Analysis: Biden may hinder oil and gas drilling even after court loss

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has the power to stymie oil and gas development on government-controlled lands and waters, industry and environmental experts said, even though a court decision ended his freeze on federal drilling auctions.
Oil hits new high near $75 on demand rise, falling inventories

Oil gained for a fifth day on Wednesday, climbing towards $75 a barrel to its highest since April 2019, supported by a recovery in demand from the pandemic and a drop in U.S. crude inventories.
Australia’s top exporting state calls for reset in China ties

Australia’s biggest exporting state on Tuesday urged Canberra to stop antagonising China, the country’s top trade partner, in remarks that came amid escalating criticism of Beijing led by the United States, Australia’s main ally.
EXCLUSIVE Energy majors bid for Qatar LNG project despite lower returns

Six top western energy firms are vying to partner in the vast expansion of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas output, industry sources said, helping the Gulf state cement its position as the leading LNG producer while several large projects around the world recently stalled.
Analysis: Market for U.S. oil acreage booms along with crude price recovery

A recovery in the price of oil to more than two-year highs is offering a long-awaited opening to companies and private equity firms to shed unloved assets in the U.S. oil patch.
Oil steady after sharp rise on improved demand picture

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday after strong gains in the previous two sessions on expectations for surging fuel demand later this year while major producers maintain supply discipline.
Oil and gas stocks carry $126 bln cost for Norway’s sovereign fund – research

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund missed out on $125.8 billion in potential returns over a three year period by investing in oil and gas rather than green stocks, according to research from Global SWF, an industry data specialist.
Biden suspends Trump-era oil and gas leases in Alaska refuge

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday said it would suspend oil and gas leases that were handed out in an Alaska wildlife refuge during the final days of the Trump administration pending an environmental review.
EXCLUSIVE Eni, BP in talks over oil and gas assets in Algeria

BP (BP.L) and Eni (ENI.MI) are in talks over the future of their oil and gas assets in Algeria as the two groups increase efforts to refocus their businesses to tackle falling margins, rising debt and climate pressures, three sources said.
Total, Chevron suspend payments to Myanmar junta from gas project

French oil and gas group Total (TOTF.PA) and U.S. energy company Chevron (CVX.N) have suspended some payments from a gas joint venture that would have reached Myanmar’s junta, earning praise from pro-democracy activists for taking an important first step.