Regulatory
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April 27, 2026
Two offshore wind leases have been scrapped as developers redirect nearly $900 million into U.S. oil, gas and LNG projects, signaling a policy-driven shift toward conventional energy investment.
News
April 27, 2026
The U.S. is pushing back on Iran’s proposed terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning Washington cannot accept Tehran controlling access to the key oil chokepoint.
News
April 24, 2026
The White House has extended a Jones Act shipping waiver to mid-August, allowing foreign vessels to transport oil and fuel between U.S. ports to ease supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.
News
April 23, 2026
U.S. forces have boarded another Iranian-linked supertanker, signaling a wider reach for its blockade as oil shipments attempt to move beyond the Gulf.
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April
Environmental groups, unhappy with verdicts in climate cases involving U.S. energy firms, are now going to courts in other countries, where these companies have assets/interests, and attempting to relitigate these cases, to their satisfaction.
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April
Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham weighs in on the Trump administration’s push to streamline offshore regulation, arguing the move could reduce bureaucracy and support U.S. development—while broader industry signals point to cautious optimism amid ongoing global uncertainty.
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April 20, 2026
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. oil, gas and infrastructure development, signaling a major push to boost domestic supply amid global disruption.
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April 20, 2026
Sable Offshore is ramping production at its Santa Ynez Unit and targeting new output in 2026, while advancing refinancing plans and pursuing legal claims tied to its California operations.
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April 17, 2026
Kazakhstan has upheld a $5 billion environmental fine against operators of the Kashagan oil field, intensifying a legal dispute over sulfur storage and project compliance.
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April 16, 2026
Namibia is accelerating petroleum law reforms to strengthen investment conditions and support offshore development in the Orange basin as the country moves toward first oil.
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April 16, 2026
Petrobras shareholders vote on a new board this week as surging oil prices intensify pressure on Brazil’s fuel pricing policy. The outcome could shape how the state-controlled company balances political priorities with market realities.
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April 15, 2026
The U.S. has expanded sanctions targeting an Iranian oil shipping network tied to Hossein Shamkhani, aiming to curb crude exports as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global supply.
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April 12, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has loaned 8.5 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a second release aimed at stabilizing oil markets amid supply disruptions tied to the Iran war.
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April 08, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease sales generated $592.7 million in total receipts during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued federal leasing activity across multiple basins and a renewed sale in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
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April 06, 2026
Qatar LNG tankers have diverted routes as transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained, highlighting ongoing disruption to global energy flows.
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April 05, 2026
The Trump administration plans to reunite offshore drilling regulators split after the 2010 Gulf spill, aiming to streamline oversight of U.S. oil and gas activity.
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April 03, 2026
A coalition of groups has filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. decision to exempt Gulf offshore oil and gas operations from Endangered Species Act requirements, adding new regulatory uncertainty for operators.
News
March 31, 2026
A federal panel has approved an exemption allowing oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico to proceed without certain endangered species protections, citing national security concerns in a rare decision that could accelerate offshore activity and reshape regulatory oversight.
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March 30, 2026
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed nearly $2 million in enforcement fines against oil and gas operators and related businesses, underscoring ongoing regulatory oversight of drilling activity and intrastate pipeline safety across the state.
News
March 30, 2026
Perenco has denied reports that Gabon has launched legal action against the company, calling the claims “false and defamatory” and pushing back against what it described as inaccurate media coverage.
News
March 27, 2026
A U.S. appeals court has overturned a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina tied to the nationalization of oil company YPF, marking a significant legal and financial shift in one of the industry’s largest compensation disputes.
