Tag: oil
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Indonesia’s oil and gas sector is preparing to put up 10 offshore blocks, some of which may excite China
The oil and gas sector in Indonesia is preparing for a recovery in the coming years, amid government plans to launch new offshore blocks, but some of them may raise the sensitivity of China, with which it disputes over the South China Sea. The Indonesian Ministry of Energy is considering offering 10 offshore blocks for…
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A new escalation threatens to stop Libyan oil production
The Italian Eni deal threatens to return the Libyan oil sector to the square it has suffered from for years due to the closure of ports and fields in light of the lack of political consensus in the country. A state of confusion and skepticism has not stopped since the head of the National Oil…
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An Egyptian company plans to drill 11 wells for oil and gas exploration
The Egyptian Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company “GUPCO” is preparing to start drilling 11 wells for oil and gas exploration, to increase Egypt’s hydrocarbon reserves. Today, Monday, January 30 (2023), Egyptian Minister of Petroleum Tariq El-Molla said, during the approval of the company’s planning budget for the fiscal year (2023-2024), that there is importance to…
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The global price of a barrel of oil has declined… and Brent crude is under $87
Today, Monday, January 30, 2023, the price of a barrel of oil declined globally, giving up its gains at the beginning of trading. Imminent interest rate hikes by major central banks and signs of stronger Russian exports offset rising tensions in the Middle East over a drone attack in Iran and hopes of a boost…
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Announcing the date of oil and gas exploration in Lebanon (update)
Oil and gas exploration work in Lebanon, which witnessed the signing of a new agreement today, Sunday, January 29 (2023), is preparing to start within a few days. The CEO of the French company Total Energy, Patrick Pouyanné, said that his company is keen to start work on offshore block 9 as soon as possible,…
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The oil and gas sector in Canada needs to be inspired by the experience of Saudi Arabia and Qatar (article)
Read in this article Qatar has grown its GDP 10 times in just 20 years Western government officials often talk about “just transitions,” emissions caps, and the end of oil Middle East ministers talk about energy diversification and circular carbon economics Like Canada, Qatar and Saudi Arabia want to develop their economies and improve the…
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The global price of a barrel of oil falls and records weekly losses – (Update)
The global price of a barrel of oil decreased by more than 1.5%, at the close of trading today, Friday, January 27 (2023), due to profit-taking and an increase in Russian exports despite Western sanctions. Oil prices rose earlier in the trading, supported by stronger-than-expected US economic growth and hopes for a recovery in Chinese…
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The global price of a barrel of oil has risen… and Brent crude is near $88
The price of a barrel of oil rose globally, during today’s trading, Friday, January 27 (2023), amid expectations of an increase in demand. This comes supported by stronger-than-expected US economic growth and hopes for a recovery in Chinese demand, with coronavirus cases and deaths declining from peak levels last month. The global price of a…
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An expected jump in Iranian oil production from 750 wells
Iranian oil received a new impetus as part of government efforts to boost production, in order to reach the target of 5.7 million barrels per day. Iran’s state oil company has awarded contracts worth $500 million to local companies to revive low-production oil wells in the country, according to the Iranian news agency Mehr. This…
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The global price of a barrel of oil has risen… and Brent crude is above $86
The price of a barrel of oil rose globally, during today’s trading, Thursday, January 26, 2023, after US crude stocks jumped less than expected. Investors are looking forward to more clarity on supply drivers, including the OPEC+ meeting and the imminent EU ban on Russian oil derivatives. The global price of a barrel of oil…
