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Chevron, through its affiliate Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO), has initiated a significant phase in the expansion of Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field.

In 2023, China experienced a significant escalation in its crude-oil imports, reaching a record high of 11.3MM b/d, which was a 10% increase from the previous year.

Amidst a global shift towards renewable energy, Oman has reaffirmed its commitment to the essential role of hydrocarbons within its energy strategy, as expressed by industry officials at the Oman Petroleum and Crude Show in Muscat.

Mexico has recently adjusted its oil-export strategy due to operational disruptions at two major refineries, reversing an earlier decision to reduce exports significantly to meet domestic refinery demands.

he South American country is poised to undergo a significant economic transformation with its first oil production targeted for 2028, aiming to replicate the oil success seen by its neighbor, Guyana.

Recent attacks and counterattacks between Israel and Iran have raised critical questions about the future of regional stability and its impact on global oil markets.

Iran's attack on Israel on April 13 had been largely priced in and caused little damage, allowing futures prices for benchmark crudes to retreat.

Recent developments in the oil market have shown a marked increase in speculative trading, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Amid the escalating geopolitical conflict following Iran's April 13 attack on Israel, the United States is at a crossroads with potential strategies to adjust its sanctions on Iranian oil.

In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Asian refiners are strategically reassessing their crude supply sources, signaling a potential pivot towards increased imports from the Americas and Africa.