Norway’s Equinor posted a sharp rise in revenue in the second quarter as oil and gas prices rose, but its revenue fell slightly. expected while the Norwegian unit did not get the forecasts

The government will auction up to 136 new oil exploration blocks in a major licensing round, with 125 of those in the Arctic Barents Sea, a relatively unspoiled corner of the planet

The Russian Energy Ministry stated supply has already dropped by 14 million to 15 million barrels per day thanks to the OPEC+ deal and output cuts in other countries. Moreover, the surplus stands at around 7-12 million bpd

The energy minister of Western Europe’s largest oil producer will announce its decision on whether to slash crude output soon, potentially adding its weight to a global push to shore up prices