All articles by Florence Jones

Florence is a staff writer across energy titles and a graduate of MLitt Global Social and Political Thought.

Florence Jones

Oversupply of drilling equipment suggests a decline in US gas industry

US natural gas production has seen a significant increase in the years following the Covid-19 pandemic, but growth appears to be slowing.

Australian Government “at disposal” of oil and gas industry during energy transition

Ministers have supported continued natural gas production at the APPEA conference despite criticism from environmentalists.

First EU joint gas tender “a remarkable success” for energy security 

The EU’s first-ever joint gas purchase tender saw it attract offers for 13.4 billion cubic metres of gas from 25 different companies.

Growth model centred on fossil fuels is “obsolete” says EU’s von der Leyen  

The EU commissioner says that leaders currently face “one of the most significant economic challenges of our time”.

Petrobras reports a 14% decline in profits

The Brazilian state-run oil and gas company has attributed its fall in profits to falling global oil prices.

Colombia expresses commitment to shift away from oil and coal

The country aims to develop its textile, fertiliser, metalworking and pharmaceutical industries.

Saudi Aramco records 19% drop in annual profits amid falling oil prices

The company made a profit of $31.9bn as global oil prices continue to fall.

Plugging Gulf of Mexico wells could cost up to $30bn, study finds

Around 14,000 wells have been left unplugged, increasing the risk of oil and methane leaks, research states.

Oil and gas contract value drops 48% in the first quarter of 2023

The number of oil and gas contracts awarded dropped by 11% when compared with the final quarter of 2022.

Australia: Northern Territory Government accused of not assessing Beetaloo Basin climate risks

Dr David Richie claims that the project fails to fulfil the recommendations of the fracking inquiry panel.