Business/economics
Corporate consolidation and foreign buyers helped drive $38 billion in upstream deals in the first quarter of 2026.
The top three bidders in the latest lease sale by the US federal government paid a combined $3.9 billion.
US Energy Information Administration data sees the country’s energy production jump 3.4% over 2024 levels. Additionally, the EIA predicts industrial natural gas consumption to hit records in 2026 and 2027.
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This article from the SPE Hydrogen Technical Section (H2TS) analyzes career opportunities and the capabilities professionals will need as the hydrogen sector continues to take shape. -
Expected to be commissioned in 2027, the new pipeline will double the UAE's current capacity of 1.8 million B/D of crude that can be transported beyond the contested waterway.
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Analysis from Wood Mackenzie warns that a prolonged closure of the critical waterway would have lasting effects on the global economy and Middle East supply capacity.
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Caturus Energy’s platform integrates upstream assets from the Haynesville and East Texas basins with downstream liquefaction and export terminal facilities on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.
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After a decade and a half of declining production, Uzbekistan, ranked 15th worldwide in gas output, has been seeking foreign partners to revive and reverse the fortunes of its oil and gas industry.
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While often associated with smaller discoveries, subsea tiebacks are playing a growing role in contributing to the broader energy mix.
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The Houston-based enhanced geothermal developer scored $1.9 billion in an initial public offering, positioning it to expand projects in Utah and Nevada.
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Equinor generated its first revenue from the Adura joint venture with Shell, formed in late 2025, highlighting strong early cash flow from key UK fields including Mariner and Buzzard.
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AI‑driven data center growth is straining US power grids and accelerating interest in enhanced geothermal systems as a scalable, low‑carbon solution.
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The acquisition establishes a unified North American upstream analytical data set with the goal of streamlining capital allocation decisions.
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