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US Plans to Cut Iran’s Oil Exports to 100,000 BPD – Maximum Pressure Returns

Oil refinery under US sanctions with Iranian oil exports at risk.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US aims to squeeze Iran’s oil exports to less than 10 percent of current levels as President Donald Trump renews a campaign of “maximum pressure” on Tehran’s nuclear program. “We are committed to bringing the Iranians to going back to the 100,000 barrels-a-day of oil exports” shipped during Trump’s first […]

Penta-Ocean signs contract for first-of-its-kind monopile installation vessel

Ulstein HX118 U-Stern installation vessel designed for offshore wind monopile installation.

Ulstein Design & Solutions has confirmed that Penta Ocean Construction Company Limited has signed a contract for the construction of an Ulstein HX118 U-Stern installation vessel The heavy-lift vessel, to be built at Seatrium in Singapore, will be used to install large monopile foundations for the offshore wind sector. Ulstein first unveiled the U-STERN hull concept in […]

Alaskan Resources to Play Key Role in Trump’s Energy Plan

President Trump signs executive orders to reshape U.S. energy policy, focusing on independence and deregulation in 2024.

President Trump signed several executive orders aimed at boosting domestic energy production and reducing reliance on foreign energy. The administration withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement and paused offshore wind leasing. Environmental regulations were cut to stimulate economic growth and promote energy independence. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive […]

Tamboran, Santos to explore Darwin LNG expansion in Beetaloo basin

Tamboran and Santos partner to explore Darwin LNG Train 2 expansion opportunities in Beetaloo Basin.

Tamboran Resources Corporation and Santos Limited have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to undertake technical studies relating to a potential Darwin LNG (DLNG) Train 2 expansion and collaborative work on the jointly owned EP 161 acreage (Santos 75% operator, Tamboran 25%) in the Beetaloo Basin. The goal of the studies is to […]

The Global Impact of Petroleum in 2025: Trends Driving the Industry

Global oil industry trends in November 2024

IEA revises annual growth forecast upward as oil demand strengthens, with notable increases across Asia and the Middle East The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) January 2025 Oil Market Report reveals a revised annual growth forecast for oil demand, reflecting a more robust recovery than initially anticipated. Global demand for oil is now projected to increase by 2.1M […]

Shifting Geopolitics and Supply Chains: How the Global Petroleum Industry is Transforming in 2025

"Global map with oil trade routes and geopolitical highlights for 2025."

In 2024, the crude oil and natural gas market navigated a complex landscape of controlled OPEC+ supply and variable demand, heightened geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic weakness, and a continued focus on energy transition. This resilience is reflected in the stability of oil prices: Brent crude oil prices exhibited a minimal average monthly change and a monthly […]

SLB’s Advanced Subsea Technology to Boost Petrobras’ Búzios Field

SLB subsea RWI system enhancing Petrobras Búzios field production efficiency

SLB’s OneSubsea™ joint venture has secured a groundbreaking contract with Petrobras to deliver two cutting-edge subsea raw seawater injection (RWI) systems. These systems will enhance production efficiency at the prolific Búzios field, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per barrel of oil while increasing recovery rates for Petrobras’ FPSOs P-74 and P-75. A Smarter Approach to […]

Shell’s New Investment in the Gulf of Mexico: The Phase 3 Silvertip Project

Shell’s Phase 3 Silvertip project wells in the Gulf of Mexico with low-carbon energy production focus."

Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has made an exciting announcement about its continued commitment to energy production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The company has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Phase 3 Silvertip project. This new venture aims to deliver two high-performing wells at the Shell-operated Perdido […]