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November 22, 2024
ConocoPhillips today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation. The integration will add seamless value to ConocoPhillips' deep, durable and diverse portfolio while meeting our strict financial framework, said CEO Ryan Lance.
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November 22, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Occidental Petroleum Corp. warned that U.S. energy independence is at risk of slipping away if shale output plateaus, which could come in the next five years, CEO Vicki Hollub said in Midland, Texas this week.
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November 21, 2024
Nostra Terra, the international oil & gas exploration and production company with development and production assets in Texas, U.S., has announced a successful fundraise supported by institutional investors, Directors and Management, existing shareholders and new investors.
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November 19, 2024
ONEOK has agreed to sell its three wholly owned interstate natural gas pipeline systems—Guardian Pipeline, Midwestern Gas Transmission, and Viking Gas Transmission—to DT Midstream for $1.2 billion in cash.
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November 19, 2024
SCS Technologies today announced the adoption of Microsoft RealWear Navigator Z1 for its Factory Acceptable Tests (FATs). SCS can now conduct FATs remotely, increasing productivity while saving time and costs associated with critical oil and gas system and component testing.
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November 19, 2024
Today the IPAA presented its issue priorities to the Trump transition team. IPAA members are the primary producers of the nation’s oil and natural gas, accounting for 83 percent of America’s oil production and 90 percent of its natural gas output.
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November 18, 2024
Texas A&M University has announced the launch of a new Chancellor’s National Academy STEM Ph.D. Fellowship Program, an elite opportunity for students pursuing graduate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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November 18, 2024
Today in Newsweek, API President and CEO Mike Sommers outlines how the next administration and new Congress can advance commonsense energy policies that work for all Americans. Strength in leadership, homegrown production and upholding consumer choice are among his top points to consider.
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November 18, 2024
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) and National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) have both voiced their support of President-elect Trump's choices for U.S. Energy Secretary and U.S. Interior Secretary, respectively.
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November 16, 2024
Rival Downhole Tools has announced its continued international expansion with the establishment of new legal entities, personnel, and facilities in Canada and Mexico, as well as strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Europe.
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October 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on June 28, 2024, to overturn the Chevron deference doctrine will bring significant uncertainty and potential legal challenges to oil and gas, affecting regulatory interpretations and increasing scrutiny on emissions, permitting processes and agency regulations. Companies will need to adapt to this evolving legal landscape.
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November 15, 2024
(Bloomberg) – The head of Liberty Energy Inc., the world’s second-largest fracing services company, has gained prominent endorsements as a potential pick for Donald Trump’s energy secretary.
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November 13, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a new policy roadmap for the incoming Trump administration and next Congress to secure American energy leadership and help reduce inflation.
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November 12, 2024
Nostra Terra, an international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on its Pine Mills producing asset in Texas, U.S., has provided a production and operations update.
Article
October 2024
Part 2: Since 1929, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has advocated for, protected and defended thousands of independent producers. As the association nears its 95th Annual Meeting in October, this second of two articles examines the last 30 years.
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November 07, 2024
Western Energy Alliance today congratulated the newly re-elected president Donald J. Trump. The association of western oil and natural gas exploration and production companies also recognized Senator Steve Daines (MT) for his successful chairmanship of the National Republican Senate Committee flipping the U.S. Senate.
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November 06, 2024
Former President Donald J. Trump will be President again, come Jan. 20, 2025, after his historic comeback win in the U.S. presidential election of Nov. 5. World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham gives his take on what change the election results could bring for the oil and gas industry.
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November 06, 2024
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) issued a statement congratulating President-elect Trump, and expressing belief that the benefits of American offshore energy production transcend political affiliations.
News
November 06, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President and CEO Jeff Eshelman issued a statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election, congratulating Trump and expressing enthusiasm for Trump's commitment to energy leadership.
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November 06, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement congratulating President Trump on his election victory.
Article
October 2024
(WO) -- We’ve all heard plenty of evidence that U.S. operators continue to strive to drill more footage per well to maximize oil production, and World Oil research indicates that both goals are being achieved. That being said, the performance varies among some key states.
