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Market Chatter: Vancouver-China Aframax Freight Rates Reach Record High on Firm Demand

Aframax tanker Vancouver-China freight rates hit an all-time high Thursday amid tightening vessel supply and firm demand, while competing trade economics improved in Asia and the Arab Gulf, S&P Global reported, citing shipbrokers.The Vancouver-China Aframax rate stabilized near $3.1 million through August and early September. However, shipowner Centrofin secured a $7.5 million trans-Pacific run from ExxonMobil (XOM) after the charterer entered the market late for an end-September cargo. The rate reached its highest level since Platts began publishing the benchmark in October 2024.Six transatlantic fixtures emerged from the US Gulf Coast Thursday, with rates climbing through the day. Eni (E), Sinochem, Equinor (EQNR), and BP (BP) all booked cargoes, each at a higher rate than the last.The gains come amid a fresh escalation between the US and Iran, with US forces striking Iranian tankers this week and Iran claiming retaliation against vessels in the Gulf.ExxonMobil, Eni, Sinochem, Equinor and BP did not immediately reply to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $164.80, Change: $-0.44, Percent Change: -0.26%

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Update: Equinor, Shell Adura JV Awaits UK Decision on Jackdaw, Rosebank Projects

(Updates headline and includes responses from Adura and the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.)Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura said Friday it is awaiting a UK government decision for its Jackdaw and Rosebank projects following the closure of public consultation last month."Following the closure of public consultation of Jackdaw and Rosebank last month, we now await a government decision on consent to allow the two projects to move forward to production. The Jackdaw platform is installed in the North Sea and, subject to receiving consent, could be supplying gas to British homes and businesses within weeks," an Adura spokesperson said in an email.The decision, which had been expected as soon as Monday, could be pushed to late autumn and come after an Oct. 8 by-election, The Telegraph reported.A UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson toldin an e-mail statement that the department does not comment on speculation and has not set a timeline for the decision."Any decision will take into account all relevant evidence, including environmental assessments and public representations received during the consultation process," the spokesperson said.Price: $44.93, Change: $-0.18, Percent Change: -0.40%

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Commodities

21 Oil, Gas Companies Apply for New Production Licences on Norwegian Continental Shelf

Norway's Energy Ministry on Friday said it has secured applications from 21 oil and gas companies, including energy majors like Shell (SHEL) and TotalEnergies (TTE), for the 2026 licensing round for new production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.The awards in predefined areas, or APA, are Norway's annual licensing round for awarding new production licenses in unlicensed exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.APA 2026 was unveiled on May 5, and 21 companies applied for new production licenses by the Sep. 1 deadline, the Ministry said in a statement.The Ministry did not disclose the total number of applications for competitive reasons."The APA area is being expanded as geological knowledge in areas on the Norwegian shelf increases. In this year's licensing round, the predefined area was expanded in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea by a total of 70 blocks (or parts of blocks)," the statement said.The Ministry intends to award new production licenses under the round in early 2027, the statement added.Companies that have applied for the licenses include Norske Shell, Aker BP, Concedo, ConocoPhillips Skandinavia, DNO Norge, Equinor Energy (EQNR), Harbour Energy Norge, Inpex Idemitsu Norge, Japex Norge, Kistos Energy Norway, Lime Petroleum, Okea, OMV Norge, Orlen Upstream Norway, Pandion Energy, Petrolia Noco, Repsol Norge, Source Energy, TotalEnergies EP Norge, Var Energi, and Wellesley Petroleum.Price: $96.82, Change: $+0.86, Percent Change: +0.90%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Decline Premarket Friday

Energy stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 0.6% lower.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 3.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.8% lower at $98.57 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 3.4% to reach $103.94 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.2% at $2.80 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Petrobras (PBR) plans to increase diesel prices at its refineries by roughly 1 Brazilian reais ($0.20), though the state-run oil company is waiting for government measures to protect consumers from the move, Reuters reported, citing two company sources. Petrobras shares were down 0.9% pre-bell.Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura's Jackdaw gas field approval is set to be delayed until after the Oct. 8 by-election, The Telegraph reported. Shares of Equinor were down more than 1% premarket.TotalEnergies (TTE) has agreed to acquire Plastic Energy's 35% stake in the Grandpuits advanced plastics recycling plant in France, making it the sole owner of the facility, the company said. TotalEnergies stock was 0.4% lower pre-bell.

