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'.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No Trump Truce Seen as Kyiv Hits Volga Refinery
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/no_trump_truce_seen_as_kyiv_hits_volga_refinery-16-sep-2026-184625-article/?rss=true
Ukraine said it hit the Syzran refinery in Russia's Volga region, underlining that the two nations have not signed up to the energy truce claimed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/no_trump_truce_seen_as_kyiv_hits_volga_refinery-16-sep-2026-184625-article/?rss=true
Ukraine said it hit the Syzran refinery in Russia's Volga region, underlining that the two nations have not signed up to the energy truce claimed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Aker BP Makes New North Sea Gas Discovery
https://www.rigzone.com/news/aker_bp_makes_new_north_sea_gas_discovery-16-sep-2026-184626-article/?rss=true
Aker BP discovered natural gas with preliminary estimates of about 5.3-84.8 million cubic feet on Norway's side of the North Sea, some 16 miles north of the producing Duva field.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/aker_bp_makes_new_north_sea_gas_discovery-16-sep-2026-184626-article/?rss=true
Aker BP discovered natural gas with preliminary estimates of about 5.3-84.8 million cubic feet on Norway's side of the North Sea, some 16 miles north of the producing Duva field.
Market Expectations Shift Towards Prolonged USA-Iran Conflict
https://www.rigzone.com/news/market_expectations_shift_towards_prolonged_usairan_conflict-16-sep-2026-184627-article/?rss=true
Market expectations are shifting towards a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict, Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head Emily Ashford warned.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/market_expectations_shift_towards_prolonged_usairan_conflict-16-sep-2026-184627-article/?rss=true
Market expectations are shifting towards a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict, Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head Emily Ashford warned.
Buru Says Rafael Gas Project Holds Over 15 MMboe 2P Reserves
https://www.rigzone.com/news/buru_says_rafael_gas_project_holds_over_15_mmboe_2p_reserves-16-sep-2026-184628-article/?rss=true
The initial development of the Rafael field in Western Australia's onshore Canning Basin has been assessed to contain 15.25 million barrels of oil equivalent proven and probable reserves, with potential for 65.74 billion cubic feet of sales gas.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/buru_says_rafael_gas_project_holds_over_15_mmboe_2p_reserves-16-sep-2026-184628-article/?rss=true
The initial development of the Rafael field in Western Australia's onshore Canning Basin has been assessed to contain 15.25 million barrels of oil equivalent proven and probable reserves, with potential for 65.74 billion cubic feet of sales gas.
Gas Prices Jump in Every State
https://www.rigzone.com/news/gas_prices_jump_in_every_state-16-sep-2026-184629-article/?rss=true
Gasoline prices jumped in every U.S. state 'with no relief in sight', GasBuddy warned.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/gas_prices_jump_in_every_state-16-sep-2026-184629-article/?rss=true
Gasoline prices jumped in every U.S. state 'with no relief in sight', GasBuddy warned.
BKV Expands Barnett Shale Footprint
https://www.rigzone.com/news/bkv_expands_barnett_shale_footprint-16-sep-2026-184630-article/?rss=true
BKV said it had acquired upstream, midstream and carbon capture and storage assets in the Barnett Shale that grow its proven developed producing reserves by about 350 billion cubic feet equivalent.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/bkv_expands_barnett_shale_footprint-16-sep-2026-184630-article/?rss=true
BKV said it had acquired upstream, midstream and carbon capture and storage assets in the Barnett Shale that grow its proven developed producing reserves by about 350 billion cubic feet equivalent.
Côte d’Ivoire: Eni completes the sale of a 10% stake in the Baleine project in Côte d’Ivoire to SOCAR
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205331
Eni has announced the completion of the sale of a 10% stake in the Baleine project in Côte d’Ivoire to SOCAR. Eni has been present in Cote d’Ivoire since 2015. Baleine is Eni’s first development in the country, and the first net-zero development in Africa.
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205331
Eni has announced the completion of the sale of a 10% stake in the Baleine project in Côte d’Ivoire to SOCAR. Eni has been present in Cote d’Ivoire since 2015. Baleine is Eni’s first development in the country, and the first net-zero development in Africa.
USCG, FBI Conduct Cyberattack Probes on Oil Tankers
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/uscg_fbi_conduct_cyberattack_probes_on_oil_tankers-16-sep-2026-184631-article/?rss=true
The U.S. is investigating potential cyberattacks on oil and gas tankers.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/uscg_fbi_conduct_cyberattack_probes_on_oil_tankers-16-sep-2026-184631-article/?rss=true
The U.S. is investigating potential cyberattacks on oil and gas tankers.
EIA Now Sees Bigger Oil Crunch in 2026, Glut in 2027
https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_now_sees_bigger_oil_crunch_in_2026_glut_in_2027-16-sep-2026-184633-article/?rss=true
The EIA predicted a bigger oil market crunch in 2026 and a bigger oil glut in 2027 in its latest STEO, compared to its previous August STEO.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_now_sees_bigger_oil_crunch_in_2026_glut_in_2027-16-sep-2026-184633-article/?rss=true
The EIA predicted a bigger oil market crunch in 2026 and a bigger oil glut in 2027 in its latest STEO, compared to its previous August STEO.
Kimmeridge, Mubadala to Nearly Double Commonwealth LNG Capacity
https://www.rigzone.com/news/kimmeridge_mubadala_to_nearly_double_commonwealth_lng_capacity-16-sep-2026-184634-article/?rss=true
Caturus, the joint venture of Kimmeridge and Mubadala, plans to add five liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 7.75 million metric tons per annum to the Commonwealth LNG export project in Louisiana.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/kimmeridge_mubadala_to_nearly_double_commonwealth_lng_capacity-16-sep-2026-184634-article/?rss=true
Caturus, the joint venture of Kimmeridge and Mubadala, plans to add five liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 7.75 million metric tons per annum to the Commonwealth LNG export project in Louisiana.
Oil Falls as Saudi Supply Outlook Improves
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_falls_as_saudi_supply_outlook_improves-16-sep-2026-184635-article/?rss=true
Crude futures fell as Saudi and Libyan supply disruptions showed signs of easing.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_falls_as_saudi_supply_outlook_improves-16-sep-2026-184635-article/?rss=true
Crude futures fell as Saudi and Libyan supply disruptions showed signs of easing.
Japan Refiners Rush for Mideast Oil
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/japan_refiners_rush_for_mideast_oil-16-sep-2026-184632-article/?rss=true
Japanese refiners have stepped up purchases of Middle Eastern oil.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/japan_refiners_rush_for_mideast_oil-16-sep-2026-184632-article/?rss=true
Japanese refiners have stepped up purchases of Middle Eastern oil.
Libya: OMV strengthens its organic Upstream growth with Libyan discovery
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205334
OMV announces a significant exploration success in Libya: Following the completion of technical and economic evaluations, the OMV operated 'Essar' well in Libya’s Sirte Basin has been classified as commercially viable. OMV holds 12% interest in the concession area C 103.
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205334
OMV announces a significant exploration success in Libya: Following the completion of technical and economic evaluations, the OMV operated 'Essar' well in Libya’s Sirte Basin has been classified as commercially viable. OMV holds 12% interest in the concession area C 103.