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.
Cote d'Ivoire: Petrobras signs production sharing contracts for eight offshore exploration blocks located in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205349
Petrobras, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Netherlands BV (PNBV), the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and PETROCI Holding, have signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSCs) for eight offshore exploration blocks located in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.
https://www.energy-pedia.com/article.aspx?articleid=205349
Petrobras, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Netherlands BV (PNBV), the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and PETROCI Holding, have signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSCs) for eight offshore exploration blocks located in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.
India Pushes Back as US Readies New Russian Oil Sanctions
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/india_pushes_back_as_us_readies_new_russian_oil_sanctions-17-sep-2026-184636-article/?rss=true
India warned a U.S. bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of as much as 100 percent on top buyers of Russian oil could hurt ties between New Delhi and Washington and disrupt global energy markets.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/india_pushes_back_as_us_readies_new_russian_oil_sanctions-17-sep-2026-184636-article/?rss=true
India warned a U.S. bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of as much as 100 percent on top buyers of Russian oil could hurt ties between New Delhi and Washington and disrupt global energy markets.
OMV Confirms Viability of Libyan Oil Discovery
https://www.rigzone.com/news/omv_confirms_viability_of_libyan_oil_discovery-17-sep-2026-184637-article/?rss=true
OMV declared the 'Essar' discovery in Libya's Sirte Basin commercially viable, with total recoverable oil of up to 45 million barrels.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/omv_confirms_viability_of_libyan_oil_discovery-17-sep-2026-184637-article/?rss=true
OMV declared the 'Essar' discovery in Libya's Sirte Basin commercially viable, with total recoverable oil of up to 45 million barrels.
Winter is Coming for Diesel
https://www.rigzone.com/news/winter_is_coming_for_diesel-17-sep-2026-184638-article/?rss=true
A new analysis by the S&P Global Energy Fuels and Refining team warned that 'winter is coming for diesel'.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/winter_is_coming_for_diesel-17-sep-2026-184638-article/?rss=true
A new analysis by the S&P Global Energy Fuels and Refining team warned that 'winter is coming for diesel'.
SOCAR Enters Africa
https://www.rigzone.com/news/socar_enters_africa-17-sep-2026-184639-article/?rss=true
'The acquisition marks SOCAR's entry into Africa's upstream sector and underscores the company's long-term strategy to expand its global upstream footprint', the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic said.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/socar_enters_africa-17-sep-2026-184639-article/?rss=true
'The acquisition marks SOCAR's entry into Africa's upstream sector and underscores the company's long-term strategy to expand its global upstream footprint', the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic said.
Saudi Pipeline Outage Exposes Limits of Supply Optionality
https://www.rigzone.com/news/saudi_pipeline_outage_exposes_limits_of_supply_optionality-17-sep-2026-184640-article/?rss=true
The damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline 'exposes [the] limits of supply optionality', Emily Ashford, Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head, outlined.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/saudi_pipeline_outage_exposes_limits_of_supply_optionality-17-sep-2026-184640-article/?rss=true
The damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline 'exposes [the] limits of supply optionality', Emily Ashford, Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head, outlined.
Aramco Hunts for Fuel Supply in the Med
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/aramco_hunts_for_fuel_supply_in_the_med-17-sep-2026-184642-article/?rss=true
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has been looking to secure thousands of tons of diesel in the Mediterranean.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/aramco_hunts_for_fuel_supply_in_the_med-17-sep-2026-184642-article/?rss=true
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has been looking to secure thousands of tons of diesel in the Mediterranean.
ExxonMobil Warns Coal Accelerating Global Warming
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/exxonmobil_warns_coal_accelerating_global_warming-18-sep-2026-184647-article/?rss=true
The oil explorer maintains its forecasts are grounded in scientific and economic data that take into account realistic changes in government policies and consumer behavior.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/exxonmobil_warns_coal_accelerating_global_warming-18-sep-2026-184647-article/?rss=true
The oil explorer maintains its forecasts are grounded in scientific and economic data that take into account realistic changes in government policies and consumer behavior.
Hormuz Sees More LNG Traffic
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/hormuz_sees_more_lng_traffic-18-sep-2026-184648-article/?rss=true
At least two liquefied natural gas shipments transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as producers look for ways to increase flows to a market struggling with a lack of supply and surging prices.
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/hormuz_sees_more_lng_traffic-18-sep-2026-184648-article/?rss=true
At least two liquefied natural gas shipments transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as producers look for ways to increase flows to a market struggling with a lack of supply and surging prices.