U.S. Onshore

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October 31, 2025
Delta Sands LLC announced plans to construct a new 3-million-ton-per-year wet sand processing facility in East Texas to meet rising demand for high-quality in-basin proppant across the Western Haynesville Shale.
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October 31, 2025
Buccaneer Energy has selected a drilling rig for the Allar #1 development well in the Pine Mills Field, Texas, with drilling set to begin in late October. The company plans to produce oil at up to 124 bopd and use associated gas from the Fouke area to power a future Bitcoin mining operation.
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October 31, 2025
ExxonMobil reported Q3 2025 earnings of $7.5 billion and record upstream production of 4.8 million boed, led by new output from Guyana’s Yellowtail project and record volumes in the Permian basin. The company also took FID on Hammerhead and expanded its Permian acreage with a Sinochem acquisition.
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October 27, 2025
SLB and Ormat Technologies have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate integrated geothermal asset development and deploy enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) at scale. The partnership includes an EGS pilot project and plans for global commercialization.
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October 27, 2025
WellSense has completed a successful U.S. field trial of its jet-propelled FiberLine Intervention Conveyance System (FliCS) in the Permian basin. The breakthrough fiber optic technology enables rapid, low-risk well diagnostics in horizontal wells.
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October 23, 2025
Japan’s JERA is expanding its U.S. upstream presence with a $1.5 billion acquisition in Louisiana’s Haynesville shale. The South Mansfield asset, producing 500 MMcf/d, positions JERA to double output to 1 Bcf/d and strengthen its global LNG value chain.
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October 22, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued the final non-FTA export authorization for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The approval enables exports to non-FTA countries and supports the U.S.’s advancing role in global LNG markets.
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October 21, 2025
The Trump administration will purchase 1 MMbbl of crude oil to begin replenishing the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), marking the first step toward restoring the nation’s emergency supply following years of drawdowns.
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October 13, 2025
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said the company is cutting back European investments due to restrictive climate regulations, while praising President Donald Trump’s energy policies for supporting oil and gas growth.
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October 09, 2025
Baytex Energy Corp. is considering divesting its Eagle Ford shale operations in south Texas, potentially fetching up to $3 billion, as the Calgary-based producer shifts strategic focus back to its Canadian oil portfolio.
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October 09, 2025
A new S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis finds absolute greenhouse gas emissions from the Permian basin have fallen nearly 20% since 2022, even as oil and gas production increased by about 500,000 barrels per day.
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October 08, 2025
Civitas Resources and SM Energy are discussing a merger of equals that reflects the next wave of consolidation among U.S. shale producers. The potential combination would strengthen both companies’ Permian basin operations and enhance efficiency.
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October 07, 2025
The Texas Railroad Commission has established the State Task Force on Petroleum Theft (STOPTHEFT) to address rising oilfield crime. The 13-member group includes leaders from ConocoPhillips, Diamondback Energy, and the Texas Oil & Gas Association, alongside state and federal law enforcement.
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October 06, 2025
Zephyr Energy plc announced the results of an updated Competent Person’s Report (CPR) for its Paradox basin assets in Utah, revealing a major upgrade in reserves and resource estimates for the company’s flagship Paradox project.
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October 02, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has assessed more than $1.5 million in penalties against oil and gas operators and businesses during its latest open meeting, underscoring the agency’s continued focus on regulatory enforcement and compliance across the industry.
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October 02, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit for $9.7 billion in cash, marking Berkshire’s largest deal since 2022. Occidental plans to use $6.5 billion of proceeds to cut debt below $15 billion, reinforcing its strategy to prioritize long-term oil and gas development in the Permian basin.
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October 01, 2025
Enverus Intelligence Research warns that Illinois’ ban on CO₂ sequestration beneath the Mahomet Aquifer has halted 5.6 MMtpa of carbon storage projects and could set a precedent nationwide, putting 20% of U.S. carbon capture capacity at risk.
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October 01, 2025
AXP Energy has confirmed oil and gas across multiple pay zones in its Charlie #1 well in Noble County, Oklahoma. Wireline logs identified hydrocarbons in the Oswego Lime, Mississippi Chat, Mississippi Lime and Woodford Shale intervals.
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September 29, 2025
BKV Corporation has closed its $370 million acquisition of Bedrock Energy Partners’ Barnett shale assets, adding 97,000 net acres, 108 MMcf/d of production, and expanded drilling inventory to solidify its role as the basin’s largest gas producer.
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September 25, 2025
Nabors Industries and Caturus Energy have launched the PACE-X Ultra™ X33 rig, the most powerful onshore drilling system in the U.S. The rig enables complex well designs, including 4-mile laterals and 14,000+ ft depths, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, safety and lower-carbon operations.
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September 23, 2025
Seatrium Limited has agreed to sell its AmFELS Yard in Brownsville, Texas, to Karpower Valley LLC for $65 million. The divestment enhances capital efficiency while maintaining Seatrium’s U.S. market presence through technology centers and service hubs.
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