James Bourne

Qatar's state gas and LNG giant now has a big overseas portfolio, ranging from LNG and E&P to chemicals, and is sticking with its decarbonization plans.

TotalEnergies' CEO is unfazed by volatile oil and gas markets and Trump's trade war, underlining the major's long experience and business resilience.

Gazprom and Novatek both reported higher 2024 profits despite negative geopolitical impacts on their core businesses — and the future remains uncertain.

Tue, May 13, 2025

With Oslo holding a 71% stake, almost all votes go Equinor's way at shareholder meetings, but its — albeit tenuous — links to Israel are in the spotlight.

With only one — supportive — country involved, Inpex's Bonaparte project is moving ahead, while Santos' competing scheme requires support from East Timor.

Since Labour took office last July, there has been much talk but little policy action on the future of the North Sea.

The wide range of business opportunities in Africa, from farm-ins to supply-linked loans, makes it a happy stomping ground for the big global traders.

Oman may be a small piece of Oxy's global mix, but sustainable cash flows from legacy and newer production there are seen balancing Oxy's short-cycle US shale assets.

Tue, May 20, 2025