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U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Rises Slightly Despite Uncertainty

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, following a period of no change in the prior week.

The total rig count in the US rose by 1 to 593 rigs, according to Baker Hughes, down 31 from this same time last year as the oil industry tries with great difficulty to appreciate the pro-hydrocarbon sentiment of the Trump Administration despite it being encouched in oil prices that are not enticing for drillers.

The number of oil rigs slipped by 1 to 486—down by 23 compared to this time last year. The number of gas rigs rose by 2 this week to 102 for a loss of 10 active gas rigs from this time last year. Miscellaneous rigs were unchanged at 5.

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First Helium unveils Alberta heavy oil discovery

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

First Helium has made a discovery of shallow heavy oil and confirmed the extension of a helium-enriched natural gas play in Canada’s Alberta, the company said on Friday.

First Helium confirmed two discoveries at its Worsley Project, located in Northern Alberta, including a shallow heavy oil discovery and an extension of the Blue Ridge helium enriched natural gas play.

The company, which First Helium seeks to become one of North America’s leading independent providers of helium gas, holds over 53,000 acres along the highly prospective Worsley Trend.

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Aramco launches Saudi Arabia’s first direct air capture pilot

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

Saudi Aramco has launched Saudi Arabia’s first carbon dioxide direct air capture (DAC) test unit, the company announced on Thursday.

The pilot plant has been developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy and is designed to remove up to 12 tonnes per year (tpy) of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Aramco intends to use the facility to test carbon capture materials and develop capture methods that can lower operational costs and accelerate the deployment of DAC in the region.

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Norway Gas Production Up Month on Month

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

Norway produced 355.1 million standard cubic meters a day (MMscmd) of natural gas in February, beating the official forecast by 3.8 percent and rising from January’s 346.1 Mmscmd, the country’s upstream regulator has reported.

However, last month’s gas output is lower than the 360.4 MMscmd logged for February 2024, according to figures published online by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.

The Nordic country, the European Union’s biggest source of pipeline gas, sold 9.9 billion standard cubic meters (Bscm) February 2025, down 800 MMscm from January 2025.

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ADNOC Gas Gets Shareholder Approval for $3.41B Dividend for 2024

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

Shareholders of ADNOC Gas PLC approved the integrated gas processing company’s proposed dividend of $3.41 billion for 2024, it said Monday.

This is the highest dividend on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) last year, according to ADNOC Gas, majority-owned by Abdu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC).

About half was paid September 2024. The remaining $1.7 billion will be distributed in the second quarter of 2025, ADNOC Gas said in an online statement.

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Iraq Seeks Floating Gas Terminals to Bridge Power Gap

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

Iraq is in talks with several companies to secure two floating storage regasification units by early June, as OPEC’s second-biggest producer tries to address power shortages caused by a US move against Iran.

The US decided earlier in March not to renew a waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran, with Donald Trump’s administration pressuring Tehran into negotiating a new nuclear deal. The decision has left the Iraqi government in need of more gas to meet its growing demand for electricity.

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Namibia unveils offshore drilling plans, new licensing opportunities

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

Namibia’s offshore oil and gas industry is set for significant growth in 2025, driven by new licensing opportunities and an uptick in drilling activities, Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino announced during a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber, Wood Mackenzie and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy. The move is set to attract fresh investment as the country cements its status as one of the world’s most promising oil frontiers.

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Tullow announces 16 days maintenance works on Jubilee Field

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 24, 2025 | Comment off

The maintenance activity, set to begin Tuesday, March 25, for 16 days, will upgrade operations, boost production capacity, and reduce risks in the field.

During this period, Tullow Ghana will focus on essential repairs and improvements to the Kwame Nkrumah FPSO vessel, including retooling of key equipment, conducting leak tests and expanding works on the facility to accommodate increased gas export.

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More Pipelines, More Gas, Lower Prices?

Oil & Gas‚ Oil and Gas Industry | intent | March 21, 2025 | Comment off

The United States last year added the most pipeline takeaway capacity from natural gas-producing regions since 2021. This year, more gas pipelines could be announced or revived, with the support of the Trump Administration, in what could be a shot in the arm for U.S. natural gas producers and a step toward reducing energy costs for consumers, especially in the Northeast.

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