ConocoPhillips
 |  Feb. 5, 2026
The operator is focused on modest organic growth and plans to cut capex by nearly $600 million versus year while lowering operating costs by $400 million.
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North America from space
The upcoming oil and gas lease sale, BBB2, will be held Mar. 11 and is set to offer about 15,066 unleased blocks on the US Outer Continental Shelf.
Feb. 4, 2026
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Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) SPM buoy
The US Department of Transportation approved Sentinel Midstream's project, a deepwater port near Freeport designed to export crude oil efficiently offshore, reducing vessel congestion...
Feb. 4, 2026
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LNG buyers are increasingly prioritizing supply diversification and contract flexibility to manage risks amid evolving demand, geopolitical tensions, and changing regional energy...
Feb. 4, 2026
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Shell oil and gas operations, Brazil
Shell agreed to sell a 20% stake in the Santos Basin presalt project to KUFPEC, enhancing collaboration between the companies while remaining the project's operator.
Feb. 3, 2026

Refining & Processing

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Valero Energy St. Charles refinery
Valero's 2025 results show a spike in earnings, fueled by record refining throughput, strong margins, and improved mechanical availability, despite challenges in renewable diesel...
Jan. 30, 2026
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A’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone at Ruwais Industrial City in Abu Dhabi
The agreement will advance development of a comprehensive utilities infrastructure including steam, water, compressed air, and wastewater services, vital for TA’ZIZ’s integrated...
Jan. 29, 2026
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Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AŞ Izmir refinery
ERGIL Group has successfully delivered four shell-and-tube sulfur condensers for TÜPRAŞ's İzmir refinery, meeting stringent international standards and supporting environmental...
Jan. 28, 2026
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ExxonMobil's refining and petrochemical complex in Baytown, Tex.
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Following recent investments in Singapore and Rotterdam, ExxonMobil's Baytown project is aimed at enhancing its capacity to supply a full spectrum of base stocks and positioning...
Jan. 22, 2026

Drilling & Production

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Illustration of Solveig Phase 2 subsea tieback development
The Solveig Phase 2 project, which lies near the Edvard Grieg platform, adds about 39 MMboe of recoverable resources, adding to Aker BP's resource base in the North Sea.
Feb. 2, 2026
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Seadrill Ltd. ultra-deep water drillship West Saturn
The operator exercised a 1-year option for the West Saturn drillship, adding $114 million Seadrill's backlog and extending the contract through October 2027.
Jan. 30, 2026
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TotalEnergies operations in Mozambique
TotalEnergies has resumed onshore and offshore activities for the Mozambique LNG project following the lifting of the force majeure declared in 2021, with construction now under...
Jan. 29, 2026
Norwegian Offshore Directorate
Map of production license 782 S, North Sea
Exploration well 25/7-13 will be drilled in production license 782 S beginning in March 2026.
Jan. 29, 2026

Exploration & Development

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Shell Gulf of Mexico operations
The project involves installing a subsea umbilical, riser, and rigid flowline at depths of up to 1,650 m.
Jan. 29, 2026
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Brage platform
OKEA ASA has identified petroleum in the Knockando Fensfjord prospect during drilling from the Brage installation, leading to potential additional Brage resources in the North...
Jan. 28, 2026
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The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Chevron-operated NNPC Ltd./CNL joint venture’s ongoing efforts to further delineate and unlock hydrocarbon potential within the asset...
Jan. 26, 2026
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Murphy Oil Côte d’Ivoire exploration area map
Despite the Civette-1X well's non-commercial results, Murphy Oil remains optimistic about Côte d'Ivoire's prospects, planning further exploration at Caracal and Bubale.
Jan. 20, 2026

Pipelines & Transportation

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In addition to the LNG supply deal, QatarEnergy and Japan's METI agreed on an MoU to ensure emergency LNG supplies during natural disasters.
Feb. 4, 2026
Alaska LNG
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The Alaska LNG project involves a 739-mile pipeline, agreements with ExxonMobil and others, and partnerships with international investors, aiming to deliver natural gas domestically...
Jan. 23, 2026
Venture Global Inc.
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The Spanish company’s case around Calcasieu Pass’ commercial operations date was one of seven such claims against Venture Global.
Jan. 22, 2026
Alaska LNG
Alaska LNG project
Glenfarne has partnered with Danaos to develop the Alaska LNG project, securing a $50 million investment and a fleet of carriers for LNG export.
Jan. 21, 2026