World capital expenditure for both LNG plant and upstream infrastructure will total more than $200bn between 2019 and 2025.

The meeting participants stressed the success of the operating Nord Stream gas pipeline and the great importance of the under-construction Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline for the energy security of Europe and Germany in particular.

The meeting participants reviewed the development prospects of the Chinese gas market and the strategic aspects of cooperation between Gazprom and CNPC, paying particular attention to gas supplies. It was noted that the preparation of facilities for Russian gas exports to China via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline from December 1, 2019, is going according to schedule.

Profit attributable to shareholders of PAO NOVATEK increased to RR 381.8 billion (RR 126.74 per share), or 8.9 times, as compared to the corresponding period in 2018.

PAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” and/or the “Company”) announced that its joint venture with Gazprombank Cryogas-Vysotsk has commenced full-scale production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). During the official ceremony at the port of Vysotsk, Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally started the Cryogas-Vysotsk LNG project.

PAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK”) announced today at the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation that China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company Ltd (“CNODC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (“CNPC”), has signed a binding agreement to enter the Arctic LNG 2 project.

PAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK”) announced today at the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation that China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company Ltd (“CNODC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (“CNPC”), has signed a binding agreement to enter the Arctic LNG 2 project.

Occidental Petroleum made a new $57 billion offer for Anadarko

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) announced 2019 first‑quarter results, reporting a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $15 million, or $0.03 per share (diluted).

ExxonMobil said that it signed a sales and purchase agreement with Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. Under the agreement, Zhejiang Energy is expected to receive 1 million metric tons per annum of LNG over 20 years.

Gazprom is looking to bypass Ukraine completely with the construction of the 55 Bcm/year Nord Stream 2 pipeline and the 31.5 Bcm/year TurkStream link, though some delays mean some kind of deal with Kiev will be necessary.

ExxonMobil said that it signed a sales and purchase agreement with Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. Under the agreement, Zhejiang Energy is expected to receive 1 million metric tons per annum of LNG over 20 years.

The meeting participants praised the project operator, Sakhalin Energy, for its work.

BP and partners have sanctioned the Azeri Central East (ACE) project, the next stage of development of the giant Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) oilfield complex in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea.

ConocoPhillips's gas-focused North Sea assets pumped 72,000 b/d of oil equivalent last year, and the acquisition will help boost Chrysaor's total production this year to over 185,000 boe/d, Chrysaor said in a statement.