The UK may have to delay its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars after reports that the EU is set to push back its own 2035 crackdown. Industry figures warn that fewer electric vehicles being built across Europe could make it difficult for...
The Volkswagen Group is starting the next testing phase in Wolfsburg with its self-driving research vehicle Gen.Urban1. After intensive trials, the Gen.Urban can now drive autonomously in real urban traffic. The research projects aims to explore how passengers experience riding in a self-driving vehicle without...
OPEC’s latest report projects average demand for OPEC+ crude at 43 million bpd in 2026, unchanged from last month and broadly aligned with the group’s November output. For the first quarter of 2026, OPEC forecasts demand for its own crude at 42.6 million bpd. OPEC Reference...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––the Equinor board has decided to keep the head office at Forus East. The building will be significantly upgraded to create a modern, attractive and sustainable head office gathering all employees in the Stavanger region. The decision to stay at...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––European carmakers will be required to use more recycled plastics in new vehicles under a provisional EU agreement. The deal mandates that at least 25% of plastics in cars, trucks, and motorcycles be recycled within 10 years, with an intermediate...
A relationship serving the region for nearly 40 yearsLondon, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––TotalEnergies and Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées extend their partnership until 2032, thus confirming a historic and ambitious collaboration, driven by a common attachment to the Béarn region. A renewed commitment to building the...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Dana Gas PJSC has announced a significant new gas find following the successful drilling of the North El-Basant 1 exploration well in Egypt’s onshore Nile Delta. Early results indicate 15–25 billion cubic feet (bcf) of recoverable gas, with production expected...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Renault Group has integrated its electric charging solutions directly into its commercial operations, advancing its electrification strategy and streamlining services for EV customers. Previously managed by Mobilize Beyond Automotive, these energy services will now fall under the responsibility of Fabrice...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Capricorn notes the announcements made by Waldorf Production UK Plc (“Waldorf”) and Harbour Energy plc (“Harbour”) earlier today related to the purchase of the Waldorf group by a subsidiary of Harbour (“Transaction”). Capricorn has entered into a lock-up agreement in...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Porsche has unveiled the 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche, a limited-edition model honouring legendary designer Ferdinand Alexander Porsche on what would have been his 90th birthday. Created together with his son Mark Porsche and the Sonderwunsch team, the car features...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by CDP, a global environmental NGO. For the second consecutive year, the company has earned a place on CDP’s A List for both climate change and water...
London, December 12, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Mercedes‑Benz unveiled the Tomorrow XX technology programme as a driver of innovation in support of the company’s sustainability objectives. It leverages the same holistic, multi-disciplinary approach so successfully demonstrated with VISION EQXX and CONCEPT AMG GT XX. Now, for the...