Keywords: Oil industry


Exclusive: Pemex CEO and ally of Sheinbaum faces uncertain future amid mounting challenges

Pemex chief executive Víctor Rodríguez is facing growing uncertainty over his future as internal tensions, financial pressures, and operational setbacks continue to affect the struggling energy giant, according to sources familiar with the matter. The leadership of the Mexican state oil......

Alberta separatist movement gains momentum as referendum push grows

A growing separatist movement in the Canadian province of Alberta is pushing toward a potential referendum on independence. Once considered marginal, the movement has recently gained visibility and support, reflecting deeper political and economic frustrations within the region. Petition brings referendum......

Abu Dhabi Oil Giant Adnoc commits $55 billion to new projects by 2028

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced plans to invest $55 billion in new projects over the next two years, marking a significant expansion of its long-term growth strategy in the global energy sector. According to an official statement released on Sunday, the company confirmed that......

China blocks US sanctions against five refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it has taken legal measures to block sanctions imposed by the United States on five Chinese oil refineries, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to official statements reported by state media, the decision aims......

TotalEnergies announces shutdown of Saudi Satorp refinery after strikes

French energy company TotalEnergies has confirmed the temporary shutdown of the Satorp refinery in Saudi Arabia following recent attacks that damaged part of the facility. The decision was taken as a precautionary safety measure after incidents occurred during the night of April 7 to 8. According to......

US extends sanctions waiver for Russian-owned Serbian refinery

The US Treasury Department has granted a one-month extension on sanctions relief for Serbia's NIS oil company, majority-owned by Russian entities, pushing the deadline to February 20, 2026. This move provides the Balkan nation breathing room to secure winter fuel supplies amid ongoing talks to divest......

Trump predicts US oil firms operating in Venezuela within 18 months

President Donald Trump announced this week that American oil companies could begin operations in Venezuela within 18 months, as his administration ramps up initiatives to revive the South American nation's battered petroleum industry following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro over the......

Libya’s fuel scandal: court ruling exposes systemic flaws in oil sector oversight

The overturning of Imad Ben Rajab’s 2023 conviction by Libya’s Supreme Court has revealed systemic weaknesses in the country’s oil and fuel import processes. Beyond clearing Ben Rajab’s record, the case has illuminated gaps in oversight, testing standards, and institutional coordination,......

Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Spanish Olive Oil Production

The Spanish agricultural industry is anxiously awaiting the potential re-imposition of tariffs on olive oil by the Trump administration. This industry, particularly in Madridejos, Toledo, supports over 60 families and has been a pillar of the local economy for generations. Olive groves stretch across......