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SLB launches major 3D seismic survey offshore Northern Brazil

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

SLB and Shearwater GeoServices have launched the Amapá 3D multi-client seismic survey offshore northern Brazil’s Equatorial Margin. The project will expand high-quality seismic coverage in the underexplored basin and support exploration and prospect evaluation.

Energy, Oil & Gas

GreenIT starts production at 19 MW of solar parks in Italy

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

GreenIT, a joint venture between Plenitude and CDP Equity, has started production at two solar parks in Italy’s Piedmont region, located in the provinces of Vercelli and Alessandria

Energy, Oil & Gas

Nuclear power generation reaches record 2,702 TWh in 2025

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Global nuclear reactors generated a record 2,702 TWh of electricity in 2025, up from 2,667 TWh the previous year, as the sector sees growing government ambitions for expansion, according to the World Nuclear Association’s World Nuclear Outlook Report.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil races towards $100 as US-Iran escalation fuels Gulf supply fears

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Crude oil prices surged for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, with Brent approaching the psychologically important $100-a-barrel threshold as a fresh escalation in the US-Iran conflict heightened fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supplies from the Gulf.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain, Gulf Downstream Association discuss downstream industry cooperation

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Bahrain’s Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Mohammed bin Dinah met Hussein Al Qahtani, Chairman of the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA), to discuss cooperation in refining, petrochemicals and downstream industries.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil prices hit six-week high, brent settles at $97.31 per barrel

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Brent crude oil futures rose to settle at $97.31 per barrel on Monday, hitting a six-week high. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 1.3%, or $1.17, to reach $92.65 per barrel.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Eni, Petronas to assess high-performance bio-gasoline

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Eni and Petronas have signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate the development of innovative high-performance bio-gasoline from renewable feedstocks, strengthening their collaboration on sustainable fuels and supporting the decarbonisation of transport.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa–WTCO consortium partners with Fichtner on Syria water sector

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Acwa, in consortium with Water Transmission Company (WTCO), has signed a Technical Services Agreement with Syria’s Ministry of Energy and engineering consultancy Fichtner to assess the country’s water resources and develop seawater desalination and transmission solutions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi energy facilities targeted in southern region

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia’s southern energy facilities were targeted in attacks on September 8, the Ministry of Energy said, triggering fires and temporarily disrupting some operations. Specialised teams responded by containing the fires, securing affected sites and assessing the damage.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kistos secures Royal Decree for Oman Blocks 3, 4 acquisition

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Kistos has received confirmation of a Royal Decree from Oman, completing the transfer of legal ownership of onshore Blocks 3 and 4 from Mitsui E&P Middle East to the independent energy company.