Shell and Argentina’s YPF Agree on $50B LNG Development
Shell and YPF say they will partner to build the first LNG export project in Argentina.
E&P Highlights: Dec. 16, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a pair of contracts awarded offshore Brazil, development progress in the Tishomingo Field in Oklahoma and a partnership that will deploy advanced electric simul-frac fleets across the Permian Basin.
Kosmos in Talks to Acquire UK’s Tullow Oil in All-Stock Deal
Kosmos Energy is in early discussions to acquire U.K.-based Tullow Oil in an all-stock transaction, the companies confirmed.
Integrating OCTG Management from Planning to Well
Tenaris’ Rig Direct provides improved collaboration and communication, and more uptime.
Commerce Department Sees Higher Dumping of Mexican, Argentine OCTG
United States Steel Corp. said it has concerns that Argentine oil country tubular goods are being dumped “at much higher levels” than preliminary data suggested.
Oil Set for Weekly Loss on Surplus Fears After OPEC+ Cut Extensions
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies on Dec. 5 pushed back the start of oil output rises by three months until April.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 29/Dec. 2, 2024)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a global scaleup of hydrogen and uncertainty in the solar sector.
Q&A: Exxon Mobil Pioneers the Permian and Guyana
Liam Mallon, Exxon Mobil’s upstream president, discusses how XOM liquids production has hit a 40-year high on the 25th anniversary of the Exxon-Mobil merger, and plans for the future.
GeoPark Signs SPA to Acquire Repsol’s Colombian Assets for $530MM
GeoPark Ltd. has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Respol Exploracion and Repsol E&P to acquire upstream oil and gas assets in Colombia.
Pitts: US Energy Pioneers, Capital Wanted for Vaca Muerta
Despite its vast potential, Argentina lacks the resources—both in capital and technical expertise—to fully tap the potential of the Vaca Muerta play.