Exclusive: No choice but to invest in oil, Shell CEO says Ron Bousso, Dmitry Zhdannikov, Reuters, October 14, 2019 Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) still sees abundant opportunity to make money from oil and gas in coming decades even as investors and governments increase pressure on energy companies over climate change, its chief executive said.  But in an interview with Reuters, … read more

Santos Targets Asia LNG Growth With $1.4 Billion Conoco Deal James Thornhill, Bloomberg, October 13, 2019 Santos Ltd. agreed to buy ConocoPhillips’ northern Australia business for $1.4 billion in a deal that will boost the Adelaide-based oil and gas producer’s position in the growing Asian liquefied natural gas market.  The transaction may allow Santos to become the country’s largest independent … read more