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London, September 09, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –––Hitachi Energy announced an investment of more than USD $1 billion to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States. These investments, among the largest seen in the electrical industry in the U.S., include approximately $457 million USD for a new large power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia, along with significant expansions of existing facilities throughout the country.
The investments will help meet skyrocketing energy demand driven by AI data centers in line with the Trump Administration’s White House AI Action Plan and promote domestic access to these critical grid technologies. This move also supports the power needs of American manufacturing and other sectors and much-needed grid expansion and modernization efforts. Collectively, these investments will create thousands of jobs, bolster electrical equipment supply chains in the U.S., and contribute to the development of innovative technologies to enhance the security and resilience of the U.S. grid. Read More
WR Logistics, a provider of project logistics solutions for large scale industrial and infrastructure projects, has appointed Miguel Salas as Chief Executive Officer for Spain, with immediate effect. This new position reinforces WR Logistics’ commitment to strengthening its presence in Southern Europe and advancing its global growth strategy.
Based in Madrid, Mr. Salas will lead WR Logistics’ operations in Spain, overseeing project delivery, customer engagement, and market development across the company’s core service areas of project logistics and heavy lift. His role will focus on aligning execution with the needs of industrial clients in sectors such as oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, and engineering, while building strong connections with WR Logistics’ network across Europe, the Middle East, CIS, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Mr. Salas brings extensive international experience in project logistics, with senior roles at AsstrA Associated Traffic AG, TIBA, GAC Group, NMT Projects, Geodis Wilson, and Ceva Logistics. Over his career he has developed and delivered complex transport solutions for major industrial projects, working across markets in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Read More
3t, a global leading provider of safety critical training and blended learning solutions for high-hazard industries, has achieved official accreditation by the Transport General Authority (TGA) for its maritime training programmes to be delivered at its Dammam training centre.
The endorsement by the TGA confirms that 3t’s maritime training meets internationally recognised standards, including the STCW framework, ensuring Saudi Arabia’s maritime workforce is equipped with world-class skills, safety protocols, and operational readiness. It marks a significant milestone in 3t’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, particularly in workforce localisation and the development of safety-critical capabilities.
“We are extremely proud to receive TGA accreditation,” said Hani Sagr, Managing Director MENA at 3t. “This recognition affirms the exceptional quality of our training programmes and our strategic commitment to Saudi Arabia’s maritime future. It enables us to deliver industry-aligned training that supports local talent development and meets the evolving needs of our clients and partners across the region.”
The accreditation enhances 3t’s ability to deliver advanced maritime training, positioning the company to further support key industry partners and its customers with even more in-demand courses, whilst also unlocking new partnership opportunities.
Dr. Atiyah Alatiyah, Director of Maritime Accreditation and Qualification at the TGA said: “The Transport General Authority has accredited 3t’s maritime training centre in Saudi Arabia for delivery of basic STCW courses. This recognition reflects our commitment to raising safety and operational standards across the Kingdom. By endorsing high-quality, internationally aligned training providers, we are helping to build a skilled, future-ready workforce that supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals and strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a global maritime leader.”
This achievement complements 3t’s wider strategic initiatives in the Kingdom, including the recent rebranding of its GTSC training centre in Dammam and the launch of a pioneering programme aimed at empowering women in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector. The initiative provides access to world-class, industry-accredited training across the energy value chain, supporting female workforce participation and contributing to the Kingdom’s inclusive development goals.
With a strategic focus on the maritime industry, 3t continues to combine global expertise with local insight to shape the next generation of maritime professionals in Saudi Arabia, advancing safety, operational excellence, and national energy objectives. Read More
The Republic of the Congo has signed a $23 billion hydrocarbon deal with Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah for the integrated development of the Banga Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits, aiming to raise national oil output to 200,000 bpd by 2030.
The agreement was officially signed by Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons of Congo, Jean-Jacques Bouya, Minister of State of Congo and Xiao Lianping, President General, Wing Wah in August.
Through the pact, Congo is looking to ramp up cumulative production across the three permits to more than 1.3 billion barrels by 2050. The deal is a central pillar in the country’s broader economic and financial strategy, committing over $23 billion in investment and promising substantial fiscal and para-fiscal revenues.
The project also includes an integrated gas monetization component, with multi-phase expansion of LNG, LPG, butane and propane production capacity–intended to satisfy both domestic demand and exports. The integrated nature of the development includes scalable gas treatment infrastructure, on-site power generation and water-management systems–all designed for efficiency and community benefit. Read More
Mitsubishi Power announced that it has been awarded a contract in cooperation with Doosan Enerbility Co, to supply two advanced M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the O Mon 4 Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Plant. The agreement was signed in August 2025.
