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Energy, Oil & Gas

Bapco unit studying Small Modular Reactors to power industries: report

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Bahrain’s Bapco Energies and its venture arm, BeVentures, are evaluating Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to meet growing power demands from energy-intensive industries and AI infrastructure, a report said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US-Iran conflict intensifies with fresh strikes; Tehran threatens Red Sea oil route

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

The United States and Iran exchanged a fresh wave of military strikes for a sixth consecutive night, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran prepared to expand its pressure on global energy supplies by threatening to shut another critical maritime chokepoint at the entrance to the Red Sea.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Energy firms join forces on South Korea offshore wind services

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Renewable energy consultancy OWC, Korea Leading Energy Management (KLEM) and energy solutions provider OEG have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly deliver offshore wind balance of plant (BoP) operations and maintenance (O&M) services in South Korea.

Energy, Oil & Gas

North Sea energy leaders named co-chairs of SPE Offshore Europe 2027

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

David Latin, Chair of Serica Energy, and Yaniv Friedman, Executive Chairman of Ithaca Energy, have been appointed co-chairs of the conference and executive committee for SPE Offshore Europe 2027 (OE27), which will take place at P&J Live in Aberdeen from September 7–9, 2027.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Petrofac appoints new Board following Mason Capital, Pearlstone acquisition

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Petrofac has appointed a new Board of Directors following its acquisition by a consortium led by Mason Capital and Pearlstone, marking a new phase in the company’s strategic development, governance and long-term growth.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Huawei launches grid-forming strategy for future power systems

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Huawei has announced its strategic focus on grid-forming, integrated solutions that reinforce grid stability to support high renewable penetration in Europe.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc Distribution wins RoSPA Gold Award for Fleet Safety

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s leading mobility and convenience retailer, has received the Gold Award for Fleet Safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), becoming the first UAE fuel retailer and the first Adnoc Group company to achieve the global recognition.

Energy, Oil & Gas

IEA warns critical mineral supply risks persist despite diversification efforts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that global supply chains for critical minerals remain highly vulnerable despite growing efforts to diversify production, with rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions posing significant risks to energy security and industrial growth.

Energy, Oil & Gas

bp to sell bp Ventures stakes in over 10 energy tech firms to Verdane

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

bp has agreed to sell bp Ventures’ minority stakes in more than 10 energy technology companies to Verdane, subject to approvals. The deal supports portfolio simplification and disciplined capital allocation, with completion expected by the second quarter of 2027.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Goldman warns China buying, depleted inventories could take oil to $110 per barrel

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Oil prices eased slightly on Thursday after a three-day rally, but Goldman Sachs warned that the market remains vulnerable to a fresh price spike as China is expected to return to the market to rebuild crude stockpiles while global emergency inventories have been significantly depleted by the Gulf conflict.