Source: IEA
 |  Aug. 17, 2026
More than 100 million bbl of 400-million bbl in emergency oil stocks remain unused, with future releases contingent on market developments and supply security considerations.
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Shah Deniz Alpha platform offshore Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea.
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Map with Venezuela in focus
Source: Citgo Petroleum Corp.
Citgo Petroleum, Lake Charles refinery
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Alaska oil and gas development.
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General Interest

US Energy Information Administration
Brent crude oil spot price and global inventory changes
The US Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for global oil prices due to ongoing disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude expected to average...
Aug. 13, 2026
Oil & Gas Journal Weekly Market Recap
At 424.4 million bbl, US crude oil inventories are about 2% below the 5-year average for this time of year, the US Energy Information Administration said.
Aug. 12, 2026
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The International Energy Agency cut its 2026 global oil demand outlook and warned that oil supply risks remain elevated amid disruptions to Gulf exports.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Tejon gas gathering, sour gas treatment operations in the Midland basin.
The acquisitions mark Mora's return to owning and operating midstream infrastructure in the Permian basin.
Aug. 12, 2026

Refining & Processing

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refining infrastructure
Oil and gas refiners are contending with a volatile market. Where do you see refiners focusing efforts to navigate uncertainty?
July 27, 2026
Source: Irving Oil Ltd.
Irving Oil's Saint John refinery
The routine maintenance event will run from early September through mid-November, 2026.
July 20, 2026
Source: OXEA Corp.
OXEA has taken FID to proceed with a major expansion of its Bay City, Tex., complex that will increase production capacities of propionaldehyde, propanol, and butanol.
The major chemicals expansion at Bay City aims to increase production capacities of key intermediates such as propanol and butanol used by the plastics and pharmaceutical industries...
July 20, 2026
Source: Orlen SA
Orlen SA subsidiary Orlen Lietuva AB has brought a 42.2-Mw solar farm online to supply renewable electricity to help power operations at its 10.4-million tonne/year refinery in Mažeikiai, Lithuania.
Orlen has commissioned a solar power plant at its Mažeikiai refinery in Lithuania that will reduce operating costs at the site by €4 million/year while supporting the regional...
Aug. 11, 2026

Drilling & Production

Photo from Island Offshore.
MV Island Captain well stimulation vessel
Equinor has signed a multi-year agreement with SLB to upgrade the MV Island Captain vessel, transforming it into a fully proppant-capable stimulation platform to support offshore...
Aug. 7, 2026
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Drilling rig at sunset
The total rig count in North America was 804 for the week ended Aug. 7, 2026.
Aug. 7, 2026
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Permian Resources drilling operations.
The company recently wrapped deals comprising more than 26,000 acres in Ward and Eddy counties. Oil production is expected to surpass 200,000 b/d this quarter and next.
Aug. 7, 2026
Photo from Murphy Oil Corp.
Offshore oil and gas platform
The spending will go toward building out a Côte d'Ivoire discovery as well as a Gulf of Mexico well and Eagle Ford production. The latter’s expected cash flows, CEO Eric Hambly...
Aug. 7, 2026

Exploration & Development

Map from Karoon Energy.
Who Dat producing assets in US Gulf of Mexico.
The development will complete a 2024 discovery well with oil and gas production processed through existing infrastructure.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Argentina flag waving in the wind
Vista Energy aims to include its $5.8-billion Bandurria Norte shale project in Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime, targeting 50,000 boe/d to support its broader 2030...
July 28, 2026
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Map showing location of Cronos development offshore Cyprus.
Eni has made a final investment decision to develop the Cronos project in Cyprus, aiming to bring Cypriot gas to market by 2028, with a production plateau of 500 MMcfd from estimated...
July 28, 2026
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Oil and gas drilling offshore
Industrija Nafte DD made a gas discovery in the first of a five-well drilling campaign offshore Croatia. Initial testing indicates production potential and confirms offshore reserves...
July 24, 2026

Pipelines & Transportation

Phillips 66 investor presentation, August 2026.
Map of newly sanctioned Western Gateway project
The project "brings together strategic supply access, existing infrastructure and experienced operators to improve affordability and assurance of supply for customers in the Western...
Aug. 12, 2026
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Venture Global CP2 expansion construction
Executives have substantially raised their forecast for liquefaction fees and are looking to sign more shorter-term contracts.
Aug. 11, 2026
California Resources Corp. 2Q26 earnings presentation.
Pipeline assets acquired by California Resources Corp.
California Resources Corp. is adding 2,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure and increasing transportation capacity to strengthen its California energy operations and market reach...
Aug. 10, 2026
Photo from Orlen SA
Orlen’s new marine transshipment terminal.
The new marine terminal at Gdańsk aims to streamline direct delivery of products to and from the refinery, minimizing the Gdańsk complex's dependence on road, rail, and external...
Aug. 6, 2026