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Diversified and Carlyle Partner in $1.2 Billion Deal to Acquire Camino’s Anadarko Assets
May 7, 2026
Diversified Energy and global investment firm Carlyle’s Global Credit platform said they have entered into an agreement to acquire certain oil and natural gas properties, along with related assets located in the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma from Camino Natural Resources
Western Midstream Expands in Delaware Basin with $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Brazos Midstream
May 7, 2026
Western Midstream (WES) has entered into a definitive agreement acquire all of the outstanding equity interests of Brazos Midstream in a transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, WES will pay approximately $800 million in
EPA Launches Transparent, Interactive Permitting Map
May 7, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the EPA Permitting Authority Map. The interactive map — accessible via EPA’s website — identifies which regulatory agencies have the authority to issue permits covering all of EPA’s permitting programs and environmental
Occidental Appoints Richard Jackson as President and CEO as Vicki Hollub Retires
May 7, 2026
Occidental’s board of directors, as part of its management succession planning, has named senior vice president and chief operating officer Richard Jackson to succeed Vicki Hollub as president and chief executive officer upon her retirement. Hollub will retire effective June
U.S. Justice Department Files Complaint to Block Minnesota’s Climate Change Lawsuit
May 6, 2026
The Justice Department has filed a complaint against the state of Minnesota over its attempt to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, which are subject to exclusive federal authority, and override the policy choices of the United States and other states
U.S., Gulf States Push New UN Resolution Targeting Iranian Mines in Strait of Hormuz
May 6, 2026
The United States is partnering with Bahrain and other Gulf Cooperation Council states on a new U.N Security Council draft resolution requiring Iran to cease laying mines and collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz and stop its attacks on
Siemens’ Gridscale X Redefines System Operations and Agentic Transmission Planning
May 6, 2026
Siemens continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation, today announcing the next evolution of its Gridscale X platform. Gridscale X provides the digital foundation for utilities to manage their grids at greater speed, and complexity at scale. Siemens also unveiled
Gulfport Energy Appoints Domenic Dell’Osso, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
May 6, 2026
Gulfport Energy Corporation has appointed Domenic “Nick” Dell’Osso, Jr. as president and chief executive officer, effective May 28, 2026. “Nick is a highly respected proven leader with the strategic vision, financial discipline and operational expertise to propel Gulfport forward into
Viper Energy to Aquire Riverbend Oil & Gas Assets for $522 Million
May 5, 2026
Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire all of the equity interests of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX in exchange for $337 million in cash and approximately 3.7 million shares
Donaldson Completes Acquisition of Facet Filtration
May 5, 2026
Donaldson Company has completed the acquisition of Facet Filtration, an innovator in mission-critical fuel and fluid filtration solutions. Facet is a pioneer in the jet fuel filtration market where its products are utilized at multiple stages of the supply chain
