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CRC Evans, Croatia's Monter partner on Europe's first hydrogen valley pipeline
Global pipeline services company CRC Evans and Croatian engineering contractor Monter Strojarske Montaže have formed a strategic partnership to deliver Europe’s first Hydrogen Valley pipeline project, CRC Evans said in a press...
Etihad Energy plans Fujairah refinery
Etihad Energy Holding Company is planning an AED 1.1bn–1.3bn refinery in Fujairah dedicated primarily to 95-octane gasoline production.
Equinor and partners agree on development plan for Norway's Ringvei Vest oil and gas project
Norway’s Equinor and its partners have selected the development concept for Ringvei Vest, one of the largest early-stage oil and gas projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
SOCAR halts pipeline after oil spill in Azeri Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has halted oil transportation through a damaged Azneft pipeline after an oil slick was detected in the Caspian Sea.
Moscow State University rector joins Rosneft board
Moscow State University rector Viktor Sadovnichy has been elected to Rosneft’s board of directors, replacing Viktor Martynov, rector of Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.
Russia’s Rosneft says Sakhalin-1 output is 20% above ExxonMobil plan
Oil and gas production at the Sakhalin-1 project is 20% above the plan set by former operator Exxon Neftegas.
Rosneft says 2025 budget payments exceeded RUB5 trillion
Rosneft paid more than RUB5 trillion ($67bn) into the Russian budget in taxes and other payments in 2025.
Russia’s Rosneft expects Zvezda steel plant to start up in 2029
Rosneft expects a new metallurgical plant being built in Russia’s Far East to supply the Zvezda shipbuilding complex to start operations in 2029.
Rosneft says fuel supply to Russian market remains priority
Rosneft is prioritising fuel supplies to the Russian domestic market and is exporting almost no oil products, CEO Igor Sechin told the company’s annual shareholder meeting.
SOCAR halts pipeline after oil spill in Azeri Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has halted oil transportation through a damaged Azneft pipeline after an oil slick was detected in the Caspian Sea.
Ukrainian gas producer triples output during war with major investment drive
Ukrainian private natural gas producer Zakhidnadraservice has tripled its gas output since the start of the war, expanding production through heavy investment in domestic equipment after foreign oilfield service providers withdrew from Ukraine.
Namibia rolls out multi-billion-dollar transmission projects
NamPower is advancing a pipeline of multi-billion-dollar electricity transmission projects aimed at strengthening Namibia’s power grid, improving reliability and supporting future economic growth.
OQEP signs upstream MoU with Indonesia's Pertamina Hulu Energi
Oman's OQEP has signed an MoU with Indonesia's Pertamina Hulu Energi to explore joint oil and gas investments in Oman, Indonesia and other markets, extending the upstream firm's widening network of international partnerships.
Egypt settles Dana Gas arrears as drilling triples expectations
UAE-based Dana Gas (ADX:DANA) has cleared all outstanding arrears with the Egyptian government after receiving a final payment of $21.5mn
Oman launches tender for 1,500 MW of solar capacity worth over $1bn
Oman has launched a prequalification (RFQ) process for the development of two large-scale utility solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a combined investment value of just over $1 billion, according to the state-run procurement agency.
Rosneft's flagship Vostok Oil project nears launch
Rosneft is nearing a technical launch at Vostok Oil, but shipping and production constraints could limit its early scale.
Petronas further expands upstream footprint in Turkmenistan
Petronas has expanded its upstream position in Turkmenistan, securing two new offshore blocks in the Caspian Sea.
Western Balkans coal plants continue to breach pollution limits despite legal deadlines, report says
CEE Bankwatch Network study finds coal-fired power plants emitted sulphur dioxide at more than six times legal limits in 2025, with dust pollution reaching its worst level since current emissions rules entered force.
Iran's Ghalibaf says Hormuz Strait will be run by Tehran following meeting with Oman
Iran's head negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war management and will be run by Tehran under Iranian terms, listing the strait among the gains of the Switzerland talks.
Iran says US has issued licence for oil sales with banking, insurance cover
The United States has issued the licence needed to sell Iranian oil, petrochemical products and oil derivatives, along with the related insurance, transport and banking services, according to Iran.
Saipem, TechnipFMC win $1.3bn contracts on Angola’s Greater PAJ oil project
Italian offshore contractor Saipem and energy services company TechnipFMC have secured major contracts for the Greater PAJ oil development offshore Angola following the project's final investment decision
ExxonMobil narrows Stabroek focus to appraisal and gas as exploration window tightens
ExxonMobil's H1 2026 Stabroek campaign targets appraisal at Barreleye-3, gas evaluation at Goatfish-1 near Suriname, and fresh oil at Goby-1 — but no new discoveries confirmed beyond the 11bn boe baseline.
Guyana opts for industry cooperation over legislation to speed oil supplier payments
Guyana's natural resources minister urges oil majors to cut supplier payment cycles voluntarily, warning that 90-120-day windows choke local firms — but stops short of legislating a fix.
Pánuco spill deepens PEMEX accountability crisis as navy suppresses footage and Congress demands testimony
PEMEX's Pánuco spill enters day eleven with two active discharge points confirmed, Congress demanding the director testify, and the Navy caught suppressing footage of a river that fishing families say never truly clears.
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