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Qatar's state energy company has suspended liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks, leading to a dramatic price increase in Europe.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company is seeking to attract investors for the Ajaokuta–Gwagwalada gas segment, which aims for completion in July 2026 to enhance gas supply and industrial growth.

BASF's CEO Markus Kamieth expresses alarm over the company’s dependency on Russian gas in light of previous tensions, indicating dire economic implications amid ongoing strategy changes.

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Group has accused JANAF of violating EU regulations by refusing to transport Russian crude oil not covered by sanctions, leading to a governmental response from Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar.

President Bola Tinubu's executive order bans the deduction of management fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, affecting substantial revenue streams for the Nigerian federation.

A trailer belonging to a company was stolen from a gas station in Utena, with a reported value of 50,000 euros.

A truck trailer belonging to a company was stolen from a gas station in Utena, Lithuania, with losses estimated at around 50,000 euros.

A section of Avenida Autaz Mirim in Manaus will be closed at night for gas company Cigás construction work, starting from October 23 until March 16, 2024.

A U.S. investor associated with the Trump family is considering a partnership with a Russian energy company to develop a natural gas project in Alaska.

Bayo Ojulari, CEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company, has been awarded a Fellowship from the Energy Institute in the UK, marking a significant achievement in the global energy sector.

An investor linked to Trump has disclosed a secret transaction with a major Russian company for a natural gas project in Alaska, marking a significant development in U.S.-Russia economic relations since the Kremlin's call for renewed cooperation.

The CEO of Centrica, which owns British Gas, received a significant pay package of £4.7 million despite the company experiencing a sharp decline in profits.

The Italian government is enacting a decree aimed at reducing energy costs for businesses, with potential savings reaching up to 200,000 euros depending on company size.

Poland's Orlen plans to increase natural gas deliveries to Ukraine by 40%, reaching over 1 billion cubic metres by 2026, amid rising demand.

Shell Western Supply and Trading has expressed confidence in Petralon Energy's operations after the company achieved first oil at the Dawes Island Field.

A federal court in Australia has dismissed a significant greenwashing case against Santos, a gas company accused of misleading claims regarding its net zero plans and the nature of its energy production.

Orlen, a Polish oil and gas company, summarizes the first year of its 2035 strategy implementation, focusing on gas acquisition and renewable energy investments.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese firms to enhance Nigeria's gas infrastructure through collaborative efforts across the natural gas value chain.

An Indian company won a major contract for a key gas pipeline in Vaca Muerta, sidelining Techint, a giant in Argentina's industrial sector, prompting analysis of the implications for national industry and corporate dynamics.

The fourth largest oil company in the world, XRG, has officially joined a project led by YPF to export natural liquefied gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta region, securing an agreement with Eni.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company emphasizes the importance of shared gas infrastructure for Africa's industrial growth, with a particular focus on the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline as a crucial energy resource.

A gas station and an outsourcing company in Presidente Prudente, SP, face a potential R$ 50 thousand fine for failing to register gas station attendants, following an investigation by the Ministry of Labor.

Rosebank, a London-listed oil and gas company, is reportedly in discussions for a US takeover valued at £2.2 billion.

Russian forces have attacked gas facilities owned by Naftogaz in Poltava and Sumy Oblasts, marking the 20th assault on the company this year.

Russian attacks have damaged the facilities of Ukraine's state oil and gas company Naftogaz for the second consecutive day, according to the company’s CEO.

Nigeria's National Petroleum Company projects a need for $22 billion in investments to improve its gas pipeline infrastructure under the Gas Master Plan 2026.

A US company has proposed a new gas pipeline in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to reduce Gazprom's monopoly in the region.

Mexican state-owned Pemex has awarded a contract for a crude oil and natural gas field to a company controlled by Carlos Slim, further consolidating his influence in the energy sector.

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) awarded a mixed contract for the Macavil gas and condensate field to a company controlled by businessman Carlos Slim, according to Reuters.

Turkey's state energy company Turkish Petroleum and U.S. oil giant Chevron signed a memorandum of understanding to assess potential collaborations in oil and gas exploration and production.

Turkey's state petroleum company and Chevron have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore and produce oil and natural gas in Istanbul.

Customers of the energy company Alexela were shocked to receive gas bills as high as 1500 euros for January, in significant contrast to their usual expectations of around 100 euros, due to a mix-up in measurement units.

Paolo Rocca, president of Techint, outlined his stance on a bidding process his company lost to an Indian group, emphasizing the need for competitive practices in Argentina and noting significant investments over the past three years.

The article discusses Techint's performance in public bidding, particularly mentioning its competition with an Indian company for a gas pipeline project in Argentina.

The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized Petrobras to resume drilling an exploratory well in the Amazon River Delta Basin, which was halted earlier this year due to a drilling fluid leak, with certain conditions to be met by the company.

Qatar Energy and Malaysian company Petronas have signed a 20-year long-term agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas, commencing in 2028, aimed at enhancing Qatar's presence in Asian markets and supporting energy security in Malaysia.

The recent controversy surrounding the bidding of pipes for a gas export project in Vaca Muerta, where a foreign company outbid Techint, reveals the structural problems hindering Argentina's progress.

Ukrnafta has set a new record by drilling 25 new wells in 2025, resulting in a 3.39% increase in oil and gas production compared to the previous year.

Environmental organizations accuse Lower Saxony Prime Minister Olaf Lies of colluding with the gas company One-Dyas amid controversy over drilling operations off the coast of Borkum.

The energy company Total is resuming its gas project in Mozambique, five years after a mass killing in the region, with the involvement of the military.

Shirin Behzadi recounts her journey from a happy childhood in Iran to becoming the CEO of Home Franchise Concepts after fleeing her homeland during the Iranian Revolution.

The CNMC has fined Repsol 20.5 million euros for applying higher discounts than allowed during the 2022 energy crisis, which the company claims hampers competition.

A 40-year-old man was arrested after attempting to defraud gas station employees in Guarujá, São Paulo, by trying to fill up 700 liters of diesel using a false company document.

The energy group CEZ has completed the acquisition of the Gas Distribution company from E.ON, allowing it to manage gas distribution across the Czech Republic, except for Prague.

The article discusses a recent ruling by Slovakia's Supreme Court requiring the state-owned gas company SPP to pay over 14 million euros to Stroden Management Limited due to financial obligations stemming from contracts signed in the 1990s by former Minister Ján Ducký.

The Supreme Court has ordered the state gas company SPP to pay over 14 million euros, plus interest and fees potentially totaling up to 40 million euros, to a Cypriot shell company, which SPP plans to appeal against, claiming the decision is scandalous.

The Spanish oil and gas company Repsol expressed its intention to increase investments and triple its production in Venezuela during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Covestro, a former DAX-listed company, is set to exit the stock exchange as its new owner, a state oil and gas company from the UAE, plans to forcibly buy out remaining minority shareholders.

The Cypriot President met with the operational director of the Italian company Eni, which is part of the consortium exporting gas through existing Egyptian infrastructure, as the 'Cronus' reservoir moves to the final development phase.

A delegation from the Hungarian company MOL has begun an in-depth review of the oil company NIS, including visits to its refinery and gas stations in Serbia as part of the due diligence process prior to a potential acquisition.