State Corporation Turkmengeologiya Plans to Increase the Volumes of Geological Exploration
In response to the growing global demand for rare earth elements, the State Corporation Turkmengeologiya is planning to increase the volume of geological exploration work in this area, according to a statement made on Thursday by the Head of the Corporation, Gurbanguly Garlyev. “In light of the increased global interest …
Chevron Corporation Plans to Drill Another Exploration Well Off the Coast of the Republic of Namibia
Chevron Corporation is considering the possibility of drilling an exploration well in the Walvis Basin, located off the coast of the Republic of Namibia, in the year 2026 or 2027, according to a report by Reuters, citing the American oil company. Chevron’s wholly owned subsidiary, Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited, is …
Subsoil Users Must Pay for Licenses in Accordance with the Value of the Mineral Deposits
Companies must pay for subsoil use based on the actual value of the mineral deposits, as this will provide an incentive for them to develop the licensed sites. This statement was made by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Patrushev, during a meeting of the Board of …
The Growth of Reserves of Public Joint Stock Company Surgutneftegas Fully Replaced Its Oil Production in the Year 2024
The growth of recoverable reserves of Public Joint Stock Company Surgutneftegas fully offset its hydrocarbon production in the year 2024, and the company has the same target for 2025, according to Vyacheslav Chirkov, Chief Geologist of the company, who spoke at a meeting of the Board of the Federal Agency …
The Islamic Republic of Iran Is Ready to Increase Oil Production to the 2015 Level If Sanctions Are Lifted
The Ministry of Petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that Tehran is ready to quickly return to its 2015 oil production levels if international sanctions imposed on its oil sector are lifted. The ministry clarified that Iran possesses the full technical capacity to bring its currently idled …
The Republic of Kazakhstan Takes Its Own Interests into Account Rather Than Those of the OPEC+ When Determining Oil Production Quotas
The Republic of Kazakhstan intends to prioritize its national interests over its commitments to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) when determining its oil production quotas. This was stated in an interview with Reuters by the newly appointed Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan …
Halliburton Warns of a Crisis in the Oil and Gas Industry of the United States of America
The stock prices of oilfield services companies in the United States of America have fallen by approximately 6 percent, according to Reuters. Many participants in the oilfield services sector believe they will not be able to generate profit from new drilling operations if the price of crude oil falls below …
The Republic of Tatarstan Has Enough Oil Reserves to Last for 200 Years
Today, a one-percentage-point increase in the oil recovery factor could expand the recoverable reserves of Public Joint Stock Company Tatneft by an amount equivalent to the discovery of a major new oil field. Following the lifting of production restrictions under the OPEC+ agreement, Tatneft is positioned to significantly increase oil …
Oilfield Services Company Baker Hughes Reduces Net Profit by 12 Percent in the First Quarter
The American oilfield services company Baker Hughes Company reported a 12 percent decline in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, while its adjusted earnings increased by 19 percent, exceeding analyst expectations. From January through March, Baker Hughes posted a net profit of 402 million United States dollars, compared …
Royal Dutch Shell to Withdraw from Development of Three Natural Gas Projects in the Caribbean Waters of Colombia
The British energy corporation Royal Dutch Shell has announced its withdrawal from participation in three offshore natural gas projects located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Colombia, which were being developed in partnership with the state-owned company Ecopetrol. This was reported by Reuters based on official statements issued …
