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November 13, 2025
Repsol is evaluating a reverse merger between its $19 billion upstream division and APA to speed a New York listing, as the company weighs options ranging from an IPO to a stake sale.
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November 12, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Texas’ application for primacy over Class VI injection wells, transferring regulatory authority to the Railroad Commission of Texas. The move, supported by the Trump administration, streamlines permitting for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
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October 30, 2025
GD Energy Products has unveiled its new High Flow (HF) Series frac pumps — the GD 5000HF and GD 3600HF — designed to deliver up to 37% more flow per stroke, improved energy transfer, and reduced maintenance.
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November 12, 2025
TGS and Viridien have released early “Laconia Phase III” ocean bottom node (OBN) results revealing sharper imaging and reduced exploration risk across key Paleogene targets in the U.S. Gulf. The data comes just weeks before U.S. Lease Sale 262 (BBG 1) on Dec. 10, giving explorers new subsurface insight as they finalize bidding strategies.
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November 11, 2025
North Dakota’s Industrial Commission has awarded $45.1 million in matching grants to advance Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects in the Williston basin. The funding supports pilots by Chord Energy, Continental Resources, Devon, Cobra, and the EERC to boost recovery and extend field life for decades.
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November 07, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute has released Bulletin 5100, confirming that Ordinary Portland Cement is a safe and reliable barrier material for CCUS wells. The new guidance compiles the latest research supporting its long-term performance in CO₂ injection and storage applications.
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November 07, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced two major steps toward expanding offshore oil and gas leasing under the Trump administration’s energy agenda and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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November 06, 2025
Aker Solutions has secured a five-year brownfield services contract from ExxonMobil Canada for the Hebron platform offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. The significant NOK 1.5–2.5 billion award extends Aker Solutions’ long-running EPC and maintenance work on the platform, reinforcing its strong presence in Atlantic Canada’s offshore sector.
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November 05, 2025
Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson said Canada’s 2025 federal budget shows promising support for resource and infrastructure projects, but urged clarity on the emissions cap timeline. She highlighted tax incentives for carbon capture and LNG as positive for Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy industry.
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November 05, 2025
IOG Resources II has acquired producing non-operated natural gas assets in Pennsylvania’s Appalachian basin from an undisclosed seller. Operated by Seneca Resources, the assets currently produce about 19 MMcf/d.
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November 05, 2025
Ovintiv will acquire NuVista Energy in a $2.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, adding 140,000 net acres and 100,000 boed of production in the Montney while planning to divest its Anadarko assets to strengthen its balance sheet.
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November 04, 2025
Halliburton has launched its LOGIX™ unit vitality system, an AI-powered platform that monitors cementing equipment in real time to improve reliability, predict maintenance needs and reduce nonproductive time.
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November 04, 2025
EnerMech has announced a multi-year strategic investment across its Americas operations—spanning the U.S., Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, and Mexico—to strengthen local capability, expand leadership, and capture growth in LNG and offshore pre-commissioning markets.
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November 03, 2025
Beacon Offshore Energy has partnered with Tampnet to deploy advanced subsea fiber and 5G digital infrastructure at the Shenandoah deepwater development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The system enables real-time monitoring, remote operations, and improved offshore safety.
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October 31, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $1 million in fines against oil and gas operators and pipeline businesses during its October 30, 2025, meeting, reinforcing its oversight of industry safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory enforcement across the state.
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October 31, 2025
Buccaneer Energy has selected a drilling rig for the Allar #1 development well in the Pine Mills Field, Texas, with drilling set to begin in late October. The company plans to produce oil at up to 124 bopd and use associated gas from the Fouke area to power a future Bitcoin mining operation.
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October 31, 2025
Chevron’s third-quarter earnings topped analyst forecasts as the company’s $53 billion Hess acquisition boosted global oil production and cash flow. Output rose 21% to 4.1 MMboed, supported by Hess’ stake in Guyana’s Stabroek Block.
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October 29, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced sanctions on Russian oil companies are facing a first major challenge in talks with Xi Jinping. Analysts say China’s response will be key to starving Kremlin revenue and tightening global oil markets.
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October 29, 2025
The Trump administration is ruling out plans to auction offshore oil and gas leases along the U.S. East Coast, scaling back its proposed five-year leasing program after opposition from coastal states and environmental groups.
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October 28, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas is expanding outreach with new bi-monthly virtual listening sessions, giving Texans a chance to engage directly with state energy regulators and RRC experts.
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October 27, 2025
SLB and Ormat Technologies have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate integrated geothermal asset development and deploy enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) at scale. The partnership includes an EGS pilot project and plans for global commercialization.
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