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European refining margins surged more than 200%, helping offset weaker crude and LNG prices, while upstream volumes added resilience to operating cash flow.

Oil and Gas

Harold Hamm halts drilling in Bakken on oil downturn

José López · January 21, 2026

Harold Hamm suspends drilling in Bakken due to low oil profitability, a historic change for U.S. fracking.

New Energies

Kraken Technologies receives 25 million from British Business Bank

Simón González · January 21, 2026

The platform will receive the largest direct backing in British Business Bank's history, furthering its global growth as an energy technology platform.

Oil and Gas

Harold Hamm halts Bakken operations due to drop in oil margins

Joshua Falcón · January 20, 2026

Continental Resources slows down its Bakken activity due to falling crude oil prices. WTI hovers around USD 60 and marginalizes profitability.

Oil and Gas

Brava Energia enters strongly into the Campos Basin after acquiring shares from Petronas

Joshua Falcón · January 20, 2026

The company has formalized the purchase of 50% of the assets Tartaruga Verde and Module III of Espadarte, two offshore fields located in the…

New Energies

Bolivia seeks to regain investor confidence by maintaining lithium and energy contracts

Joshua Falcón · January 20, 2026

The regulations will include new contract models, a more flexible tax regime and mechanisms to facilitate the participation of private capital.

Oil and Gas

International companies explore adjustments to facilitate investments in Venezuela

Simón González · January 20, 2026

Representatives of the energy sector are exploring legal and contractual adjustments that could unblock the entry of new oil investments.

Oil and Gas

Mitsubishi announces sale of Haynesville shale gas assets

Joshua Falcón · January 20, 2026

The volume produced is being evaluated for LNG shipments, especially to Japan, consolidating Haynesville's role as a strategic node in the global energy trade.