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Equities

Market Chatter: Equinor, Shell Adura JV Faces Delay to Crucial Jackdaw Gas Field Decision in UK

Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura's Jackdaw gas field approval is set to be delayed until after the Oct. 8 by-election, The Telegraph reported Friday.The decision had been expected as soon as Monday but is now anticipated in late autumn, the report said.Adura and the UK Department of Energy did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Equities

Norway's Energy Ministry Expects to Issue Continental Shelf Drilling Licenses by Early 2027

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy expects to issue new drilling licenses for an expanded offshore exploration zone by early next year based on 21 applications it received for the 2026 licensing round.Equinor (EQNR), ConocoPhillips (COP), and TotalEnergies (TTE) are among the companies to have submitted bids by the Sept. 1 deadline, the ministry said Friday.The ministry expanded its predefined drilling area in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea by 70 blocks.

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Wire

Update: Market Chatter: BP North Sea Operations Garner Interest From Potential Buyers

(Updates with responses from Adura, BP, Var Energi, Ithaca and Harbour Energy in the fourth and fifth paragraphs, Serica Energy's comments in the sixth paragraph, and latest BP share movement in the seventh paragraph)BP (BP) has attracted interest from several potential buyers for its North Sea operations, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Potential suitors include Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura and TotalEnergies-backed (TTE) NEO Next+, the unnamed sources told the news outlet.EnQuest, Harbour Energy, Ithaca Energy, Serica Energy, and Var Energi are among other potential bidders that may evaluate the assets, Bloomberg reported."Our priority is securing consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank - two advanced projects of national importance that can define the next chapter for the North Sea and for UK energy security," a spokesperson for Adura said.BP, Var Energi, Ithaca and Harbour Energy declined to comment, while EnQuest and didn't immediately respond to' requests for comment."Serica continues to rigorously evaluate a pipeline of M&A opportunities, both in the UK North Sea and other areas in which the company can successfully deliver its strategy," a Serica spokesperson toldin an emailed statement.BP shares were 1.1% higher in Wednesday trading.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $45.32, Change: $+0.44, Percent Change: +0.98%

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Decline in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were trending lower late Wednesday morning, declining 0.46% to 1,952.20 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX), which advanced 4% and 3.5% respectively. They were followed by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which increased 2.1% and 1.4% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which dropped 2.1% and 1.9% respectively. They were followed by lender Banco Santander (SAN) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which lost 1.7% and 1.6% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB), which rose 3.7% and 3.6% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and oil and gas company BP (BP), which were up 1.4% and 1.2% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) and biopharmaceutical company Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO), which fell 1.9% and 1.8% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC) and lender Barclays (BCS), which were down 1.7% and 1.1% respectively.

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Oil & Energy

Angola, Exxon Mobil, Partners Make Offshore Hydrocarbons Discovery

Angola's national agency for oil, gas and biofuels has announced that together with partners Exxon Mobil Angola (XOM) and others working on development in its Block 15, they had found a hydrocarbons in the Vicango Este-01 exploratory well, it said in a statement.Sited about 370 kilometers offshore to the northeast, the well was drilled to a depth of 940 meters by the Valaris DS-9 platform. It found an area about 25 meters deep containing hydrocarbons, marking the 20th such discovery in the block in the last three decades. The agency said there was potential for more finds.Block 15 is operated by Exxon Mobil affiliate Esso Exploration Angola, which has a 36% stake. Other owners are Azule Angola Limited with 24%, Azule Angola BV with 18%, Equinor's (EQNR) unit in Angola with 12% and Sonangol E&P with 10%.Price: $164.51, Change: $+3.80, Percent Change: +2.36%

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Equities

Update: Market Chatter: BP North Sea Operations Garner Interest From Potential Buyers

(Updates with responses from Adura, BP, Var Energi, Ithaca and Harbour Energy in the fourth and fifth paragraphs and latest BP share movement in the sixth paragraph)BP (BP) has attracted interest from several potential buyers for its North Sea operations, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Potential suitors include Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura and TotalEnergies-backed (TTE) NEO Next+, the unnamed sources told the news outlet.EnQuest, Harbour Energy, Ithaca Energy, Serica Energy, and Var Energi are among other potential bidders that may evaluate the assets, Bloomberg reported."Our priority is securing consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank - two advanced projects of national importance that can define the next chapter for the North Sea and for UK energy security," a spokesperson for Adura said.BP, Var Energi, Ithaca and Harbour Energy declined to comment, while EnQuest and Serica didn't immediately respond to' requests for comment.BP shares were up 1.8% in premarket activity.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Equities

