Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista faces regulatory scrutiny for potential illegal activity at petroleum company OGX. From luncheons with Madonna to reportedly selling his $19 million yacht for scrap, Batista’s highly-publicized fall from grace continues. [New York Times] Chinese national oil champion CNPC just bought into Novatek’s Yamal LNG venture, giving French Total and CNPC 20%… Keep reading →
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Jennifer Lopez performed in Turkmenistan over the weekend at the request of a major Chinese state-owned oil company, only to be dismayed when she – or her handlers – discovered Turkmenistan’s less-than-stellar human rights record. China National Petroleum Corporation – parent of listed subsidiary Petro China – reportedly requested Lopez sing “Happy Brithday” to Turkmen… Keep reading →