U.S. Onshore
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June 26, 2026
Evolution Well Services has received ExxonMobil's 2025 Supplier Excellence Award for its operational performance and electric hydraulic fracturing support in the Permian basin.
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June 25, 2026
The USGS estimates the Texas Buda Limestone contains 184 Bcf of undiscovered natural gas and 12 MMbbl of oil, while concluding the mature formation has relatively limited remaining resource potential.
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Sponsored Content
June
For operators managing pumpjacks, compressors, rotating equipment, and processing facilities, the shift to usage-based maintenance presents a practical opportunity to reduce costs while improving reliability.
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June
From Calgary to Colorado Springs, World Oil editor-in-chief Kurt Abraham examines the renewed optimism sweeping North America's upstream sector, highlighted by the IPAA-DEPA merger and growing confidence in the industry's future.
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June 24, 2026
U.S. Steel is investing $475 million in a new heat-treatment line at its Fairfield Tubular Operations, expanding OCTG production capacity to support growing demand from major U.S. oil and gas basins, including the Permian, Eagle Ford and Haynesville.
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June
Severe gas slugging in unconventional Permian basin wells creates unstable intake conditions that can disrupt ESP operation and reduce run life. Field results show that the Hydro-Helical™ Slugger gas separator from Summit ESP®, a Halliburton service, reduced the duration and frequency of no-flow events, improved pump stability, lowered motor temperatures, and increased productive pumping time.
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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 22, 2026
Seneca Resources has signed a three-year agreement with Evolution Well Services to deploy electric fracturing technology across its Appalachian operations, highlighting the growing use of field gas-powered e-frac fleets to improve efficiency, lower costs and reduce emissions.
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June 22, 2026
Chevron has signed a 20-year agreement to supply power to a Microsoft-operated data center from a planned 2.67-GW West Texas project, highlighting the growing role of Permian natural gas in supporting AI-driven electricity demand.
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June 19, 2026
Texas' upstream oil and gas sector added 4,100 jobs in May, according to TIPRO, as hiring activity accelerated and strong export demand reinforced the state's position as a leading supplier of crude oil and LNG to global markets.
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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 10, 2026
APA Corporation has agreed to acquire Savant Alaska for approximately $70 million, securing strategic North Slope infrastructure, including the Badami production facility and Nutaaq Pipeline, as it advances exploration and appraisal activities in Alaska.
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June 09, 2026
Zephyr Energy has completed a key pipeline integrity milestone at its Paradox Basin project in Utah, allowing the company to begin the regulatory approval process required for gas exports and moving the development closer to first production.
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June 09, 2026
A new report from the Permian Strategic Partnership highlights the Permian basin's growing economic influence, supporting more than 940,000 U.S. jobs, contributing billions in economic activity and accounting for nearly half of projected U.S. oil production by 2027.
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June 08, 2026
Sercel has completed the first commercial sale of its Accel land nodal seismic acquisition system, with 18,000 drop nodes deployed by Explor on a large-scale seismic survey in the United States, marking the technology's first field deployment at scale.
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June 07, 2026
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $1.1 million in enforcement penalties against operators and businesses during its latest open meeting, including fines issued through both default and agreed orders related to oil and gas and pipeline safety compliance.
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June 04, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to reauthorize the Permit Processing Improvement Fund, an industry-funded program that supports Bureau of Land Management offices responsible for oil and gas leasing, permitting and production activities on federal lands.
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June 03, 2026
New Enverus research shows U.S. Class VI carbon storage permit approvals are accelerating in 2026, while new application activity has slowed, creating a growing pipeline of CCS projects awaiting regulatory review.
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June 02, 2026
The Petroleum Hall of Fame has opened nominations for its 2027 induction class, recognizing individuals whose contributions have helped shape the Permian basin and the broader petroleum industry. The nomination deadline is July 31, 2026.
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May 28, 2026
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded nation-leading Texas oil production growth, citing new data showing continued strength in Texas drilling activity and steady employment gains in the upstream sector.
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May 27, 2026
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan warned that U.S. shale producers may be unable to offset global oil and natural gas supply disruptions if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not return to normal levels soon.
