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Royal Dutch Shell signs MOU with Iran's National Petrochemical

Royal Dutch Shell signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran’s National Petrochemical Co. for cooperation in the petrochemical industry.

Norway LNG workers agree to wage deal, avoid strike

Workers and employers at three plants serving Norway's energy industry agreed a wage deal early on Friday, avoiding a strike that could have cut gas supplies to Britain.

BP to set up fuel stations in India, challenge state refiners

Global oil major BP plans to open up to 3,500 fuel stations in India, becoming the second overseas firm drawn to rising demand for gasoil and gasoline in the world's fastest growing major economy.

LNG prices enjoying seasonal gains, but may be short-lived

While the LNG market is heading for structural oversupply next year, and for several years thereafter, there are several short-term factors that have been supporting prices, and should continue to do so for a little while.

Braskem ex-CEO eyes plea bargain in Brazil corruption probe

A former chief executive of Braskem SA is working with investigators in Brazil to establish the petrochemical company's responsibility in a political graft scandal involving its shareholders.

Credit Suisse says US refinery margins rise in three of five regions

Refining margins rose in three of the five US regional petroleum districts in the week ended September 30, according to Credit Suisse.

Norway strike could affect LNG plant, refinery

If wage talks fail, Statoil’s Melkoeya LNG plant and Shell’s Nyhamna gas plant could shut, while ExxonMobil’s Slagen refinery’s maintenance could be prolonged.

Rosneft, Pertamina to form JV for refining, petrochemicals

Rosneft and Pertamina will create a JV company to implement the construction of the Tuban refining and petrochemical complex located in the eastern part of Java, Indonesia.

Ivory Coast signs agreement to establish Total-led LNG consortium

Ivory Coast signed a partnership pact to create a consortium headed by France's Total to build a LNG import terminal that could begin receiving gas shipments by mid-2018.

BP and Area 4 partners sign LNG SPA for Mozambique

BP and the Area 4 concession partners entered into a sales and purchase agreement for BP to purchase 100% of the LNG produced by the Coral South FLNG facility.