Market Chatter: BP North Sea Operations Garner Interest From Potential Buyers

BP (BP) has attracted interest from several potential buyers for its North Sea operations, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Potential suitors include Equinor (EQNR) and Shell (SHEL) joint venture Adura and TotalEnergies-backed (TTE) NEO Next+, the unnamed sources told the news outlet.EnQuest, Harbour Energy, Ithaca Energy, Serica Energy, and Var Energi are among other potential bidders that may evaluate the assets, Bloomberg reported.BP, EnQuest, Harbour Energy, Ithaca, Serica, and Var Energi didn't immediately respond to' requests for comment.BP shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.4% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.3%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was decreasing 0.2%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 1.2%.Brent crude futures rose close to the $100 mark on Tuesday after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities prompted temporary production shutdowns. Oil prices are up so far in September following two consecutive monthly gains as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi group struck civilian and economic sites in Saudi Arabia, injuring 73 people, the kingdom's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. The attacks sparked fires at several energy facilities, prompting a temporary halt to operations, the Saudi Energy Ministry. The Houthi group targeted Saudi Aramco's facilities across Abha, Najran, and Jazan, Bloomberg reported, citing the group's military spokesperson.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.2% to $93.52 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract added 1.6% to $98.59 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 2% to $2.92 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Cenovus Energy (CVE) shares rose 2.8% after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral.NextEra Energy (NEE) and the US Department of Energy, through its Office of Energy Dominance Financing, have agreed to a combined conditional commitment of up to $1.9 billion to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, the company said Tuesday. NextEra shares added 0.9%.Equinor (EQNR) and Standard Lithium's (SLI) Smackover Lithium partnership said Tuesday that a preliminary economic assessment of the Franklin project in northeast Texas estimates annual production of up to 70,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate. Equinor shares rose 2.9%.Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) shares jumped past 15% after the firm said Tuesday that it now expects Q3 adjusted Ebitda of $110 million to $130 million, up from its previous guidance of $90 million to $105 million.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Tuesday Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 0.7% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 0.5%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was decreasing 0.6%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 1.1%.In geopolitical news, Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in US ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and underscoring the risk of the Iran conflict escalating into a wider regional war, Reuters reported. Saudi Arabia said the attacks stopped operations at several energy facilities in the kingdom's south, Bloomberg reported, while noting a pick-up in buying by China, the world's largest importer.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 0.6% to $92.02 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract eased 0.1% to $96.93 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 3% to $2.89 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Equinor (EQNR) and Standard Lithium's (SLI) Smackover Lithium partnership said Tuesday that a preliminary economic assessment of the Franklin project in northeast Texas estimates annual production of up to 70,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate. Equinor shares rose 2%, and Standard Lithium added 1.5%.Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) shares jumped past 16% after the firm said Tuesday that it now expects Q3 adjusted Ebitda of $110 million to $130 million, up from its previous guidance of $90 million to $105 million.Tamboran Resources (TBN) and Formentera Partners' joint venture, Daly Waters Energy, has recorded its first natural gas sales from the Shenandoah South Pilot Project in Australia's Beetaloo Basin, Formentera said. Tamboran shares gained 3.3%.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares rose 1.6% after the firm said Papua LNG has reached key contractual and commercial milestones, advancing the project toward a final investment decision.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Fall in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking lower late Tuesday morning, declining 0.46% to 1,968.02 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which rose 2.6% and 6.5% respectively. They were followed by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which were up 2.3% and 2.2% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which fell 4.9% and 2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical companies argenx (ARGX) and Cellectis (CLLS), which were down 2.2% and 0.3%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and oil and gas company BP (BP), which increased 2% and 2.5% respectively. They were followed by mining company BHP Group (BHP) and oil and gas company Shell (SHEL), which advanced 3.4% and 2.5% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by software firm Endava (DAVA), which lost 6.2%. It was followed by biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) and pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN), which dropped 3.6% and 3.4% respectively.

