Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez said that a new energy agreement with the US will remain in force for 25 years, targeting crude oil production of more than 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) while preserving Venezuela’s sovereignty over its natural resources.
Global energy leaders will gather in Bangkok from September 14-17, for Gastech 2026, as Asia takes centre stage in efforts to meet rising energy demand while maintaining security, affordability and sustainability.
MWG Enterprises, a US-based energy development company, said it has - in partnership with Patel Family Office and PWS, a company of Saudi Arabia’s AHQ Group - entered the final stage of site selection for its planned $5 billion integrated refinery and energy export corridor.
Senegal is strengthening energy planning to expand electricity access, attract investment and meet rising demand. A government-led programme, supported by international partners, is building institutional capacity and modelling expertise to accelerate power sector development.
Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Abdullah Al Messabi, CEO of Adnoc Drilling, to discuss strategic cooperation and the company’s potential role in Egypt’s expanded onshore and offshore drilling programme.
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international regulatory, academic and technology partners during an official visit to the US, strengthening cooperation on the future of the emirate’s energy and water sectors.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the country has reached record levels of oil and gas production, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest energy producer.
US-based Powerus has won a contract to deploy networked counter-UAS detection, tracking, classification and early-warning capabilities to support the protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East.
Energy-focused psychological consultancy IntrospeXion has signed a contract with a major UAE-based energy operator to deliver a company-wide mental health and wellbeing programme that will support employees across onshore, remote, and offshore sites.
bp and the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have signed agreements to advance offshore gas development, including the award of an exploration and production licence for Phase 2 of the Loran field in the Plataforma Deltana area.
