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February 04, 2026
The 2026 Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) shows the oil and gas sector facing mounting hiring challenges, as an aging workforce, reduced global mobility and slower AI adoption tighten the industry’s talent pipeline.
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February 02, 2026
World Oil marked a milestone in its annual Forecast Breakfast series on Friday, celebrating 100 years of forecasting and its 58th Forecast Breakfast event, with industry leaders offering a clear-eyed view of global energy demand, U.S. shale productivity, regulatory challenges and the year ahead for drilling activity.
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February 02, 2026
Flowco Holdings agreed to acquire Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions for about $200 million, expanding its ESP and artificial lift capabilities across the Permian basin.
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January 30, 2026
Texas upstream oil and gas employment rose in December 2025 as extraction and support services added jobs, TIPRO reported, though full-year employment remained largely flat amid market volatility and efficiency gains.
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January 27, 2026
Cognite has partnered with Snowflake to help oil and gas operators deploy industrial AI at scale by unifying IT, OT and operational data to improve asset performance, resilience and operational decision-making.
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January 23, 2026
Abu Dhabi School of Management and Saal.ai have formed a strategic partnership to integrate AI-driven decision intelligence into leadership and executive education programs.
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January 23, 2026
Upstream operators are accelerating adoption of AI, automation and predictive maintenance software to modernize assets and boost reliability. New ISG research highlights how digital platforms are reshaping oil and gas operations.
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January 23, 2026
SLB closed 2025 with signs of stabilizing upstream activity across global markets. The company is leaning into production optimization, digital growth and offshore developments as it looks toward 2026.
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January 22, 2026
U.S. crude oil production is expected to stay near its 2025 record through 2026 before declining in 2027, as lower prices slow drilling, EIA forecasts.
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January 21, 2026
Halliburton closed out Q4 2025 with stronger margins and rising international activity, offsetting weaker North American stimulation. International markets drove sequential revenue growth, while higher-margin completion tools, wireline services and software sales lifted profitability and cash flow.
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December 2025
In this 2026 outlook, Molly Determan, president of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, examines why oilfield service crews—leaner, more technical and globally integrated—remain the quiet backbone of reliable energy supply, regardless of price cycles, policy shifts or technology hype.
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January 19, 2026
Baker Hughes says power generation and artificial lift equipment could drive near-term growth in Venezuela as oil producers seek to revive output amid renewed U.S. engagement and Chevron-led expansion.
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January 14, 2026
Oil-Royalties says its Virtual Auction Marketplace is introducing standardized data, objective valuation tools and automated workflows aimed at improving transparency and reducing uncertainty for buyers of U.S. oil and gas royalty assets.
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January 14, 2026
EWTC’s latest jobs report shows U.S. oilfield services employment ended 2025 slightly lower than earlier highs, highlighting a year shaped by market uncertainty and shifting labor conditions.
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December 2025
This article explores how advanced space technology and resilient satellite connectivity can support the development of autonomous oil rigs by addressing connectivity challenges in remote, hazardous environments. Improved remote monitoring, control and autonomous tools have the potential to enhance safety, increase operational efficiency and strengthen resilience across the energy sector.
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January 13, 2026
Speaking at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, UAE Energy Minister Sultan Al Jaber said surging AI and data-center demand will drive long-term growth in power consumption, with oil and gas continuing to supply most global energy needs alongside expanding renewables.
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December 2025
In the Middle East, operators are leveraging underbalanced coiled tubing drilling (UBCTD) to reduce formation damage, improve reservoir connectivity, and deliver higher production with lower completion complexity.
