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?
Latest Deals
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HollyFrontierMergers & Acquisitions $2.6BN
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Jadestone Energy Holdings LtdMergers & Acquisitions $9M
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SSEMergers & Acquisitions $1.7BN
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EngieMergers & Acquisitions $1.18BN
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HollyFrontierMergers & Acquisitions $2.6BN
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Jadestone Energy Holdings LtdMergers & Acquisitions $9M
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SSEMergers & Acquisitions $1.7BN
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EngieMergers & Acquisitions $1.18BN
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
TAQA to sell certain Canadian assets to Blue Sky Resources
The assets to be divested include some light oil and natural gas-producing sites in Alberta and British Columbia.
HollyFrontier to acquire majority of Sinclair Oil’s assets for $2.6bn
One of the deals will lead to the creation of a downstream petroleum and renewable fuels company called HF Sinclair.
ConocoPhillips posts strong Q2 on higher prices and production
In the second quarter of 2021, ConocoPhillips’ reported earnings amounted to $2.1bn, or $1.55 a share.
Jadestone acquires Malaysia’s SapuraOMV Upstream PM
Jadestone anticipates the SapuraOMV PM’s Peninsular Malaysia assets to increase its 2P reserves by 34%.
Latest Themes
How China is charging ahead in the electric vehicle race
Tesla dumpster fires have everyone wanting a slice of the electric vehicle pie in China, as Giacomo Lee finds out.
Sweep Helps Enterprises to Manage Indirect Carbon Emissions
Concept: French startup Sweep has developed an online tool to simplify the process of collecting...
Sweep Helps Enterprises to Manage Indirect Carbon Emissions
Concept: French startup Sweep has developed an online tool to simplify the process of collecting...
Memorial University Derives Biodegradable Plastic Alternative from Fish Waste
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Memorial University Derives Biodegradable Plastic Alternative from Fish Waste
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Supernormal Offers AI-Augmented Asynchronous Video Messaging
Concept: Sweden-based startup SuperNormal has rolled out an AI-powered asynchronous communication tool to improve remote...
OpenSensors Uses Big Data to Enhance Workplace Safety
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
OpenSensors Uses Big Data to Enhance Workplace Safety
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreAsia to host largest number of licensing rounds in H2 2021
According to GlobalData's report, 16 licensing rounds are to close by this year-end, with Asia...
US leads global refinery hydrotreater unit capacity
Global hydrotreater unit capacity has increased from 2015 to 2020 while the US led refinery...
Nigeria leads oil and gas project starts in sub-Saharan Africa by 2025
52 key crude and natural gas projects are to start in 19 countries, with Nigeria...
LNG to play a more important role in meeting South-East Asia’s gas demand needs
Due to increasing gas demand in South-East Asia, new LNG entrants will become more important...