Oil & Gas

Oil Prices Decline on IEA Expectations of Supply Surplus in 2024

The energy sector is poised for a moderately lower start, pressured by low conviction weakness in the underlying commodities and in the broader equity futures. Equity sentiment steadied this morning following the recent run up in the benchmark indices as the markets assessed some disappointing retail results and looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes.

TotalEnergies Completes the Sale of its Upstream Canadian assets to Suncor

TotalEnergies has completed today the sale to Suncor of the entirety of the shares of TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd., comprising notably its participation in the Fort Hills oil sands asset and associated midstream commitments. The consideration for the transaction is C$1.47 billion (about US$1.1 billion), with an effective date on April 1st, 2023. Including adjustments, TotalEnergies received a cash payment at closing of C$1.83 billion (about US$1.3 billion).

Employing advanced technologies for improved production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry

The Nigerian economy depends significantly on the oil and gas sector. Despite persistent challenges, recent technological advancements, including robotics, advanced instrumentation, drones, and rapid progress in artificial intelligence solutions, are bringing about a transformative era for the industry. This article explores the potential of these cutting-edge technologies to enhance sub-surface production monitoring, enabling real-time measurement, and ensuring the secure transportation of produced volumes across an extensive network of pipelines and surface installations in a bid to contribute to the enhancement of Nigeria’s economic prosperity through technological innovation.