Regulatory
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February 12, 2026
The Independent Petroleum Association of America expressed support for EPA’s repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding and called for clear, durable greenhouse gas regulations affecting U.S. upstream oil and gas producers.
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February 11, 2026
The U.S. has issued a general license allowing oilfield service companies to resume limited operations in Venezuela, signaling a further easing of sanctions aimed at restoring crude production and rebuilding the country’s oil infrastructure.
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February 09, 2026
Oilfield service and technology executives are heading to Washington in record numbers this week, urging lawmakers to accelerate permitting reform, stabilize trade policy and ensure regulatory certainty as operators weigh new drilling and infrastructure investments.
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February 09, 2026
Namibia’s government says it was not notified of TotalEnergies’ planned acquisition of a major offshore exploration stake alongside Petrobras, complicating the latest deal in the fast-growing Orange basin and underscoring regulatory sensitivities as the country moves toward first oil.
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February 06, 2026
Brazil’s ANP has authorized Petrobras to resume drilling in the Foz do Amazonas offshore frontier following a temporary suspension, reopening one of Brazil’s most closely watched exploration campaigns.
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February 06, 2026
The Texas Railroad Commission assessed more than $1.4 million in enforcement penalties against oil and gas operators and related businesses, reflecting continued regulatory oversight of industry compliance and pipeline safety across the state.
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February 05, 2026
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has promoted Dan Naatz to executive vice president and chief policy officer, strengthening its advocacy for U.S. independent oil and gas producers on federal leasing, methane regulation and permitting reform.
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February 02, 2026
World Oil marked a milestone in its annual Forecast Breakfast series on Friday, celebrating 100 years of forecasting and its 58th Forecast Breakfast event, with industry leaders offering a clear-eyed view of global energy demand, U.S. shale productivity, regulatory challenges and the year ahead for drilling activity.
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February 02, 2026
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council welcomed new U.S. Department of the Interior action aimed at supporting oil and gas production on federal lands, citing workforce and energy security benefits.
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January 30, 2026
The American Petroleum Institute welcomed a proposed Department of the Interior rule aimed at modernizing federal commingling regulations, citing potential benefits for operational efficiency and responsible resource development.
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January 29, 2026
Mozambique LNG has fully restarted onshore and offshore construction activities after lifting force majeure declared in 2021, with more than 4,000 workers mobilized at the Afungi site and first LNG now targeted for 2029, according to project partners and the Mozambican government.
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January 28, 2026
The American Petroleum Institute (API) told U.S. senators this week that reforming the federal permitting system is critical to meeting rising energy demand and advancing new infrastructure investment across the U.S. energy sector.
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January 27, 2026
Former OPEC president and Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has gone on trial in London, accused of accepting cash bribes and luxury benefits in exchange for awarding oil-sector contracts during her time in office.
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January 23, 2026
More than 80 energy and business groups urged the Interior Department to maintain and expand U.S. offshore oil and gas leasing in its draft national program.
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January 16, 2026
OEG is ramping up OPITO-accredited helicopter refueling training as the offshore sector prepares for mandatory CAA CAP 437 certification requirements for helicopter landing areas expected in 2026.
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January 13, 2026
INEOS has criticized the UK’s net-zero strategy after a report from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) estimated decarbonization costs could reach £7.6 trillion, raising concerns over industrial competitiveness and energy security.
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January 12, 2026
During a Monday press call previewing API’s 2026 State of American Energy event, API President and CEO Mike Sommers framed Venezuela as both a cautionary tale and a long-term opportunity—one that will take time, capital and policy reform to meaningfully affect global balances.
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January 12, 2026
Malaysia’s national oil company Petronas has taken its dispute with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd. to the country’s top court, seeking clarity over gas ownership and potential impacts to LNG operations in resource-rich Sarawak.
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January 07, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the United States will control Venezuelan oil exports indefinitely, using sales revenue to support economic rebuilding and leverage reforms.
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January 06, 2026
IPAA is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revise Subpart W methane reporting rules, saying current definitions and emission factors create disproportionate costs for small and marginal-well operators.
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January 04, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s oil “quarantine” is giving the U.S. significant leverage over Venezuela, as sanctioned crude shipments are seized and exports constrained.
