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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After tracking ARC Resources for more than 2 years, Shell is buying the company to access its tier-one Montney assets. -
Saipem can begin early subsea engineering on ExxonMobil’s Longtail project in Guyana under a Limited Notice to Proceed, while the operator awaits final investment decision and government sign-off.
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A Dallas Fed survey update suggests few executives foresee a strong US production response, even with oil prices above $90/bbl.
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Under the agreement, Trafigura will pay Gabon $1 billion for future crude export deliveries over 7 years.
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The country’s foreign investment bid comes as Sonatrach launches its largest capital expenditure outlay—$60 billion to be spent from 2026 to 2030.
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Fervo Energy and Vallourec have signed a 5‑year supply agreement to support large‑scale deployment of next‑generation geothermal across the US, establishing a fully domestic supply chain for geothermal well components.
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War‑related infrastructure damage is beginning to influence global energy supply chains in ways that could reshape project development and capacity growth.
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Sulzer and JSIL are teaming up to provide the service for oil and gas, power generation, and industrial operations.
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The deal includes Waygate’s inspection portfolios and is expected to close later this year.
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An asset swap with PDVSA helps consolidate the supermajor’s heavy-oil operations in the country.
