BEAMA forms grid infrastructure services group to tackle skills and supply-chain needs
BEAMA has launched an Electricity Networks Infrastructure Services Group to represent contractors delivering Britain’s grid upgrades, with United Infrastructure, Balfour Beatty and M Group among its founding members. United Infrastructure will chair the group, which covers civil engineering, construction, design, specification and related services. Its priorities include workforce development, procurement reform and clearer visibility of […]
Seven OPEC+ countries keep December oil production requirements unchanged
Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to maintain their December 2026 oil production requirements at the levels set for September, following a review of global market conditions. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman reached the decision during an online meeting on 1 November, according to a statement published by OPEC. The countries previously […]
TotalEnergies agrees 30% operated stake in Malaysian gas fields
TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 30% operated interest in the Lang Lebah and B14 gas fields offshore Sarawak, Malaysia, expanding its upstream position supplying the country’s LNG industry. The agreements with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, PTTEP and KUFPEC remain subject to regulatory approvals. On completion, TotalEnergies would operate both fields alongside PTTEP and […]
Jacobs selected to support AEP’s $37bn electricity transmission investment programme across seven US states
Jacobs has been appointed by American Electric Power (AEP) to provide integrated programme delivery services for a planned $37 billion electricity transmission investment programme spanning seven US states over the next five years. The appointment will see Jacobs support the planning, management, engineering and delivery of transmission infrastructure projects across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, […]