USA oil production reopens in Venezuela Ruth Arteaga. · February 5, 2026 Washington will allow companies to operate Venezuelan oil fields under supervised financial control following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro.
Marathon Petroleum boosts earnings after applying stronger refining margins Joshua Falcón. · February 5, 2026 The increase in refining margins strengthened the quarterly results and the positive market reaction.
Delfin LNG pipeline explosion mobilizes authorities in Louisiana Simón González · February 5, 2026 A leak and fire on a gas line operated by Delfin LNG in Cameron Parish revives concerns about energy security in the region.
Kuwait: TotalEnergies and Kuwait Oil Company sign a technical cooperation agreement José López. · February 5, 2026 TotalEnergies and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) sign Memorandum of Understanding
Aramco completes $4 billion bond issue Joshua Falcón. · February 4, 2026 The transaction was priced on January 26, 2026 and the bonds were listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Shell sells 20% of its Orca project to KUFPEC in deepwater Brazil Joshua Falcón. · February 4, 2026 Orca's planning is taking place in the deep waters of the Brazilian pre-salt, an area that concentrates some of the largest offshore resources in…
BP faces pressure from investors over its oil and gas investment strategy Joshua Falcón. · February 4, 2026 The proposal requests that BP demonstrate in detail how it applies rigorous capital discipline to each new energy project.
Penspen delivers record year with $500m in contract awards in 2025 – up 120% year-on-year Simón González · February 4, 2026 Chief Executive Officer, Peter O’Sullivan: “2025 stands out as one of the strongest commercial and delivery years in Penspen’s history.”
Kuwait invites foreign oil companies for offshore fields Ruth Arteaga. · February 4, 2026 KPC is seeking foreign investment and regional alliances to accelerate offshore hydrocarbon exploitation and monetize its pipeline network.
Citgo will continue to be protected by the U.S. in the face of creditor claims until March Simón González · February 4, 2026 Citgo will be able to continue operating without risk of seizure while the U.S. government analyzes the future of its ownership.