French energy major TotalEnergies has completed its GBP 450m acquisition of UK power producer West Burton Energy – which runs a 1.3 GW gas-fired power plant – from investment firm EIG, West Burton Energy said on Friday.
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Kazakhstan’s legal battle against international oil majors involved in the Kashagan oil field has intensified, with the nation’s claims now exceeding $160 billion. The dispute centers around allegations of corrupt deals and financial mismanagement, adding another $10 billion to the already massive demands.
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Oil prices extended their gains for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, rising by over 1% as tensions in the Middle East persisted. As a result, Brent crude closed at $79.16 per barrel, while WTI settled at $76.19 per barrel.
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Norsk Kjernekraft has submitted a proposal to Norway's Ministry of Energy for an assessment of the construction of a power plant based on multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) in the municipality of Øygarden, west of Bergen.
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OPEC+ crude production in July made its biggest jump in almost a year, as Iraq and Kazakhstan raised their output despite committing to deeper cuts, while Russia also remained well over its quota.
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