Crude oil
Equinor: Iran war lifts Asia-Pacific interest for Norwegian petroleum products, LNG
The conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for energy exports from producers in the Gulf, especially affecting clients in Asia.
TA'ZIZ secures $28.5 B in agreements to expand UAE's chemicals infrastructure
Booming U.S. energy exports draw scrutiny as domestic fuel prices bite
U.S. exports of gasoline, diesel, crude oil, LNG, jet fuel and ethane all surged to record highs so far in 2026 as energy firms capitalized on the disruptions to Middle East shipments and catered to urgent orders from customers around the world.
Iraq starts work on Basra-Haditha oil pipeline
About $1.5 B has been allocated for the project, although its pace will depend on securing further budget allocations.
Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL
The pipeline, proposed by Canadian pipeline company South Bow and its U.S. partner Bridger Pipeline, could increase Canada's crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12% if it goes ahead.
Repsol plans to boost jet fuel output as Iran war disrupts global supply
The company expects to produce between 560,000 and 570,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) in 2026, which could increase, depending on improvement in Venezuela.
- Phillips 66 greenlights new gas plant and fractionator projects, advancing integrated wellhead-to-market strategy 5/18
- OXEA and Air Liquide renew syngas and hydrogen supply agreement for Oberhausen site 5/18
- U.S. oil refiners finally profit from biofuels due to mandates, high fuel prices 5/18
- China's April oil throughput hits lowest since August 2022, inventories rise 5/18
- Vietnam receives first cargo of Congo Djeno crude for Nghi Son refinery 5/18
- Mexico's Pemex says brief fire at Olmeca refinery controlled, operations normal 5/18
