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NSTA Offers 31 More Licenses in Latest Licensing Round
The leasing round attracted 115 bids from 76 companies vying for 257 blocks and partial blocks in the U.K. Continental Shelf.
Phillips 66 Weighs Divestments, Targets Renewable Fuel Increase
Phillips 66 looks to boost renewable fuels production by 67% through the end of the second quarter 2024 at its Rodeo complex in San Francisco while weighing a potential divestiture of its retail marketing businesses in Austria and Germany.
Ithaca Deal ‘Ticks All the Boxes,’ Eni’s CFO Says
Eni’s deal to acquire Ithaca Energy marks a “strategic move to significantly strengthen its presence” on the U.K. Continental Shelf and “ticks all of the boxes” for the Italian energy company.
E&P Highlights: April 22, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a standardization MoU and new contract awards.
BP Restructures, Reduces Executive Team to 10
BP said the organizational changes will reduce duplication and reporting line complexity.
PGS, TGS Merger Clears Norwegian Authorities, UK Still Reviewing
Energy data companies PGS and TGS said their merger has received approval by Norwegian authorities and remains under review by the U.K. Competition Market Authority.
Plus 16 Bcf/d: Power Hungry AI Chips to Amp US NatGas Draw
Top U.S. natural gas producers, including Chesapeake Energy and EQT Corp., anticipate up to 16 Bcf/d more U.S. demand for powering AI-chipped data centers in the coming half-dozen years.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of April 5, 2024)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $20 billion ‘green bank.’
E&P Highlights: April 1, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including new contract awards.
ChampionX to Acquire RMSpumptools, Expanding International Reach
ChampionX said it expects the deal to extend its reach in international markets including the Middle East, Latin America and other global offshore developments.