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June 01, 2026
Industry leaders, policymakers and operators will gather in St. John's this week for the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition, where discussions will focus on offshore oil and gas development, local content opportunities and the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's energy sector.
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May 28, 2026
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded nation-leading Texas oil production growth, citing new data showing continued strength in Texas drilling activity and steady employment gains in the upstream sector.
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May 27, 2026
In a new opinion piece, World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham examines an unusual Texas primary runoff that saw three pro-industry Republicans—including Sen. John Cornyn and Railroad Commission Chairman Jim Wright—lose high-profile races with potential implications for future energy policy debates.
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May 27, 2026
Former bp chairman Albert Manifold said he was removed without warning or explanation after the company cited governance and conduct concerns, escalating leadership turmoil at the oil major.
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May 26, 2026
bp has removed Chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect following governance oversight and conduct concerns raised by the company’s board, naming Ian Tyler as interim chair while a permanent successor search begins.
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May 22, 2026
Noble Corporation has appointed Halliburton Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Miller to its board of directors, adding additional oilfield services and offshore industry leadership experience to the company’s board.
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May 22, 2026
TotalEnergies has launched its 2026 employee share offering program, allowing employees and former employees to purchase discounted shares as part of the company’s long-term value-sharing and ownership strategy.
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May 20, 2026
Former Cairn Energy CEO Simon Thomson has joined Alder as senior adviser, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience across the global oil and gas sector.
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May 19, 2026
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Congressman Steve Pearce as director of the Bureau of Land Management, a move welcomed by oil and gas groups seeking expanded federal leasing and permitting activity.
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May 18, 2026
The African Energy Chamber has named Aliko Dangote its 2026 African Energy Person of the Year, recognizing his investments in refining, energy infrastructure and industrial development across Africa.
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May 15, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has appointed Pemex CFO Juan Carlos Carpio to lead the state oil company as the heavily indebted producer faces production declines, fiscal pressure and restructuring challenges.
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May 14, 2026
Decom Engineering has appointed Keith McDermott as chairman as the company expands its offshore decommissioning, subsea engineering and industrial cutting technology operations across global energy markets.
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May 07, 2026
Rex International has appointed upstream veteran Mike Hopkinson as COO as the company advances operations and prepares for additional drilling activity in Oman.
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May 06, 2026
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian praised record Corpus Christi export activity and rising drilling momentum as Texas producers respond to supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict.
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May 01, 2026
Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub will retire June 1, with COO Richard Jackson set to take over leadership.
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April 27, 2026
Reel Power Marine & Energy has appointed Guillermo Calderon as Director of Business Development for Marine Services, supporting growth across offshore and international markets.
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April
SBM Offshore’s Group Business Development director is very enthusiastic about the market ahead for FPSO construction and operation, given the plethora of deepwater projects expected, not only in established markets like Brazil, Guyana and West Africa, but in places like Suriname, Namibia and others.
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April
This year’s meeting will feature discussion of U.S. energy priorities, as well as a keynote address by fossil fuel advocate Alex Epstein.
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April 22, 2026
A new offshore industry report highlights innovation, workforce development and environmental performance, with NOIA pointing to growing adoption of digital tools and next-generation workforce programs.
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April 21, 2026
Mental health support is gaining traction as part of offshore HSE strategy, with new services expanding into the Middle East to support high-risk energy workforces.
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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.