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Equities

Smackover Lithium Estimates Up to 70,000 Tonnes of Annual Lithium Carbonate Output From Texas Project

Equinor (EQNR) and Standard Lithium's (SLI) Smackover Lithium partnership said Tuesday that a preliminary economic assessment, or PEA, of the Franklin project in northeast Texas estimates annual production of up to 70,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate.The project has an unlevered after-tax net present value of $5 billion, an internal rate of return of 24%, and a 3.1-year payback period, assuming a discount rate of 8% and a lithium carbonate price of $22,400 per tonne, Smackover said.The partnership said it could begin production in the early 2030s, with the potential for a longer operating life and further expansion, even though that is not included in the PEA.The PEA estimates capital intensity of $49,945 per tonne, with an average annual cash operating cost of $4,226 per tonne.In Tuesday's premarket activity, Equinor shares were up 2.4% while Standard Lithium added 0.4%.

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Commodities

East Point Energy Completes 100-MW Citrus Flatts Energy Storage Project in Texas

East Point Energy, an Equinor (EQNR) unit, said Friday that it completed construction and commenced operations at the Citrus Flatts energy storage facility in Harlingen, Texas.Representing East Point's second operational asset in the state, the 100-megawatt/ 200-megawatt-hour installation is engineered to strengthen the Ercot power grid, mitigate price volatility driven by rising industrial and data center demand, and supply peak power to tens of thousands of local homes, according to the statement.Beyond grid stabilization, the project establishes a robust economic partnership with the municipality by yielding consistent tax revenue, it added.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Softer Late Afternoon

Energy stocks declined late Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.7% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) shedding 0.9%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.2%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was down 0.4%.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 0.1% to $91.40 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract added 0.7% to $96.17 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures advanced 1.1% to $2.95 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Shell (SHEL) and Equinor's (EQNR) Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is expected to receive UK government approval for new drilling this month, news outlets reported. Separately, Morgan Stanley upgraded Shell to overweight from equalweight and lifted its price target to $101.30 from $81.60. Shell shares were up 0.8%, while Equinor was shedding 1.2%.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were down 0.5% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to equalweight from overweight.BP's (BP) "turnaround" is gaining momentum as stronger commodity conditions, asset sales and cost cutting are expected to accelerate debt reduction and improve the company's balance sheet, RBC Capital Markets said in a note, after hosting a session with BP CFO Kate Thomson. BP shares were up 0.6%.Dominion Energy (D) shareholders have given consent to the company to proceed with the planned merger with NextEra Energy (NEE), according to regulatory filings Thursday. Dominion shares were shedding 0.6%, and NextEra was down 0.9%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lower in Afternoon Trading

Energy stocks declined Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.6% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) shedding 0.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was 0.4% lower.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil shed 0.4% to $90.97 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract rose 0.2% to $95.74 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures added 1.6% to $2.96 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Shell (SHEL) and Equinor's (EQNR) Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is expected to receive UK government approval for new drilling this month, news outlets reported Friday. Separately, Morgan Stanley upgraded Shell to overweight from equalweight and lifted its price target to $101.30 from $81.60. Shell shares were up 1%, while Equinor was shedding 1.2%.TotalEnergies (TTE) shares were down 0.8% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to equalweight from overweight.Dominion Energy (D) shareholders have given consent to the company to proceed with the planned merger with NextEra Energy (NEE), according to regulatory filings Thursday. Dominion shares were shedding 0.5%, and NextEra was down 0.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.5% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) shedding 0.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was falling 1.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was fractionally lower.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil shed 0.4% to $90.97 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract rose 0.3% to $95.77 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures added 1.3% to $2.95 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Shell (SHEL) and Equinor's (EQNR) Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is expected to receive UK government approval for new drilling this month, news outlets reported Friday. Shell shares were up 1.1%, and Equinor was shedding 0.9%.

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Wire

Shell, Equinor's Jackdaw Gas Field Reportedly Expected to Get UK Drilling Approval

Shell (SHEL) and Equinor's (EQNR) Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is expected to receive UK government approval for new drilling this month, news outlets reported Friday.Approval for the project, off the coast of Aberdeen, may come as soon as mid-September, just before Parliament breaks for party conferences, the BBC reported, citing government and industry sources.Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is expected to approve Jackdaw with a decision on Rosebank, a separate oilfield, anticipated later, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter"We do not comment on speculation," a spokesperson from the government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said in an emailed statement to. "The North Sea remains a vital national asset and oil and gas will continue to play an important role in our energy system for decades to come, alongside transitioning to clean power to protect jobs and tackle the climate crisis.""Any decision will take into account all relevant evidence, including environmental assessments and public representations received during the consultation process," the statement said.Shell and Equinor didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.Shell shares rose 0.8% in Friday trading, and Equinor fell 0.8%.Price: $93.09, Change: $+0.76, Percent Change: +0.82%

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