Sep 4, 2026, 11:45 UTC
Downing Street reaffirmed Britain's stance on Falkland Islands sovereignty, citing the 2013 referendum and the islanders' right to self-determination and to exploit their natural resources.
Source:Aug 28, 2026, 11:48 UTC
JAPEX announced on August 28 that production has started at the Alv Nord oil and gas field in Norway, where it holds a 10% stake, one year ahead of the planned first half of 2027.
Source:Aug 21, 2026, 02:23 UTC
Japan Petroleum Exploration announced on August 6, 2026 that it sold part of its investment securities, and on August 21, 2026 it disclosed that the resulting gain is 8.723 billion yen, higher than the previously estimated 6 billion yen.
Aug 18, 2026, 05:24 UTC
INPEX and Japan Petroleum Exploration shares rose as WTI crude oil futures climbed above $85 per barrel amid heightened uncertainty over Iran, after the 60-day negotiation deadline under the US-Iran memorandum passed without extension.
Source:Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 UTC
JAPEX began drilling its second exploratory well on August 15, 2026, for the Tomakomai CCS Project in Hokkaido, Japan, to confirm CO2 storage formations, advancing toward a final investment decision.
Source:Jul 10, 2026, 09:00 UTC
JAPEX plans to nearly quadruple its crude oil and natural gas production in the United States by 2035 through increased output from existing fields and new acquisitions, and will consider exporting crude to Japan in the event of an oil crisis.
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