PetroChina Co., the leading oil and gas producer in China, has announced a 2% increase in net profit for the past year. This growth occurred despite a decline in energy prices and weakened performance in the company’s refining operations. This article analyzes the latest results from PetroChina and the key factors impacting its financial performance.

Chevron, one of the leading oil producers in the United States, has recently made a significant move by acquiring approximately 4.99% of the common shares of Hess Corp. This event not only validates Chevron's confidence in the successful completion of its planned acquisition of Hess, but it also represents an important investment, as this deal opens new opportunities for the company in the energy sector.