Brazil’s Petrobras starts decommissioning Campos Basin platforms

SAO PAULO, Brazilian oil major Petroleo Brasileiro, known as Petrobras, said on Tuesday it has started to decommission its platform P-12 on the Campos basin after receiving permission from the Navy and environment and oil agencies. The company also said it would decommission platforms P-07 and P-15 on the Campos Basin by this year, according…

Sebi considers allowing futures trading in petrol, diesel

Markets regulator Sebi is looking at permitting futures trading in petrol and diesel, an official said emphasising that there has been no disruption in commodities derivatives trading during the Covid-19 crisis. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is also looking at re-allowing futures trade in tur and urad, which were banned in 2007…

BP to invest $70 million in India’s green energy focussed GGEF Fund

Mumbai: UK oil major BP, on Tuesday, said it will invest into the Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF) in India. The fund, established in 2018, is focused on identifying, investing and supporting growth in zero carbon and low carbon energy solutions in the country. With a commitment of $70 million, BP after its investment later…

Consumers may soon get to chose piped gas suppliers

New Delhi, In yet another reform initiative in the oil and gas sector, the government is set to throw open city gas distribution (CGD) networks across the country to competition, allowing participation of more than one player in a circle vying to attract consumers. “We have finalised regulations on allowing competition in CGD areas that…

Oil rises on economic data but spike in U.S. virus cases caps gains

NEW YORK – Oil rose slightly on Monday as positive economic data supported prices, while a spike in coronavirus cases that could curb fuel demand in the United States limited gains. “Energy is still correlating more to the coronavirus,” said Bob Yawger, director of energy futures at Mizuho in New York. “The coronavirus situation kills…