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ENGIE Collaborates with Prometheus Hyperscale to Co-Develop Next-Generation AI-Ready Data Centers
September 5, 2025
ENGIE North America has entered into an agreement with Prometheus Hyperscale to co-locate data centers at select renewable and battery storage energy facilities along the Texas I-35 corridor. Under the exclusive agreement, Prometheus will deploy its high-efficiency, liquid-cooled data center
Nippon Steel Settles Disputes with USW, Cliffs Over U.S. Steel Deal
September 4, 2025
Nippon Steel said on Wednesday it has resolved all legal disputes with the United Steelworkers union and steelmaker Cleveland-Cliff tied to its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, which closed in June. The settlement includes the dismissal of a lawsuit
Oxy to Divest Permian Basin Assets for $950 Million
September 3, 2025
Occidental Petroleum has signed four agreements to divest select Permian Basin assets for $950 million. “We are pleased with how we continue to strategically strengthen our portfolio, and it’s rewarding to see those efforts drive debt reduction and create value
BLM Seeks Initial Input for March 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Colorado
September 3, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 103 oil and gas parcels totaling 72,848 acres that may be included in a March 2026 lease sale in Colorado. The
USGS Unveils New National Geologic Map
September 3, 2025
In a significant advancement for geoscience, the U.S. Geological Survey has released the most detailed national-scale geologic map of the country to date, offering a unique regional view of geology at and beneath the Earth’s surface. “Geologic maps have many
FERC Accepts Gulfstream LNG Application for LNG Export Facility, Louisiana
September 2, 2025
Gulfstream LNG Development said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Gulfstream LNG’s filing Application to construct a 4 MTPA onshore greenfield LNG export project on a 400+ acre site with three kilometers of deepwater Mississippi River frontage in southern
Aalo Atomics Breaks Ground on First Extra Modular Nuclear Reactor, Idaho
September 2, 2025
Austin-based Aalo Atomics broke ground to start construction on Aalo-X, the first experimental extra modular nuclear reactor (XMR). Located next to Idaho National Laboratory (INL)’s Materials and Fuels Complex, Aalo plans to complete construction and achieve criticality for this reactor
Superior Energy Services Acquires Quail Tools from Nabors for $600 Million
August 29, 2025
Superior Energy Services has acquired Quail Tools, a leading provider of premium tubular rentals in the U.S. land market, from Nabors Industries. This strategic transaction significantly expands Superior’s presence in the U.S. market, enhancing its scale and capabilities. It also
Epsilon Energy to Acquire Yorktown Energy Partners’ Peak Assets in Powder River Basin, Wyoming
August 29, 2025
Epsilon Energy has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two entities (Peak Exploration and Production and Peak BLM Lease) majority owned by funds of Yorktown Energy Partners for approximately $86.26 million. The acquired Peak assets include 40,500 net acres in
Western Midstream to Acquire Aris Water Solutions for $1.5 Billion
August 29, 2025
Western Midstream Partners (WES) and Aris Water Solutions have entered into a definitive agreement to which WES will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Aris in an equity-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. “We are excited to announce
