International

Equinor third quarter 2020 results

Equinor reports adjusted earnings of USD 0.78 billion and USD 0.27 billion after tax in the third quarter of 2020. IFRS net operating income was negative USD 2.02 billion and the IFRS net income was negative USD 2.12 billion, following net impairments of USD 2.93 billion mainly due to reduced future price assumptions.

ADNOC says looking to boost India SPR footprint amid policy change

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., the UAE largest oil producer and the only overseas company with crude stored in India caverns

Equinor gains drilling permit for Barents Sea well

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a well located in the Barents Sea off Norway.

Russian oil tanker suffers explosion, fire in Sea of Azov

A Russian oil tanker experienced an explosion in the Sea of Azov and an operation to rescue three of its crew members was underway Saturday, officials said.

Total Considers Investing in Iraqi Natural-Gas Projects

Total SE is considering natural-gas investments in Iraq, according to the Middle Eastern nation’s government.

Syria fuel crisis eases as Iran delivers new oil supplies

Iran has delivered several gasoline and crude oil shipments to Syria, easing a near two-month gasoline shortage aggravated by tougher U.S. sanctions, shippers, port officials and traders said.

Alberta Ends OPEC-Style Curbs After Oil Sands Production Drops

Alberta’s two-year experiment with OPEC-style crude production curbs is coming to an end after a Covid-driven collapse in demand led the Canadian province’s battered oil-sands industry to idle more output than required.

Saudi crown prince calls for global collaboration to unlock benefits of AI for all

As the world faces unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year offers the perfect opportunity to test the potential of artificial intelligence, according to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.