Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are drawing renewed attention to how differently Middle Eastern oil-producing countries could be affected by a potential disruption in this critical shipping route. The analysis highlights that while some Gulf nations rely heavily on the strait for exporting crude, others have developed alternative infrastructure that reduces their exposure. […]
Oil and gas activity in the Eleventh District increased in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey, as the business activity index rose from -6.2 in the prior quarter to 21.0. The company outlook index also turned positive, moving from -15.2 to 32.2, while the outlook uncertainty index climbed further […]
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said it revised its Permian Basin estimates after adding the Avalon, Barnett, Dean, and Woodford plays to its formation-level view of tight oil and shale gas production, while removing the Delaware and Yeso-Glorieta plays. In EIA’s March 2026 update, the change lifted its 2025 estimate for Permian tight oil output […]
Oil prices moved lower on March 16 as traders evaluated efforts to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after recent disruptions. On the provided article page, Oil & Gas 360 reported that Brent crude slipped to $101.91 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell to $94.09 by late morning trading. The article said […]
G7 finance ministers are discussing whether to coordinate a release of emergency crude supplies through the International Energy Agency after oil prices jumped sharply amid escalating Middle East disruption. According to the Financial Times, the talks come as governments assess how higher energy costs and shipping risk could affect fuel markets and the broader economy. […]
Oil markets moved higher as traders assessed rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global crude flows. The route is widely viewed as strategically important because a sizable share of seaborne oil and refined products transits the waterway, making any disruption or operational slowdown quickly relevant for global supply and pricing. […]
U.S. Energy Development Corp. (USEDC) says it expects to deploy up to $1 billion in 2026, largely targeting upstream oil and gas opportunities in the Permian Basin. The plan follows a similar $1 billion deployment in 2025 and builds on the company’s $390 million 2025 acquisition of roughly 20,000 acres in Reeves and Ward counties, […]
A new report says oil and gas operators are increasingly directing artificial intelligence investment toward improving production performance in mature US shale plays. Rather than prioritizing new exploration workflows, companies are using AI-enabled analytics and automation to optimize existing wells and facilities—especially in major basins such as the Permian and Eagle Ford—by improving operational decisions, […]
Energy Transfer said it will increase the size of its Desert Southwest pipeline expansion before construction begins, raising the mainline diameter to 48 inches from 42 inches. The company said the change could lift capacity to as much as 2.3 billion cubic feet per day, depending on the final compression configuration, to move Permian Basin […]
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announced they have signed a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction that would create a larger U.S. shale operator anchored in the Delaware Basin. The combined company would keep the Devon Energy name, be headquartered in Houston, and maintain a significant presence in Oklahoma City. The companies say […]
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