Oil and Gas Industry

Pecan Energies, BUVA Foundation team up to combat Buruli Ulcer crisis in Duaponko

In a collaborative effort aimed at tackling the escalating Buruli ulcer and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) crisis, Pecan Energies Ltd has joined forces with the Buruli Ulcer Victim Aid (BUVA) Foundation to provide vital resources to the community of Duaponko in the Afigya Kwabre North district of the Ashanti region.

The Oil Market Is Tightening to 2016 Levels

Last week, the International Energy Agency reported that global oil demand growth is losing momentum, with demand growth clocking in at 1.4 mb/d in January, down from 2.8 mb/d in 3Q23 to 1.8 mb/d in 4Q23. According to the IEA, the expansive post-pandemic demand growth phase has largely run its course. Thankfully, falling supply is expected to counter slowing demand growth with non-OPEC supply by the U.S., Brazil, Guyana, and Canada expected to come in at 1.6 mb/d this year compared to 2.4 mb/d in 2023.

A Tumultuous Year for South America’s Oil Industry

Last year, 2023, was a tumultuous period for South America’s oil industry. Increased recognition of climate change saw regional governments push to reduce emissions and implement policies aimed at enhancing environmental protection. Elevated geopolitical instability along with increased regulatory scrutiny and tax hikes further impacted the continent’s oil industry.

Eni, the drop in oil and gas prices impacts its accounts. Descalzi: «Excellent results»

With an overall picture that continues to be marked by uncertainty, also due to the persistent decline in oil prices (which in the fourth quarter of the year dropped 5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022) and gas (- 57% in Europe) in recent months, Eni reaches the halfway point of the preliminary balance sheet with an adjusted net profit, i.e. excluding extraordinary items, of 8.3 billion, down 38% compared to the previous year due to the weakening of the prices, while for the quarter the bar stands at 1.6 billion compared to 2.5 billion in the same period of 2022 (-34%). Net profit is equal to 4.7 billion (-66%), for the fourth quarter the figure is 149 million (down by 76%).