Daniel J. GraeberFeb. 20 (UPI) — A prevailing sentiment that at least some level of short-term market balance is entrenched helped give oil prices a lift early Monday.

Daniel J. GraeberFeb. 20 (UPI) — Russian oil producer Rosneft reported Monday it started new drilling operations in Iraq, alongside a Chinese contracting partner.

Richard TomkinsFeb. 17 (UPI) — Saab’s South African subsidiary has signed an agreement to transfer technology to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Avionics Division.

Richard TomkinsFeb. 17 (UPI) — Belgium, Norway and Germany intend to join a European program for a new multinational fleet of aerial refueler/transport aircraft.

Richard TomkinsFeb. 17 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin is producing Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds for Polish military Paveway II bombs under a $1.9 million contract.

Ryan MaassFeb. 17 (UPI) — Austria’s defense ministry has filed a criminal complaint against two Airbus subsidiaries for alleged fraud regarding a Eurofighter procurement deal.

Daniel J. GraeberFeb. 17 (UPI) — After reporting slight gains in oil and gas sector job prospects, Norway’s government said its debt in the fourth quarter was the low mark for 2016.

Daniel J. GraeberFeb. 17 (UPI) — A company helping to steer development of the Kraken oil field in the North Sea said Friday it was on pace to start production by the second quarter.

Daniel J. GraeberFeb. 17 (UPI) — North Sea oil and gas company Ithaca Energy announced Friday the successful start of production from the region’s Stella field.

Daniel J. GraeberFeb. 17 (UPI) — As oil prices stabilize in the wake of an OPEC-led production deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin said signs of economic strength are becoming clear.