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March 23, 2026
CERAWeek opened with a clear message: meeting global energy demand will require a balanced mix of fuels, faster permitting and continued innovation. Industry leaders, including Chevron’s Mike Wirth, emphasized supply constraints, geopolitical risks and the growing role of AI in optimizing operations.
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March 23, 2026
On Day 1 of CERAWeek, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlined a policy shift focused on expanding domestic production, accelerating LNG exports and deploying strategic reserves, as Washington moves to stabilize markets amid geopolitical tensions and rising global energy demand.
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March 23, 2026
ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber warned that disrupting the Strait of Hormuz amounts to “economic terrorism,” as attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping lanes threaten global oil and gas flows and drive market volatility.
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March 23, 2026
Oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled potential talks with Iran, though disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain global supply, keeping markets volatile despite hopes for a near-term de-escalation.
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March 22, 2026
U.S. officials say military operations against Iran are targeting positions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, as escalating conflict raises risks to crude flows and keeps energy markets on edge.
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March 20, 2026
Iraq has declared force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields after Strait of Hormuz disruptions halted crude exports, Reuters reported, forcing sharp production cuts and tightening global supply amid escalating regional conflict.
Article
March
From record-shattering pre-salt output and a landmark OPEC+ debut, to a $109 billion investment mandate and the contradictions of hosting COP30, Brazil’s hydrocarbons sector has entered one its most consequential chapters. This report examines the defining decisions of the past 12 months, and charts the terrain for the year ahead.
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March
In our independent industry every day, the bonds among local oil and gas producers—and our shared commitment to the places we call home—remain our greatest asset.
News
March 20, 2026
Attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan hub have removed nearly 20% of global LNG supply, with Wood Mackenzie warning the disruption could last months—or longer—tightening markets, delaying new capacity and reshaping global gas flows.
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March 19, 2026
A new legal challenge tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline is raising broader concerns across the U.S. energy sector. In this op-ed, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that European court actions could undermine American judicial authority, disrupt transatlantic energy ties and introduce new risks for infrastructure investment.
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March 19, 2026
Oil and gas prices surged after strikes hit key Gulf energy infrastructure, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex and refineries in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions and tighter global markets.
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March 18, 2026
Iran and Israel have exchanged strikes on major energy infrastructure, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub and Iran’s South Pars field, raising global oil and gas supply risks as Brent crude approaches $110 and Hormuz disruptions persist.
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March 18, 2026
UK industry group Offshore Energies UK is urging reform of the North Sea windfall tax, saying changes could unlock £50 billion in investment, boost domestic gas production and significantly reduce the country’s reliance on LNG imports.
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March 18, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet with oil industry executives at the American Petroleum Institute as fuel prices surge following the Iran conflict, with discussions expected to focus on supply, production and market stabilization efforts.
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March 18, 2026
Saudi Aramco has restarted operations at its 550,000-bpd Ras Tanura refinery after a drone-related shutdown, restoring a key supply hub as Gulf energy infrastructure remains under pressure from ongoing regional conflict and shipping disruptions.
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March 18, 2026
Iran has warned that oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf could become targets following a strike on the South Pars gas field, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and escalating risks to global energy markets.
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March 17, 2026
Iran has intensified drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting key oil-producing regions and raising concerns over potential disruptions to Gulf energy infrastructure, shipping routes and global oil supply amid escalating regional conflict.
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March 17, 2026
BOEM has launched a NEPA environmental review of a proposed well stimulation plan, including hydraulic fracturing, at Platform Gilda offshore California, as part of an accelerated review process under national energy emergency procedures.
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March 16, 2026
Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Jim Wright said Texas oil and natural gas production remains strong in a letter to President Donald Trump, emphasizing the state’s role in supplying U.S. energy and supporting national security.
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March 16, 2026
The International Energy Agency said emergency oil reserves from a record 400-million-barrel global stock release will begin flowing immediately to Asian markets as buyers seek to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown.
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March 16, 2026
TotalEnergies says Middle East conflict has forced shutdowns of offshore production in Qatar, Iraq and the UAE, affecting roughly 15% of its global output.
