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May 08, 2026
OTC 2026 wrapped up in Houston after four days of discussions focused on offshore growth, energy security and emerging technologies, as global supply disruptions continue to reshape industry priorities.
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May 07, 2026
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol met with Canadian officials to discuss oil and gas market disruption tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis and Canada’s growing role in global energy exports.
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May 07, 2026
Devon and Coterra have completed their merger, creating a major U.S. shale operator with expanded Delaware basin scale and operations spanning the Anadarko, Eagle Ford and Marcellus plays.
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May 06, 2026
The Trump administration is considering drilling for oil beneath U.S. military bases and other federal land as part of efforts to refill the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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May 06, 2026
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian praised record Corpus Christi export activity and rising drilling momentum as Texas producers respond to supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict.
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May 05, 2026
The U.S. paused its plan to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after renewed clashes raised escalation risks, leaving global oil and gas flows under continued pressure.
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May 05, 2026
Subsea tiebacks were a clear Day 1 theme at OTC, with speakers pointing to their growing appeal as operators prioritize lower-capex, faster-to-market offshore developments in a volatile global market.
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May 05, 2026
The U.S. said its ceasefire with Iran remains intact despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, where vessel attacks and missile strikes have heightened risks to global oil shipping.
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May 05, 2026
INEOS and Shell are advancing new deepwater exploration and development opportunities near the Appomattox platform in the U.S. Gulf, targeting tieback projects to existing infrastructure.
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May 04, 2026
Helix Energy Solutions has sold its shallow water abandonment business to the Chouest Group for $107.5 million, sharpening its focus on deepwater well intervention and offshore services.
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May 01, 2026
Argent LNG has advanced permitting for its proposed 25-MMtpa Port Fourchon export project, marking another step forward for U.S. LNG capacity growth.
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May 01, 2026
Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub will retire June 1, with COO Richard Jackson set to take over leadership.
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April 30, 2026
SM Energy has completed a $950 million sale of South Texas assets, marking a major step in its ongoing portfolio repositioning.
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April 30, 2026
ConocoPhillips is excluding Qatar volumes from guidance as Middle East disruption impacts output, while Lower 48 operations continue to drive production.
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April 30, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2026 budget includes $90 million for offshore exploration, with industry pointing to growing momentum ahead of projects like Bay du Nord.
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April 29, 2026
President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining a naval blockade that continues to disrupt global oil supply.
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April 29, 2026
BW Offshore has signed a FEED agreement with Equinor for the Bay du Nord FPSO project offshore Canada, advancing the development toward a potential 2027 FID.
Article
April
A detailed investigation using BSEE Data for all the ultra-deepwater projects committed to the Lower Tertiary Wilcox play reveals financial consequences that accompany the high risks and limitations of the subsea field development systems deployed there.
Article
April
This year’s meeting will feature discussion of U.S. energy priorities, as well as a keynote address by fossil fuel advocate Alex Epstein.
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April 28, 2026
SLB has introduced AlphaSight to expand real-time subsurface insight, supporting more accurate geosteering and reservoir navigation.
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April 27, 2026
Canada has launched a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund to support energy, LNG and infrastructure projects, signaling increased federal backing for oil and gas development and export capacity.
