Industry & Analysis
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March 28, 2025
A federal district judge on Thursday ruled against a Biden administration sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, faulting the government with failing to sufficiently analyze its possible effects on the climate and endangered whales.
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March 28, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,888,364 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ open meeting on Wednesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
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March 2025
As I write this column from the sunny climes of Madrid, World Oil’s Deepwater Development Conference (MCEDD) is underway and thriving. There is no mistaking the renewed, growing interest in deepwater projects, and the attendance and program confirm it.
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March 26, 2025
Executives at U.S. shale companies expect President Donald Trump’s 25% steel import tariffs to lead to lower activity in the shale patch, according to the latest energy survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
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March 26, 2025
A conservation group is challenging Britain’s government in a London court over 31 North Sea oil and gas exploration licenses that it says could put marine protected areas and climate stability at risk.
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March 25, 2025
India’s largest explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. is seeking to diversify its portfolio to shield its core business from volatile oil prices, said Arunangshu Sarkar, director for strategy at the state-run giant.
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March 25, 2025
The North Sea Transition Authority raised its forecasts for investment and production in the coming years after 2024 figures were higher than expected. The NSTA said capex totaled £5.95 billion ($7.7 billion) last year, more than 50% above an October projection.
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March 24, 2025
Shell will update its strategy on Tuesday, just a month after rival bp unveiled a fundamental “reset.” Analysts and investors will be looking for plans for growth at the company’s crucial liquefied natural gas business and reassurance on oil reserves.
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March 20, 2025
Oil executives pressed for faster permitting — and didn’t discuss concerns about falling crude prices — during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.
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March 20, 2025
Climate activist Follow This is calling for investors in bp Plc to vote against the reappointment of Chairman Helge Lund at next month’s annual general meeting, in a public rebuke to the company’s recent pivot back toward oil and gas.
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March 20, 2025
OPEC+ nations that have persistently exceeded production quotas provided updated plans to make additional cutbacks in compensation. The pledged reductions should — in theory — offset the group’s plans to revive halted output through to the end of next year.
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March 20, 2025
EnerMech has appointed Jason Jeow as its new VP for the Asia Pacific region. With decades of extensive experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Jeow will confer with regulatory bodies and environmental agencies as well as collaborate with business lines and local leaders.
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March 20, 2025
The Trump administration is poised to extend Chevron Corp.’s deadline to halt its Venezuela operations for at least another 30 days, following lobbying efforts by the Texas-based oil giant, people familiar with the matter said.
News
March 19, 2025
Citadel has agreed to buy assets from closely held Paloma Natural Gas in a deal valued at about $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said. The acquisition gives the hedge fund access to acreage and producing assets, though it will not operate them directly.
News
March 19, 2025
An analysis previously done by the U.S. Department of Energy that concluded only minor impact from increased LNG exports has now come to light, likely increasing criticism that Biden’s export pause was politically motivated.
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March 19, 2025
CEOs representing Canada’s energy industry sent a letter to Canadian federal political leaders outlining an urgent action plan to strengthen the nation's economic sovereignty through rapid regulatory restructuring and investment in oil and natural gas infrastructure.
News
March 19, 2025
Executives from more than a dozen oil companies will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump today, marking the first of its kind since Trump’s second inauguration and his creation of a new National Energy Dominance Council to shape policy.
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March 19, 2025
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) recent forecast states that two new oil developments in Alaska — the Nuna and Pikka projects — are expected to boost crude oil production in the state after decades of decline.
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March 18, 2025
Equatorial Guinea has relaunched its open-door licensing process for 2025, setting the stage for a major licensing round and marking a strategic shift toward prioritizing licensing and exploration, with a strong focus on regulatory competitiveness, tax incentives and data transparency.
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March 18, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute today joined over 100 other trade groups representing a wide range of stakeholders in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership welcoming U.S. Congress’ efforts to protect consumers and reverse California’s harmful vehicle mandates.
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March 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report showing the Railroad Commission of Texas successfully used federal grant funding for orphaned well plugging and complied with all related laws and regulations.
