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Tanzania's stalled $1bn uranium project Mkuju River gains momentum after talks with Russian partners
Put on ice when uranium prices plummeted in 2011, the project is being developed by a subsidiary of Russia’s Uranium One Group.
Rising oil prices could lift Ghana’s petroleum revenues to $1.5bn, minister says
Ghana expects petroleum revenues to surge to about $1.5bn in 2026, well above the $985mn projected in the national budget, according to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson.
Venezuela seeks to expand bilateral energy ties with India
The return of Venezuelan crude to Indian refineries may be one of the most significant shifts in global oil trade this year.
Oil India strikes gas in Andaman Basin
Oil India has reported a natural gas discovery at a third exploratory well in waters near the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal, adding to increasing evidence that the frontier basin could emerge as a key new source of hydrocarbons for New Delhi.
Egypt studies solar power shift for water pumping stations to cut fuel costs
The Egyptian government is currently evaluating plans to expand solar energy use across its water pumping stations to accelerate its green transition and curb rising fuel import bills
Pampa Energía selects Halliburton for Vaca Muerta digital transformation programme
Argentine energy company Pampa Energía has chosen Halliburton to support a multi-year digital transformation programme across its unconventional operations in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, as the company seeks to improve efficiency.
Argentina's Genneia180-MW San Rafael solar park reaches full commercial operation
Argentina's San Rafael solar park in Mendoza province has reached full commercial operation with 180 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, completing a renewable energy project developed by Genneia with an investment of $180mn.
Mexican president reveals four-year $11bn Veracruz investment plan
President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed a four-year MXN190bn ($10.9bn) investment plan for the state of Veracruz on June 5. The aims of the project, carried out from 2026 to 2030, are to recover Veracruz’s fertiliser and petrochemical industries.
Australia’s Elixir starts stimulation and testing phase at Lorelle-3H gas well
The Australia-listed company said the well, located in ATP2056, would first undergo a diagnostic fracture injection test at the toe end of the horizontal section to measure reservoir pressure in the Tinowon “Dunk” Sandstone.
Lakes Blue advances gas tests at Australia’s Wombat-5 well
The Australia-listed company said three gas-bearing zones had been confirmed across a roughly 1,500-metre horizontal section of the well.
Australia's Emperor Energy files new plan for appraisal well off Victoria
The recovery of significant gas at Judith would be a welcome boost for Australia’s east coast, which faces growing uncertainty over future gas supply, as a result of strong demand and falling production.
Iraq and Jordan advance Basra-Aqaba pipeline to diversify oil exports
Iraq and Jordan have renewed discussions on advancing the long-delayed Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project, as Baghdad seeks to diversify its crude export routes amid growing concerns over regional shipping disruptions.
Nigeria’s NUPRC sets June 12 deadline for 2025 oil block bids
Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round offered 50 oil and gas blocks, comprising 15 onshore blocks, 19 shallow-water blocks, 15 frontier blocks and one deep-water block.
Impact Oil & Gas restructuring positive development for Africa’s upstream sector, says AEC
Iran prioritises South Pars platform overhauls due to wartime damage
Iran’s state-run Pars Oil and Gas Co. (POGC) has completed annual overhauls on two offshore gas platforms at the colossal South Pars field as the country pushes ahead with maintenance work under conditions shaped by the recent war.
Shell to help Kazakhstan digitise geological data to boost exploration
Shell and Kazakhstan have reportedly agreed to develop a digital geoscience platform aimed at improving the assessment of the country's hydrocarbon resources and attracting greater investment into oil and gas exploration.
US forces disable Indian crewed tanker linked to Iran's shadow fleet
A US Navy fighter jet disabled an unladen oil tanker carrying 24 Indian nationals in the Gulf of Oman on June 8.
Germany’s Uniper Inks Preliminary Deal to Buy LNG from Canada’s Ksi Lisims
Germany's state-owned energy company Uniper has agreed to a preliminary deal to purchase LNG from Canada’s Ksi Lisims project.
EIA cuts Azerbaijan 2027 oil output forecast, raises 2026 outlook as Azeri Light tops $100
Sempra’s Mexico project Energia Costa Azul produces first LNG
US LNG developer Sempra Infrastructure has achieved first LNG at its Energia Costa Azul project in Ensenada, Mexico.
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