Chevron announces New Energies business unit for low-carbon products
US oil giant Chevron has announced the formation of Chevron New Energies, a low-carbon fuels business unit.
Nord Stream 2: what is the controversy, why the politics, what next?
Why has Nord Stream 2 proved such a big political issue, and what will happen...
Competitive edge: inside Axora’s call for offshore innovation
Axora’s “Cost-Saving Technology Challenge” aims to reward innovators and digital developers eager to change oil and gas.
Industry carbon budget depleted by 2037, NOCs to use half: Study
A study by the World Benchmarking Alliance has ranked oil and gas companies by their climate efforts and warned of a depleting carbon budget.
The inevitable end of the big oil and gas dividend?
With large disruption on the horizon, will the largest oil and gas companies treat dividends the same way in future?
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Oil and gas companies filing the most patents in Q1 2021 (source: GlobalData)
| Assignee | Filings |
|---|---|
| LG Chem Ltd | 2180 |
| SASAC | 1434 |
| Dow Inc | 633 |
| BASF SE | 610 |
| China National Petroleum Corp | 594 |
| Mitsubishi Group | 590 |
| Saudi Arabian Oil Co | 475 |
| Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd | 483 |
| Halliburton Co | 457 |
| Toray Industries Inc | 456 |
Latest News
TotalEnergies reports strong results in Q2 as fuel prices improve
TotalEnergies’ adjusted net income was $3.5bn in Q2 2021, compared to $126m in the prior year quarter.
Shell Q2 net income jumps to $3.4bn alongside LNG deal with Tellurian
The energy giant declared a dividend of 24 cents per share and also launched a $2bn share buyback programme.
Repsol H1 net income surges to €1.23bn on improved crude prices
The exploration and production unit generated earnings of €678m in H1 as average production rose to 599,300 boe per day.
Engie to divest stake in French gas transmission operator GRTgaz
The sale of 11% stake in GRTgaz to Société d’Infrastructures Gazières could be worth more than $1.18bn.
Latest Themes
Where are offshore oil and gas companies focusing their AI hiring?
Companies are increasingly hiring for artificial intelligence roles in the oil and gas sector, but some parts of the world prove more attractive than others.
China’s tech future depends on children and surveillance
A bountiful tech industry means the children of China face a prosperous future. The same tech is watching them, and ever evolving, as Giacomo Lee discovers.
Oil and gas production in the Permian Basin showing signs of recovery
Production in the Permian Basin, the largest oil-producing region in the United States, is forecasted to steadily rise.
Fetcher leverages AI to match employees with suitable roles
Concept: American startup Fetcher.ai (Fetcher) offers an automated recruiting platform to enable companies to hire...
Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
Concept: Researchers from Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ARC) have discovered a...
University of Delaware uses catalytic hydrocracking for hard-to-recycle plastics
Concept: The Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) of the University of Delaware (UD) has formulated...
Bosch launches AI human skin temperature detection
Concept: Bosch has launched a human skin temperature detection solution, powered by artificial intelligence. The...
Virti launches immersive training program to improve employee mental wellbeing
Concept: London’s immersive training startup Virti has launched a virtual reality-driven mindfulness program ‘Well Be...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreAdnoc revives Hail and Ghasha sour gas scheme
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has issued notifications for design work on the multibillion-dollar...
Q2 2021 Oil & Gas contracts review – Petrobras awarded Buzios FPSO contracts, Brazil
Oil and gas contracts activity has declined globally in the second quarter of 2021, with...
US Producers remain disciplined in production growth despite rallying oil price
GlobalData forecast model measures the reaction of rigs to three different price levels, with WTI...
Russia plans to become one of the biggest players in hydrogen production
The global drive towards decarbonization is shifting Russian policy on renewable energy. For years, Russian...