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Noble Helium (ASX:NHE) executed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Earth Source Hydrogen.

Santos (ASX:STO) reported a half-year net profit of US$355 million and US$2.6 billion in sales revenue.

Equus Energy (ASX:EQU) executed a binding conditional gas sales agreement with Alcoa (NYSE:AA) of Australia.

Global oil demand is projected to decline by 1.6 million barrels per day in 2026 due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Santos (ASX:STO) shipped its first cargo of 450,000 barrels of crude oil from the Pikka phase 1 development on Alaska's North Slope.

Eastern Gas (ASX:EGA) has commenced drilling operations for the Venus-2H horizontal appraisal well at Project Venus.

Invictus Energy (ASX:IVZ) executed a rig contract variation with Exalo Drilling to confirm a November spud date for the Musuma-1 exploration well.

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) agreed to sell its 70% stake in the Trinidad Calypso Gas Project to BP (NYSE:BP).

Jade Gas Holdings (ASX:JGH) completed an $11 million capital placement, lifting its total cash reserves above $20 million.

West Texas Intermediate prices dropped after the United States paused military action against Iran.

Ampol (ASX:ALD) announced an unaudited first-half 2026 replacement cost operating profit of approximately $1.60 billion.

Babylon Pump & Power (ASX:BPP) has agreed to sell its subsidiary Primepower Queensland to Westralian Diesel for an initial $150,000.