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February 27, 2025
The Senate has voted to repeal a new U.S. fee on methane emissions from oil and gas producers, sending the measure to President Trump for signature. Trump previously criticized the Biden administration's oil and gas regulations as too burdensome on the industry.
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February 26, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to revoke an oil license to operate in Venezuela, citing the country’s failure to take back migrants to the U.S. as quickly as it promised. Under the terms of the license, Chevron would have to exit Venezuela by the end of July.
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February 26, 2025
American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers addressed the Economic Club of Pittsburgh where he discussed rising electricity demand driven by the AI revolution and detailed policy solutions for the Trump administration and new Congress to power America’s energy future.
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February 26, 2025
Oxford Flow has secured an order valued at nearly $1 million USD for its ES stemless axial flow valves. The order from bp is a significant milestone in Oxford Flow’s expansion in the U.S market, and marks the company's largest order to date.
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February 25, 2025
"America’s energy sector shouldn’t pick winners or losers; it should allow the free market to provide rock-bottom prices." Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian gives his take on energy subsidies and the dangers of runaway government spending in this Op-Ed.
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February 24, 2025
Black Gold Exploration Corp. (BGX) has commenced drilling on the Fritz 2-30 oil and gas well in Clay County, Ind. BGX recently acquired a 10% working interest in the well and an option to participate in any offset developmental wells in a 210-acre area of mutual interest from the operator, Adler Energy.
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February 21, 2025
Centrium Energy Solutions™, a newly launched oil & gas chemical supplier, is aiming to reduce supply chain risks and improve the reliability of upstream and midstream products with a domestic distribution model that solves critical challenges in sourcing, logistics and performance.
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February 21, 2025
Bowman Consulting Group has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire UP Engineering, a San Antonio, Texas-based firm specializing in civil engineering and surveying services. UP serves clients throughout Texas with a focus on oil and gas, industrial, commercial and residential projects.
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February 21, 2025
ConocoPhillips will sell its interests in the Gulf of Mexico Ursa and Europa fields to Shell for $735 million, both companies confirmed today. ConocoPhillips continues to work towards a strategy of divesting noncore assets, while Shell looks to strengthen its deepwater portfolio.
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February 20, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,346,019 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ open meeting on Wednesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
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February 19, 2025
Sentinel's Texas GulfLink deepwater port has received approval from the U.S. DOT's Maritime Administration, marking a critical step forward for crude oil exports after a multi-year review process.
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February 18, 2025
Halliburton today announced the launch of the new EcoStar® electric tubing-retrievable safety valve (eTRSV). This second-generation product builds on the success of the industry’s first electric TRSV, which won the OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award in 2017.
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February 18, 2025
Wood has been selected to provide operations and maintenance solutions for MTR Carbon Capture at the world’s largest membrane-based carbon capture plant in Gillette, Wyoming, the global consulting and engineering firm announced.
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February 14, 2025
U.S. President Trump ordered the creation of a White House council focused on steering the U.S. toward “energy dominance,” with the promise of action as soon as next week. The council will be led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright as its vice-chair.
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February 14, 2025
Energy NL joins members of the energy sector in remembering the tragic sinking of the Ocean Ranger on Feb. 15, 1982. “Reflecting on the 43rd year since the tragic loss of 84 crew members of the Ocean Ranger, we are once again reminded of the harsh realities of working offshore," said Charlene Johnson, Energy NL CEO.
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February 12, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos) will split profits with private-sector partners in joint ventures that may account for as much as 10% of the state oil company’s output, said Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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February 10, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council has released its monthly jobs report, analyzing employment trends within the U.S. energy services sector for January 2025.
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February 07, 2025
Bayswater Exploration and Production has entered into an agreement to sell assets in the Denver Julesburg Basin (DJ Basin) to Prairie Operating Company in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $603 million.
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February 07, 2025
(Bloomberg) – New terminal construction faces uncertainty after 2024 U.S. crude exports expanded at the slowest since the COVID pandemic, and U.S. oil-production growth slows as drillers prioritize returns to investors and capital discipline, Chevron said.
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January 2025
The Cane Creek play has unconventional tight oil potential but presents drilling challenges. This article revisits its viability in modern horizontal drilling techniques and proposes a redefined approach to hydraulic fracturing that prioritizes detailed characterization of stress states and fracture dynamics.
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February 05, 2025
The National Ocean Industries Association expressed its strong support for the series of Secretarial Orders signed by U.S. Secretary Doug Burgum to unleash America's energy potential. "American energy leadership is back," said President Erik Milito.
