Exxon, QatarEnergy sign Egypt MoU for Cyprus natgas
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy have formalized an agreement with Egypt to assess processing and exporting offshore Cypriot natural gas via Egyptian infrastructure. This strategic framework establishes a viable commercialization route for gas discovered in Cyprus's Exclusive Economic Zone by leveraging idle capacity at Egypt's liquefaction plants. The initiative highlights a growing regional trend toward utilizing existing midstream assets rather than committing capital to costly new greenfield pipelines.
Financial Mirror · May 26, 2026
Woodside quashes ExxonMobil merger rumors
Australian LNG heavyweight Woodside Energy has formally dismissed market speculation regarding a potential mega-merger or takeover bid from US supermajor ExxonMobil. The denial comes amid a broader wave of global upstream consolidation, where supermajors are actively seeking to secure premium, long-life gas and LNG assets. Had such a transaction materialized, it would have created an unprecedented global LNG powerhouse, combining Woodside's extensive Indo-Pacific portfolio with ExxonMobil's massive global footprint.
Offshore Energy · June 15, 2026