Industry Trends
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September 2025
News
September 30, 2025
At the Energy Workforce & Technology Council’s (EWTC) 2025 Business Optimization Conference, leaders spotlighted two urgent priorities for the oilfield services sector—meeting surging global power demand with U.S. LNG and navigating policy and workforce hurdles to sustain growth.
News
September 30, 2025
ExxonMobil plans to eliminate about 2,000 jobs worldwide, representing 3–4% of its workforce, as part of a global restructuring plan that will see Exxon consolidate offices into regional hubs focused on core growth areas.
Article
September 2025
It’s been a tumultuous year for the Canadian oil patch—weakening markets have tempered expectations that the new federal government is open to discussing, and possibly changing, some of its most damaging and punitive policies and legislation.
Article
September 2025
International activity is maintaining leisurely growth, while the U.S. continues to lag. Global oil production was up slightly in 2023, with stronger gains in the Americas. Offshore activity is buoyed by continued success in areas like Guyana, Suriname and Namibia.
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U.S. drilling slows as high operating costs, low oil prices and capital restraint motivate operators
September 2025
U.S. drilling activity has softened in 2025, with rig counts sliding despite steady production, as operators lean on efficiency gains and disciplined spending. M&A and inventory optimization took priority over aggressive new drilling, while gas-focused rigs remained under pressure amid shifting LNG demand.
News
September 19, 2025
Texas upstream oil and gas employment ticked upward in August, with direct jobs reaching 205,100, according to new data from the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO).
News
September 17, 2025
A new IEA report warns that accelerating oil and gas field decline rates could remove the equivalent of Brazil and Norway’s combined production each year without continued upstream investment, raising concerns for energy security and market balance.
News
September 16, 2025
A new Rystad Energy study commissioned by AXPC highlights the vital role of independent producers in U.S. oil and gas. In 2024, onshore independents supported 3.1 million jobs and generated $488 billion in GDP output while producing over 85% of crude and 90% of natural gas.
News
September 15, 2025
EnerMech has played a key role in developing the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) first certification program for Bolted Flange Joints (BFJs), a new industry credential designed to improve integrity, reliability, and safety across the oil and gas sector.
News
September 10, 2025
Alaska LNG, led by Glenfarne, has signed a Letter of Intent with JERA for 1 MMtpa of LNG over 20 years. The Alaska LNG project is the only federally approved LNG export project on the U.S. Pacific Coast.
News
September 09, 2025
U.S. oil producers have slashed $2 billion in spending and laid off thousands of workers amid falling prices and OPEC+ supply increases, threatening a slowdown in production growth.
News
September 08, 2025
Strathcona Resources Ltd. increased its bid for oil sands producer MEG Energy Corp., seeking to break up the oil sands producer’s sale to larger Canadian rival Cenovus Energy Inc.
News
September 01, 2025
Nigeria has set a lower threshold by which oil companies can recover their expenses as it seeks to boost government revenue amid lower crude oil prices threatening to widen the budget deficit in the West African nation.
News
August 29, 2025
Kazakhstan is preparing to channel some of its national wealth into artificial intelligence infrastructure, joining a global rush where venture capital firms and energy-rich states are betting billions on the sector despite volatility and surging valuations.
Article
August 2025
IPAA has guided the U.S. independent sector through many challenging times while representing producers’ interests in Washington, D.C. As the world changes, IPAA will adapt to new demands and opportunities, providing the energy that America needs and the facts America deserves.
News
August 21, 2025
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has officially opened an international office in Shanghai, China, aimed at strengthening cooperation between African governments and energy companies and their counterparts in China.
News
August 19, 2025
Chevron plans to merge Hess' exploration team with its own to challenge “conventional thinking” and make new discoveries, Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said in an interview on Tuesday.
News
August 15, 2025
Rystad Energy’s latest research shows the global amount of discovered, recoverable oil resources has increased by 5 billion barrels over the past year, even though 30 billion barrels were produced globally in 2024.
News
August 14, 2025
Tenaris has reached a new technical milestone in offshore Brazil with the successful deployment of corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) tubulars with its renowned Dopeless® technology in two wells located in the Búzios and Jubarte fields.
News
August 12, 2025
Polaris Commercial has announced a strategic partnership with M.E.S.O., Inc., a leading provider of mobile equipment maintenance and repair services. This collaboration will provide Pro XD owners expanded access to expert service, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity on the jobsite.
