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TotalEnergies to invest in next-level AI models Called agentic AI, new models will take available data and produce detailed recommendations in exploration and development

Borr simplifies its structure in Mexico to get more independence Deal is centered on the three rigs contracted to Pemex

Construction begins on Canada’s largest CCS hub Origins project in Alberta set to sequester 1.5 million tonnes per annum of carbon dioxide starting in January

Two major UK offshore wind sites win key planning consent Morgan and Morecambe have potential to add two gigawatts of renewable energy to Britain’s electricity network

'A lot of blah, blah – but where is the pipeline?' asks offshore wind industry Leaders at World Forum Offshore Wind conference also demand more coordination of European tenders, while …

Contractor confirms UAE offshore prize for $6 billion-plus gas development Adnoc in July took the final investment decision on the $6.2 billion Umm Shaif gas cap offshore megaproject

UK must prioritise domestic energy ahead of winter, says trade body OEUK presses ministers to repeal windfall tax and greenlight new fields to secure winter supply.

Iran will not win Middle East military conflict, says former UK prime minister Tony Blair tells Gastech 2026 the US will prevail if it comes down to military might

Middle East LNG expansion faces oversupply threat as leading buyers eye diversification Qatar most threatened by LNG overcapacity and does not have buyers yet for 50 million tpa of LNG …

Uniper sells off 20% stake in gas pipeline being converted to run on hydrogen Hy24 has emerged as the OPAL pipeline’s buyer

UK parliament to investigate risk of wind and solar power droughts Parliament committee to investigate risks of ‘dunkelflaute’ events where there are prolonged spells of little wind and sun

BP starts drilling Brazil pre-salt exploration well Three-well campaign offshore Brazil will also include prospects in the Bumerangue area

Petronas and Metlen sign 20-year LNG deal Malaysia's Petronas commits six annual LNG cargoes to Metlen, diversifying Greece's gas supply from 2027

Thailand and Malaysia approve new MTJDA production sharing contract PTTEP and Petronas sign new PSC for Block A-18-01

Iraq signs consultancy deal with Chevron on West Qurna 2 Agreement set to facilitate transition of US supermajor towards full-scale operatorship of the Iraqi oilfield

Vietnam-Russia joint venture achieves first oil from new offshore platform New wellhead platform aims to maintain stable production at mature oilfield in Vietnam's Cuu Long basin

Iraq signs deal to boost field's output Baghdad engages private investor to lift oil production and utilise Ajeel field's associated gas

Oman calls for alternative energy export routes as Strait of Hormuz disruption hits shipments Omani minister said key Middle East producers need to make strategic adjustments, including diversifying export exit …

Thailand 'warmly invites' international players to 26th Round Kingdom working to improve investment climate to help bolster domestic and regional energy security

Adnoc, XRG and Masdar sign German deals to unlock $5.8 billion investments Deals were struck during UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany

Wood wins $200 million prize for ExxonMobil LNG project Sidara company will supply long-term construction services in Papua New Guinea

Adnoc, XRG and Masdar sign German deals to unlock $5.8 billion in investments The deals were struck during UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany

Saipem unveils floating LNG solutions Standardised facilities can produce up to 4 million tonnes per annum

East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia shut down after drone attacks Officials say precaution taken after ‘multiple targeting incidents’ on conduit in Riyadh and Madinah regions

Kazakhstan to host WPC Energy Congress in 2028 Now-biennial event will be held for first time in a Central Asian nation, organisers say

Turkish Petroleum drills ahead on latest Black Sea exploration well Fatih drillship on location at well site some 50 kilometres from big Goktepe gas discovery

An Eni-McDermott first and a brace of vessel contracts: Deals of the Week Odfjell Drilling, Ventura Offshore and SLB also among those to secure awards this week

COOEC completes facilities contract at Ugandan oilfield Construction of the surface facilities began in 2022

‘When, not if’: PetroChina executive on long-delayed Russia-China pipeline No contract has been signed yet for Sila Sibiri 2, with price and commerciality still key considerations

All eyes on Trump amid latest Falklands furore Argentina President Javier Milei issues threats against the Falklands' Sea Lion project after US President Donald Trump hints at change of stance

Norway's new round draws high demand 21 companies have applied for acreage in the 2026 licensing round

Canadian FLNG development eyes early 2028 FID Hanwha Ocean is considering a bigger role in the planned $15.7 billion FLNG project

Oslo-listed offshore contractors agree to merger Energy Holdings' and Ventura Offshore's businesses do not overlap

EU's largest offshore gas project races toward first production As Romania's first deepwater project nears start-up, its operator is eyeing up further potential in the Black Sea

Australia postpones gas reservation plan to 2028 The 20% requirement is also granted more flexibility, federal government says

Fake takeover bid for oil explorer brings guilty plea to criminal offences A British man pleads guilty to four counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid …

Saipem wins landmark subsea contract on ExxonMobil's huge Rovuma LNG project Letter of intent for preliminary engineering paves way for big turnkey order once liquefaction scheme is sanctioned

Oil surges another 6% as US-Iran tanker attacks rattle markets Brent and WTI prices continue to rise as stockpiles remain low

Ukraine sets new distance record with drone attack on Gazprom facility Ukrainian drones reported to have sparked fire at large condensate processing plant in West Siberia