Oil and Gas Industry

Portugal Ditches Russian Gas, Boosts Imports from U.S. and Nigeria

Portugal will increase purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and Nigeria, as it aims to end imports of Russian gas, Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said on Tuesday. According to data from electricity and gas grids operator REN, Portugal imported 49,141 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of natural gas in 2024, of which around 96% was LNG.

SLB Posts Higher Annual Revenue, Raises Dividend

Global energy technology company SLB has posted a six percent rise in net income for 2024, despite a drop for the fourth quarter. The company said in its report that its net income for the year landed at $4.46 billion. For the fourth quarter, the company’s net income was at $1.1 billion, eight percent below Q3 and two percent below the corresponding 2023 quarter.

Israel’s Natural Gas Reserves Expand 40% as Production Ramps Up

Israel exported a record 981mn cfd of natural gas to Egypt in 2024, good for 18.2% year-over-year. According to Middle East Oil & Gas publication MEES, the remarkable surge in imports can be attributed to a growing gas deficit resulting from declining domestic production by Egypt. However, Israel will struggle to ramp up exports further due to infrastructure limitations.