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ExxonMobil Misses Forecasts Despite Four-Year Profit High

Jul 31, 2026

ExxonMobil missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday, despite notching its biggest quarterly profit in four years amid higher oil prices and improved refining margins driven by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.Adjusted earnings rose 67% from the first quarter to $14…

Shell’s Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles, Beats Forecasts

Jul 30, 2026

Shell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher energy prices and increased market volatility during the Middle East conflict.Higher oil and gas prices, stronger…

Eni’s Second Quarter Profit Hits Three-Year High

Jul 29, 2026

Italian energy group Eni on Wednesday lifted its share buyback programme by €600 million to €3.4 billion ($3.9 billion) after reporting better than expected second-quarter results.The company's adjusted net profit more than doubled in April-June compared with the same period last year to €2…

Woodside Narrows 2026 Output Outlook as Revenue Jumps

Jul 29, 2026

Australia's Woodside Energy reported a 28% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and narrowed its annual production forecast, citing strong operational performance and high reliability across its assets.The company now expects 2026 production…

Baker Hughes Sees Lower Oil and Gas Spending in 2026

Jul 28, 2026

Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin America, offshore Africa, and North America land offset by lower spending in Europe and the Middle East…

Saipem Cuts Earnings Outlook as Middle East Costs Rise

Jul 28, 2026

Italian oil and gas contractor Saipem on Monday revised down its expectations for 2026 core earnings to take into account extra costs linked to the Middle East crisis.The de-consolidation of its shallow-water drilling business, which Saipem recently sold…

Portugal’s Galp Raises Outlook After 45% Profit Jump

Jul 27, 2026

Portuguese energy company Galp Energia posted a 45% jump in second-quarter adjusted net profit on Monday, boosted by higher oil output in Brazil and stronger crude prices and refining margins brought on by Iran war supply disruptions.The company raised its earnings guidance for the year…

Equinor Profit Jumps on Wartime Energy Prices

Jul 22, 2026

Equinor on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second-quarter profits, as expected, lifted by a surge in oil and gas prices as the war in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies.The Norwegian group's adjusted earnings before tax for the April to June period rose to $11…

TotalEnergies Expects Strong Quarter Despite LNG Trading Fall

Jul 16, 2026

French oil major TotalEnergies higher energy prices due to the war in Iran are expected to lift its second quarter profits, though liquefied natural gas income will be sharply down due to weak trading on declining European demand, according to an earnings snapshot published on Thursday…

Aker BP Profit Surges on Higher Oil Prices

Jul 15, 2026

Norwegian oil firm Aker BP on Wednesday reported a jump in second-quarter profit as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran drove up energy prices.Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to $3.35 billion in the April-to-June quarter from $2…

BP Expects Lower Net Debt After Strong Quarter

Jul 14, 2026

BP expects its oil trading result to be slightly higher in the second quarter after an exceptionally strong first quarter, as it continues to profit from a surge in oil prices caused by the Iran war.The British major flagged higher oil realizations…

Shell Lifts Gas Guidance, Sees Trading Boost

Jul 07, 2026

Shell slightly increased its guidance on Tuesday for its second-quarter integrated gas production, although output would be down sharply from the first three months of the year due to the impact of the Middle East conflict.The British oil major…

Norwegian Oil Firms Lift 2026-2027 Investment Outlook

May 28, 2026

Norwegian oil and gas companies have raised their projected investments for 2026 and 2027 compared to estimates made three months ago, a quarterly statistics office (SSB) survey of industry players showed on Thursday.Norway produces more than 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day…

Borr Drilling’s First Quarter Profit Takes Hit as Odin Rig Start-Up Lags

May 22, 2026

Borr Drilling has reported a wider first-quarter loss as delayed start-up work for the Odin jack-up rig and contract transitions weighed on earnings, while the offshore driller continued expanding its fleet and contract backlog.The company posted…

Eni CCUS Holding Secures $670M Financing for CCS Projects

May 22, 2026

Eni and Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock and strategic partner in Eni CCUS Holding, said the company has secured a financing facility of more than $670 million (£500 million) to support its carbon capture and storage project platform…

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