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From just-in-time to just-in-case: oil executives say world needs more export routes

The ongoing disruptions from the Iran conflict are reshaping energy supply chain strategies. TotalEnergies and BP are actively seeking alternative pipeline avenues to avoid conflict-affected areas. Chevron is in discussions with Iraq's government for potential oilfield access and new pipeline initiatives.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Rivals cry foul as French oil giant TotalEnergies keeps gas prices capped below national average

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support.

France 24 · Sep 16

Ensuring a Supertanker Goes Through The Strait Of Hormuz Now Costs Tens Of Millions, Total CEO Says

The U.S. military said it has helped the transport of over 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's blockade over the past months.

International Business Times · Aug 24

Oil giant tells Trump it’s ‘too expensive’ to reinvest in Venezuela despite president’s urging

The French multinational energy company had left Venezuela in 2022 but, along with others, faced pressure to return from Trump following the U.S. military operations to capture the ousted president Nicolas Maduro on January 3

The Independent UK · Feb 11

LNG2026: CEOs of world’s top energy companies gather in Qatar

The 21st edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG2026, kicked off in Doha, Qatar, gathering global leaders, energy giants and experts with geopolitics, market dynamics, emerging technologies and the energy transition dominating discussions.

Euronews · Feb 4

Death, violence and endless delay: Inside Africa’s most troubled energy project

IN FOCUS: Africa’s largest natural gas project was expected to drive Mozambique’s economy to new heights. The reality has been far different, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Oil Companies Greet Trump Return, Muted On Tariffs

Oil executives said Tuesday they are bullish on US petroleum investments in the emerging Trump era as some giants back away from renewable energy and beef up fossil fuel developments.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025

Over 170 Arrested As Climate Protests Target TotalEnergies And Fund Manager

The boss of TotalEnergies told shareholders Friday that new oil fields had to be developed to meet global demand, as the annual meetings of the French energy giant and one of its biggest shareholders were picketed by climate activists.

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

French Govt To 'Fight' TotalEnergies New York Listing

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne told Bloomberg last week he was thinking about moving the listing across the Atlantic, as North American institutional investors come close to making up a majority of shareholders.

International Business Times · May 2, 2024

France's TotalEnergies to invest billions in Nigeria

French energy giant TotalEnergies is ready to invest $6 billion (5.5 billion euro) over several years in Nigeria's oil and energy industry, especially in gas and offshore projects.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2023