Oil and Gas Industry

Norway’s Oil Export Earnings Surge 68% Amid Iran War

Norway’s crude oil export earnings surged 67.9% year-on-year in March to a record 57.4 billion kroner ($6.1 billion), primarily driven by soaring global energy prices following the outbreak of the Iran war and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices averaged 1,014 kroner ($107.52) per barrel in March, the highest monthly average since September 2023.

OQEP buys Mitsui stake in Oman’s Block 27

 OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) has signed an agreement with Mitsui E&P Middle East (MEPME) to acquire a 35% non-operated participating interest in Block 27 to grow its upstream portfolio, OQEP announced on Wednesday. OQEP will pay a headline consideration of USD 74.9 million for the asset and take ownership of its share with an effective […]