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Indonesia’s Abadi Masela LNG project to generate $37.8bn in state revenue

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Indonesia expects the Abadi Masela Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project to generate around $37.8 billion in direct state revenue, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Burckhardt Compression expands biogas portfolio with Fornovo Gas deal

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Burckhardt Compression has completed the acquisition of Italy-based Fornovo Gas, strengthening its position in the growing biogas and compressed natural gas markets.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SLB expands recovery portfolio with Sulzer’s VIEC tech acquisition

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

SLB has completed the acquisition of Sulzer’s Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer (VIEC) technology, strengthening its production technologies portfolio.  VIEC is used to enhance oil-water separation efficiency in production systems, helping operators manage increasing water volumes and sustain performance as assets mature.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Baker Hughes completes Chart Industries acquisition

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Baker Hughes completed its acquisition of Chart Industries, creating a new industrial energy segment and expanding technology services. Chart’s $4.3 billion business serves customers in over 50 countries across key energy and industrial sectors.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ConocoPhillips acquires 42pc stake in bp's Iraq oil venture

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

bp and ConocoPhillips have agreed terms for ConocoPhillips to acquire a 42 per cent interest in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BP ECKL), supporting the redevelopment of several large-scale oil fields in the Kirkuk area of northern Iraq.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Terra-Gen's 80 MW Lockhart Solar PV IV project begins commercial operations

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Terra-Gen has begun commercial operations at its 80MW Lockhart Solar PV IV project in California, expanding its renewable energy portfolio and generating enough electricity to power about 40,000 homes and businesses annually under a long-term supply agreement.

Energy, Oil & Gas

EIB approves $20bn to boost Europe's energy security

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

The European Investment Bank approved €17.4 billion ($20 billion) in financing, including €3.7 billion for clean energy projects, to boost Europe's energy security while supporting renewable energy, power grids and sustainable development across Europe and neighbouring countries.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia eyes $10.8bn savings as B50 biodiesel expands

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Indonesia's mandatory B50 biodiesel programme is expected to save the country around Rp170 trillion ($10.8 billion) in foreign exchange in 2026, as the government accelerates efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on imported fuel.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kuwait Petroleum facilities damaged in ‘repeated Iranian attacks’

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has announced that one of its oil facilities had been hit in "repeated Iranian attacks", causing significant damage and some injuries to firefighters and oil sector workers, according to the state news agency KUNA.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kuwait power, water station hit in Iranian attack, fire reported

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

A power and water desalination station in Kuwait was damaged in an Iranian attack on Saturday, triggering a fire and forcing the temporary shutdown of many units, reported state media. Several firefighters and an worker were injured while battling fires at two sites targeted in the attacks.