January

Exxon’s $59 Billion Profit Clouded by Buybacks Disappointment
Exxon Mobil Corp. reaped a record $59 billion annual profit but disappointed some investors by holding the line on share buybacks.

Shell Overhauls Business Units After New CEO Takes Over
Shell Plc’s new chief moved to overhaul the energy major’s core business units just a month after taking the helm.

Qatar Joins TotalEnergies, Eni for Stake in Lebanon Gas Blocks
QatarEnergy signed an agreement with TotalEnergies SE and Eni SpA to search for natural gas in Lebanese waters, including in a previously-contested area with Israel.