Oil & Gas

US targets Iran oil shipping network

The US sanctioned 14 vessels and separately designated two individuals and 15 entities tied to shipping and management of Iranian-origin oil and petrochemical products.

Venezuela moves to open its oil sector to private investment

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed an oil-sector reform bill into law after the National Assembly passed it, changing the legal framework to allow increased privatisation of Venezuela’s nationalised oil industry.

TotalEnergies relaunches Mozambique LNG buildout

TotalEnergies announced it has restarted construction of its $20bn LNG project at Afungi in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province after a suspension since 2021.

US seizes another Venezuelan-linked oil tanker as Venezuela’s interim government promises oil-law reforms

US forces seized the oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean as Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez told parliament that legislation governing the oil sector would be reformed.

BP plans up to $5bn writedown as it pivots away from green energy and back to fossil fuels

BP said it expects to write down up to $5bn from its green energy transition businesses as it refocuses on oil and gas while facing weaker oil trading and lower oil prices.

US seizes two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports

The United States said it seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in back-to-back operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.

World’s biggest oil tankers just got a lot more expensive as buyers shift away from Russian crude

Global oil tanker rates have reached five-year highs as US sanctions on Russian oil exporters prompt refiners to seek alternatives. This shift is reshaping the oil shipping market significantly.

US sanctions Maharashtra's RN Ship Management for alleged Iranian oil shipments

The US has sanctioned RN Ship Management in Maharashtra for allegedly transporting Iranian oil. This move is part of a broader effort to target companies involved in shipping sanctioned Iranian crude.

Russian oil cargoes race to India as sanctions deadline nears

Millions of barrels of Russian crude are on their way to India as US sanctions loom. This situation raises concerns about the delivery and future of these shipments.

Reliance buys 1 million barrels of crude from Kuwait's KPC, trade sources say

Reliance has acquired 1 million barrels of crude oil from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation due to maintenance issues at KPC's refinery. This move follows Reliance's halt on Russian oil purchases.

Most Indian oil refiners skip buying Russian crude for December

Most Indian oil refiners have stopped buying Russian crude for December due to US tariffs and sanctions. This marks a significant change in India's oil purchasing strategy.

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance trying to re sell Middle Eastern crude in rare move

Reliance Industries is now selling Middle Eastern crude oil after halting Russian imports due to sanctions. This shift is significant as it reflects the company's adaptation to geopolitical pressures in the oil market.

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