Production
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April 21, 2026
VAALCO Energy reports strong initial production from its Etame 14H well offshore Gabon, advances drilling at Ebouri, and progresses toward Q2 2026 restart of the Baobab FPSO offshore Côte d’Ivoire.
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April 20, 2026
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. oil, gas and infrastructure development, signaling a major push to boost domestic supply amid global disruption.
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April 20, 2026
Sable Offshore is ramping production at its Santa Ynez Unit and targeting new output in 2026, while advancing refinancing plans and pursuing legal claims tied to its California operations.
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April 20, 2026
Eni and Repsol have reached an agreement to expand Venezuela’s offshore Perla gas field, targeting LNG exports by 2031 as production ramps up and sanctions ease.
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April 16, 2026
The White House is pressing U.S. oil producers to increase output as a global supply shock unfolds. But with uncertainty over how long disruptions will last, companies remain cautious on new drilling.
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April 16, 2026
Assala has achieved first oil at the Grand N’Gongui field in Gabon, launching a phased development targeting over 10,000 bopd and unlocking significant onshore reserves.
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April 14, 2026
Senegal is advancing its hydrocarbon strategy through regulatory reforms and expanding oil and gas production, while developing gas-to-power infrastructure to support long-term energy growth.
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April 13, 2026
OPEC oil output fell by nearly 8 million bpd in March, the largest drop on record, as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption curtailed exports from key Gulf producers.
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April 12, 2026
TotalEnergies is advancing a major Africa project pipeline, including Congo oil developments, Mozambique LNG restart and Namibia exploration, positioning for production growth through 2026.
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April 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia said attacks on key oil and gas infrastructure, including the East-West pipeline, disrupted production and exports, cutting output capacity by more than 600,000 bpd and tightening global supply.
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April 08, 2026
ExxonMobil reported a 6% drop in global production in the first quarter as Middle East conflict disrupted Gulf operations, including damage to LNG facilities in Qatar.
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February 24, 2026
Endress+Hauser is expanding U.S. manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to support growing demand for instrumentation across energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.
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March 30, 2026
Sable Offshore has begun oil sales from the Santa Ynez Pipeline System offshore California, marking a key milestone in restarting production across its assets, with output from multiple platforms expected to exceed 60,000 bpd as operations ramp up through 2026.
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March 27, 2026
Chariot has secured economic exposure to offshore Angola production through a financed acquisition of stakes in Blocks 14 and 14K, gaining access to ~4,000 bpd net-equivalent output and long-term cash flow backed by Shell trading support.
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March 26, 2026
ReconAfrica has commenced production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery in Namibia, targeting multiple hydrocarbon zones as it advances evaluation of the basin’s commercial potential.
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March 26, 2026
CNOOC reported record oil and gas production and reserves in 2025, supported by new discoveries, project startups and continued upstream investment across China and international assets.
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March 25, 2026
Nigeria is fast-tracking permits to revive idle oil wells, cutting approval times to hours as operators move to boost production and capitalize on stronger crude prices.
Article
March
From record-shattering pre-salt output and a landmark OPEC+ debut, to a $109 billion investment mandate and the contradictions of hosting COP30, Brazil’s hydrocarbons sector has entered one its most consequential chapters. This report examines the defining decisions of the past 12 months, and charts the terrain for the year ahead.
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March 01, 2026
OPEC+ will add 206,000 bpd of oil production in April as Middle East tensions escalate following strikes on Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to Strait of Hormuz crude flows.
Article
February
Is petroleum coke the next big proppant innovation—or a rediscovered idea? This column explores how legacy concepts like petcoke and other lightweight materials are re-emerging in modern fracturing designs, highlighting the technical merits, cost advantages and historical context behind today’s “new” production technologies.
Article
February
Can Venezuela rebuild its oil sector without repeating the mistakes of the past? In this Executive Viewpoint, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that a transparent, market-driven regulatory model—not OPEC-style centralized control—offers the most credible path to restoring investment, stability and long-term production growth in the world’s largest resource base.
