Business and Finance
French energy giant TotalEnergies has announced the sale of its entire interest in West of Shetland assets to The Prax Group, a private UK company. The agreement, signed on June 27, 2024, includes the transfer of several mature gas fields, onshore facilities, and exploration licences. The assets involved in the…
Mitsui & Co. acquires major unconventional gas asset in Texas
Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of a significant unconventional gas asset in Texas, USA, through its U.S.-based subsidiary Mitsui E&P USA LLC (MEPUSA). The asset, named Tatonka, was purchased from U.S. Oil & Gas E&P companies Sabana, LLC and Vanna, LLC. Spanning approximately 46,500…
TotalEnergies expands LNG footprint in Asia with new contracts
TotalEnergies has strengthened its position in the Asian market by securing two new medium- and long-term LNG supply agreements. In line with its strategy to grow its LNG business, the French energy major announced the signing of a sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). Under…
TotalEnergies acquires UK gas power plant to bolster renewable energy portfolio
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire West Burton Energy, owner of the 1.3 gigawatt West Burton B gas-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire, England. The deal values West Burton Energy at $869.4 million. The acquisition allows TotalEnergies to pair the gas plant's flexible generation capacity with its growing renewable energy…
Woodside appoints Tony O’Neill to Board of Directors
Woodside Petroleum Ltd has announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) O'Neill as a non-executive Director, effective June 3, 2024. Mr O'Neill brings extensive experience in the global mining industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, and operational excellence. His appointment reinforces Woodside's commitment to strategic growth and responsible energy…
Equinor ASA and Petoro AS enter asset swap in Haltenbanken area
In a strategic move aimed at optimising resource management and driving higher value creation, Equinor ASA and Petoro AS have entered into a value-neutral asset swap agreement in the Haltenbanken area of the Norwegian Sea. This agreement is designed to harmonise and equalise their ownership interests across several oil and…
ADNOC acquires stake in massive Mozambique LNG project
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced a major international expansion, acquiring a 10 per cent interest in the massive Area 4 concession in Mozambique's Rovuma basin from Galp Energia. The deal marks ADNOC's entry into the East African nation and gives it a share of the liquefied…
TotalEnergies sells its non-operated interest in block 14 in Angola
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement together with Inpex to sell the company Angola Block 14 B.V. to the Angolan company Somoil, with the transaction subject to the approval of Angolan authorities. Angola Block 14 B.V. is owned by TotalEnergies Holdings International BV (50.01 per cent) and Inpex Angola Block 14…