Shell to finalise ARC Resources acquisition
11/09/2026 by Daniel Tait
UK-based Shell has announced the completion of its deal to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources Ltd (ARC).
Chevron to build on Venezuela position
10/09/2026 by Cameron Clarke
US-based oil major Chevron has announced that it is extending its operations in Venezuela after securing new terms for its joint ventures.
TotalEnergies appoints new marketing and services president
09/09/2026 by Joel Thompson
France-based TotalEnergies has announced the immediate appointment of Emmanuelle Guégan as president for marketing and services.
BP announces new chair
08/09/2026 by Joel Thompson
BP has announced that Ian Tyler will chair the company, following a thorough search that considered external as well as internal candidates.
TotalEnergies finalises transfer of Russian LNG asset
07/09/2026 by Daniel Tait
France-based TotalEnergies has now completed the transfer of its 10% stake in the Russian Arctic LNG (liquefied natural gas) 2 project to a subsidiary of operator Novatek, bringing a long-running process to a formal close.
Lubrizol announces two new additives for PTFE-free powder coating
04/09/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Specialty chemicals provider Lubrizol has announced the introduction of the innovative PowderAdd 9781 and PowderAdd 9782 texturing agents for powder coatings.
Irak to seek increased oil quota
03/09/2026 by Jay Hatton
Reuters reports that a delegation from Irak has travelled to Arabie Saoudite to make the case for increasing its OPEC+ output quota.
ExxonMobil to start automating Permian rigs
02/09/2026 by Joel Thompson
Reuters reports that US-based ExxonMobil has begun operating automated rigs to enhance safety and increase production in the Permian Basin.
Nvidia approves Castrol coolant fluids
31/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Castrol has announced Nvidia’s approval of Castrol ON PG25 and PG25T for direct-to-chip cooling.
US oil companies sign deals
28/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Two US oil-related companies have signed contracts with Venezuela in line with the country’s efforts to increase oil production by attracting investment.
Chevron announces discovery offshore Angola
27/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
US-based oil major Chevron has announced the discovery of substantial hydrocarbon resources in Block 0 off the coast of Angola.
IEA releases new podcast about drilling innovation
26/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
The International Énergie Agency (IEA) has released the second episode of its podcast mini-series about innovations in energy production.