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Ovintiv to Acquire NuVista Energy for $2.7 Billion
November 25, 2025
Ovintiv and NuVista Energy have entered into a definitive agreement where Ovintiv will acquire all of the outstanding shares of NuVista Energy in a cash and stock transaction that values NuVista at approximately $2.7 billion (CAD$3.8 billion). The acquisition is
DOI Launches Expansive 11th National Offshore Leasing Program to Advance U.S. Energy Dominance
November 24, 2025
The Department of the Interior released the secretary’s order titled Unleashing American Offshore Energy, directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to take the necessary steps, in accordance with federal law, to terminate the restrictive Biden 2024-2029 National Outer Continental
U.S. Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for Third Week in a Row
November 24, 2025
U.S. energy firms last week added oil and natural gas rigs for a third week in a row for the first time since September, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and
Amplify Energy to Divest Interests in Oklahoma Assets for $92.5 Million
November 21, 2025
Amplify Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all of its interests in Oklahoma for a total contract price of $92.5 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. “This summer, the organization committed to a new strategic direction. divesting
House Passes Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act
November 21, 2025
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, said the House of Representatives has passed his Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act to help increase energy refining capacity in
TC Energy Puts $700 Million Wisconsin Reliability Project in Service
November 21, 2025
TC Energy has reported commercial in-service of its Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP), a $700 million natural gas pipeline initiative designed to enhance energy security and reliability, drive economic growth and reduce emissions across Midwest communities. During construction, WRP generated approximately
Emissions Reduction Alberta Invests $35 Million in Drilling Technologies, Canada
November 19, 2025
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is investing up to $35 million to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative drilling technologies. This investment will help reduce emissions in the oil and gas sector while advancing emerging opportunities in geothermal energy, geologic
EPA and Army Corps Unveil Clear, Durable WOTUS Proposal
November 18, 2025
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, together with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, released a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under
Canada Adds Proposed Ksi Lisims LNG Project for Fast-tracking
November 17, 2025
Canada said on Thursday it will add the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG facility to its major projects list for fast-tracking, a designation the company behind the project said makes it more likely to proceed. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the
DOE Awards Contracts to Begin Refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
November 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts for the acquisition of approximately one million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The contracts awarded on November 12, 2025, are for deliveries beginning in December 2025
