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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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In our independent industry every day, the bonds among local oil and gas producers—and our shared commitment to the places we call home—remain our greatest asset.
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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 10, 2026
ExxonMobil’s board has unanimously recommended relocating the company’s legal domicile from New Jersey to Texas, aligning its corporate structure with operations and leadership long based in the state.
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February 27, 2026
Venezuela has canceled the auction of assets seized from Halliburton after pressure from the U.S. government, a move seen as clearing the way for the oilfield services giant’s return amid efforts to revive the country’s oil sector under U.S. engagement.
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February 26, 2026
Diversified Energy has agreed to acquire East Texas natural gas assets from Sheridan Production for $245 million, adding approximately 62 MMcfed of low-decline production and 397 Bcfe of reserves to its portfolio.
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February 26, 2026
bp is expanding U.S. shale drilling through its bpX Energy unit, targeting 8% production growth in 2026 and up to 650,000 boed by 2030 as the company seeks to reverse declining output and strengthen its upstream portfolio.
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February 26, 2026
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council has appointed Kyle Chapman of Levare and Daniel Watson of Steel Alloys & Services to its advisory board, strengthening industry leadership and strategic guidance for the oilfield services and technology sector.
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February 25, 2026
Halliburton has launched the RangeStar geothermal well spacing and intercept service, a magnetic ranging solution designed to improve well placement accuracy, reduce decision time and support automation in complex geothermal drilling environments.
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February 25, 2026
Hephae Energy Technology has appointed industry veteran Andy Bruce as president to support commercial deployment of its ultra-high-temperature geothermal drilling and robotics technology, designed to enable next-generation superhot rock geothermal development worldwide.
