Opec Output Falls In November

Opec crude oil production fell by 70,000 b/d to 28.52mn b/d in November, contributing to a broader drop in global supply (MEES, 12 December). The decline brought Opec’s production down to its lowest level in three mont...

Luberef’s Jeddah Plant To Operate Until 2031

Saudi Aramco’s base oils subsidiary Luberef has announced a new feedstock allocation for its 275,000 t/y Jeddah facility that runs until 31 December 2030. The plant had been earmarked for closure in mid-2026, but will ...

bp Delivers first oil from the US Atlantis Drill Center1

bp delivered the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion project two months ahead of its original schedule by utilizing existing subsea inventory, drilling and completing wells more efficiently, and streamlining offshore execu...

CNPC to Exit Sudan Upstream as Conflict Intensifies

Sudan’s escalating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to threaten lifeline oil exports from both Sudan and its southern neighbour. As the f...

Morocco Generates Gas Sector Momentum

Morocco is ending 2025 on a high note, with long-delayed gas plans finally moving forward, bringing the coal-dependent kingdom a step closer to achieving its energy ambitions. Morocco has struggled to gain traction with ...