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July 02, 2026
Norske Shell has awarded AGR a four-year framework agreement to provide drilling, wells and offshore personnel for operations supporting the Ormen Lange gas field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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July 01, 2026
The Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards closed its 2026 nomination cycle with a record-breaking 500+ submissions from more than 123 companies worldwide, with Aramco confirmed as Platinum Partner and finalists set to be announced the week of July 28.
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June 30, 2026
bp Deputy CEO Carol Howle will retire later this year after a 26-year career with the company. CEO Meg O'Neill said bp will eliminate the Deputy CEO position as part of its broader effort to simplify the organization's leadership structure.
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From Calgary to Colorado Springs, World Oil editor-in-chief Kurt Abraham examines the renewed optimism sweeping North America's upstream sector, highlighted by the IPAA-DEPA merger and growing confidence in the industry's future.
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June 21, 2026
IPAA has awarded its highest honor, the Chief Roughneck Award, to Kaiser-Francis Oil CEO Buddy Kleemeier, recognizing a career that helped shape the U.S. independent oil and gas sector.
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June 19, 2026
Texas' upstream oil and gas sector added 4,100 jobs in May, according to TIPRO, as hiring activity accelerated and strong export demand reinforced the state's position as a leading supplier of crude oil and LNG to global markets.
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June 16, 2026
ADNOC has hired veteran oil trader Benoit Roulon to lead its trading arm as the company expands its global crude marketing business and targets higher trading volumes alongside growing production capacity.
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June 11, 2026
Canada's energy industry could require 72,600 new hires by 2035 as more than 54,000 workers reach retirement eligibility, with labor shortages projected to emerge as early as 2027 in drilling, field operations, engineering and skilled trades.
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June 08, 2026
IPAA has appointed Abigail Miller as vice president of communications and strategy, bringing experience from INGAA and the natural gas pipeline sector to the association's advocacy and communications efforts.
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June 05, 2026
Global Energy Show Canada has expanded its 2026 speaker lineup with senior energy executives, regulators and government officials from Canada, the United States, Nigeria and Ukraine, highlighting growing discussions around energy security, investment and future energy development.
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June 05, 2026
BOURBON has appointed former Subsea7 executive Olivier Blaringhem as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 14, as the offshore services company continues fleet expansion and growth in key offshore markets including West Africa and Guyana.
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June 02, 2026
The Petroleum Hall of Fame has opened nominations for its 2027 induction class, recognizing individuals whose contributions have helped shape the Permian basin and the broader petroleum industry. The nomination deadline is July 31, 2026.
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June 01, 2026
Industry leaders, policymakers and operators will gather in St. John's this week for the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition, where discussions will focus on offshore oil and gas development, local content opportunities and the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's energy sector.
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May 28, 2026
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded nation-leading Texas oil production growth, citing new data showing continued strength in Texas drilling activity and steady employment gains in the upstream sector.
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May 27, 2026
In a new opinion piece, World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham examines an unusual Texas primary runoff that saw three pro-industry Republicans—including Sen. John Cornyn and Railroad Commission Chairman Jim Wright—lose high-profile races with potential implications for future energy policy debates.
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May 27, 2026
Former bp chairman Albert Manifold said he was removed without warning or explanation after the company cited governance and conduct concerns, escalating leadership turmoil at the oil major.
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May 26, 2026
bp has removed Chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect following governance oversight and conduct concerns raised by the company’s board, naming Ian Tyler as interim chair while a permanent successor search begins.
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May 22, 2026
Noble Corporation has appointed Halliburton Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Miller to its board of directors, adding additional oilfield services and offshore industry leadership experience to the company’s board.
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May 22, 2026
TotalEnergies has launched its 2026 employee share offering program, allowing employees and former employees to purchase discounted shares as part of the company’s long-term value-sharing and ownership strategy.
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May 20, 2026
Former Cairn Energy CEO Simon Thomson has joined Alder as senior adviser, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience across the global oil and gas sector.
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May 19, 2026
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Congressman Steve Pearce as director of the Bureau of Land Management, a move welcomed by oil and gas groups seeking expanded federal leasing and permitting activity.
