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Oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, Apr. 20, as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled markets and revived fears of major supply disruptions.
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General Interest

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The Iran war is reshaping global oil markets, disrupting supply chains, and increasing geopolitical risk across energy systems. This page provides ongoing analysis of how the ...
March 6, 2026
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Loaded crude tankers in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman
The oil market experienced a significant decline as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
April 17, 2026
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With oil and gas infrastructure damaged in the Middle East, how long might it take to replace supply? Share your opinion.
April 17, 2026
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Renaissance Offshore Gulf of Mexico Shelf asset map
The deal leverages Renaissance Offshore's current production of 3,000 boe/d as 1947 Oil & Gas aims for growth in the US Gulf of Mexico.
April 17, 2026

Refining & Processing

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Viva Energy's Geelong refinery
Viva Energy Group Ltd.’s 120,000-b/d Geelong refinery in Victoria, Australia, is running at reduced production rates following a fire at the site's gasoline unit
April 16, 2026
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Naphtha, LPG, and ethane have suffered the clearest demand destruction of any petroleum products as a result of the war in the Middle East, according to the International Energy...
April 15, 2026
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SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco's joint venture refinery in Jubail has temporarily closed units following damage caused by recent incidents amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.
April 10, 2026
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Long Son Petrochemicals' manufacturing complex on Long Son Island
Long Son Petrochemicals is upgrading its complex in Vung Tau City process increased volumes of low-cost ethane alongside its existing naphtha and propane feedstock slate.
April 10, 2026

Drilling & Production

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Onshore oil and gas drilling operations
The weekly rig count in Canada decreased by 5 to 130, mainly due to a drop in oil-directed rigs, while gas rigs increased slightly. In the US, the total rig count fell by 2 to...
April 17, 2026
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Block 2 in the Northwestern Ionian Sea
The well will be the first deepwater offshore exploration and the first exploratory offshore drilling in Greece since 1981.
April 16, 2026
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Additional reservoir zones remain unpenetrated due to early drilling termination, but upcoming sidetrack operations aim to access deeper sections.
April 15, 2026
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Oil well maintenance in Vaca Muerta formation, Argentina
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An in-depth analysis of Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play, this episode underscores the play's significance due to its large resource base, strategic position, and the potential...
April 14, 2026

Exploration & Development

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Petrobras has agreed to acquire a 75% interest in and operatorship of a block offshore São Tomé and Príncipe.
April 17, 2026
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Under conditions, Repsol said it is prepared to increase gross oil production in Venezuela by 50% within 12 months and triple it in the next 3 years.
April 16, 2026
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Goliat field FPSO
COO Torger Rød said the project expands future developments and extends the operational life of Goliat field by about 10 years, to around 2050.
April 15, 2026
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Sergipe-Alagoas basin offshore Brazil
The operator said the project sanction and conclusion of FPSO negotiations consolidate operations in a new oil and gas production frontier in Brazil's northeast region.
April 14, 2026

Pipelines & Transportation

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Oil & Gas Journal has teamed up with EndeavorB2B's MAPSearch to provide a downloadable map of Permian basin natural gas gathering, processing, and transmission infrastructure....
Nov. 19, 2025
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With a projected capacity of 7 million tpy at a cost of $8-9 billion, Polar LNG aims to utilize Arctic shipping routes for efficient export.
March 31, 2026
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The podcast examines the effects of disrupted LNG supplies on global markets, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and adaptive measures as supply constraints and geopolitical...
March 31, 2026
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Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has reached first production of LNG from Train 1 at Sabine Pass
With first LNG production achieved, Golden Pass LNG is on track to commence exports to global markets in second-quarter 2026.
March 30, 2026