Latest Crude Oil News

The Brazilian government has imposed a 12% tax on crude oil exports effective immediately, a move framed as windfall profit sharing amid high oil prices. Karoon Energy, with significant Brazilian operations, faces new cost pressures as the tax awaits potential ratification by Congress.

Australian Oil Company Limited has formalised a 12-month crude oil lifting agreement with IOR Energy for its Emu Apple Oil Field, paving the way for steady cash flow and further development in the Surat Basin.

Air New Zealand has halted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following a sharp spike in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, introducing uncertainty into its financial outlook.

Lowell Resources Fund reported a remarkable 63% increase in net asset value for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a strategic overweight in gold equities and buoyed by soaring commodity prices.

ADX Energy reported a 24% drop in production due to mechanical issues but is advancing well workovers and new drilling, supported by a $3.5 million capital raise and plans for a dual listing in Oslo.

Finder Energy Holdings has completed the acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, a critical step that de-risks the KTJ Project and accelerates its path to a Final Investment Decision expected by mid-2026. The company also secured A$25 million in funding and achieved a significant resource upgrade.

Finder Energy has agreed to acquire the versatile FPSO Petrojarl I for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track the KTJ Project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. The company is raising A$25 million through a two-tranche placement to fund this acquisition and project development.

Clover Corporation Limited reported a standout FY25 with robust revenue growth and a sharp rise in profitability, underpinned by strategic market expansion and product innovation. The company’s strengthened balance sheet and optimistic FY26 outlook signal continued momentum.

Clover Corporation delivered a robust FY25 with strong second-half sales and operational milestones, positioning itself for continued growth in FY26 amid ongoing innovation and market expansion.

Ampol Limited reported a robust third quarter in 2025 with refinery margins hitting a notable high, offsetting volume declines and setting the stage for strategic growth.

Bridgeport Energy reports stable petroleum reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and 4.9 million barrels of contingent resources as of July 2025, underpinning its ongoing production and future gas development plans.

Red Sky Energy has formalized its 35% interest in Angola’s Block 6/24 following parliamentary ratification of the Risk Service Contract, unlocking access to significant oil resources and advancing its international growth strategy.