The O Mon 4 plant, with a designed capacity of 1,155MW, is developed by the Vietnam National Industry-Energy Group (Petrovietnam), with the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awarded to a consortium of Doosan Enerbility of South Korea and Vietnam’s Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2). As the first deployment in Vietnam, Mitsubishi Power will supply the two JAC gas turbines, which are recognized as the world’s most efficient large-frame turbines, with more than 64% combined cycle efficiency and proven reliability through 3 million operational hours. The groundbreaking ceremony for O Mon 4 took place in late August in Can Tho, South Vietnam, marking the start of construction, and the plant is scheduled for completion in 2028.
O Mon 4 will provide stable electricity for the Mekong Delta, boosting Petrovietnam’s installed capacity to more than 9,300MW, equivalent to about 10% of Vietnam’s national power system. The project is part of the Block B – O Mon gas-to-power project chain, a national priority designed to strengthen Vietnam’s energy security and accelerate the country’s energy transition. Read More
Mercedes-Benz is once again participating in the IAA Experience, which allows visitors to enjoy test drives in a variety of all-electric and electrified Mercedes‑Benz vehicles. Forging a link between the city and the exhibition centre, Mercedes-Benz will use the IAA Experience to showcase the next level of mobility.
GLC, Mercedes‑Benz is expanding its range with a new electric variant. At market launch, the Mercedes‑Benz GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology, which has a range of up to 713 kilometres1, will be available. The electric GLC is the first member of a new vehicle family and reinterprets the brand’s face with the newly designed grille. Designed from the ground up for electric performance, it impresses with exceptional range, efficiency and fast charging. At the same time, it sets new standards in design, value, versatility and spaciousness. The electric GLC seamlessly combines the reliability and elegant sophistication typical of Mercedes‑Benz with state-of-the-art electric drive technology and intuitive software. It also effortlessly adapts to a wide range of needs and lifestyles. This ensures a seamless driving experience that embodies the iconic, versatile, intuitive and smooth character synonymous with the GLC. And it is the world’s first car with a vegan interior option certified by The Vegan Society. Read More
Mercedes-Benz presents four show premieres at this year’s IAA MOBILITY. The CLA Shooting Brake is the second model in the new CLA family and the first all-electric Mercedes‑Benz estate. It combines the elegance, sportiness and intelligence of the CLA with extra space as well as a high degree of interior versatility. It will be joined in the Mercedes‑Benz Pavilion by the CLA with the new hybrid powertrain. Read More
Mercedes-Benz is ready for the largest product offensive in its history and plans more than 40 vehicles across its network on three continents over the next three years. With “Next Level Production”, Mercedes-Benz will use digitalization and automation as key levers to make its global production network and the production of the new models more flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
The product offensive will kick off at the Bremen and Kecskemét plants with the new GLC (provisional figures: energy consumption combined: 14.9-18.8 kWh/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km | CO₂ class: A)[1] and the future C-Class with EQ technology. The production of the GLC, the first Core model based on the MB.EA architecture, is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2026. The C-Class with EQ technology will start in the second quarter. The new electric GLC will be produced flexibly on one line with the Mercedes-Benz EQE and the GLC with combustion as well as hybrid drive. In line with the local-for-local strategy, production of the long-wheelbase versions for the Chinese market will start at the Beijing plant at a later date.
Thanks to the use of digital twins to simulate new production steps, the extensive new construction and conversion measures in the assembly plants were implemented quickly and cost-efficiently without having to interrupt ongoing operation for longer periods. The use of new AI applications in the ecosystem MO360 enables the plants to further optimize vehicle production, while maintaining the production of vehicles with combustion, hybrid and electric drives on the same line. Read More
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its own fast-charging network with a new generation of high-power charging infrastructure. Starting in 2026, the HYC1000 charging system from Alpitronic, the European market leader in high-power charging, will be installed at new Mercedes-Benz charging parks in Europe and North America. Together, the two companies are establishing a foundation for next-level charging performance. Unlike conventional fast-charging stations, where the power unit is built into the charging column and limited to one or two charging points, the new HYC1000 system introduces a modular, decentralized architecture. The external power unit provides up to 1,000 kW at 800 amps and intelligently distributes this power across multiple charging points through smart load management. This flexibility allows charging hubs to be tailored to specific site requirements – both in terms of total power through multiple power units and the number of charging points. The result: greater efficiency, optimal utilization, and maximum scalability. A single charging point can deliver up to 600 kW at 800 volts. For customers, this means extremely short charging times, for example, recharging the Mercedes-Benz CLA to add up to 325 kilometers of range in just ten minutes Read More
At the 2025 Munich International Motor Show on September 8, Xpeng Motors unveiled five models: the all-new Xpeng P7, the 2025 Xpeng G6, the 2025 Xpeng G9, the Xpeng X9, and the Xpeng P7+. They also showcased cutting-edge exhibits such as a humanoid robot, a flying car, a land-based aircraft carrier model, and the SEPA (Supporting Environmental Protection) architecture. A hallmark of the Munich Motor Show, this year’s exhibition featured an innovative dual-zone model: indoor and outdoor city exhibition areas. Xpeng Motors’ indoor booth was located at Booth C20 in Hall B1 of the Munich Exhibition Center, while its outdoor booth was located in the heart of Munich at the intersection of Von-der-Tann-Str. and Ludwigstrasse, near important cultural landmarks such as the Munich Palace. Through multiple core technology display areas distributed across the two exhibition areas, Xpeng showcased its profound technological accumulation and hard-core strength to the European market.
