Western energy majors are expected to report combined record profits of $200 billion in 2022, driven by volatile oil and gas prices following Russia's Ukraine invasion, with strong earnings projected to continue into 2023.
Al Jazeera · Oct 07, 2026
An explosion at Venezuela's Cardon refinery in Punto Fijo has forced suspension of operations. The fire, originating in a gas line, affects a facility capable of processing 300,000 barrels daily.
Reuters · Oct 06, 2026
Venezuela's Cardon refinery has been halted following a fire incident. No injuries were reported in the incident.
ScienceDaily · Oct 06, 2026
Predatory wasps are hijacking hollow chambers in tropical trees that evolved to shelter protective ants, disrupting a 10-million-year partnership. The takeover is far more common in disturbed landscapes like oil palm plantations, threatening forest recovery.
Financial Post · Oct 06, 2026
Cenovus agreed to acquire Athabasca Oil for $5.7 billion while Suncor sold offshore assets for $1.2 billion, both companies doubling down on Alberta oilsands operations.
Calgary Herald · Oct 05, 2026
Cenovus Energy agreed to buy Athabasca Oil for $5.7 billion while Suncor sold offshore assets for $1.2 billion, both companies consolidating their oilsands operations in northern Alberta.
Associated Press · Oct 05, 2026
Major oil exporters have agreed to maintain current production levels in November, signaling stability in global energy markets amid ongoing geopolitical and economic considerations.
hindustantimes.com · Oct 05, 2026
A sixth of global LNG supply is offline due to Qatar's plant shutdown, creating price pressures and supply risks across Asia and Europe heading into winter, though long-term oversupply looms.
Reuters · Oct 04, 2026
Oil prices slipped as Middle Eastern crude exports increased and the G7 announced plans to release strategic petroleum reserves, adding supply pressure to global markets.
Universe Today · Oct 04, 2026
Japan's XRISM observatory has made the first direct observation of a neutron star pulsar capturing stellar wind from a companion giant star, revealing plasma dynamics near the pulsar at unprecedented detail.
Google News · Oct 04, 2026
OPEC+ has decided to maintain its November oil output targets steady, signaling stability in global crude production policy amid ongoing market dynamics.
Punch Newspapers · Oct 04, 2026
Nigerian airlines received 749.2 million litres of aviation fuel January-August 2026, with significant monthly fluctuations ranging from 1.6 to 6 million litres daily, straining operations as fuel costs consume 45-50% of airline expenses.
Al Jazeera · Oct 03, 2026
US coastguard found debris from a Canadian-registered air ambulance jet that disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board, including four Canadians and two Bermudians.
China Daily · Oct 03, 2026
The Hungarian Natural History Museum in Budapest showcases the country's oceanic heritage through a 20-meter whale skeleton and exhibits of marine fossils, including a 180-million-year-old marine crocodile that reveals landlocked Hungary was once covered by the Tethys Ocean.
CBS News · Oct 03, 2026
G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to combat elevated fuel prices, with diesel distribution beginning immediately.
CBS News · Oct 03, 2026
Baseball's postseason has reached the League Divisional Series stage. Former Mets GM Steve Phillips provides expert analysis on the ALDS and NLDS competitions.
Associated Press · Oct 02, 2026
G7 nations announced a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel in response to soaring energy prices, aiming to stabilize global markets.
BBC News · Oct 02, 2026
UK diesel has reached an all-time high of £2 per litre, with petrol also rising sharply to 174.71p. The RAC warns price increases show no signs of slowing, adding pressure on motorists.
Reuters · Oct 02, 2026
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other petroleum reserves through the International Energy Agency, likely aimed at stabilizing global energy markets.
The Guardian · Oct 02, 2026
G7 leaders agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of strategic oil reserves over four months to stabilize diesel prices amid global energy market volatility linked to Middle East tensions.
Google News · Oct 02, 2026
Trump threatened to charge South Korea more if it rejects an Alaska LNG project, after announcing a $54 billion energy investment that Seoul says was premature and exceeded agreed terms.
The Manila Times · Oct 02, 2026
Diesel prices in the Philippines are expected to decrease by P0.50-P0.80 per liter next week while gasoline rises P1.50-P1.80 per liter, driven by Middle East supply disruptions.
CBS News · Oct 01, 2026
New video footage of a FlyDubai incident has surfaced while documents reveal a woman's account of feeling exploited during the event. Middle East oil exports remain elevated with sustained price pressures.
The New York Times · Oct 01, 2026
Canada's proposed Alberta-to-Pacific oil pipeline aims to reduce separatist sentiment in Alberta while decreasing energy dependence on the U.S.
thesenior.com.au · Oct 01, 2026
UNICEF has delivered 8.7 billion sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) since 1996, a fortified peanut paste that treats severe acute malnutrition in children without requiring refrigeration or preparation.