Keywords: Energy sector


UK relaxes payment restrictions for Lukoil subsidiary in Austria

The United Kingdom has adjusted certain sanctions-related payment rules affecting an Austrian subsidiary of Russian energy company Lukoil, providing greater flexibility for businesses engaged in authorized transactions while maintaining broader restrictions linked to Russia sanctions. The change was......

MOL, Gazprom Neft and Gazprom expected to receive extension in NIS stake talks

Hungarian energy company MOL, together with Russia’s Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, is expected to receive a 15-day extension to continue negotiations over the sale of a majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS, according to Serbian officials. The discussions concern the potential transfer of a 51.56%......

OPEC+ approves new oil production increase for July

The OPEC+ alliance is expected to move forward with another increase in oil production quotas for July as part of its ongoing strategy to gradually adjust supply levels in response to evolving market conditions. The decision reflects the group's efforts to balance global energy demand while maintaining......

Parliament in Bulgaria approves limited powers for special manager over Lukoil Refinery

The Bulgarian parliament has approved new legislation that limits the authority of a special manager appointed to supervise the operations of Lukoil in the country, according to local media reports. The decision concerns the Russian energy company Lukoil, which is one of the largest fuel retailers in......

Nayara Energy completes major refinery maintenance program in India

Indian energy company Nayara Energy has announced the successful completion of a scheduled maintenance and modernization program at its Vadinar refinery in the western state of Gujarat, marking an important step in strengthening the country’s refining capabilities. The Vadinar facility, one of......

BP sells stake in Australian LNG project to South Korea's GS Energy

BP has announced the sale of a 5% stake in the Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Western Australia to South Korean energy company GS Energy, marking another step in the British group's ongoing portfolio optimization strategy. The transaction reflects BP’s objective of strengthening......

Norway oil companies raise investment outlook, survey shows

Norwegian oil and gas companies have revised their investment expectations upward for the years 2026 and 2027, according to a recent quarterly industry survey. Despite this revision, overall spending is still projected to remain below the record levels achieved in 2025. The survey shows that the country’s......

Oil prices fall 5% amid optimism over possible Iran-US agreement

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to signs of progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) both lost around 5% during trading sessions after......

Eni and partners approve new development phase for Ivory Coast energy project

Eni and its partners have approved a new development phase for the Baleine project in Ivory Coast, marking a major step forward in the expansion of one of the country’s most significant hydrocarbon discoveries. The project is being developed in partnership with Petroci and Vitol. The newly approved......