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 |  June 8, 2026
Despite keen interest and competitive bidding—by majors and independents—at another recent BLM sale in Alaska, only two companies participated in the most recent auction.
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General Interest

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The Iran war is reshaping global oil markets, disrupting supply chains, and increasing geopolitical risk across energy systems. This page provides ongoing analysis of how the ...
March 6, 2026
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Woodrow Winchester III discusses PETEX’s diverse educational offerings, including instructor-led courses and e-learning, emphasizing the importance of in-person training amidst...
June 9, 2026
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With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and US-Iran tensions still unresolved at the time of writing, global energy markets remained highly volatile and deeply uncertain....
June 8, 2026
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Bhavesh “Bob” Patel, incoming CEO, Sempra Infrastructure
Patel will assume the role upon closing of a large investment deal struck with KKR affiliates and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board last year.
June 8, 2026

Refining & Processing

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Gas processing plant construction
Under construction adjacent to Phillips 66’s existing 160-MMcfd gas plant in Ector County, Tex., the new Iron Mesa plant is designed with a nameplate cryogenic gas processing ...
June 8, 2026
Raízen Argentina SA
Razen Argentina Buenos Aires refinery
Mercuria Energy Group agreed to acquire Raízen's downstream operations in Argentina, including a major refinery and related infrastructure, for $1.42 billion.
June 5, 2026
Petroliam Nasional Bhd.
Pengerang Integrated Complex in southeastern Johor, Malaysia
PETRONAS has agreed to acquire Aramco's 50% stake in PRefChem, gaining full control over the 300,000-b/d integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Johor, Malaysia, to boost...
June 3, 2026
Repsol SA
Close-up view of refining and petrochemicals infrastructure
Repsol has inaugurated its second renewable diesel plant in Spain at Puertollano, producing 200,000 tonnes/year from used cooking oil and organic waste.
May 26, 2026

Drilling & Production

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ORTO agent architecture (Fig. 1)
A self-learning optimizer improved gas production while cutting gas lift usage by 44% across five Delaware basin wells without requiring a process model or testing.
June 8, 2026
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close-up view of Thunder Horse platform in Gulf of Mexico
The operator aims to increase peak gross annual average production at the Thunder Horse platform by about 15,000 boe/d following subsea pump startup in 2028.
June 8, 2026
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Drilling equipment in Wyoming
Oil drilling drove the gain in Canada, with 115 rigs running this week, 6 more than the previous week.
June 5, 2026
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Bedout sub-basin on map
The Bedout exploration campaign is on track to start begin in April 2027, with one firm well and one contingent well.
June 4, 2026

Exploration & Development

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Floating liquefied natural gas vessel
Coral North is designed as an enhanced replica of Coral South, the first development in Mozambique’s Area 4 offshore gas block, and is expected to double Coral hub’s capacity ...
June 9, 2026
Well A-O production (Fig. 1)
Chlorine dioxide restimulation boosted bottom-hole pressure and recovery in Permian wells, improving performance by breaking down buildup. Though it produced less oil than refracs...
June 8, 2026
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Chevron seeks to join Argentina’s RIGI for a project at the El Trapial-Este block, aiming to boost production to 30,000 b/d from 7,000 b/d, contingent on infrastructure and approval...
June 4, 2026
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Murphy Oil Gulf of Mexico exploration focus area
The company plans to allocate over a quarter of its 2026 capital budget to Gulf of Mexico projects.
June 2, 2026

Pipelines & Transportation

ETP Hugh Brinson pipeline (Fig. 1)
Permian basin natural gas production continues to outpace takeaway capacity, leading to negative Waha hub prices and infrastructure bottlenecks. Major pipeline projects like Hugh...
June 8, 2026
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LNG cargo ship
Analysts said energy security is increasingly outweighing cost considerations in LNG procurement decisions, a trend likely to persist even if the Middle East conflict ends.
June 4, 2026
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Artist rendering of Delfin LNG and FLNG vessel
Delfin Midstream has made a final investment decision to develop the first US-based FLNG vessel, the largest globally, with a capacity of 4.4 million tpy, aiming for operations...
June 4, 2026
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LNG Canada site in Kitimat, BC, April 2026
Partners have authorized early work on the proposed Phase 2 expansion, issuing a limited notice to proceed as work continues toward a potential yearend FID on the second‑phase...
June 2, 2026