International
Exploration & Production , International
Egypt, Greece Sign Agreement on Exclusive Economic Zone
In Greece, diplomats said the deal effectively nullified an accord between Turkey and the internationally recognized government of Libya.
Crude Oil , Trade , International
Saudi Arabia Cuts September Crude Prices to Asia
Saudi Arabia's state oil producer Aramco has cut the official selling prices for its crude to Asia and Europe, while leaving them unchanged for the U.S., a document obtained by Reuters showed.
Exploration & Production , International , Lease Sales
No New Mexican Oil Auctions; President Lays Out Statist Energy Vision
A memorandum seen by Reuters set out President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s priorities in Mexico’s energy sector, and broadly reflected what the veteran leftist has said publicly since taking office.
Trade , International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Lobbying for Russian Pipeline Spikes in Washington
Lobbyists have disclosed little information about their activities.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Poland Fines Gazprom $57 Million over Nord Stream 2
Anti-monopoly agency says the Russian gas company has not cooperated.
International
Syria Says US Oil Firm Signed Deal with Kurdish-led Rebels
Syria's foreign ministry said Aug. 2 that an American oil company had signed an agreement with Kurdish-led rebels who control northeastern oil fields in what it described as an illegal deal.
Business , Trade , International , Shale Plays
Column: US Shale Supply Chain Will Emerge Smaller from Price War, Pandemic
The slump is putting intense stress on the entire supply chain, the ecosystem of large and small contractors, skilled and semi-skilled labor that underpins oil and gas production.
Crude Oil , International
End Game for Oil? OPEC Prepares for an Age of Dwindling Demand
‘People are waking up to a new reality’ as the cartel may be forced to adjust.
Exploration & Production , International
World Bank Says Gas Flaring Hit Highest Level Since 2009
The top four gas flaring countries—Russia, Iraq, the U.S., and Iran—continue to account for 45% of all global gas flaring, for three years running (2017-2019), the World Bank said.
Crude Oil , Trade , International
Iraq Increases Oil Exports in July, Still Pumps above OPEC+ Target
The July figures imply Iraq is still some way from fulfilling its OPEC+ pledges and is exporting far more than a July loading program indicated.