gas production and significantly reduce the country’s reliance on LNG imports.
White House, oil executives to discuss supply response as fuel prices rise
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet with oil industry executives at the American Petroleum Institute as fuel prices surge following the Iran conflict, with discussions expected to focus on supply, production and market stabilization efforts.
Aramco brings Ras Tanura refinery back online following Gulf attacks
Saudi Aramco has restarted operations at its 550,000-bpd Ras Tanura refinery after a drone-related shutdown, restoring a key supply hub as Gulf energy infrastructure remains under pressure from ongoing regional conflict and shipping disruptions.
IMI wins North Sea contract for ultra-high-pressure chemical injection valves
IMI will supply ultra-high-pressure control valves for a North Sea offshore project, supporting chemical injection systems operating above 600 bar and enabling precise pressure control and flow assurance in severe service conditions.
Trump waives U.S. shipping law for 60 days to steady oil market
The Trump administration "remains committed to continuing to strengthen our critical supply chains" amid the Iran war, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Trump’s warning over Kharg Island raises the stakes for Iran’s oil exports
Trump's decision to order strikes on Kharg Island has pushed one of the world's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading
Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020, according to Vanda Research.
UAE’s Fujairah oil trading hub targeted by a drone attack, causing large fire
It comes after a separate drone strike at Fujairah on Saturday, underlining the vulnerability of the UAE's only export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.