Three North Sea deals in top 10 upstream oil and gas acquisitions in Q1, report says
Three North Sea deals were among the top 10 non-US upstream oil and gas acquisitions in the first quarter of 2017, a new report said.
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Shell knew Nigeria ex-minister’s firm would get oil-deal payments
Shell said it knew some of the $1.1 billion paid to the Nigerian government in 2011 for an exploration license would go to a company linked to the country’s former oil minister, changing its previous stance on a deal that’s under investigation for alleged corruption.
Green groups slam Shell’s Brent plans, firm denies wrongdoing in Nigeria
Environmental groups have rejected Shell’s plans to decommission the Brent oilfield in the North Sea.
Shell, Eni deny making illicit payments in Nigeria oil field deal
Shell and Eni today reiterated that they did not make fraudulent payments when buying a Nigerian oil field in 2010-11.
Eni becomes first major to drill off Mexico since 2013 energy reforms
Italian giant Eni has been crowned the first international oil major to drill in Mexico since the country's 2013 energy reform.
Court upholds Shell, Eni appeal against Nigeria asset forfeit
A Nigerian court has overturned an earlier ruling to confiscate an oil asset from Shell and Eni, a news report said.
Exxon acquire interest in Eni’s east African LNG operations
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) has acquired a 25% interest in a natural gas-rich block off the coast of Mozambique in a $2.8billion deal.
Nigeria brings new corruption charges against Shell, Eni
Nigeria has filed new corruption charges against Shell and Eni over the $1.3billion acquisition of an oilfield in 2011, a news report said, citing court documents.
Shell, Eni ask Nigeria to overturn field forfeiture, report says
Shell and Eni have asked a Nigerian court to overturn a temporary forfeiture of an oil field in the African country, a news report said.
BP completes purchase of 10% stake in Zohr field
Eni has completed the sale to BP of a 10% stake in the Shorouk concession offshore Egypt.
Nigeria could prosecute Shell, Eni over corruption scandal
Nigeria is seizing one of Africa’s richest oil blocs and could prosecute petroleum giants Shell and Eni over a corruption scandal, court documents show.
Shell, Eni consortium continue talks over tax dispute
Kazakhstan has agreed to continue talks over a tax dispute with a consortium of oil majors led by Shell and Eni.
GE proposes investment in Nigerian oil refineries
General Electric has proposed investing in Nigeria's oil refineries.
Eni to deepen involvement in Nigerian energy industry
Eni said it plans to deepen its involvement in Nigeria's energy industry.
Providence hails ‘unique time’ for drilling off Ireland as costs plummet
Offshore Ireland is fast becoming an exploration hotspot where more oil and gas majors are arriving on the scene.
PSA warn “serious breaches” led to worker injuries on Goliat field
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) said “serious breaches” have been identified after an investigation in an accident involving a worker on the Goliat field.
Chariot Oil & Gas gets farm-out go-ahead
The Moroccan authorities have approved Chariot Oil & Gas' farm-out for the Rabat Deep Offshore permits.
Eni Norge to drill wildcat
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has approved Eni Norge's bid to drill a wildcat well - its first on production licence 716.
Eni given all-clear to drill exploration well in Barents Sea
Norway’s offshore oil safety body has given Italian firm Eni permission to drill an exploration well in the Barents Sea.
Eni sells 30% of giant Mediterranean field to Rosneft
Italian firm Eni has agreed to sell a 30% stake in the Shorouk concession offshore Egypt to Russian oil company Rosneft for $1.13billion.
Eni reports death of oil worker offshore Congo
A worker died yesterday after a fire broke out on a platform off the Republic of Congo, Italian energy firm Eni has said.
Video: Massive blaze breaks out at Italian refinery
Video footage shows fires raging yesterday at a refinery owned by Italian oil and gas firm Eni.
Eni signs renewables agreement with Tunisia
Italian firm Eni has signed a cooperation agreement on renewable energy with Tunisia’s state oil company, Etap.
Eni could half its share in Zohr stake
Eni is said to be in talks with a number of parties to reduce its stake in the giant Zohr gas fild offshore Egypt to 50%, according to its chief executive.
Edison looks to triple its Italian customer base
A unit of EDF said it wants to triple its Italian customer base and buy Eni's retail base.