U.S. Issues License to Facilitate Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in Venezuela
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued on Tuesday a general license to facilitate the exploration and production…
Givaudan advances while Unilever retreats
This week, Givaudan announced a major investment to expand fragrance manufacturing capacity in Mexico, adding to its production…
BHP backs the next wave of exploration and technology
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BHP has selected 10 early-stage exploration and technology companies for…
Bulgaria Joins OMV’s Black Sea Exploration Venture
In a notable shift in strategy, the Bulgarian state has taken a direct financial stake in offshore hydrocarbon…
USGS Uncovers Massive New Oil and Gas Potential in the Permian Basin
A new discovery in the Permian Basin is challenging the narrative that shale oil and gas in the…
Global Upstream Capex Set To Fall Again In 2026 Amid Low Oil Prices
Last year, upstream oil investment was projected to have declined 2.5% Y/Y to $420 billion after low oil…
The evolving role of artificial intelligence in mineral exploration
Digital tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly shaping mineral exploration workflows, even as…
Egypt Oil and Gas Market: Exploration Revival, Energy Security & Investment Outlook
Egypt Oil and Gas Market
The Egypt oil and gas market is growing steadily, powered by rising exploration…
Turkey Eyes Major Energy Breakthroughs In 2026
Turkey anticipates major energy breakthroughs in the coming year, including the launch of the first reactor at its…
Is Oil About to Snap Higher? The Market May Be Too Bearish
Rising oil supply amid tepid demand growth has prompted forecasters and analysts to predict a large surplus on…
LNG Sticker Shock Sends Europe Scrambling Back to Domestic Gas
Energy Costs Prompt Europe To Reconsider Oil, Gas Opposition Europe’s Green Dreams Buckle Under the Weight of Its…
What’s The West Up To In Its Talks With Iraq Over Building Out An LNG Sector?
There is a lot more than meets the eye to a series of meetings by U.S. and European…