Thailand’s PTTEP eyes more acquisitions
Thai upstream player PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) plans to keep acquiring new production assets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia to boost reserves and bolster sales.
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Thailand’s PTTEP outperforms after “bargain” Oman acquisition
Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) reported net profit of $376 million for the first quarter 2021 on the back of higher oil prices and gains from the “bargain purchase” of Oman Block 61 from BP.
Shell North Sea boss Phimister takes job with Petroleum Development Oman
Shell North Sea boss Steve Phimister is moving to the Middle East as part of a new role with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Worley takes Omani maintenance job
Worley has won a maintenance and integrity contract in Oman, working with Arabian Industries Projects (AIP).
Wood completes solar plant project in Oman
Work carried out by Aberdeen-based global consulting and engineering company Wood will help turn the hot desert sun of Oman into renewable energy for a ferrochrome production plant.
Thailand’s PTTEP to outperform
Analysts at Macquarie bank believe Thai upstream player PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) is set to outperform as it is bolstered by strong crude prices and the mitigation of risk that output will disappoint at Erawan.
Oxy makes Abu Dhabi find
Occidental Petroleum has made another discovery in Abu Dhabi’s Block 3, the company revealed during a quarterly results conference call.
Petrofac clinches deals worth £220m in Oman
Energy service firm Petrofac has clinched two contracts worth a total of £220 million through Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Thailand’s PTTEP eyes more Middle East deals after $2.45bn BP pact
Thailand’s state-backed upstream player PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) said Monday that its $2.45 billion deal to buy a 20% stake in one of Oman’s strategic gas fields from UK major BP will pave the way for future investments in the Middle East.
BP to raise $2.6bn from sale of 20% stake in prolific Oman block
BP has agreed to sell a 20% working interest in Oman’s Block 61 to PTTEP, of Thailand, for $2.6 billion.
Tethys spuds Omani exploration well
Tethys Oil has spudded an exploration well on Block 49, in Oman, with work expected to take 45 days.
BP to invest more in Middle East’s ‘world-leading’ oil fields
BP said it will invest more money in Middle Eastern oil and natural-gas fields even as it transitions to renewable energy and tries to lower emissions.
Assessing energy merger and acquisition opportunities in a time of pandemic
Mergers and acquisitions have been slowed by the COVID-19 outbreak. But as companies embrace the energy transition opportunities will arise
BP launches Ghazeer in Oman
BP has started up the second phase of its gas operations in Oman, with the launch of the Ghazeer project.
Oman signs exploration deal with EOG
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has signed a deal with the US’ EOG Resources for Block 36.
Oxy to keep Algeria, despite debt problems
Occidental Petroleum intends to keep production flat in 2021 but one bright spot for the company is Algeria.
Oxy eyes Middle East sales to tackle debt
Occidental Petroleum is reviewing options for its Middle Eastern assets as it seeks ways to reduce its debt pile, people familiar with the matter said.
BP in sale talks on $1 billion stake in giant Oman project
BP is in early-stage discussions to sell about a 10% stake in a key gas field in Oman as part of the energy giant’s plans to cut debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Neo in revised deal for Total UK North Sea package as Petrogas exits
Omani firm Petrogas has withdrawn from a deal to buy a package of UK North Sea assets from Total, clearing the way for partner Neo Energy to complete the transaction.
Total, PTTEP sign up Omani gas block
Total and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) have signed up to explore and develop non-associated gas in Oman’s Block 12.
Petrofac clinches deals worth £100m in Oman
Oilfield service firm Petrofac said today that it had clinched £100 million worth of work with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Omani bid round falls foul of shift away from wildcat E&P
News last week that Russian firm Zarubezhneft was being considered for the development of an offshore oil concession in Oman brought into sharp focus the lack of update provided since the country’s 2019 bid round closed in May.
BP, Eni sign exploration pact in Oman
BP and Italian oil firm Eni today signed an exploration and production sharing agreement (EPSA) for Block 77 in central Oman with the Sultanate's Oil Ministry.
Petrofac celebrates production start of ‘megaproject’ in Oman
Petrofac has celebrated the start-up of a major oil and gas production facility in Oman.
Oil climbs in wake of suspected Oman tanker attack
Oil rebounded from near the lowest level in five months after two tankers were damaged in a suspected attack in the Gulf of Oman.