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Energy M&A Aug 3, 2026
Kosmos reports 12% production growth in Q2 as GTA, Jubilee drive results
Kosmos Energy reported a 12% increase in second-quarter production as Ghana's Jubilee field and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project drove growth. The company also generated strong free cash flow, reduced debt and advanced its U.S. Gulf portfolio.
Tight global inventories outweigh OPEC+ production increase, analyst says
Tight global oil inventories and persistent geopolitical risks are expected to keep crude prices supported through August, according to PVM Oil Associates, despite OPEC+'s latest production increase.
Emerson expands DeltaV automation platform for AI-scale data centers
Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with a unified control system designed for AI-scale data centers, leveraging industrial automation technologies to improve reliability, project execution and operational performance.
Petrobras confirms new deepwater gas discovery offshore Colombia
Petrobras has confirmed a new offshore gas discovery at the Sandia-1 exploratory well in Colombia's GUA-OFF-0 Block, reinforcing the region's growing deepwater gas potential alongside the Sirius and Copoazu discoveries.
ExxonMobil Guyana pushes ahead with new Stabroek exploration well
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited kept up exploration drilling at the Rockhead-1 well within the Stabroek Block, located about 213 km off the coast of Guyana in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The MODU Stena Carron is handling the drilling operations, which are expected to conclude by 31 August 2026. The well site covers approximately 1 sq...
Petrobras confirms new gas discovery offshore Colombia at Sandia-1
Petrobras reported a new natural gas accumulation at the Sandia-1 exploration well in Block GUA-OFF-0, offshore Colombia. The well sits about 42 km from the coast, in a water depth of 1,251 m, roughly 18 km from the Sirius-1 and Sirius-2 wells and 9 km from the Copoazu-1 discovery well, adding to the growing gas...
Umm Shaif Gas Cap FID includes 14-well ADNOC Drilling contract
ADNOC took a final investment decision on the Umm Shaif Gas Cap development offshore Abu Dhabi, alongside partners TotalEnergies, Eni and China National Petroleum Corporation. The project targets more than 600 million standard cu ft/day of natural gas and associated gas liquids, with production expected by 2030. As part of the sanctioning, ADNOC Drilling was...
Oil drops over 4% after Trump calls off planned strike on Iran
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors pared geopolitical risk premiums after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned strike on Iran.
Searcher upgrades seismic intelligence app with real-time global survey tracking
Searcher has relaunched its Searcher Live mobile app, providing real-time seismic survey tracking, vessel movements and exploration intelligence through its SeisIntel platform to support global oil and gas exploration.
AEC defends Perenco after criticism of Congo operations
The African Energy Chamber has defended Perenco's operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, arguing that responsible oil and gas investment is essential for economic development while calling for balanced environmental oversight.
Rosenxt expands offshore asset integrity capabilities with Zupt acquisition
Rosenxt has acquired Houston-based Zupt to expand its subsea inspection, metrology and offshore engineering capabilities, strengthening its technology portfolio for offshore energy and subsea asset lifecycle services.
Saipem awards offshore services contract for Romania Black Sea gas project
Saipem has awarded Brand Energy an offshore services contract for a major Black Sea natural gas development, covering access, rigging and maintenance support through the end of 2026.
OPEC+ approves final production quota increase of 2026
OPEC+ has approved a 188,000-bpd production increase for September, completing its planned output restoration while signaling quotas are likely to remain steady through year-end amid continued Middle East supply uncertainty.
Investors scored on Iran war's oil market boom. Staying long the trade will get trickier
Oil price volatility caused by U.S.-Iran war created big market winners, but for buy-and-hold investors, there are better long-term energy themes to monitor.
Upstream finalists announced for 2026 Gulf Energy Excellence Awards
The finalists are in: Gulf Energy Information has announced the 2026 Excellence Awards finalists, recognizing leading upstream technologies, digital innovations and industry leaders from companies including ADNOC, Aramco, SLB, Halliburton, Expro, Baker Hughes, NOV and more.
bp launches sale process for UK North Sea upstream business
bp has launched a process to market its UK North Sea upstream business for a potential sale as part of its ongoing portfolio review, including interests in five production hubs spanning the central North Sea and west of Shetland.
Industry group urges UK action after bp launches North Sea sale process
Following bp's decision to market its UK North Sea business, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is urging the UK government to restore investor confidence through fiscal stability and a more predictable energy policy.