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CNOOC Starts Up Nine Oil and Gas Projects as Production Hits Record

Oct 30, 2026

Chinese offshore oil and gas major CNOOC has brought nine new oil and gas projects into production in the first nine months of 2026, lifting its net output by 2.7% year-on-year to a record 593.7 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) for the period.Production from China reached 408.5 million boe, up 1.9% from a year earlier, supported by contributions from projects including Kenli 10-2, while overseas production increased 4…

ConocoPhillips Beats Profit Forecasts Despite Lower Output

Nov 05, 2026

ConocoPhillips its quarterly dividend by 11% and beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, as stronger commodity prices and cost-cutting measures helped offset a decline in its output.Benchmark Brent crude LCOc1 averaged about $89…

Woodside Targets $400M in Savings, Plans 500 Job Cuts

Nov 05, 2026

Australia's Woodside Energy on Thursday unveiled a new payout policy for investors and flagged it would axe around 10% of its workforce globally, as it set out higher targets for cost cutting and return on capital.Favoured by investors for paying…

Suncor Energy's Profit Beats Forecasts as Oil Prices Offset Lower Output

Nov 04, 2026

Canada's integrated oil and gas producer Suncor Energy surpassed analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher oil prices and strength in refinery margins helped offset lower production and throughput volumes.The Iran war…

Aramco Third Quarter Profit Up 35% Despite War Disruptions

Nov 03, 2026

Saudi state oil company Aramco reported on Tuesday a 34.5% increase in third-quarter net profit despite attacks on its facilities, mainly due to higher revenue and its exit from a joint venture.The world's top oil exporter reported a net profit of $36…

Big Oil Pockets Near-Record Profits but Spending Restraint Signals Long-Term Doubts

Nov 02, 2026

Big Oil is reaping near record cash windfalls from the eight-month-old Iran war, but Western energy producers’ reluctance to ramp up spending reveals persistent doubts about the industry’s long-term outlook.BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell and…

Noble Secures $560M in Rig Deals, Backlog Hits $6.7B

Oct 30, 2026

Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has secured approximately $560 million in new rig contracts across Africa, South America and Norway since its July fleet status report, bringing its contracted backlog to $6.7 billion.The awards span six drilling rigs and include exploration…

Fugro Arms Survey Fleet Against GPS Jamming After $28M Earnings Hit

Oct 30, 2026

Dutch geological data specialist Fugro said on Friday that Iran war-linked disruptions had dented its earnings by €25 million ($28 million) this year, including €10 million in the third quarter alone, while GPS jamming and restrictions on vessel…

BP Posts Five-Year Profit High as Iran War Fuels Energy Windfall

Oct 30, 2026

BP posted its highest quarterly profit in at least five years on Friday, beating expectations as the Iran war boosted energy prices and refining margins, and said it would use the windfall to settle its remaining Deepwater Horizon liabilities…

Aker BP's Profit Climbs 50%, Major Projects on Track for 2027 Start-Up

Oct 29, 2026

Norwegian oil firm Aker on Thursday reported a 50% rise year-on-year in third-quarter profit as Middle East supply disruptions boosted prices for North Sea oil and gas.Aker BP's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to $3…

Shell Profit Nearly Doubles to $10.8B as Iran War Fuels Refining Boom

Oct 29, 2026

Shell on Thursday announced above-expectation net profit of $10.81 billion in the third quarter, its highest since 2022, and boosted its share buybacks on the back of stronger refining margins and higher liquefied natural gas prices.The US-Israeli war on Iran…

TotalEnergies Records Third Quarter Profit Jump of 127%

Oct 29, 2026

French oil major TotalEnergies reported a 127% rise in third-quarter earnings on Thursday, beating expectations, as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to push up oil prices and draw historically high profit margins for refining fuels.Adjusted net income came in at $9…

Baker Hughes Earnings Slump as Iran War Disrupts Oilfield Operations

Oct 28, 2026

Baker Hughes reported a fall in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as prolonged conflict in the Middle East hit demand for services and equipment in the key oil-producing region.Repeated flare-ups in the Middle East conflict, now in its eighth month…

Equinor Posts Highest Profit Since 2022, Lifts Production Forecast

Oct 28, 2026

Equinor on Wednesday reported its strongest quarterly profit in almost four years, driven by a surge in oil and gas prices as the war in the Middle East continued to disrupt global energy supplies, and raised its full-year output target.The…

SLB Beats Profit Forecasts as North America Booms, Middle East Recovers

Oct 23, 2026

SLB beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Friday, supported by strong North American oilfield activity, while signaling recovery in parts of the Middle East following conflict-related disruptions.Repeated flare-ups in the US-Iran conflict…

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