Oil Executives Predict Another Dull Year In 2026

The latest survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has revealed lingering pessimism in oil markets, with executives seeing lower activity and higher costs amid weak oil prices, but…

O’Neill Leaves Woodside to Become BP CEO

BP PLC on Wednesday announced the resignation of Murray Auchincloss as chief executive and the appointment of Meg O’Neill as his replacement, in the oil and gas giant’s second CEO change…

  • Gas
  • December 18, 2025
Podcast | Industrial Gases in Asia-Pacific

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we look back on gasworld’s APAC Industrial Gas Conference 2025 and pick out some of the best insights from event. We discuss the…

  • Gas
  • December 18, 2025
Woodside Energy CEO to become BP CEO from April

Meg O’Neill will become BP’s CEO from 1 April 2026 after Murray Auchincloss’ abrupt departure today. Carol Howle, current Executive Vice-President, Supply, Trading & Shipping, will serve as interim CEO…

U.S. Weighs New Oil Sanctions on Russia if Putin Rejects Peace Deal

The United States is considering a fresh barrage of sanctions against Russia’s oil exports if Russian President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement for Ukraine, anonymous sources with knowledge of…

DNO secures North Sea oil offtake agreements with ExxonMobil and Shell

Norwegian independent DNO ASA has finalized new North Sea oil offtake agreements with subsidiaries of ExxonMobil and Shell, effective Jan. 1, 2026, securing up to $410 million in related financing…

Ukrainian Attack Halts Production at Lukoil’s Grayfer Field

Ukraine has damaged an offshore drilling rig at Lukoil’s Grayfer field in the Russian Caspian Sea in a drone attack, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Wednesday.  As a result…

Norway Plans Stronger Sabotage Response Readiness for Grid Operators

Norway’s water and energy directorate NVE has proposed stricter rules for power grid operators to be ready to repair links and power lines in case of sabotage.  NVE wants all…

U.S. Blockade Threatens Venezuela’s Crucial Russian Naphtha Supply

Venezuela’s supply of Russian naphtha is at risk of crumbling, threatening the South American country’s crude exports, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers heading to…

Phillips 66 Sees Strong Support for Western Gateway Pipeline

The newly proposed Western Gateway Pipeline, planned to ship fuels from Midwest refineries all the way to California, is gathering growing support from federal, state, and industry circles, according to…