Oil and Gas
Gas discovered offshore Norway
Isbel Lazaro, March 19, 2024. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has reported that Harbour Energy, in collaboration with its partners Sval and Aker BP, has…
Oil and gas remain fundamental pillars of the global energy system. This category features news covering exploration activities, production developments, strategic investments, and major projects related to the hydrocarbon industry across different regions of the world.
Coverage includes new resource discoveries, expansion of production operations, partnerships between energy companies, and technological advancements supporting exploration and hydrocarbon development. News also highlights market dynamics, corporate strategies, infrastructure projects, and industry initiatives influencing the global supply of oil and natural gas.
Stories in this category reflect how the sector continues to evolve in response to energy demand, technological innovation, and the broader energy transition, while maintaining a central role in the global energy landscape.
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Blackford Dolphin rig wins drilling contract with Oil India
Isbel Lazaro, March 18, 2024. On March 15, it was announced that Dolphin Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor, has been awarded a drilling contract…
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Growing Diesel Demand in Germany Drives Limited Supply and Potential Imports
Germany faces a diesel supply shortage as demand rises, with refinery maintenance and breakdowns limiting production capacity.
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China discovers huge deepwater oil reserve
Isbel Lazaro, March 16, 2024. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) revealed last week that the South Kaiping field hosts estimated reserves of 745…
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China’s oil refineries cut production as industrial demand slumps
Joshua Falcon, March 15, 2024. The recession in the construction sector, which has hurt the fate of China's oil, has had a direct impact…
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SONATRACH and Huawei launch solution for oil and gas pipeline inspection
New fiber optic solution enhances safety in oil and gas pipeline monitoring.
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Keystone pipeline momentarily shut down due to leak alert
Inspenet, March 12, 2024. On March 7, TC Energy decided to temporarily suspend operations of the Keystone pipeline to review an alert from a…
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Perenco begins gas exploration and production in the southern North Sea
Joshua Falcon, March 12, 2024. Perenco, the renowned oil and gas company, has marked a milestone by bringing its latest gas project on stream…
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Oil Leak from Overturned Barge Near Tobago Successfully Sealed
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. The government of Trinidad and Tobago announced last Thursday that an oil leak from an overturned barge off the…
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Contract for Uruguay’s last offshore block signed
Isbel Lazaro, March 11, 2024. Challenger Energy, a UK oil sector start-up, has secured the contract to explore Block OFF-3 in Uruguay, marking the…