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October 29, 2024
(WO) — A surge in energy demand from technology giants that are rapidly developing cloud computing and artificial intelligence — known as hyperscalers — is becoming a major boon for the fossil fuel industry.
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October 29, 2024
(WO) — SLB today announced the award of a contract by bp to its OneSubsea joint venture for a subsea boosting system in the greenfield development of the Kaskida project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
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October 28, 2024
(WO) — National oil companies tend to be more bloated and less efficient than their private-sector counterparts. Yet Petroleos Mexicanos, with a workforce of about 128,000, stands out even among its state-owned peers.
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October 27, 2024
(WO) — Oil, gas and coal producers stand to gain from a Trump victory in myriad ways, with Trump promising to reverse many Biden policies that have hindered the industry.
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October 24, 2024
(WO) — U.S. natural gas production from shale and tight formations decreased slightly in the first nine months of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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October 23, 2024
This is the second in a three-part series exploring the American Petroleum Institute’s (API's) standards development process. World Oil recently spoke with Paula Watkins, API Senior Director of Standards Development, to gain insights into the intricacies of that process, the role of collaboration, and the challenges along the way.
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October 22, 2024
(WO) — Enovate AI has partnered with Blu Clarity to deliver AI-powered real-time data analytics that will enhance efficiency, reduce costs, promote sustainability and ultimately revolutionize upstream oil and gas operations.
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October 22, 2024
(WO) — As part of an ongoing joint venture with LGX Energy, Black Gold Exploration has added 822 acres to the package of oil, gas and mineral leases in Indiana, U.S., where LGX is actively involved in exploration and production.
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October 21, 2024
(WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued a statement supporting a federal court's decision that will avoid significant consequences for American energy security and allow new and existing oil and gas operations to continue.
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October 20, 2024
Hilcorp Energy Co., the privately held oil producer run by billionaire Jeff Hildebrand, will pay a $9.4 million civil penalty for failing to reduce emissions of methane and volatile gases in New Mexico.
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October 18, 2024
Energy NL hosted their annual awards gala to recognize growth, innovation and outstanding achievements of Newfoundland and Labrador energy industry leaders.
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October 17, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute is challenging EPA's emissions standards for heavy-duty (HD) vehicles. These restrictive mandates are opposed by most voters in battleground states, API has found.
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October 17, 2024
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has imposed more than $1 million in fines on operators and businesses within the state’s oil and gas industry.
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October 17, 2024
Transocean today announced a one-year contract for the Deepwater Conqueror with an undisclosed operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
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October 16, 2024
Enverus industry analysts have released a summary of 3Q24 upstream M&A activity, with the pace of deals significantly slowing in the third quarter of 2024 to just $12 billion in announced deals.
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October 15, 2024
Enverus Intelligence Research gives an in-depth analysis of challenges and opportunities in hydrocarbon supply amid commodity price volatility
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October 15, 2024
Nabors Industries has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Parker Wellbore in a transaction valued at $472 million. This strategic move strengthens Nabors' Drilling Solutions business and will lead to profitable growth for both companies.
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October 10, 2024
Standards development follows a structured and systematic process, ensuring the highest quality and likelihood of implementation by industry and regulators worldwide. World Oil recently spoke with Paula Watkins, API Senior Director of Standards Development, to gain insights into the intricacies of the standards development process, the role of international collaborations, and the challenges along the way.
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October 14, 2024
Chevron announced a donation of $250,000 and critical fuel supplies to support relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida.
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October 13, 2024
At least one investor is making a big bet that CNX Resources Corp. will keep climbing even as the natural gas producer’s stock reached a 10-year high this week.
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October 11, 2024
The U.S. broadened the scope of its sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas sectors in response to a ballistic-missile attack on Israel, ramping up economic pressure on Tehran.
