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CORAN WARNS NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AGAINST FUEL IMPORT LICENSES AMID DANGOTE REFINERY CONTROVERSY.
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has warned the government against granting import licenses to petroleum marketers, citing concerns about substandard fuel imports and the negative impact on local refineries. The controversy has escalated into legal action, with marketers challenging the dominance of Dangote Refinery, while also benefiting from the removal of fuel subsidies, leading to significant profits in the sector.
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OIL PRICES DROP AS SUPPLY CONCERNS EASE AND CHINA’S STIMULUS DISAPPOINTS.
Oil prices fell as concerns over supply disruptions from a U.S. storm eased and China's stimulus package failed to meet market expectations, dampening hopes for a rebound in fuel demand. Despite ongoing production outages in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the market's focus has shifted to China's economic policies and stronger demand from U.S. refiners.
- 1 year, 6 months
BP AND SHELL EMBRACE TRADITIONAL ENERGY PLAYS.
BP and Shell are shifting their focus back to traditional oil and gas operations, dialing back some of their renewable energy commitments to boost short-term profits. Despite reaffirming long-term climate goals, both companies are investing in fossil fuels to ensure financial stability while navigating the energy transition.
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GAS MAY DASH BIG OIL'S NAMIBIAN DREAMS.
Namibia's offshore oil discoveries, initially hailed as a major economic opportunity, have encountered complications due to unexpectedly high gas content, requiring additional infrastructure and delaying development. The need to reinject or process the gas, along with rising costs, may make the projects less profitable and push oil production into the 2030s, dampening earlier expectations.
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JORDAN IS CLOSE TO DISCOVERING A HUGE GAS FIELD. IT MAY TURN TO EXPORT.
Jordan is on the brink of a major gas discovery at the Risha field, with reserves estimated at 10 trillion cubic feet, which could reduce the Kingdom's energy import reliance and support economic growth. Plans to expand production, improve infrastructure, and connect to regional pipelines, including Egypt's Arab Gas Pipeline, are central to this transformative energy strategy.
- 1 year, 6 months
NIGERIA TO END FLARING BY 2030 THROUGH GAS UTILISATION FOR AUTOMOBILES - KYARI.
Nigeria plans to end gas flaring by 2030, converting flared gas for use in cars and power generation. The country is also pushing for global collaboration and capital access to support its decarbonization efforts and address energy poverty.
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