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The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today highlighted new employment figures showing a decline in upstream employment in Texas in the month of November following five months of consecutive growth.

Sercel has announced a contract with a marine geophysical company for the deployment of its Tuned Pulse Source (TPS™), an innovative low-frequency broadband marine seismic source, and the provision of related support services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,405,949 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Tuesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry.

The Energy Workforce & Technology Council have released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) study on the impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) have released a statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) granting California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicle Standards.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) have issued separate statements in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) study on the impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

After extensive reviews of public comments and stakeholder input, the Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted a significant overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management facilities in Texas.

Venture Global announced it has reached first liquified natural gas (LNG) production at the company's second facility, Plaquemines LNG, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The milestone was achieved just 30 months from its Final Investment Decision (FID).

Northern Oil and Gas announced that it has entered a Joint Development Program with one of Appalachia’s most capital efficient operators. The program covers drilling activities in calendar year 2025.

CNOOC has announced that its U.S.-based subsidiary, CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. Inc., has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) with a subsidiary of INEOS Energy for the sale of CNOOC Holdings U.S.A. Inc.

The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) recently honored 101 Crowley-operated vessels and their crews with Environmental Achievement Awards, recognizing the company and its people for its safe environmental operations. 

Shell Offshore has announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Phase 3 Silvertip project, which will deliver two wells to boost production at the Shell-operated Perdido spar in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GoM).

An independent Texas oil and gas producer is striking back against a group of insurance companies, which are seeking $250 million in collateral beyond what the oil company has already contracted for bonds backing its production activities.

The Railroad Commission of Texas has hired two seasoned veterans who will help the agency navigate legislative affairs and oversee day-to-day engagement and outreach with the public and the media.

A coalition of oil and gas trade associations, representing over 80% of U.S. domestic production, has issued an urgent call to House Speaker Mike Johnson for immediate action on permitting reform before the close of the 118th Congress.

GD Energy Products (GDEP), a total solutions provider for the frac, drilling, and well servicing pumps market, has appointed David Paradis as its new CEO.

Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR) has released its latest Fundamental Edge report, which focuses on global drivers for oil and gas prices through 2030, the five-year oil and gas supply and demand outlook and price forecasts.

e2Companies has announced a strategic collaboration with Nabors that will expand business opportunities for integrated power solutions in the oilfield and broader energy markets.

Rick Muncrief will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Devon Energy Corporation effective March 1, 2025. Clay Gaspar, currently Devon’s Chief Operating Officer, will succeed the role.

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National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued a statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico.