World Oil

05/29/2026

SLB and Vår Energi are expanding deployment of the Delfi digital platform across operations to accelerate well planning, field development and tieback evaluation on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

SLB and Vår Energi are expanding deployment of the Delfi digital platform across offshore Norway operations to accelerate well planning, field development and subsea tieback evaluation on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

05/28/2026

Three oil tankers tied to ’s shadow fleet were reportedly targeted by attacks during ship-to-ship crude transfer operations in the Black Sea near .

Three oil tankers tied to Russia’s shadow fleet were reportedly targeted by drone attacks during ship-to-ship crude transfer operations in the Black Sea near Turkey, highlighting escalating risks to regional oil shipping routes.

05/28/2026

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice promoted expanded drilling and lower energy costs during a meeting with major energy companies, highlighting growing political pressure on the UK’s and policies.

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice promoted expanded North Sea drilling and lower energy costs during a meeting with major energy companies, highlighting growing political pressure on the UK’s net zero and energy transition policies.

05/28/2026

In a new opinion piece, World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham examines an unusual primary runoff that saw three pro-industry Republicans lose high-profile races with potential implications for future debates.

https://worldoil.com/news/2026/5/27/opinion-three-industry-friends-defeated-in-texas-primary-run-off-is-very-unusual/?oly_enc_id=5023F0660690A3O

05/28/2026

African investors and energy companies are increasingly targeting ’s pre-salt developments and ’s LNG infrastructure expansion as part of a broader push to diversify investments beyond domestic markets.

African investors and energy companies are increasingly targeting Brazil’s pre-salt developments and Argentina’s LNG infrastructure expansion as part of a broader push to diversify upstream and energy investments beyond domestic markets.

05/28/2026

In and multizone wells, simplified intelligent architectures are helping operators reduce infrastructure complexity, shorten rig time and enable faster zonal control without production shut-ins. Halliburton

05/28/2026

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan warned that U.S. producers may be unable to offset global supply disruptions if shipping through the Strait of does not return to normal levels soon. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan warned that U.S. shale producers may be unable to offset global oil and natural gas supply disruptions if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not return to normal levels soon.

05/28/2026

Trident Energy is expanding its offshore portfolio through redevelopment of mature oilfields, applying operational strategies previously used to increase production and extend asset life in

Trident Energy is expanding its offshore Congo portfolio through redevelopment of mature oilfields, applying operational strategies previously used to increase production and extend asset life in Equatorial Guinea.

05/27/2026

President said the U.S. remains dissatisfied with negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with and reopening the Strait of , pushing back against earlier Iranian media reports.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. remains dissatisfied with negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back against earlier Iranian media reports suggesting a deal could soon normalize maritime traffic through the vital waterway.

05/27/2026

Former bp chairman Albert Manifold said he was removed without warning or explanation after the company cited governance and conduct concerns, escalating leadership turmoil at the oil major.

https://worldoil.com/news/2026/5/27/former-bp-chair-disputes-ouster-after-governance-allegations/

05/27/2026

ABL Group will provide marine warranty survey services for Esso Australia as the operator prepares to launch what is expected to become ’s largest offshore campaign in the Bass Strait.

ABL will support Esso Australia’s Bass Strait offshore decommissioning campaign, a project targeting removal of up to 13 aging offshore platforms as part of Australia’s largest offshore abandonment effort.