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October 10, 2025
Strathcona Resources Ltd. has formally withdrawn its takeover bid for MEG Energy Corp., citing new terms in MEG’s revised agreement with Cenovus Energy Inc. that render the proposed acquisition no longer feasible.
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October 10, 2025
Beacon Offshore Energy has achieved its target production rate of 100,000 bopd at the Shenandoah field in the U.S. Gulf, just 75 days after first oil, confirming the high operability of the Shenandoah floating production system.
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October 09, 2025
Houston-based Sable Offshore Corp. is seeking assistance from the Trump administration to revive crude production offshore Santa Barbara, Calif. The company’s plans to restart pipelines from the Santa Ynez Unit have been delayed by state regulators, prompting consideration of shipping oil by tanker instead.
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October 09, 2025
Baytex Energy Corp. is considering divesting its Eagle Ford shale operations in south Texas, potentially fetching up to $3 billion, as the Calgary-based producer shifts strategic focus back to its Canadian oil portfolio.
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October 08, 2025
Chevron has relaunched its Clarity® line of premium ashless hydraulic oils. The updated formulations deliver high performance, extended equipment protection, and improved environmental compatibility across industrial and heavy-duty applications.
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October 07, 2025
U.S. crude oil output hit a record 13.6 million bpd in July, prompting the U.S. Energy Information Administration to revise its 2025-26 outlook. The EIA now forecasts production will average 13.5 million bpd in both 2025 and 2026, modestly higher than its September forecast.
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October 07, 2025
Chevron Corp. has appointed TotalEnergies exec Kevin McLachlan as its new VP of Exploration, effective November 1, succeeding Liz Schwarze, who will retire in February 2026 after 36 years with the company.
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October 06, 2025
Zephyr Energy plc announced the results of an updated Competent Person’s Report (CPR) for its Paradox basin assets in Utah, revealing a major upgrade in reserves and resource estimates for the company’s flagship Paradox project.
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October 06, 2025
Shell-led LNG Canada is preparing to load its first cargo from Train 2 this month, marking the next phase of Canada’s expanding LNG export capacity.
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October 06, 2025
Baker Hughes is moving ahead with its planned acquisition of Chart Industries after shareholders of Chart approved the deal. Expected to close by mid-2026, the transaction will expand Baker Hughes’ energy and industrial technology portfolio, particularly in LNG, data centers, and clean energy markets.
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October 03, 2025
Transocean Ltd. has announced new contract fixtures totaling $243 million in firm backlog for two ultra-deepwater drillships. bp exercised a 365-day option for the Deepwater Atlas in the U.S. Gulf, while Petrobras exercised a 30-day option for the Deepwater Mykonos offshore Brazil.
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October 03, 2025
U.S. political momentum and African regulatory reforms are converging to create what leaders at African Energy Week 2025 described as a strategic opening for U.S. investment in Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector.
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October 03, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute (API) welcomed a federal court ruling that overturned a previous administration’s attempt to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas leasing, calling the decision a major step toward restoring access to U.S. energy resources.
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October 03, 2025
Unit Corporation has sold its Unit Drilling Company subsidiary to Cactus Drilling in a $120 million all-cash transaction, marking a strategic exit from the contract drilling business. The divestiture allows Unit to sharpen its focus on upstream oil and gas operations and pursue new drilling opportunities.
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October 02, 2025
Danos has acquired Panel Specialists Inc., in a deal that broadens its’ technical services footprint in Houma, Louisiana, enhancing automation, control, and reliability solutions for upstream oil and gas customers.
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October 02, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has assessed more than $1.5 million in penalties against oil and gas operators and businesses during its latest open meeting, underscoring the agency’s continued focus on regulatory enforcement and compliance across the industry.
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October 02, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit for $9.7 billion in cash, marking Berkshire’s largest deal since 2022. Occidental plans to use $6.5 billion of proceeds to cut debt below $15 billion, reinforcing its strategy to prioritize long-term oil and gas development in the Permian basin.
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October 01, 2025
Enverus Intelligence Research warns that Illinois’ ban on CO₂ sequestration beneath the Mahomet Aquifer has halted 5.6 MMtpa of carbon storage projects and could set a precedent nationwide, putting 20% of U.S. carbon capture capacity at risk.
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October 01, 2025
Weatherford International launched its Industrial Intelligence digital portfolio at the FWRD 2025 Technology Conference in Houston, introducing advanced edge automation, digital twin technology and AI-powered platforms.
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September 30, 2025
At the Energy Workforce & Technology Council’s (EWTC) 2025 Business Optimization Conference, leaders spotlighted two urgent priorities for the oilfield services sector—meeting surging global power demand with U.S. LNG and navigating policy and workforce hurdles to sustain growth.
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September 30, 2025
ExxonMobil plans to eliminate about 2,000 jobs worldwide, representing 3–4% of its workforce, as part of a global restructuring plan that will see Exxon consolidate offices into regional hubs focused on core growth areas.
