UAE Company Acquires Part of Former Glencore Stake in RussNeft
United Arab Emirates-Based Company Acquires Part of Former Glencore Stake in Public Joint Stock Company RussNeft. A company based in the United Arab Emirates, OCN International DMCC, has acquired a 16.33 percent stake in the ordinary shares of Public Joint Stock Company RussNeft, according to official corporate documentation. As reported …
Lukoil Reduces Oil Production by 2.6 Percent in 2024
According to its annual report, Russian oil company Lukoil reduced its oil and condensate production in 2024 by 2.6 percent, excluding the West Qurna-2 project, to 80.4 million metric tons. Production within the Russian Federation also declined by 2.6 percent, totaling 76.5 million metric tons, which accounted for approximately 15 …
Shell to Complete Exploration of Venezuela’s Dragon Field Before U.S. License Expires
British oil and gas company Shell plans to complete exploration activities at the Dragon gas field in Venezuela by May — the deadline set by the United States government for foreign companies to wind down operations in Venezuela’s energy sector, according to Reuters sources. According to data from LSEG, in …
ALROSA and SakhaTransNefteGaz to Develop Hydrocarbon Fields in Yakutia
Diamond mining company ALROSA and national oil and gas firm SakhaTransNefteGaz have entered into a partnership to jointly explore hydrocarbon reserves at the Ulugur and Ergedzhei license blocks in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia. The collaboration is carried out through a joint venture named UlugurNefteGaz, according to the company’s …
Drilling Mud to Become a Data Carrier for Subsurface Information
Drilling Mud Transformed into a Real-Time Data Channel by Perm Polytechnic Researchers A team of scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU) has developed a groundbreaking technology that turns drilling mud into a data transmission channel, enabling the transfer of real-time information from deep within oil wells. This innovation …
Gazprom Neft to Establish a Network of Test Sites in Western Siberia for Hard-to-Recover Oil Technologies
Gazprom Neft has received new licenses for the establishment of technology test sites dedicated to piloting domestic solutions for the development of hard-to-recover oil reserves (HRR). This initiative will enable the company to create the largest network of such sites in Russia, accelerating the deployment of advanced approaches to unconventional …
Baker Hughes: U.S. Rig Count Rises for the First Time in Four Weeks
The number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. — a key indicator of future hydrocarbon production — increased by 2 unitsin the week ending April 17, marking the first uptick in four weeks, according to Baker Hughes. The total U.S. rig count now stands at 585, which is 34 …
Vostsibneftegaz Achieves Over RUB 1 Billion in Economic Gains from Advanced Technologies in 2024
East Siberian Oil and Gas Company (VSNK, part of Rosneft’s upstream division) generated over RUB 1 billion in economic benefits in 2024 through the implementation of innovative projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency. Over the course of the year, VSNK specialists introduced 26 cutting-edge solutions. One of the most impactful …
New Oil Asset in the Arctic
Norway has officially brought one of its most important Arctic energy projects into production. On March 31, 2025, the Johan Castberg oil field in the Barents Sea began operations, marking a major milestone in the country’s strategy to develop Arctic resources and solidify its position as a key energy supplier …
U.S. Plans to Expand Offshore Continental Shelf for Drilling
The United States will launch a 45-day public consultation period to gather feedback on a new five-year leasing program for offshore oil and gas exploration. The results of the discussions will shape a long-term plan for resource development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. According to Reuters, the program could …