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Qatar University signs research and training accord with QatarEnergy LNG in Qatar
Qatar University has signed a memorandum of understanding with QatarEnergy LNG to expand cooperation in education, research and innovation, building on collaboration spanning more than two decades.
Trump says US will hit Iran hard, signals move on Kharg Island oil hub in United States
US President Donald Trump says the United States will hit Iran hard and signals an intention to take Kharg Island and Iran's oil infrastructure, comparing the approach to US policy on Venezuela.
US shale driller Devon updates 2026 outlook following close of Coterra merger
US shale producer Devon Energy provided an updated 2026 outlook this week, which follows the closing of its merger with Coterra Energy in May.
US 'disables' tanker in Gulf of Oman over Iran oil, CENTCOM says
The US says it has disabled a Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman, the third merchant vessel struck this week, US Central Command says.
Togo lays groundwork for future nuclear ambitions through global safety accords
Togo has moved to strengthen its nuclear governance framework by approving legislation to join four major international nuclear safety conventions, aligning its regulatory system with global standards.
SLB OneSubsea wins subsea boosting contract at BP’s Thunder Horse project
SLB OneSubsea announced this week that it had been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract by BP to provide a subsea boosting system for the Thunder Horse project in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice in Iran
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, in an official notice issued through state-linked channels, as US strikes and explosions across the Gulf mark a sharp escalation.
Nigeria supports OPEC+ capacity review as alliance extends output framework
Nigeria has backed OPEC+’s decision to maintain its current oil production framework through 2026 while highlighting the importance of an ongoing review of members’ production capacities that will shape output quotas from 2027
Angola targets end to gas flaring by 2030, threatens penalties for non-compliance
Angola has pledged to eliminate routine gas flaring across its oil industry by 2030 and will impose financial penalties on operators that fail to meet the target, as the country seeks to curb methane emissions while maintaining crude production
Seplat Energy names Tony Elumelu chairman-designate in leadership reshuffle
Seplat Energy has appointed billionaire investor Tony Elumelu as chairman-designate from January 2027
Adani Ports secures marine services deal for Argentina's first LNG export project
India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has won a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, expanding the company's international operations into South America.
Argentina lobbies EU to block proposal threatening soybean biodiesel exports
Argentina is stepping up efforts to persuade European Union lawmakers to reject a proposal that would remove soybean-based biodiesel from the bloc's renewable energy targets, a move that industry officials say could jeopardise exports.
Egypt seeks to buy 30 additional LNG cargoes for Q4 2026
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is currently considering contracts to import nearly 30 additional cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery during Q4 2026
Egypt launches $86.4mn tender for El Dabaa Nuclear plant power grid connection
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity has launched an international tender to construct a 500 kV ultra-high voltage power line designed to connect the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Egypt's national grid
Kuwaiti inventory drop highlights use of covert Omani shipping route
A sharp depletion of crude stockpiles at Kuwait’s primary export terminal has exposed the growing reliance on a covert, high-risk maritime corridor
Kuwait Petroleum to start gas production from Alexandria's West Mina field in Q4 2026
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced it would invest in a major gas exploration project within the West Mina offshore area near the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria,
Naftogaz reaches deal to restructure €1.2bn in Eurobonds
Ukraine's state-owned energy giant Naftogaz has reached an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure around €1.2bn worth of Eurobond obligations.
Vaalco Energy resumes production at Côte d'Ivoire's Baobab oil field after FPSO overhaul
Production at the CI-40 block was suspended in January 2025 to allow a full overhaul of the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien at shipyards in Dubai.
Iran gas exports to Turkey jump in early 2026 as supply deal nears expiry
Iran’s natural gas exports to Turkey surged 61% in the first four months of 2026, European data showed, as flows remained resilient despite military tensions and damage to parts of Iran’s gas infrastructure during the recent US-Israeli war.
South Pars Phase 11 gas output tops 16.6 bcm three years after start-up, developer says
Natural gas extraction from Phase 11 of the South Pars joint field, the last phase of the world’s largest gas reservoir to be developed on the Iranian side, has hit 16.6bn cubic metres (bcm), the project’s development manager said.
Moody's completes periodic review of Nigerian independent oil and gas producer Seplat Energy
Seplat's current B2 rating reflects its position a leading upstream energy company, supported by a portfolio of long-dated oil and gas licences that provide visibility over future production and cash flow generation
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