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Chevron Names Kevin McLachlan to Lead Exploration; Liz Schwarze to Retire
April 24, 2026
Chevron has appointed Kevin McLachlan as vice president of Exploration, effective November 1. McLachlan will oversee the company’s worldwide exploration program. McLachlan will be based in Houston and succeed Liz Schwarze, who is retiring in February after 36 years of
Innovex Completes Acquisition of Drilling Innovative Solutions
April 22, 2026
Innovex International said it has completed the acquisition of Drilling Innovative Solutions (DIS). “Our complementary product portfolios along with our global reach offer an exceptional opportunity for us to expand DIS’s unique and interesting products into other geographies. Their success
Trump’s Defense Production Act to Strengthen Coal Supply Chains, Oil Production, LNG Capacity
April 22, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic energy production, according to a White House announcement. The move comes as the administration seeks to counter rising fuel prices linked to escalating geopolitical tensions involving
EPA Issues Title V Permitting Guidance to Alleviate Permitting Backlogs
April 22, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance to streamline the Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit renewal process, a move which will provide certainty for businesses operating across the country. The guidance reaffirms EPA’s long-term position that
Energy Department Awards New Contracts for Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Advancing Emergency Exchange
April 22, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) awarded contracts to exchange 26 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at the West Hackberry site, marking the next phase of DOE’s execution
Devon Appoints Former EP Energy Head Brent Smolik to Board
April 20, 2026
Devon Energy has appointed Brent Smolik to its board of directors. Smolik is the former president and chief operating officer of Noble Energy and president, CEO, and chairman of the board of EP Energy Corporation. “We are pleased to welcome
Ikon Science Acquires roundLAB, Adding Wellbore Survey Management to Its Solutions Portfolio
April 17, 2026
Ikon Science has acquired roundLAB Inc., an independent wellbore positioning and survey management specialist. The acquisition strengthens Ikon Science’s wellbore solutions offering by adding proven survey correction services and algorithms designed to improve wellbore position certainty, reduce collision risk, and
Williams Executives Joined Global Energy Leaders at CERAWeek, Gives Top 5 Takeaways
April 17, 2026
Williams executives joined global energy leaders at CERAWeek 2026 to discuss the topics impacting and shaping the industry. CERAWeek is the energy industry’s premier gathering, where business, policy and geopolitics intersect. Williams joined peers from around the world to share
Chevron’s Delo® TorqForce® MP Approved as First Fluid to Meet Allison’s TES 781™ Specification
April 17, 2026
Chevron said its Delo® TorqForce® MP has been approved by Allison Transmission as the first, and currently only, lubricant to meet the new TES 781™ specification for stationary off-highway applications. TES 781 is Allison’s latest evolution in transmission fluid standards
Woodside Energy Appoints Liz Westcott as CEO and and Managing Director
April 17, 2026
The board of Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Westcott as chief executive officer and managing director. “I am delighted with the appointment of Liz as Woodside’s next CEO and managing director. Liz’s proven track record of outstanding strategic leadership
