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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,
Danos Expands Supply Chain Capabilities with Acquisition of AXion Logistics
April 6, 2026
Danos has acquired all ownership interest in AXion Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving the petrochemical and industrial sectors. For more than 23 years, AXion has delivered supply chain solutions and optimization services to customers in the petrochemical, industrial
Golden Pass LNG Achieves First LNG Production from Train 1 at Sabine Pass Terminal, Texas
April 6, 2026
Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has achieved first production of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Train 1 at its Sabine Pass Terminal, marking a major milestone in the project’s journey to full operations. This achievement
BOEM Highlights Role of Offshore Leasing and Planning in Supporting Record Energy Production
April 3, 2026
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released details on the critical role of offshore leasing, resource assessment, and long-term planning in supporting record oil production on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, which reached more than 714 million barrels in 2025.
OIC Successfully Closes Credit Opportunities Fund Above Target at $1.58 Billion
April 1, 2026
OIC has successfully closed on its OIC Credit Opportunities Fund IV, with total commitments of approximately $1.58 billion. The fund closed 43 percent above its $1.1 billion target, reflecting strong investor demand while maintaining OIC’s disciplined focus on middle-market infrastructure
EIA: U.S. Crude Oil Production Rose in 2025, Setting New Record
April 1, 2026
U.S. crude oil production grew by 3 percent, or 350,000 barrels per day (b/d), in 2025, setting a new annual production record of 13.6 million b/d, according to EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Production from the Lower 48 states excluding
Infinity Natural Resources Completes $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Ohio Utica Assets
March 31, 2026
Infinity Natural Resources (INR) has completed its transformational $1.2 billion acquisition of upstream and midstream assets in the Ohio Utica Shale from Antero Resources and Antero Midstream. A $350 million strategic equity investment from Quantum Capital Group and Carnelian Energy
DXP Enterprises Acquires Water Service Company Pump Solutions
March 31, 2026
DXP Enterprises has completed the acquisition of Pump Solutions. Founded in 1999, Pump Solutions is headquartered in New Caney, Texas and operates out of four locations servicing Texas. Pump Solutions is a leading distributor of pumps, controls, and related service
U.S. Approves Sentinel Midstream’s Texas Gulflink Deepwater Crude Oil Export Terminal
March 31, 2026
The U.S. Transportation Department has approved Sentinel Midstream’s deepwater oil export project, Texas GulfLink, off the Texas coast. This project supports the Trump administration’s oil industry growth agenda, enabling the export of up to one million barrels of crude oil
