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Learn the critical strategies for executing a live, zero-downtime control system upgrade in high-output oil and gas facilities, including phased migration, safety assurance, and...
July 16, 2026
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Transform petrochemical and lubricant operations with a connected Lifecycle Management approach that streamlines formulation, ensures compliance, reduces risk, and accelerates...
June 3, 2026
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Learn how petrochemical organizations are leveraging Siemens Integrated Lifecycle Management (ILM) on Siemens Xcelerator to unify formulation, manufacturing, quality, and operations...
June 3, 2026
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Discover how petrochemical and formulated-product leaders are using Siemens Xcelerator to connect formulation, manufacturing, quality, and compliance into a unified digital thread...
June 3, 2026

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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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The UAE's departure from OPEC on May 1 coincided with a Strait of Hormuz disruption that reframed how the industry evaluates Middle East export capacity. With Hormuz traffic interrupted...
June 23, 2026
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Ras Laffan Industrial City
State-owned QatarEnergy is investigating an explosion and subsequent fire that broke out on June 21 at the company’s LNG operations in Ras Laffan Industrial City An unspecified...
June 22, 2026
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Map showing location of production license 1153, North Sea
In June, Aker BP ASA will begin drilling exploration well 36/4-2 in the North Sea.
June 18, 2026

Refining & Processing

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Comstock Resources Western Haynesville assets
The company sold a 27% stake in Pinnacle Gas Services to Sixth Street, retaining operational control.
June 16, 2026
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Gas processing plant construction
Under construction adjacent to Phillips 66’s existing 160-MMcfd gas plant in Ector County, Tex., the new Iron Mesa plant is designed with a nameplate cryogenic gas processing ...
June 8, 2026
Raízen Argentina SA
Razen Argentina Buenos Aires refinery
Mercuria Energy Group agreed to acquire Raízen's downstream operations in Argentina, including a major refinery and related infrastructure, for $1.42 billion.
June 5, 2026
Petroliam Nasional Bhd.
Pengerang Integrated Complex in southeastern Johor, Malaysia
PETRONAS has agreed to acquire Aramco's 50% stake in PRefChem, gaining full control over the 300,000-b/d integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Johor, Malaysia, to boost...
June 3, 2026

Drilling & Production

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Scott Gutterman, Beacon’s chairman and chief executive officer, said the Monument drilling results support subsurface interpretation of the field, and the startup of Zephyrus ...
June 16, 2026
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BW Opal FPSO
A performance test confirmed systems on the BW Opal FPSO are ready for the next stage of commissioning.
June 15, 2026
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Location of PEL 0039 license offshore Namibia
Shell is in the early stages of exploring for offshore oil and gas in PEL 0039. Eugene Okpere, a Shell EVP, said "these are encouraging results that add to our understanding of...
June 10, 2026
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A self-learning optimizer improved gas production while cutting gas lift usage by 44% across five Delaware basin wells without requiring a process model or testing.
June 8, 2026

Exploration & Development

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Azule Energy has taken final investment decision (FID) for the Greater PAJ Project in Blocks 31 and 31/21 offshore Angola. Greater PAJ is Angola’s first integrated cross...
June 23, 2026
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Vår Energi ASA has approved the Balder Next New Wells project in the Central North Sea, involving seven new wells tied to the Jotun FPSO, with production starting in late 2027...
June 18, 2026
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The Ringvei Vest project involves drilling 13 wells across eight licenses, using seabed separation and platform control, aiming to increase production capacity while maintaining...
June 18, 2026
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DeepOcean has secured a contract with bp to decommission and recycle subsea equipment at the Foinaven field, including risers and umbilicals, using advanced offshore vessels and...
June 18, 2026

Pipelines & Transportation

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Pipeline construction through a gas field in Wyoming
New pipeline projects are planned, but construction costs, permitting hurdles, and cautious capital markets may limit development. What's your take?
June 17, 2026
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The US tightened sanctions against Russia in response to Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but a sanctions exemption was carved out at that time, allowing the Japan transactions...
June 12, 2026
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Petronas and JERA executives standing in a row
Petronas LNG Ltd. will supply up to 2 million tonnes/year of LNG to Japan over a 20-year period starting in 2028.
June 11, 2026
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Floating liquefied natural gas vessel
Coral North is designed as an enhanced replica of Coral South, the first development in Mozambique’s Area 4 offshore gas block, and is expected to double Coral hub’s capacity ...
June 9, 2026