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BLM rescinded federal rules that sought to block from future development about 18 million acres of the 23-million acre petroleum reserve to safeguard key habitats of caribou, ...
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US House of Representatives
The SPEED Act, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), would update the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act, which many in the oil and gas industry blame for delays in ...
Dec. 22, 2025
US Government Accountability Office
US Government Accountability Office
The GAO recommends that Congress and the Interior Department revise the US oil and gas royalty system to better safeguard federal revenues, citing delays and inaccuracies in current...
Dec. 18, 2025
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Meg O'Neill
O’Neill will step away from her role as Woodside Energy chief executive to lead bp into its next strategic phase, succeeding Murray Auchincloss.
Dec. 17, 2025
International Energy Agency
Global known crude stock builds
While global oil inventories show excess supply, regional differences, especially offshore and in China stock builds—along with refining capacity limits and sanctions—create a...
Dec. 17, 2025

Refining & Processing

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Already under construction, Hawaii Renewables’ proposed plant is designed to produce about 61 million gal/year (3,950 b/d) of renewable fuels, including renewable diesel, sustainable...
Nov. 26, 2025
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Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alta., Canada.
In 2026, the ExxonMobil affiliate will execute turnarounds at its Strathcona and Sarnia refineries aimed at boosting efficiency and meeting upcoming environmental standards.
Dec. 16, 2025
Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Co. Ltd. Yanbu refinery, Saudi Arabia
The partners will evaluate potential capital investments to expand and diversify the Samref refinery’s existing production slate, including the addition of a grassroots petrochemical...
Dec. 8, 2025
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European and American flags as backdrop to drilling rigs
Alongside presenting major US and European refinery shutdowns either completed or announced during the past year, this article examines implications of these closures for global...
Dec. 8, 2025

Drilling & Production

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The project mainly relies on existing infrastructure in the Huixi oilfield group and uses a new unmanned wellhead platform.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Oil rig drilling in Eagle Ford shale
The number of drilling rigs working in the US and Canada fell by 13 the week ended Dec. 19, according to Baker Hughes.
Dec. 19, 2025
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Ursa tension leg platform in the Gulf of Mexico
The Kaikias waterflood project, planned to start in 2028, will inject water to displace additional oil, boosting recovery and prolonging the operational life of Shell's Ursa platform...
Dec. 16, 2025
Central Petroleum
Central Petroleum oil and gas operations Northern Territory, Australia.
The program envisions drilling two wells at Mereenie and another two at Palm Valley, with drilling targeted to begin in mid-2026.
Dec. 15, 2025

Exploration & Development

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Four new subsea templates and 11 production wells will tie back to the Ekofisk Complex. First production is planned for end-2028.
Dec. 18, 2025
Falkland Islands
Phase 1 targets 170 million bbl at a peak production of about 50,000 b/d. First oil is currently planned for 2028.
Dec. 10, 2025
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By end-2025, global proven oil reserves are projected to reach 1,773 billion bbl, up from 2024, based on the preliminary annual assessment from Oil & Gas Journal. Global proven...
Dec. 8, 2025
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Sleipner field infrastructure in the North Sea
Equinor Energy has identified gas and condensate reserves in the Lofn and Langemann wells within the Sleipner area of the North Sea, marking the company's largest discoveries ...
Dec. 5, 2025

Pipelines & Transportation

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LNG construction site
The award includes six refrigerant turbo compressors comprising LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbines paired with BCL1407 centrifugal compressors.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Mountain Valley Pipeline laying pipe through Franklin County, Va., July 21, 2018.
Among other changes, Southgate’s length was reduced to 31.3 miles from 75 miles and its OD increased to 30 in.
Dec. 19, 2025
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Energy Transfer LP is suspending development of its 16.45 million tonne/year (tpy) Lake Charles LNG plant to focus on allocating capital to its backlog of natural gas pipeline...
Dec. 19, 2025
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Woodside Louisiana LNG plant under construction
The operator has been granted more time to begin exports from its plant under construction in Louisiana.
Dec. 16, 2025