U.S. Onshore
News
April 01, 2026
BLM lease sales across Colorado, Nevada and Utah generate $64.8 million, highlighting renewed interest in U.S. onshore drilling under lower federal royalty rates.
News
March 31, 2026
Golden Pass LNG has achieved first LNG from Train 1 at its Sabine Pass, Texas facility, marking a key milestone in one of the largest U.S. LNG export projects, as McDermott and Chiyoda complete construction and commissioning and advance work on remaining trains.
News
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 27, 2026
Rising oil prices driven by Middle East supply disruptions could prompt U.S. shale producers to increase drilling activity in the second half of 2026, with output potentially rising by more than 800,000 bpd through 2028, according to Citi.
News
March 25, 2026
SLB and NVIDIA are expanding their collaboration to develop AI infrastructure, modular data centers and domain-specific models aimed at scaling digital and operational performance across the energy industry.
News
March 17, 2026
IOG Resources III has launched a $125-million joint development partnership to fund an 18-well Niobrara drilling program in Wyoming’s Powder River basin, marking the platform’s first investment and expanding activity in a key U.S. shale play.
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March 17, 2026
Buccaneer Energy has acquired a 100% working interest in the Carlisle-1 well in East Texas, adding immediate oil production, increasing output to 155 bopd and strengthening its position in the Pine Mills field and planned waterflood development.
News
March 16, 2026
Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Jim Wright said Texas oil and natural gas production remains strong in a letter to President Donald Trump, emphasizing the state’s role in supplying U.S. energy and supporting national security.
News
March 16, 2026
A crimped centralizer solution is helping operators overcome friction limits in extended reach drilling (ERD) wells. Field deployments in the Marcellus shale demonstrate improved hookload recovery, more consistent casing running times, and successful casing runs in laterals exceeding 4.8 miles—enabling new reach records in North American shale development.
News
March 13, 2026
U.S. marketed natural gas production reached a record 118.5 Bcf/d in 2025, according to the EIA. Growth was led by the Appalachia, Permian and Haynesville regions, which together accounted for more than two-thirds of total U.S. gas output.
News
March 13, 2026
Mach Natural Resources reported a 109% increase in total proved reserves to 705 MMboe following acquisitions in the Permian and San Juan basins. The company also posted strong 2025 production of 154 MMboe/d and reaffirmed its 2026 development outlook.
News
March 11, 2026
Battalion Oil has agreed to acquire 7,090 net acres in Ward County, Texas, expanding its Monument Draw position in the Permian basin and adding new drilling locations targeting the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations.
News
March 04, 2026
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved Steve Pearce’s nomination to serve as director of the Bureau of Land Management, advancing the nomination to the full Senate as industry groups call for leadership at the agency overseeing federal oil and gas leasing.
News
March 03, 2026
Flowco has completed its $200 million acquisition of Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions, expanding its ESP and production optimization capabilities across the Permian and other key U.S. basins.
News
March 02, 2026
WhiteHawk Energy has agreed to acquire 150,000 gross acres of Haynesville shale mineral and royalty interests, including 500 producing wells and 1,000 development locations.
News
February 26, 2026
Diversified Energy has agreed to acquire East Texas natural gas assets from Sheridan Production for $245 million, adding approximately 62 MMcfed of low-decline production and 397 Bcfe of reserves to its portfolio.
News
February 26, 2026
bp is expanding U.S. shale drilling through its bpX Energy unit, targeting 8% production growth in 2026 and up to 650,000 boed by 2030 as the company seeks to reverse declining output and strengthen its upstream portfolio.
News
February 25, 2026
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed more than $1.27 million in enforcement penalties across oil and gas and pipeline safety violations during its latest open meeting, issuing fines through a combination of default and agreed orders tied to regulatory compliance.
Article
February
New pipeline capacity, surging AI-driven power demand and continued consolidation are reshaping development across the Marcellus and Utica shales. With takeaway constraints easing and data center construction accelerating, the Appalachian basin is entering a new growth phase that could drive U.S. gas output higher for years to come.
Article
February
Can Venezuela rebuild its oil sector without repeating the mistakes of the past? In this Executive Viewpoint, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that a transparent, market-driven regulatory model—not OPEC-style centralized control—offers the most credible path to restoring investment, stability and long-term production growth in the world’s largest resource base.
Article
February
U.S. drilling enters 2026 with fewer rigs but resilient production, as operators prioritize capital discipline, consolidation and LNG-driven gas demand. Regional trends across shale and offshore basins point to steady output, measured investment and a continued shift toward efficiency over expansion.
