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Hurricane Harvey forces 10 refineries to close
Because of the tropical storm Harvey ravaging the US’ leading energy hub, key oil refineries were forced to shut down.
read more... 28/08/2017
Rosneft extends to the Asian market, buys India’s Essar Oil
Russian oil company has made a $12.9 billion worth purchase of the Indian refinery Essar Oil, which will enable them to establish and expand their services in one of the world’s fastest growing oil consumers.
read more... 23/08/2017
Total to purchase Maersk Oil for $7.45 billion
Transport and logistics company Maersk decided to sell 100% of its equity of its oil and gas unit, E&P company Maersk Oil & Gas (Maersk Oil), to Total for $7.45 billion. The deal will signify the start of Maersk moving towards its dismembering, which is estimated to be the biggest single transaction.
read more... 21/08/2017
Nigeria state oil firm drives production price of oil barrel from $29 to $23
Nigeria announced that it has reduced the production cost per barrel of crude oil from $29 last month to $23. The cut in price follows complaints about the price of the barrel being the highest in the world.
read more... 17/08/2017
Transocean to acquire competitor Songa Offshore for $1.1 billion
One of the world’s biggest oil rig operator, Transocean, is about to acquire its Norwegian rival Songa Offshore. The acquisition will be carried out through shares and convertible bonds, all worth 9.1 billion crowns ($1.1 billion).
read more... 16/08/2017