SINGAPORE, August 25, 2026 — Sinopec is undertaking a broad business transformation aimed at strengthening its upstream portfolio, expanding new energy activities and improving the performance of its refining and petrochemical operations as changing fuel demand and industry overcapacity reshape the global energy market. The world’s largest oil refiner isContinue Reading
A pipeline running alongside a busy section of beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, was visible during a beach replenishment project, highlighting the interaction between coastal infrastructure and ongoing shoreline protection work. The pipeline formed part of the infrastructure present along the coastal area as crews carried out beach replenishmentContinue Reading
Natural gas prices remain under pressure as record US production and above-average inventories offset stronger summer demand and LNG exports. US natural gas prices are struggling to sustain a recovery above $3/MMBtu as strong production and comfortable storage levels continue to weigh on the market. The US Energy Information AdministrationContinue Reading
Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is entering a new phase of expansion, driven by major project developments, floating LNG investments and gas monetisation initiatives that are strengthening the continent’s role in global energy markets. With governments and industry leaders set to participate in the Invest in African Energy ForumContinue Reading
Huisman has secured a contract to supply advanced lifting and handling equipment for a next-generation offshore installation vessel being built for the joint venture between SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore. Awarded by CIMC Raffles Offshore, the project includes the delivery of a fully integrated equipment package comprising a 350-tonne A-frame,Continue Reading
A system-wide approach to solids control can significantly improve drilling efficiency, reduce operational costs and enhance well performance, according to Othman Soliman, founder of SC DrillTech. Rather than evaluating individual pieces of equipment separately, Soliman argues that solids control should be managed as an integrated processing system in which eachContinue Reading
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is disrupting global hydrogen supply chains, affecting the production and trade of hydrogen-based products such as fertilisers, industrial feedstocks, and low-emissions fuels. According to the latest Global Hydrogen Review, global hydrogen demand exceeded 100 million tonnes inContinue Reading
Expro has completed the acquisition of Enhanced Drilling, strengthening its portfolio of offshore drilling technologies and expanding its capabilities in managed pressure drilling (MPD) and riserless mud recovery (RMR). The acquisition enhances Expro’s ability to support customers throughout the well lifecycle by delivering advanced solutions for complex offshore drilling operations.Continue Reading
Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector is witnessing a growing trend of indigenous operating companies acquiring land drilling rigs to support exploration, development drilling, and workover campaigns. Companies are increasingly investing in their own rig fleets to improve operational control, reduce dependence on third-party contractors, and strengthen drilling capabilities. RecentContinue Reading
Eni-led Mozambique Rovuma Venture has awarded a major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Technip Energies, JGC, and Samsung Heavy Industries to support the long-term delivery of the Coral Norte Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project offshore Mozambique. The agreement expands on an earlier contract covering initial project activitiesContinue Reading
