International

China Begins Consolidation Of $100+ Billion Oil & Gas Pipeline Industry

China has required the three biggest state-held oil corporations to transfer the management of half of their liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to the newly created state-controlled midstream firm, Caixin Global reported, citing industry insiders.

Shell faces spending scrutiny after dividend cut

Shareholders push for clarity on strategy following slashed payout

OPEC+ Agrees to Extend Output Cuts as Cheats Offer Penance

OPEC+ agreed to a one-month extension of its record output cuts and adopted more stringent methods to ensure members don’t break their production pledges.

Apergy and ChampionX complete merger to create the new ChampionX

ChampionX Corporation, formerly known as Apergy Corporation announced the completion of the merger of the businesses of Apergy Corporation and ChampionX Holding Inc., the former upstream energy business of Ecolab Inc. In association with this transaction, Apergy Corporation has changed its name to ChampionX Corporation, and beginning tomorrow its shares of common stock will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CHX”.

Eni launches a new business structure to be a leader in the energy transition

The two business groups will maintain close links in the hydrocarbon value chain, with the objective of best managing the different phases of the energy transition and jointly developing decarbonization processes to supply bio, blue and green products.

BP Discusses Sale of More Than $1 Billion Stake in Giant Oman Gas Project

BP Plc is in early-stage discussions to sell about a 10% stake in a key gas field in Oman as part of the energy giant’s plans to cut debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

Russia Declares Emergency After Arctic Oil Spill

The leak of more than 20,000 tons of diesel in Siberia, said to be one of the country’s worst such accidents, turned a river crimson and was heading for the ocean.