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March 24, 2026
TotalEnergies is exiting U.S. offshore wind and redirecting capital into LNG and gas projects, including Rio Grande LNG, signaling a major shift in investment strategy toward U.S. export capacity and upstream growth.
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March 24, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as India faces tightening LNG and oil supplies, highlighting growing risks to global energy flows and industrial demand.
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March 23, 2026
CERAWeek opened with a clear message: meeting global energy demand will require a balanced mix of fuels, faster permitting and continued innovation. Industry leaders, including Chevron’s Mike Wirth, emphasized supply constraints, geopolitical risks and the growing role of AI in optimizing operations.
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March 23, 2026
On Day 1 of CERAWeek, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlined a policy shift focused on expanding domestic production, accelerating LNG exports and deploying strategic reserves, as Washington moves to stabilize markets amid geopolitical tensions and rising global energy demand.
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March 23, 2026
TotalEnergies is exiting $1 billion in U.S. offshore wind leases and redirecting capital toward LNG and oil investments, signaling a policy-driven shift in energy priorities as Washington pushes for expanded fossil fuel development.
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March 23, 2026
Oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled potential talks with Iran, though disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain global supply, keeping markets volatile despite hopes for a near-term de-escalation.
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March 22, 2026
U.S. officials say military operations against Iran are targeting positions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, as escalating conflict raises risks to crude flows and keeps energy markets on edge.
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March 20, 2026
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Petrobras and Pemex could partner on deepwater oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, as Mexico seeks to revive production and Petrobras looks to expand internationally.
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March 20, 2026
DHL is expanding its North America data center logistics network with 10 new sites and over 7 million sq ft of capacity, supporting hyperscale AI infrastructure growth with specialized handling, transport and global supply chain integration.
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March 19, 2026
A new legal challenge tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline is raising broader concerns across the U.S. energy sector. In this op-ed, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that European court actions could undermine American judicial authority, disrupt transatlantic energy ties and introduce new risks for infrastructure investment.
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March 19, 2026
Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore has deployed a tethered BOP system in the U.S. Gulf to reduce wellhead fatigue in soft seabed conditions, supporting safe deepwater operations and improving stability during critical completion activities.
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March 18, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet with oil industry executives at the American Petroleum Institute as fuel prices surge following the Iran conflict, with discussions expected to focus on supply, production and market stabilization efforts.
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March 17, 2026
BOEM has launched a NEPA environmental review of a proposed well stimulation plan, including hydraulic fracturing, at Platform Gilda offshore California, as part of an accelerated review process under national energy emergency procedures.
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March 17, 2026
Buccaneer Energy has acquired a 100% working interest in the Carlisle-1 well in East Texas, adding immediate oil production, increasing output to 155 bopd and strengthening its position in the Pine Mills field and planned waterflood development.
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March 15, 2026
California officials have ordered Sable Offshore to remove a segment of the Santa Ynez Pipeline crossing Gaviota State Park, escalating a dispute days after the Trump administration directed the company to restart offshore oil operations.
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March 14, 2026
The U.S. Energy Department confirmed that its planned 172-million-barrel Strategic Petroleum Reserve release tied to the Iran conflict will be structured as an exchange, with companies borrowing crude and returning it later with additional barrels.
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March 14, 2026
The Trump administration has ordered Sable Offshore to restore operations at California’s Santa Ynez offshore oil unit and pipeline system under the Defense Production Act, a move aimed at boosting West Coast crude supply and reducing reliance on imported oil.
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March 13, 2026
The U.S. Interior Department has approved bp's Kaskida deepwater development in the Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico. The project, expected to begin production in 2029, could unlock an estimated 275 MMbbl of oil from bp’s Paleogene discoveries.
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March 13, 2026
The U.S. has begun releasing 86 MMbbl of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a coordinated international effort to ease oil prices following supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict and halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
