Security risks abound for MENA oil supply
The Middle East and North Africa region is at “growing risk” of oil supply disruption, a new analysis from Verisk Maplecroft has reported.
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Libyan pipe stoppage adds to oil price pressure
Libyan production has dipped below 1 million barrels per day following the latest pipeline stoppage by “suspicious gangs”.
Escalating Moscow-Western tensions speed up Russia’s energy pivot to China
The Ukraine crisis has pushed Moscow and Beijing closer together as Russia and China jointly push back against US dominance.
NOC reports damage to Zawiya refinery
Clashes have “severely damaged” the Zawiya refinery, Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has reported.
Politics threaten NOC head
Libya’s oil minister has called for the removal of the head of the National Oil Corp. (NOC), although progress is likely to be slow.
Big Oil could look to divest carbon intense assets following Shell ruling, says analyst
Supermajors could look to divest their carbon heavy assets in order to meet climate change targets, a Verisk Maplecroft analyst has said.
All G20 countries on course for a ‘disorderly energy transition’, research body warns
None of the world’s major economies are currently on course to deliver on their climate change targets, a new study has found.
NOC declares force majeure at Marsa al Hariga
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure at its Marsa al Hariga terminal, as of April 19, blaming the Central Bank of Libya (CBL).
East African LNG outlook seems positive in 2021 but fluctuating prices, political instability and terrorism risk stifling growth
East Africa is in a prime location to export gas globally but growth and progress has largely been slow, largely because of fluctuating liquified natural gas prices, political instability and terrorism.
Libya’s oil sector must “hope for the best” on security
Libya has entered a “rare period of political stability” but it faces two major challenges, according to a recent Verisk Maplecroft report.
Energy transition ‘nightmare’ for traditional exporters
The energy transition is a “political risk nightmare” for hydrocarbon-export reliant states, a new report from Verisk Maplecroft has said.
Protests ignite in Senegal
Protests continued in Senegal on March 8 as a leading opposition politician faced charges of sexual assault.
Energy sector at risk from U.S.-China flashpoints
The increasing geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China has more than a 50% chance of spilling over into some form of military confrontation in the year ahead. This could involve threats, posturing, or the actual use of force, as well as have serious implications for energy companies and markets.
Chinese energy firms set to benefit from Myanmar turmoil
There is a high risk that political turmoil in Myanmar will negatively affect the energy sector, however, Chinese companies look set to benefit from the tumultuous environment, according to Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research.
Myanmar military coup risks over $1bn of upstream investment
The apparent overthrow of the Aung San Suu Kyi administration by the Myanmar military threatens more than $1 billion of potential upstream investment in the Southeast Asian nation.
Beijing will keep harassing oil and gas activities in South China Sea
Beijing is expected to keep harassing oil and gas operations in disputed areas of the South China Sea this year, particularly offshore Malaysia.
Myanmar set for more than $1 billion of upstream investment
With Myanmar’s general elections in the rearview mirror, upstream development expenditure could more than double to over $1 billion by 2023 compared to this year’s spend.
Wintershall, NOC finally complete Sarir shift
Libya has launched Sarir Oil Operations as a joint operating company to operate Contract Areas 91 and 107, previously held by Wintershall.
Chevron seeks bids for huge Thai decommissioning wave
Chevron is seeking contractors for a major retirement campaign across the Gulf of Thailand as the Southeast Asian nation braces for a huge wave of decommissioning.
NOC lifts force majeure on Sharara
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure from the Sharara oilfield, following an agreement with the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG).
NOC lifts force majeure at Zueitina
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure at the port of Zueitina and the associated oilfields, operated by Zueitina Oil Co. (ZOC).
Petronas to stoke Chinese fury as Transocean drills in South China Sea
Analysts are expecting a backlash from Beijing as Malaysian national oil company (NOC) Petronas prepares to drill in gas-rich Block SK 316 in the South China Sea off the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak.
No October surprise likely in Tanzania
Foreign investors have become increasingly concerned about Tanzania since the election of John Magufuli to the presidency in 2015.
GNA moves towards Sirte as tensions mount
The Government of National Accord’s (GNA) push into Sirte risks triggering a broader conflict, as Egypt warns the city is off limits to the Tripoli administration.
Tough talks to unlock Libya’s oil
Talks are under way to restart Libya’s oil exports.