Regulatory
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May 19, 2026
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 19 vessels tied to Iranian crude, LPG and petrochemical exports in a major escalation of Washington’s crackdown on Tehran’s shadow fleet and oil revenue networks amid ongoing Hormuz disruptions.
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May 19, 2026
NATO members are discussing a possible mission to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked, as ongoing disruption continues pressuring global oil and LNG markets.
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May 18, 2026
The U.S. Treasury has extended a sanctions waiver allowing certain Russian oil cargo transactions through June 17, offering temporary relief for stranded shipments as global crude markets remain strained by Middle East supply disruptions.
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May 14, 2026
A bipartisan Senate bill backed by TIPRO and EWTC aims to prevent future LNG export permit moratoriums by strengthening protections for U.S. LNG approvals under the Natural Gas Act.
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May 14, 2026
The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously endorsed the proposed Argent LNG export facility at Port Fourchon, backing development of the 25-MMtpa project as it advances through the federal permitting process.
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May 11, 2026
The Independent Petroleum Association of America praised the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s public lands rule, arguing the rollback will improve regulatory certainty and protect access to federal lands for independent oil and gas producers.
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May 05, 2026
Portugal is moving toward a windfall tax on energy companies as the Iran conflict drives up oil and gas prices, with EU countries weighing coordinated action.
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May 05, 2026
Harbour Energy has cleared a key hurdle in its acquisition of Waldorf’s North Sea assets, with a UK court backing the restructuring needed to move the deal forward.
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May 04, 2026
South Sudan has declined to renew Oranto Petroleum’s Block B3 exploration license after a performance review found unmet seismic, drilling and financial obligations.
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May 03, 2026
OPEC+ has agreed to a modest production increase following the UAE’s exit, though supply remains constrained by ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 01, 2026
The EPA will allow limited routine flaring at new oil wells beyond the 2026 phaseout deadline, offering operators added flexibility amid ongoing infrastructure constraints.
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April 27, 2026
Two offshore wind leases have been scrapped as developers redirect nearly $900 million into U.S. oil, gas and LNG projects, signaling a policy-driven shift toward conventional energy investment.
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April 27, 2026
The U.S. is pushing back on Iran’s proposed terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning Washington cannot accept Tehran controlling access to the key oil chokepoint.
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April 24, 2026
The White House has extended a Jones Act shipping waiver to mid-August, allowing foreign vessels to transport oil and fuel between U.S. ports to ease supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.
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April 23, 2026
U.S. forces have boarded another Iranian-linked supertanker, signaling a wider reach for its blockade as oil shipments attempt to move beyond the Gulf.
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April
Environmental groups, unhappy with verdicts in climate cases involving U.S. energy firms, are now going to courts in other countries, where these companies have assets/interests, and attempting to relitigate these cases, to their satisfaction.
Article
April
Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham weighs in on the Trump administration’s push to streamline offshore regulation, arguing the move could reduce bureaucracy and support U.S. development—while broader industry signals point to cautious optimism amid ongoing global uncertainty.
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April 20, 2026
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. oil, gas and infrastructure development, signaling a major push to boost domestic supply amid global disruption.
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April 20, 2026
Sable Offshore is ramping production at its Santa Ynez Unit and targeting new output in 2026, while advancing refinancing plans and pursuing legal claims tied to its California operations.
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April 17, 2026
Kazakhstan has upheld a $5 billion environmental fine against operators of the Kashagan oil field, intensifying a legal dispute over sulfur storage and project compliance.
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April 16, 2026
Namibia is accelerating petroleum law reforms to strengthen investment conditions and support offshore development in the Orange basin as the country moves toward first oil.