Xpeng Motors held a press conference in Munich themed “Leading the Future of AI Mobility.” At the event, Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, citing the all-new Xpeng P7 as an example, showcased Xpeng’s latest breakthroughs in design, performance, and intelligence. He emphasized Xpeng’s ongoing efforts to build an AI ecosystem centered around AI cars, humanoid robots, and flying cars, demonstrating Xpeng Motors’ commitment to accelerating its transformation from a “smart car manufacturer” to a “global AI car company.”
Starting from Europe, a new stage of globalization strategy begins At the press conference, Xpeng Motors announced a key milestone in its globalization strategy: the official opening of its first European R&D center. As the brand’s ninth global R&D center, it will synergize with its Silicon Valley and San Diego R&D centers. With the “In Europe, With Europe” strategy at its core, the center will deeply explore local user needs and accelerate technological innovation and localization. . Read More
OPEC Secretariat receives updated compensation plans from Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, and Oman
As agreed during the virtual meeting held by the eight countries with additional voluntary adjustments, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, on 3 August 2025, the OPEC Secretariat received updated compensation plans as per the table above. Read More .
The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 7 September 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook
In view of a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals, as reflected in the low oil inventories, the eight participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 137 thousand barrels per day from the 1.65 million barrels per day additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023.
This adjustment will be implemented in October 2025 as detailed in the table below. The 1.65 million barrels per day may be returned in part or in full subject to evolving market conditions and in a gradual manner. The countries will continue to closely monitor and assess market conditions, and in their continuous efforts to support market stability, they reaffirmed the importance of adopting a cautious approach and retaining full flexibility to pause or reverse the additional voluntary production adjustments, including the previously implemented voluntary adjustments of the 2.2 million barrels per day announced in November 2023.
The eight OPEC+ countries also noted that this measure will provide an opportunity for the participating countries to accelerate their compensation. The eight countries reiterated their collective commitment to achieve full conformity with the Declaration of Cooperation, including the additional voluntary production adjustments that will be monitored by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC).
They also confirmed their intention to fully compensate for any overproduced volume since January 2024. The eight OPEC+ countries will hold monthly meetings to review market conditions, conformity, and compensation. The eight countries will meet on 5 October 2025. Read More
| Oil and Gas Blends | Units | Oil Price | Change |
| Crude Oil (WTI) | USD/bbl | $62.95 | Up |
| Crude Oil (Brent) | USD/bbl | $66.74 | Up |
| Bonny Light 01/09/25 CBN | USD/bbl | $70.33 | — |
| Dubai | USD/bbl | $69.51 | — |
| Natural Gas | USD/MMBtu | $3.14 | Up |
| Murban | USD/bbl | $69.70 | Up |
| OPEC basket 08/09/25 | USD/bbl | $69.37 | Down |
Baker Hughes Rig Count: : International -3 to 1076, :U.S. +1 to 537 Canada +6 to 181
U.S. Rig Count is up 1 from last week to 537 with oil rigs up 2 to 414, gas rigs down 1 to 118 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 5.
Canada Rig Count is up 6 from last week to 181, with oil rigs up 3 to 123, gas rigs up 3 to 58 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged.
International Rig Count is down 3 from last month to 1,076 with land rigs down 3 to 833, offshore rigs unchanged.
The Worldwide Rig Count for August was 1,793, up 7 from the 1,786 counted in July 2025, and down 153, from the 1,946 counted in July 2024.
| Region | Period | Rig Count | Change |
| U.S.A | September 05, 2025 | 537 | +1 |
| Canada | September 05, 2025 | 181 | +6 |
| International | August 2025 | 1076 | -3 |
| Baker Hughes |
For the 2025 motor show, the Porsche crest will be the focus of the sports car manufacturer’s presence at Wittelsbacherplatz. The motto of this year’s stand concept is: ‘Porsche. There is no substitute.’A visual highlight of the stand is the roof structure that connects to the Porsche crest. It establishes a local reference to Munich and is reminiscent of the design of the Munich Olympic Stadium. The Porsche crest – in the elegant metallic grey shade Turbonite, which characterises the look of the sports car manufacturer’s Turbo derivatives – leans against the roof. It is making its stand debut in Munich and will be used at subsequent events. On Sunday (7 September), the new 911 Turbo S celebrated its world premiere in Munich and can now be seen at Porsche’s Open Space stand. Visitors will also find a limited-edition 911 Spirit 70, in Olive Neo, as well as a fully electric Macan 4 and Taycan GTS. A Cayenne E-Hybrid Black Edition is also on display. This derivative showcases many high-quality elements, while the black exterior and interior accents emphasise the sporty, elegant look of the Black Edition. Read More
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