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U.S. firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions

U.S.-based firms Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy and Argent LNG will develop a masterplan for Syria's oil, gas and power sector, in a partnership aimed at rebuilding energy infrastructure shattered by 14 years of civil war.

Oil prices rise after new EU sanctions on Russia

The EU reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, which includes measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industries.

What's in the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia?

Here are the details of the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, approved on Friday and aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry.

EIA: U.S. crude stockpiles fall as exports rise; fuel demand drops

U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell last week as exports rose, while gasoline and distillate inventories rose, prompting some concerns about fuel demand.

India can secure oil even if Russian imports sanctioned, minister says

India's foreign ministry spokesperson said that securing energy needs was an "overriding priority" for the country, in which it was guided by what was on offer in markets and the "prevailing global circumstances."

China's surplus crude oil surges in June, giving refiners options

China accelerated the pace at which it is building crude oil stockpiles in June as the strongest imports in almost two years outweighed a rise in refinery processing.

Trump's sanctions threat looms over Russian oil exports to China, India and Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal over the conflict in Ukraine, potentially complicating Moscow's oil sales to China, India and Turkey.

China state refiners ramp up output on rising demand, stock rebuild

Chinese state-owned refiners are ramping up output after completing maintenance to meet higher third-quarter fuel demand and to rebuild diesel and gasoline stocks which are at multi-year lows.

EIA: U.S. hydrocarbon production supported by export growth in long-term projections

In its Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that U.S. production growth of crude oil and natural gas will remain relatively high through 2030 due to increasing U.S. exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as U.S. energy exports continue to be economical for international consumers.

IEA: Global oil market may be tighter than it looks

The world oil market may be tighter than it appears despite a supply and demand balance pointing to a surplus, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday, as refineries ramp up processing to meet summer travel demand.