ExxonMobil signed agreements that lay the groundwork for it to explore Iraq’s giant Majnoon oil field, ending the company’s near two-year hiatus in the country.
The FPSO, which will be stationed off the coast of Portugal, will feature a 300-MW electrolyzer capable of producing up to 243,000 metric tons of green ammonia per year. Powered by certified renewable electricity purchased under a Power Purchase Agreement, the facility will play a role in meeting the growing global demand for low-carbon marine fuels.
The project to develop the Dragon gas field, located in shallow waters between the two countries, would replenish feedstock for Trinidad’s gas-starved liquefaction complex and petrochemical plants. Trinidad is a significant exporter of LNG, ammonia and other gas-based products.
The partnership will align academic and industrial training with international standards, offering Namibian students, job seekers, and service providers access to education, mentorship, and employment opportunities. The initiative aims to strengthen local capacity across technical disciplines including engineering, fabrication, operations, and project management, supporting the development of Namibia’s offshore energy resources.
Ukraine has discussed with G7 countries additional natural gas imports as it seeks to boost imports by 30% to offset the damage from Russian strikes on its gas infrastructure, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk said on Tuesday.
Shell said in its third quarter 2025 update note that trading and optimization in its Integrated Gas division is expected to be “significantly higher” for the third quarter compared to the second quarter. Marketing adjusted earnings, as well as trading in the chemicals and fuels divisions, are also set to be higher than in Q2, said the supermajor, which reports full Q3 earnings on October 30.
Exxon is considering a return to Iraq after leaving the country two years ago, Bloomberg reported, citing an unnamed source who said Exxon was interested in developing the massive Majnoon field.
Commonwealth LNG, a project proposed for Louisiana and originally supposed to be up and running by 2027, will take until 2031 to complete, the company behind it has warned in a request for an extension to its deadline.
After the transaction, which is subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals, the French energy giant will retain 45 percent as operator. Danish state-owned oil and gas producer Nordsofonden owns the remaining 20 percent.
The two topsides, with a combined weight of about 47,500 tonnes, will be transported to Able Seaton Port (ASP) in Teesside from 2027 onward for dismantling and materials recovery. Up to 97% of the recovered materials are expected to be reused or recycled, further establishing ASP as one of Europe’s leading marine decommissioning facilities.