OPEC forecasts a drop in demand for OPEC+ crude oil in the second quarter Joshua Falcón. · February 12, 2026 OPEC anticipates a drop in demand for OPEC+ crude oil of 400,000 barrels per day during the second quarter of the year.
TotalEnergies reduces share buybacks after oil and gas slump Joshua Falcón. · February 12, 2026 Repurchase declines to US$750 million in the first quarter while Q4 adjusted net income came in at US$3.8 billion.
U.S. eases sanctions and authorizes services to Venezuelan oil sector Simón González · February 12, 2026 Authorize energy transactions with PDVSA under specific legal conditions.
Pipeline maintenance triggers explosion in Oaxaca José López. · February 12, 2026 Explosion in Pemex pipeline in Oaxaca during maintenance. Authorities activate emergency protocols.
TotalEnergies assumes operational control of the Zeeland refinery Simón González · February 12, 2026 The French oil company fully manages the plant, while Lukoil retains its 45% in the expectation of selling it.
Duke Energy exceeds 2025 EPS forecasts and projects growth to 2030 Joshua Falcón. · February 11, 2026 Grid expansion and technological upgrades continue to be long-term structural drivers.
Australia approves exploration rights in Taroom Trough Joshua Falcón. · February 11, 2026 The Executive argues that extending the exploration frontier will put downward pressure on gas prices and strengthen Queensland's energy security.
Chris Wright visits Venezuela for the recovery of the oil industry Simón González · February 11, 2026 The U.S. Secretary of Energy leads the first high-level energy rapprochement in decades to reactivate the Venezuelan oil industry.
Tensions in the Middle East boost oil prices Ruth Arteaga. · February 11, 2026 Brent and WTI barrels rise after U.S. warnings about security in the Strait of Hormuz.
BP suspends share buyback and focuses capital on debt and oil Ruth Arteaga. · February 11, 2026 BP is moving away from quarterly buybacks and redirecting its capital to debt and new oil projects such as Boomerangue in Brazil.