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  • Published on 02:26 GMT

    Major gas drilling drive ignites Zimbabwe energy hopes

    ZIMBABWE has moved closer to a potentially historic energy breakthrough after Invictus Energy began preparations for a drilling campaign in the second half at the high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well in the Cabora Bassa Basin. The Australian firm, which …

    Source: The Zimbabwe Mail - Neutral
  • Published on 00:44 GMT

    N.S. government receives analysis of bids for onshore gas drilling

    Play Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The technical committee …

    Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 05:31 GMT

    US Oil Drillers Continue to Add Rigs

    Julianne Geiger Julianne Geiger is a veteran editor, writer and researcher for Oilprice.com, and a member of the Creative Professionals Networking Group. More Info Set us as your preferred Google source By Julianne Geiger - May 08, 2026, 12:31 PM CDT The …

    Source: Oil Price - Neutral
  • Published on 06:24 GMT

    ‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production

    In case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: “We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our continental shelf.” This week, to …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on 09:21 GMT

    Norway doubles down on oil and gas production

    In case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: “We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our continental shelf.” This week, to …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on 04:49 GMT

    Mach switches to oil drilling

    Oil’s in and gas is temporarily out at Mach Mach Natural Resources LP confirmed it paused some of its deep Anadarko Basin drilling activity and redirected efforts to oil-weighted projects in the Mid-Continent, including a directed effort in Kingfisher …

    Source: KUSH - Oklahoma - Neutral
  • Published on 01:28 GMT

    California has thousands of abandoned oil wells. The health risks remain unclear and it will cost billions to clean them ...

    UC San Diego Health’s Hillcrest campus overlooks a site off West Arbor Drive identified in a new report as being within range of an idle oil well. There are thousands of these wells throughout the state, including 34 in greater San Diego, according to the …

    Source: Times of San Diego - California - Neutral
  • Published on 07:39 GMT

    Namibian operator strikes offshore oil gold

    Breakwater Offshore Services and Investments has become the first wholly Namibian-owned operator to secure a direct offshore vessel charter, supporting Rhino Resources’ latest deep-sea oil-drilling campaign. The company says it has been awarded a vessel …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on 02:32 GMT

    Oil Groups Say Offshore Drilling Exemption Moots Lawsuit

    By Keith Goldberg ( May 8, 2026, 8:14 PM EDT) -- Chevron and offshore industry groups have told a federal judge that the recent exemption of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from Endangered Species Act requirements moots a lawsuit challenging federal …

    Source: Law360 - Neutral
  • Published on 01:02 GMT

    Venezuela Oil Co. Seeks Redo On Rig Seizure Claims

    By Caroline Simson ( May 8, 2026, 8:38 PM EDT) -- Venezuela's state-owned oil company is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit a D.C. Circuit opinion ordering the company to face long-pending allegations of unlawfully seizing an Oklahoma-based oil …

    Source: Law360 - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Strong Q1 results and rising gas prices boost outlook for...

    Alvopetro Energy CEO Corey Ruttan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide a comprehensive operational update, highlighting solid April production and Q1 results, thanks to the ongoing development progress in Brazil, and improving natural gas pricing …

    Source: Proactive USA - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Turkey Prepares New Maritime Claims Bill That Could Renew Tensions With Greece and Cyprus

    Turkish flag with Greece in the background. Credit: Six intheworld / Flickr / CC BY-NC 2.0 Turkey is preparing a bill to formalize its maritime claims in disputed parts of the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean. The move could renew tensions with …

    Source: Greek Reporter - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    $157 million oil research effort to boost North Dakota production to start this year

    The work to unlock the next stage of oil production from the Bakken is expected to kick into high gear later this year and a prominent research center in North Dakota will be playing a lead role.  Sen. John Hoeven announced Friday that the U.S. Department …

    Source: North Dakota Monitor - Left-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    North America rig count up 2 units from last week

    Total drilling activity in North America increased slightly the week ended May 8, with 672 rotary rigs working, reported Baker Hughes. The count is down 20 from the same time last year but up 2 from last week. The number of rigs working in the US increased …

    Source: Oil & Gas Journal - Pending
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Large federal grant to raise North Dakota oil production

    BISMARCK, N.D. (NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR) – The work to unlock the next stage of oil production from the Bakken is expected to kick into high gear later this year and a prominent research center in North Dakota will be playing a lead role. Sen. John Hoeven …

    Source: KFGO - North Dakota - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Iraq discovers new oil field with 8.8bln barrels of reserves

    Iraq has discovered an oil field with more than 8.8 billion barrels of reserves near the southern border of Najaf province with Saudi Arabia, according to a news report. The Al-Qarnain block is the first exploration block, covering 8,773 square kilometres …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Seal of approval for North Sea oil & gas exploration with COSL rig on drilling duty

    Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor has received authorization from the country’s authorities to embark on exploration drilling activities with one of COSL Drilling Europe’s semi-submersible rigs in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. COSL …

    Source: Offshore Energy - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Norway’s DNO plans 4 more oil fields in North Sea as north Iraq output declines

    Norway’s DNO plans to add four North Sea oil fields to its upstream operations by 2029, while production and investments in northern Iraq will be lower than planned in 2026 after fields were temporarily halted when the US-Iran war started, the company said …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

    Words: Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana / GroundUp Single mother of three and domestic worker Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more per day for transport since Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran on 28 February. She pays R106 a day, …

    Source: Cape Town ETC - Neutral

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