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Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Canada’s Oil and Gas Drillers
In the complex world of international trade and geopolitics, one of the most significant and contentious issues has been the impact of tariffs on various industries. For Canada, a nation that relies heavily on trade with the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened…..

UK Plans to Overhaul Windfall Oil and Gas Tax: Transforming the North Sea into a Renewables Hub
The United Kingdom is embarking on a significant shift in its energy landscape, with the government announcing plans to overhaul its windfall tax regime on oil and gas producers. Set to take effect once the current levies expire in 2030, the proposed changes……

Kazakhstan’s Oil Output Hits Record High of 2.1 Million BPD
Kazakhstan, one of the largest oil producers in Central Asia, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone in its oil industry. In February 2025, the country’s crude oil and…..

Shell Completes Sale of Nigerian Onshore Subsidiary SPDC
In a significant shift within the global oil and gas industry, Shell has officially completed the sale of its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to Renaissance, a consortium that includes four Nigerian exploration and production……

IEA Forecasts 600,000 bpd Oil Surplus for 2025 Amid Weak Demand
The global oil market has long been a subject of intense scrutiny and speculation, with fluctuations in supply and demand driving prices, geopolitical tension, and economic decisions. The latest forecast from the International….

OPEC and Saudi Arabia’s Spare Oil Production Capacity Under Scrutiny.
The global energy market is facing a period of heightened volatility, with attention increasingly focused on the spare oil production capacity of OPEC and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia……

Ecopetrol’s Future in Question as Petro Pushes for Clean Energy Transition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for the state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, to divest its fracking operations in the United States and redirect the proceeds into clean energy initiatives…..

Warning!! IEA Forecasts Global Oil Surplus of Over 1m Barrels Per Day in 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark warning about the future of global oil markets, predicting a significant surplus of more than 1 million barrels per day by 2025. This forecast, outlined in the agency’s latest report….

Ecopetrol Renews Joint Venture with Occidental Petroleum
Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-owned oil company, has recently renewed its joint venture with Occidental Petroleum in the U.S. Permian Basin, a significant development in the energy sector. This partnership, initially…..

BP’s Strategic Expansion in Iraq: Balancing Energy Security and Investment Risks
British oil giant BP is preparing to make a significant investment of up to $25 billion in the redevelopment of Iraq’s Kirkuk oil and gas fields. This initiative, which is still pending final….

Venezuela's Citgo Petroleum Up for Sale Amid Financial Uncertainties
Citgo Petroleum, once a cornerstone of Venezuela's international oil presence, is poised for a significant transition as it faces a court-ordered auction in the United States. This development arises from a complex interplay of legal disputes, economic…..
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