Nov 2025

OPEC governor Ademola Adeyemi-Bero explains Nigeria First policy as the African producer looks to drive production back above 2m b/d and play crucial role in OPEC

OPEC Governor Ademola Adeyemi Bero argues that only by prioritising oil and gas through partnerships with IOCs and stable OPEC market management can NOCs fulfil their pivotal global role

FID on the HI development suggests the country’s chronically under-exploited gas reserves are beginning to be properly exploited

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq appear to be only members able to increase output as Russia approaches close to maximum capacity

OPEC+ has proven to be astute at bringing back oil production, but mysteries around Chinese buying, missing barrels and oil-on-water have left the group in wait-and-see mode

Prices risk hitting $10/bl should the tech bubble burst amid worrying economic fallout

The International Gas Union calls for a ‘whole-system’ approach, combining planning of gas, electricity and hydrogen networks to ensure energy systems remain flexible and resilient during the transition

Technological innovation and stricter carbon goals are redefining the economics of shale. Chevron’s Dr Johannes Alvarez weighs what’s next for unconventional producers.

Gas has become a pillar of MENA economies and a catalyst for development strategies, fostering cooperation and creating new paths for economic diversification. Continued progress will require substantial investment and adapted regulations

Across the Middle East and North Africa, gas is taking an enhanced role in helping build out economies that need to diversify away from crude oil dependence

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are ploughing resources into gas—with a growing eye on facilitating domestic use in power and value-added sectors

The GCC countries and other states in the region are looking to make greater domestic use of gas, both that produced at home and imported volumes

While Syria has gas import plans and Jordan is targeting greater production, Egypt is struggling with declining output and Lebanon with the after-effects of conflict

With responsible development and rigorous regulation, gas can help the region move forward not just as an energy exporter, but as a global leader in the energy transition

After years of pursuing ideologically driven climate leadership, Western powers are now stepping back under mounting political pressure and rising populist opposition—prompting concern essential climate action could be sidelined

Crucial structural reforms and change in operating philosophy are needed to arrest PEMEX’s ongoing decline and restore oil production growth

A combination of geopolitical uncertainty and OPEC+ barrels has driven a renewed focus on building strategic oil stocks despite flagging demand

The country’s rapid output growth is an example that other producers could learn from

Beijing now appears prepared to accept discounted Russian LNG, even at the cost of heightened sanctions risk

Questions remain about how the phase-out will be implemented and enforced in practice

The Russian company’s German assets are under Berlin’s management and are exempt from sanctions, for now, but a permanent solution still needs to be found

The Russian firm made a significant attempt to expand overseas over the past two decades but is now trying to divest its global operations

Construction of the pipeline in Afghanistan is making tangible progress, but extending it into Pakistan and India remains unrealistic for political reasons

Company warns against potential withdrawal of federal funding for emerging technology as it eyes key role for CO₂ in boosting both conventional and shale oil recovery in US

At the forefront of the energy transition, Ipieca guides oil and gas companies on climate, water and social performance, helping the sector scale technologies like CCUS and methane reduction while aligning global standards with sustainable development goals.

The business case for CCS is strengthening as costs decline, but deployment must accelerate to align with credible net-zero scenarios

The country is open for business and is unlocking vast opportunities for both onshore and offshore exploration

The black-tie gala recognised the energy industry’s leading innovations and thought leaders from across the value chain