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Prinoth Launches Its New Panther T23R Crawler Carrier
April 9, 2026
Prinoth has launced its new flagship Panther T23R the industry’s largest and most technologically advanced rotating crawler carrier. The new model is the first to feature Prinoth’s PowerForce™ undercarriage, a breakthrough design underpinning more than 20 patent applications, delivering unmatched
Transocean to Acquire Valaris in $5.8 Billion Deal
April 8, 2026
Transocean and Valaris Limited have signed a definitive agreement to combine the two companies where Transocean will acquire Valaris in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion. The shareholding percentages of the combined company will be approximately 53 percent
Milestone Environmental Expands Network with Acquisition of Striker Slurry Injection Facility
April 8, 2026
Milestone Environmental has acquired the Striker slurry injection facility in Lea County, New Mexico, further expanding its industry-leading network of advanced waste management infrastructure. The Striker facility enhances Milestone’s strategic positioning across the Permian Basin, bringing the company’s total network
Panoro Energy to Acquire Kosmos Energy’s Equatorial Guinea Production Assets for $219.5 Million
April 8, 2026
Kosmos Energy has entered into an agreement to sell its 40.375 percent non-operating working interest in the Ceiba Field and Okume Complex production assets offshore Equatorial Guinea to Panoro Energy for $180 million, plus future contingent payments of up to
SLB Launches Tela™, Groundbreaking New Agentic AI Technology for Energy Industry
April 8, 2026
SLB has launched Tela™, an agentic AI assistant purpose-built to transform the upstream energy sector. Tela leverages agentic AI to not only automate processes but transform workflows and drive better business outcomes. Tela will be embedded in SLB’s portfolio of
Enterprise Products Partners Promotes Michael Hanley to Chief Commercial Officer
April 8, 2026
Enterprise Products Partners has elected Michael “Tug” Hanley as executive vice president and chief commercial officer with responsibility for all commercial functions for the partnership effective December 1, 2025. “We believe Enterprise has assembled one of the most knowledgeable and
EPA Finalizes Revisions for Clean Air Act Rules for Oil and Natural Gas
April 7, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin took another step in unleashing domestic energy and revising burdensome, unworkable Biden-era oil and natural gas policies. The EPA finalized revisions to certain aspects of the Biden-Harris administration’s 2024 Clean Air Act
Department of the Interior Begins Transition to Marine Minerals Administration
April 7, 2026
The Department of the Interior has started a phased plan to establish the Marine Minerals Administration, bringing together the functions of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. This action is intended to
Railroad Commission of Texas Celebrates 135 Years of Dedicated Service to Texas
April 7, 2026
On April 3, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) celebrated a major milestone, marking 135 years of service as the state’s oldest regulatory agency. Since its founding in 1891, the Commission has guided Texas through many significant periods of change,
Hunting Secures $63.5M Contract for Its Titanium Stress Joint Product, Offshore Development Guyana
April 7, 2026
Hunting has been awarded orders totaling $63.5 million for its titanium stress joint (TSJ) product line, for a new offshore development in Guyana. “Our TSJ product line, which is a critical component for offshore developments, continues to be adopted on
