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OPEC signals intention to keep limits on oil supply through 2019

Saudi Arabia and other key producers in OPEC signaled their intention to keep oil supplies constrained for the rest of the year, while pledging to prevent any genuine shortages.

Iraq says ExxonMobil evacuation of staff is `unacceptable'

The evacuation of some ExxonMobil Corp. workers is “unacceptable and unwarranted” because it has nothing to do with the security situation in southern Iraq, according the country’s energy minister.

ExxonMobil Permian Development to provide $64 billion in benefits to New Mexico

ExxonMobil has said a new study estimates the company’s development of Permian Basin resources in New Mexico will generate approximately $64 billion in net economic benefits for the state and local communities over the next 40 years, creating thousands of new jobs and providing increased funding for education, health and human services and infrastructure improvements.

TGS to acquire Spectrum in all stock transaction

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA has announced that it has agreed on the principle terms for the acquisition of Spectrum ASA, creating a leading provider of 2D and 3D seismic data for $422 million (NOK 3,671 million payable in third-quarter 2019 (expected to be early August 2019).

Schlumberger sells drillpipe and fishing businesses

Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS), and Schlumberger announced that they have entered into an agreement for WIS to acquire the businesses and associated assets of DRILCO, Thomas Tools, and Fishing & Remedial services, along with part of a manufacturing facility located on Rankin Road in Houston, Texas.

LNG production starts up at Cameron LNG export terminal in Louisiana, reports Total

The Cameron LNG project has achieved first liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from train 1. The project will begin exports in the coming weeks.

John Sverdrup Phase 2 approved, according to Equinor

he plan for development and operation (PDO) of the second phase of the Johan Sverdrup field development was formally approved by Norwegian authorities on May 15, 2019.

Premier shares jump 48% as strong output drives 2019 forecast

Premier Oil rose the most in four months in London trading after increasing full-year forecasts for output and debt reduction.

Apache bets big on Permian gas liquids

A ride through the Permian basin’s little-drilled southwest corner looks a bit like the rest of the shale patch. Mesquite dots the dry landscape, and bumpy oilfield roads link well sites to the main highways.

Equinor increases share in deepwater Gulf of Mexico from Shell

Equinor has exercised its preferential rights to acquire an additional 22.45% interest in the Caesar Tonga oil field from Shell Offshore Inc for a total consideration of $965 million in cash.

Iran-backed drone attacks damage Saudi pumping stations

Saudi Arabia halted its main cross-country oil pipeline after a drone attack damaged pumping stations along the link, a strike claimed by Iran-backed rebels in neighboring Yemeni.

Pemex gets record $8 billion loan in bid to reassure investors

Mexico moved to bolster investor confidence in its embattled state oil company, announcing an unprecedented $8 billion syndicated loan along with new tax breaks for the energy producer.

Weatherford uses Chapter 11 restructuring to gain breathing room

The firm announced that it has executed a restructuring agreement with a group of senior noteholders that collectively holds 62% of the company’s senior, unsecured notes.

Russia weighs up future of Opec+

New developments may get priority over production cuts

Opec: kicking back against transparency?

As new technologies trump its modest initiatives, Opec may see value in telling the market less, and less predictably

OTC: DOE continues to address technology and market challenges

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) offshore research and technology solutions continue to support President Trump’s goals for energy dominance and the America-First Offshore Energy Strategy.