The latest energy news

Keystone XL pipeline authorised for more construction

Tuesday 22 January 2019 12:00

TransCanada’s Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd has been authorised to begin additional construction activities.

GETI 2019: fresh thinking the key to averting oil and gas skills crisis

Tuesday 22 January 2019 10:00

The third annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) has been released. It shows that oil and gas businesses must continue evolving their approach to attracting and recruiting talent.

10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019

Monday 21 January 2019 15:30

This year will be key for the advancement of new exploration and production development projects from West to East Africa, according to the African Energy Chamber.

Recognition for Saudi Aramco gas plant

Monday 21 January 2019 15:00

Saudi Aramco’s Uthmaniyah Gas Plant has been recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a leader in technology applications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

NEB denies requests to halt Trans Mountain work

Monday 21 January 2019 14:15

NEB has denied a request to rescind authorisations for Trans Mountain Pipeline work.

New garment designed to save lives offshore

Friday 18 January 2019 14:45

A prototype of a garment which could save the lives of offshore workers in the event of an accident at sea has been unveiled today.

Harnessing AI to transform oil trading analytics

Friday 18 January 2019 13:15

New platform harnesses artificial intelligence to transform oil trading analytics.

WoodMackenzie: 150 000 bpd of Chinese refining capacity could close within the year

Friday 18 January 2019 12:00

Rui Hou, Wood Mackenzie, comments on China's crude oil and refining outlook.

EIA forecasts world crude oil prices to rise gradually

Thursday 17 January 2019 14:00

EIA’s January Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts that world benchmark Brent crude oil will average US$61/bbl in 2019.

Baker Botts: the top energy trends to watch in 2019

Thursday 17 January 2019 12:45

Baker Botts identifies some interesting energy trends for the year ahead.

Rystad Energy: Offshore service market growth to outpace shale in 2019

Thursday 17 January 2019 11:00

Service companies exposed to the offshore subsea market and the maintenance, modifications and operations (MMO) sector are set to benefit from this trend reversal.

Equinor awarded 29 new licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Wednesday 16 January 2019 14:00

Equinor has been awarded 29 new licences by Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy as part of the Award in Predefined Areas (APA) for 2018 – 13 licences as operator and 16 as partner.

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Petrobras’ 2018 oil and natural gas production

Wednesday 16 January 2019 12:30

Petrobras has reported on its 2018 oil and gas production.

INEOS announces mega-investment in port of Antwerp

Wednesday 16 January 2019 11:00

The capital outlay is the largest in the European chemical industry in the past two decades.

L&T Hydrocarbon consortium wins EPCI order from Saudi Aramco

Tuesday 15 January 2019 17:00

The award consists of engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of three Oil Production Deck Manifolds and Subsea Pipelines in Zuluf and Berri Fields of Saudi Aramco.

EIA: Changes in marine fuel sulfur limits will put temporary upward pressure on diesel margins

Tuesday 15 January 2019 15:45

EIA’s analysis indicates that the price effects that result from implementing the new IMO standard will be most acute in 2020 and will diminish over time.

SCADA attackers targeted in new white paper from Radiflow

Tuesday 15 January 2019 13:00

Radiflow offers new approach for classifying and assessing OT attack vulnerabilities.

WoodMac: Will Asia-Pacific's O&G sector join the global recovery in 2019?

Monday 14 January 2019 15:30

Will rising demand, new exploration activity and a refresh of government policy bring renewed confidence in Asia-Pacific's upstream industry in 2019? Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood shares his thoughts.

M&As helped oil and gas companies survive last five years

Monday 14 January 2019 12:50

Oil price volatility driving M&A activity in oil and gas industry in recent years, says GlobalData.

What Angola can learn from Nigeria as it creates remarkable opportunities for marginal oil production?

Monday 14 January 2019 11:15

Centurion Law Group considers whether the Nigerian experience with marginal oilfield development had measurable success can be applied elsewhere.

KPMG: ‘Investing in Norway doesn’t have to be taxing’

Friday 11 January 2019 14:30

Mariann Mitchell, senior tax manager at KPMG, Aberdeen, looks at some of the key challenges and opportunities that companies may encounter when engaging in this market.