North America

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March 26, 2026
At CERAWeek, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum reinforced the Trump administration’s “energy dominance” agenda, emphasizing faster permitting, expanded domestic production and stronger global energy alliances as geopolitical tensions reshape supply dynamics.

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March 25, 2026
At a press briefing during Wednesday morning at CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026, U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a nationwide fuel waiver as a means of ensuring that Americans have stable, plentiful gasoline supplies. The waiver is set to take effect on May 1.

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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.

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March 24, 2026
Alberta is positioning itself as a global energy supply solution, with Premier Danielle Smith highlighting massive reserves, pipeline expansion plans and a push to double oil and gas production to 8 MMbpd.

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March 25, 2026
“You just can’t take 8-to-10 MMbpd off the market, and 20% of LNG supply, and not expect instability,” ConocoPhillips Chairman and CEO Ryan Lance said on Tuesday at CERAWeek by S&P Global, underscoring the scale of the current supply shock hitting global energy markets.

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March 24, 2026
TotalEnergies is exiting U.S. offshore wind and redirecting capital into LNG and gas projects, including Rio Grande LNG, signaling a major shift in investment strategy toward U.S. export capacity and upstream growth.

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March 24, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as India faces tightening LNG and oil supplies, highlighting growing risks to global energy flows and industrial demand.
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March 23, 2026
CERAWeek opened with a clear message: meeting global energy demand will require a balanced mix of fuels, faster permitting and continued innovation. Industry leaders, including Chevron’s Mike Wirth, emphasized supply constraints, geopolitical risks and the growing role of AI in optimizing operations.
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March 23, 2026
On Day 1 of CERAWeek, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlined a policy shift focused on expanding domestic production, accelerating LNG exports and deploying strategic reserves, as Washington moves to stabilize markets amid geopolitical tensions and rising global energy demand.

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March 23, 2026
TotalEnergies is exiting $1 billion in U.S. offshore wind leases and redirecting capital toward LNG and oil investments, signaling a policy-driven shift in energy priorities as Washington pushes for expanded fossil fuel development.

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March 23, 2026
Oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled potential talks with Iran, though disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain global supply, keeping markets volatile despite hopes for a near-term de-escalation.

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March 22, 2026
U.S. officials say military operations against Iran are targeting positions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, as escalating conflict raises risks to crude flows and keeps energy markets on edge.

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In our independent industry every day, the bonds among local oil and gas producers—and our shared commitment to the places we call home—remain our greatest asset.

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March 20, 2026
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Petrobras and Pemex could partner on deepwater oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, as Mexico seeks to revive production and Petrobras looks to expand internationally.

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March 20, 2026
DHL is expanding its North America data center logistics network with 10 new sites and over 7 million sq ft of capacity, supporting hyperscale AI infrastructure growth with specialized handling, transport and global supply chain integration.

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March 19, 2026
A new legal challenge tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline is raising broader concerns across the U.S. energy sector. In this op-ed, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that European court actions could undermine American judicial authority, disrupt transatlantic energy ties and introduce new risks for infrastructure investment.

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March 19, 2026
Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore has deployed a tethered BOP system in the U.S. Gulf to reduce wellhead fatigue in soft seabed conditions, supporting safe deepwater operations and improving stability during critical completion activities.

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March 18, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet with oil industry executives at the American Petroleum Institute as fuel prices surge following the Iran conflict, with discussions expected to focus on supply, production and market stabilization efforts.

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March 17, 2026
BOEM has launched a NEPA environmental review of a proposed well stimulation plan, including hydraulic fracturing, at Platform Gilda offshore California, as part of an accelerated review process under national energy emergency procedures.

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March 10, 2026
ExxonMobil’s board has unanimously recommended relocating the company’s legal domicile from New Jersey to Texas, aligning its corporate structure with operations and leadership long based in the state.



