(Reuters) - State-run Brazilian oil company Petrobras said on Tuesday the sale process for the control of a natural gas pipeline that connects Bolivia and southern Brazil is in a binding phase. EIG Global Energy Partners presented a binding proposal, which must be considered by Petrobras' management, and in case of approval will start the... Continue Reading →
Two contenders in the Atlanta SURF tender
(PetroleoHoje) The dispute over the SURF service contract for the final Atlanta project is expected to be between Sapura and McDermott. The information was confirmed by sources at PetróleoHoje, anticipating that the contracting process will be defined by the end of March. In addition to Sapura and McDermott, TechnipFMC was also classified by the oil... Continue Reading →
Offshore wind “vital” to global decarbonisation, but most will have to float
(RenewEconomy) Floating offshore wind could play a crucial role in helping to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels, says a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council, and will be crucial for countries with limited opportunities to deploy fixed-bottom turbines. The GWEC says offshore wind – now emerging as a key new technology... Continue Reading →
Eni to lift force majeur on Nigeria Brass oil exports this week
(Reuters) - Italian energy group Eni said on Tuesday it would lift a force majeure on exports of Nigerian Brass River crude oil this week after it completed repairs to a pipeline damaged by a blast. The group had cut oil and gas exports from its Brass Export terminal. "The force majeure is expected to... Continue Reading →
U.S. oil ‘mini-majors’ emerge from shale patch deals, soaring energy prices
(Reuters) - A group of oil and gas "mini-majors" are emerging among U.S. shale producers, built from aggressive dealmaking that industry players expect will accelerate on strong commodity prices and the retreat of Europeans from U.S. onshore production. The players, including Devon Energy Corp , EQT Corp (EQT.N), Continental Resources (CLR.N), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD.N) and Diamondback Energy ,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras drills wildcat well at Dois Irmaos block
(PetroleoHoje) Petrobras started drilling a wildcat well in the Dois Irmãos block, in the pre-salt layer of the Campos Basin, last Friday. The Ocean Courage rig drilled in a water depth of 2,769 m. The unit was also used to drill the Alto do Cabo Frio Central wildcat well, in the pre-salt layer of the... Continue Reading →
FAR Withdraws from Guinea Bissau. STAM Takeover Attempt Fails
Australian oil and gas company FAR Limited said Monday it would withdraw from its offshore blocks in Guinea Bissau after failed farm-out attempts. Separately, FAR said that STAM's takeover offer for FAR had closed, without the offer conditions being satisfied. FAR had urged shareholders to reject the offer. As for the Guinea Bissau news, FAR... Continue Reading →
Oil drops to lowest in 3 weeks
(Reuters) - Oil prices dropped to their lowest in almost three weeks on Tuesday as Russia indicated it is in favour of the Iran nuclear deal resuming as soon as possible. Ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine further eased fears of supply disruptions and surging COVID-19 cases in China fuelled concerns about slower demand. Brent... Continue Reading →
Permian oil output forecast to hit record high in April -EIA
(Reuters) - Oil output in the Permian in Texas and New Mexico, the biggest U.S. shale oil basin, is due to rise 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) to a record 5.208 million bpd in April, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its productivity report on Monday. Total output in the major U.S. shale... Continue Reading →
EXCLUSIVE Petrobras and EIG near deal for Bolivia-Brazil gas pipeline
(Reuters) - State-run Brazilian oil company Petrobras is close to reaching an agreement to sell to U.S. private equity firm EIG Energy Partners control of a natural gas pipeline that connects Bolivia and southern Brazil, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as the company is formally known, is expected... Continue Reading →