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Petronas to Supply LNG to Southeast Europe under Metlen Deal
https://www.rigzone.com/news/petronas_to_supply_lng_to_southeast_europe_under_metlen_deal-14-sep-2026-184611-article/?rss=true

The Malaysian state-owned company agreed to supply Metlen with liquefied natural gas to be sold by the Greek company at home and in neighboring countries.
New Fortress Energy Erases Nearly $6B in Debt as Restructuring Completed
https://www.rigzone.com/news/new_fortress_energy_erases_nearly_6b_in_debt_as_restructuring_completed-14-sep-2026-184612-article/?rss=true

The transaction with creditors, processed under UK law, allowed the New York City-based integrated gas-to-power company to extinguish around $5.7 billion in debt by separating its Brazilian operations into two enterprises, one ceded to creditors.
Oil Climbs Amid Saudi Pipeline Halt
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_climbs_amid_saudi_pipeline_halt-14-sep-2026-184613-article/?rss=true

Crude gained as the Saudi East-West pipeline closure heightened fears of tighter global supplies.
Currie Sees 'Extremely High' Risk of $5 Gas by Midterms
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/currie_sees_extremely_high_risk_of_5_gas_by_midterms-14-sep-2026-184608-article/?rss=true

Veteran commodities strategist Jeff Currie said average US gasoline prices will almost certainly hit $5 a gallon before the midterm elections.
Cote d'Ivoire: Panoro announces closing of acquisition of Block CI-27 offshore Côte d’Ivoire
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205295

Panoro Energy has announced completion of the acquisition by Panoro of the entire share capital of DNO’s wholly owned subsidiary DNO CI LLC which holds an indirect 9.09 per cent interest in the high-quality gas producing Block CI-27 offshore Côte d’Ivoire.
Angola: Saipem awarded new offshore contract in Angola worth approx. 350 million USD
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205299

Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract in Angola worth approx. 350 million USD. The contract has been assigned by Azule Energy Angola S.p.A., an incorporated joint venture owned by Eni and bp, and relates to the West Hub Tails project, part of the wider Agogo Integrated West Hub Development, located 180 km offshore Angola at water depths up to 1,750 meters.
Oman: Kistos completes acquisition of Blocks 3 & 4
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205304

Kistos, an independent energy company focused on unlocking value within its existing portfolio and through value-accretive M&A, has completed the acquisition of Blocks 3 & 4 from Mitsui E&P Middle East.
UAE: Lamprell appointed as consortium partner on major offshore EPCI project
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205311

Lamprell has been awarded a contract as part of a consortium with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for a major offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) project in the UAE.
Mozambique: Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2026 to Bring Investment and Local Value Into Focus in Maputo
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205312

The Africa Gas & LNG Summit (AfGLNG) will take place in Maputo from 11-13 November 2026, bringing together government leaders, energy executives, investors and industry experts to examine how Africa can convert its gas resources into wider economic opportunity.
Kyiv Says No Deal Yet to Halt Strikes on Refineries
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/kyiv_says_no_deal_yet_to_halt_strikes_on_refineries-15-sep-2026-184614-article/?rss=true

The U.S. president and his Ukrainian counterpart offered differing accounts of a supposed agreement with Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, as strikes on oil refineries help drive diesel prices to record levels.
Santos Signs Long-Term LNG Agreements
https://www.rigzone.com/news/santos_signs_longterm_lng_agreements-15-sep-2026-184615-article/?rss=true

The Australian company signed a preliminary agreement to supply liquefied natural gas to a South Korean industrial customer and another preliminary deal to offtake from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG in Canada for the Asian market.
What Does the Yanbu Outage Mean?
https://www.rigzone.com/news/what_does_the_yanbu_outage_mean-15-sep-2026-184616-article/?rss=true

The East-West Pipeline was subjected to multiple attacks and subsequently shut down, a statement posted on the official X page of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy revealed.
How Far Are We From 'Tank Bottom'?
https://www.rigzone.com/news/how_far_are_we_from_tank_bottom-15-sep-2026-184617-article/?rss=true

There is a key question about how far we are from 'tank bottom', analysts at HSBC said.
Petronas, TotalEnergies Partner to Support Methane Monitoring in SE Asia
https://www.rigzone.com/news/petronas_totalenergies_partner_to_support_methane_monitoring_in_se_asia-15-sep-2026-184618-article/?rss=true

'As the first center of its kind in Southeast Asia, SEA METEC will support regional efforts to strengthen methane emissions measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification, technology research and development and capability building'.
China's Crude Oil Futures Have Never Been So Expensive
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/chinas_crude_oil_futures_have_never_been_so_expensive-15-sep-2026-184619-article/?rss=true

Yuan-priced crude futures in China rallied to the highest level on record.
North America Breaks Rig Loss Streak
https://www.rigzone.com/news/north_america_breaks_rig_loss_streak-15-sep-2026-184621-article/?rss=true

North America added six rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.
Kistos Completes Acquisition of Stakes in Omani Producing Blocks
https://www.rigzone.com/news/kistos_completes_acquisition_of_stakes_in_omani_producing_blocks-15-sep-2026-184622-article/?rss=true

London-based Kistos consummated the purchase of Mitsui's stakes in Blocks 3 and 4 onshore Oman, marking its entry into the Middle East.
TotalEnergies Expands AI Collaboration with Mistral into Exploration
https://www.rigzone.com/news/totalenergies_expands_ai_collaboration_with_mistral_into_exploration-15-sep-2026-184623-article/?rss=true

The French companies aim to develop frontier models using 'nearly a century of knowledge, know-how and expertise accumulated by TotalEnergies in geosciences and reservoir engineering'.
Oil Jumps on Saudi and Libya Outages
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_jumps_on_saudi_and_libya_outages-15-sep-2026-184624-article/?rss=true

Brent neared $109 as pipeline and oil field disruptions tightened supplies.
OEUK Says UK to Gain From Replacing Oil Windfall Tax Early
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oeuk_says_uk_to_gain_from_replacing_oil_windfall_tax_early-15-sep-2026-184620-article/?rss=true

The current windfall tax, called the Energy Profits Levy, was introduced in 2022 by the previous Conservative government after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring.
Saudi Arabia: Saipem completes divestment of Shallow Water Drilling's operations in Saudi Arabia
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205317

Saipem has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Saudi Arabian Saipem Limited to ADES Saudi Limited Company, an indirect subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, an international operator active worldwide in offshore and onshore drilling services.