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Billionaire Gina Rinehart broadens mining horizons with licence wins for Saudi Arabian gold hunt
18 Jan 2026 08:45 GMT
… bid for five licences to explore for gold in … licence award announced last week between Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Midana Exploration … After relying on its oil riches for decades, … , through Liontown Resources and Vulcan Energy Resources.
Record-breaking …
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U.S. Completes First Venezuelan Oil Sale
18 Jan 2026 09:31 GMT
… into Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, which are considered the … million barrels of Venezuelan oil in partnership with … Details of the initial oil sale remain limited. White … accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability …
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The US wants to remake Venezuela’s oil industry. History stands in the way
17 Jan 2026 20:12 GMT
… based trade organization American Petroleum Institute, and Venezuela … though Venezuela has more oil reserves than any other country … assets of foreign drillers. Though Chevron agreed … fully compensated for seized concessions, despite international arbitration …
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Egypt announces new oil and gas discoveries adding 47 mln cu ft of gas, 4,300 bpd
17 Jan 2026 12:18 GMT
… drilled a number of successful wells in their concession … , including five new exploratory wells.
In a … ,550 bpd of oil and condensates and … reserves and resources.
Separately, Desouq Petroleum Company, in partnership with Harbour Energy, successfully drilled …
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US tops world oil production but still wants Venezuela's…
17 Jan 2026 11:33 GMT
… time, he wanted to expedite drilling permits that took an average 258 … ; Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves … that would take decades to permit, construct and eventually pay off …
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Fueling Reform: Pakistan’s Digital Drive Transforms Petroleum Sector
17 Jan 2026 07:32 GMT
… of petroleum exploration licenses attracting bids for 23 exploration blocks, … will include drilling of exploratory wells in … in onshore and offshore exploration. The signing … Petroleum Concessions is launching a fully digital bidding portal for exploration …
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A visual guide to Venezuela’s oil and why Trump wants it
17 Jan 2026 04:51 GMT
… Saudi Arabia in known oil reserves. As announced by the … the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), … investment, and technology — resources that many international companies possess … However, Trump revoked all licenses to operate in Venezuela …
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Labuan dialogue tackles Oil and Gas operational constraints
17 Jan 2026 05:16 GMT
Labuan dialogue tackles Oil and Gas operational … Labuan this week hosted the Oil and Gas (O… limited operational flexibility for offshore-related equipment and documentation … inter-agency coordination and security permit approvals.
“While we may …
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Offshore Brazil roundup: M&A moves, production highs and a drilling setback
17 Jan 2026 04:39 GMT
… to Petrobras’ strong production growth—and a temporary drilling halt … strikes $450M deal for Petronas’ offshore Brazil assets
Brava Energia … Petrobras.
The Tartaruga Verde Field in the BM-C-36 concession … reaches new peak
Petrobras says its oil production last …
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TotalEnergies, BluEnergies partner on deep water hydrocarbon exploration offshore Liberia
15 Jan 2026 22:10 GMT
… in the Harper Basin, offshore Liberia. Located along the … data acquisition to reduce exploration risk. TGS ASA is … Reconnaissance License LPRA-003 (RL-003) from the Liberia Petroleum … said.
Expenditures under both licenses will be recoverable under any …