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Ecuador’s President Noboa demands $1.5 billion early payment for major oil deal

Oil & Gas 360º

Previously, the consortium of local subsidiaries of Chinese oil company Sinopec and New Stratus Energy Inc. billion, 20-year deal to take over the 75,000 barrel per day Block 60, or Sacha oil field. had until April 4 to make the payment. Its been pledged as part of a $3.2

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Ghana’s crude oil production dips 9.54% in 2023

Reporting Oil and Gas

percent decline in crude oil production. Total crude oil produced amounted to a total of 35.42 This decrease is linked to the natural decline in the Tweneboa, Enyenra, and Ntomme (TEN) field, leading to an escalation in the gas-to-oil ratio and water production in the Jubilee and Sankofa fields.

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Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years

Oil & Gas 360º

(World Oil) – Libyas oil and gas sector is set for a new era of growth and investment following the announcement of its first exploration bid round in 17 years. This increase in production from existing fields underscores the countrys commitment to stabilizing and expanding its energy supply.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

Recently, the Nigerian government demanded more than $60 billion in back royalties under a production sharing agreement with the supermajors operating in the country. History of oil in Nigeria Oil was first discovered in Nigeria in the mid-1950s after decades of fruitless exploration. How did this happen?

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Greenlights Contribution Action for Purely Economic Damages Under Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

The Energy Law

A tug owned by Marquette collided with an oil-carrying barge owned by Settoon as the Marquette tug attempted to overtake the Settoon flotilla. As a result of the collision, approximately 750 barrels of light crude oil discharged into the river. Following the spill, the U.S.

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Third Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling in OPA Liability Case

The Energy Law

The ATHOS I was contracted to deliver crude oil from Venezuela to a syndicate of CITGO interests, collectively referred to as “CARCO.” The allision resulted in a spill of approximately 264,000 gallons of crude oil into the Delaware River. As the designated responsible party under the Oil Pollution Act (“OPA”), 33 U.S.C.

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Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant

Oil & Gas 360º

Our combined company will include exceptional technical and support personnel from the two companies in both the office and field and an experienced Board of Directors that prioritizes sustainable and profitable growth to generate strong returns for our combined shareholders.

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