Regulatory
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July 28, 2026
The Hibernia platform has reported its second potentially fatal safety incident since May after a worker was injured by falling casing during drilling operations, prompting continued oversight by Canada's offshore energy regulator.
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July 28, 2026
A record-setting BLM geothermal lease sale in New Mexico is driving higher federal acreage values, with Enverus forecasting stronger competition and rising bids in upcoming geothermal auctions across the western U.S.
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July 27, 2026
TotalEnergies has appealed a French court ruling in a climate-related duty of vigilance case, arguing that climate change falls outside the scope of the country's corporate vigilance law and that companies cannot be held responsible for how customers use their products.
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July 24, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted Argent LNG a 20-year authorization to export up to 25 MMtpa of liquefied natural gas from its proposed Port Fourchon, Louisiana, terminal to Free Trade Agreement nations, marking a major regulatory milestone for the project.
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July 24, 2026
Kazakhstan is considering pursuing the international partners in the Kashagan oil field directly to collect a disputed $5 billion environmental fine tied to sulfur storage, as the operator continues to challenge the penalty through international arbitration.
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July 20, 2026
Following Andy Burnham's appointment as UK prime minister, the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce urged the new government to approve key North Sea projects, reform oil and gas taxation and accelerate energy investment while supporting the UK's energy transition.
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July 14, 2026
ARC Resources shareholders have approved the company's acquisition by Shell with more than 99% support, advancing the transaction toward an expected second-half 2026 closing as remaining regulatory approvals move forward.
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July 14, 2026
The European Commission plans to issue guidance delaying penalties tied to the EU's methane emissions regulation for oil and gas imports. The move comes amid concerns from LNG suppliers and member states that the rules could disrupt energy supplies and increase compliance challenges.
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July 14, 2026
A coalition of UK energy producers, manufacturers, trade unions and industry groups has urged Labour MPs to support North Sea oil and gas production, arguing domestic energy development is essential for energy security, industrial competitiveness and long-term economic growth.
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July 09, 2026
Venezuela has introduced sweeping new oil regulations that expand private sector participation across upstream production, refining, marketing and fuel distribution, marking the country's most significant oil policy reform in decades.
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July 08, 2026
The UK has opened a public consultation on Adura's Jackdaw gas field as part of the regulatory approval process, marking another step toward production from one of the country's largest undeveloped North Sea gas projects.
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July 07, 2026
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a Request for Information to evaluate the potential use of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for offshore space launch, re-entry and recovery infrastructure, opening a 30-day public comment period.
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July 05, 2026
Seven OPEC+ members have agreed to increase collective oil production by 188,000 bpd in August, continuing the gradual rollback of voluntary production cuts while reaffirming their commitment to maintaining market stability.
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June 26, 2026
Op-Ed: As Nigeria seeks to attract new upstream investment, the Dawes Island licensing dispute highlights why regulatory certainty and consistent license enforcement matter to operators and investors alike.
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June 26, 2026
A Paris court has rejected efforts to block TotalEnergies from pursuing new oil and gas projects while directing the company to update its climate vigilance plan to address Scope 3 emissions.
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June 22, 2026
The U.S. Treasury has issued a 60-day waiver allowing Iran to sell crude oil and petroleum products through Aug. 21, marking a major shift in sanctions policy and potentially increasing Iranian oil supplies in global markets.
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June 22, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed revisions to federal oil and gas leasing and waste prevention regulations, including lowering bonding requirements and reducing compliance obligations related to venting, flaring and permitting on federal lands.
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June 19, 2026
Adura has submitted additional information to UK regulator OPRED for the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments, moving the North Sea projects closer to final approvals required before production can begin.
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June 18, 2026
The Independent Petroleum Association of America and the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance will merge July 1, creating a single advocacy organization representing U.S. independent oil and gas producers under the IPAA banner.
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June 18, 2026
The Railroad Commission of Texas is expanding its DOGE Task Force initiative, targeting regulatory efficiency improvements through digital modernization, permitting transparency, inspection consistency and enhanced stakeholder engagement.
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June 17, 2026
The Department of the Interior has reached an agreement with Invenergy to terminate four offshore wind leases and redirect approximately $765 million into natural gas and geothermal energy projects, marking a significant shift in planned U.S. energy investment.
