ONGC plans to begin drilling stratigraphic wells in India's offshore basins next year, as part of India's efforts to boost oil and gas exploration for energy security and reduced imports.
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The National Iranian Drilling Company announced the completion of drilling operations on the second development well at the Yadavaran joint oil field, part of a six-well project.
The National Petrochemical Company’s production control director said Iran’s petrochemical output in 1404 has remained defensible despite a 12-day war, with field development, flare gas recovery and investments in gas-saving projects identified as key strategies to secure stable feedstock.
The European Union plans to ban Russian LNG imports into the bloc a year earlier than envisaged as part of a 19th package of sanctions against Moscow, EU officials said on Friday, a change that follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran's petroleum industry saw a significant shift in May 2025, with the National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) introducing over 200 investment opportunities worth $137 billion, promoting partnerships with the private sector and foreign investors.
Brent crude futures fell 17 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $67.27 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $63.38.
India's state-run Oil India Ltd expects a $20-billion, TotalEnergies-operated Mozambique liquefied natural gas project in which it owns a stake to restart development by the end of this year, its chairman Ranjit Rath said on Thursday.
Iraq's attempt to ease its chronic power shortage with gas from Turkmenistan routed through neighbouring Iran has failed under U.S. pressure, leaving Baghdad scrambling for alternatives to keep the lights on.
The CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC), Mehran Makvandi, announced that two wells in Lali oilfield, codenamed 37 and 38, have been put into operation for field testing by Masjed Soleiman Oil and Gas Exploitation Company.
Brent crude fell 26 cents, or 0.38 percent, to $67.69 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 28 cents, or 0.44 percent, to $63.77.
Haldia Petrochemicals, one of India's biggest petrochemicals companies, looks to raise trading volumes by 30% and hire more traders as it expands in the key Asian petrochemicals market, sources with knowledge of the plans told Reuters on Wednesday.
TotalEnergies has signed four production sharing contracts (PSC) with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Agency for the LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29 offshore exploration blocks, which were awarded under the 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round.
Iran’s reliance on natural gas for about 73% to 74% of its energy mix is unprecedented worldwide and poses long-term risks, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said.
Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $68.14 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 32 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $64.20 a barrel.
Natural gas is projected to be the only fossil fuel to expand its share in the energy mix of the United States, China, and India by 2050, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights, which highlights gas as a critical bridge fuel in the global shift from coal to renewables.
The United States has announced new Iran-related sanctions, targeting what it has described as a network of “shadow banking” that has facilitated financial transactions resulting from Iran’s oil sales and other activities.
The National Iranian Gas Co. is accelerating strategic projects and boosting efficiency at South Pars refineries to ensure stable gas production during the cold season, a senior official said.
Brent crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $67.24 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 19 cents to $63.11, also down 0.3 percent.
Ukraine is restricting imports of diesel from India due to India's continued purchases of Russian crude, which holds about a third of total Indian oil imports.
Daily oil production in Iran has increased by 3,000 barrels following the launch of well Fahliyan-52 at the South Azadegan field, raising the field’s total output to 61,900 barrels per day, Petropars Group said.