International

Japan to boost investment role in upstream LNG projects

Japan plans to step up its investment role in upstream projects for liquefied natural gas (LNG), to spur new development and boost fuel offtake by its companies

Italy steps up push to cut Russian gas with Egypt agreement

Eni SpA signed a framework agreement to boost flows of liquefied natural gas from Egypt to Italy, as European nations step up efforts to wean themselves off Russian energy in the wake of Moscow attack on Ukraine.

Algerian Sonatrach: We Cannot Replace Russian Gas Deliveries

Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar explained that Algeria currently has some billions of cubic meters of gas in surplus, but they are insufficient to replace Russian gas deliveries to meet Europe gas needs.

Iraq Exports $11.07 Billion of Oil During March, Highest for 50 Years

Iraq exports of oil reached $11.07 billion last month, the highest level for half a century, as crude prices soared amid shortfall fears following Russia invasion of Ukraine, the oil ministry said.

CNOOC plans North Sea oil exit in strategic shift

China biggest offshore producer CNOOC Ltd is preparing to exit one of the North Sea largest field in a strategic shift of focus to newer oil and gas developments and away from Western assets, banking and industry sources said

UAE will work with OPEC+ to make sure energy market is stable, minister says

The UAE is trying to do its best and raise its capacity to 5 million barrels but that does not mean it plans to leave OPEC+ or do something unilaterally

Italy eying two floating LNG plants to cut Russia gas reliance

Italy is looking to install two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) to boost liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports as part of plans to cut reliance on Russian gas, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday

Jordan EMRC plans to utilise compressed natural gas from Risha field — official

The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) intends to utilise compressed natural gas from Risha gas field, according to the director of the Natural Gas Directorate, Abd Al Salam Al Zyoud