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Talos Founder Tim Duncan Leads U.S. Gulf Oil Acquisition with New Company
April 20, 2026
A new oil and gas company backed by Talos Energy founder Tim Duncan has entered the U.S. Gulf through the acquisition of Renaissance Offshore, marking its first move into U.S. offshore production. The company, 1947 Oil & Gas Plc, was
Pembina Pipeline Green Lights Two Projects in B.C. and Alberta, Canada
April 20, 2026
Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has decided to proceed with two pipeline expansion projects in British Columbia and Alberta. Pembina says the two pipeline expansions it has sanctioned represent a total investment of $425 million and are set to
Halliburton Acquires Sekal from Sumitomo to Accelerate Drilling Automation Services
April 20, 2026
Halliburton and Sumitomo Corporation said Halliburton has acquired Sekal. Sekal is a global leader in digital drilling autonomy and, prior to Halliburton’s acquisition, was a fully owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation. The successful conclusion of the transaction marks a significant milestone for
Woodside Secures Final Approval for North West Shelf Extension, Australia
April 20, 2026
Woodside and the North West Shelf joint venture said it welcomed the Australian government’s final decision to grant environmental approval for the North West Shelf Project Extension. Woodside Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Australia Liz Westcott said the
Pertamina, Halliburton Sign MOU to Accelerate Deployment of Advanced Well Construction
April 20, 2026
Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia’s state-owned integrated energy company, and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the deployment of advanced well construction and stimulation technologies in Indonesia. Under this MOU, Pertamina and Halliburton intend to evaluate opportunities
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
FERC Greenlights Caliche’s Spindletop Expansion Project, Texas
April 17, 2026
Caliche confirmed that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted to Caliche’s subsidiary Golden Triangle Storage (GTS) a certificate of public convenience and necessity for GTS to add another 30 Bcf of natural gas storage capacity and up to
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
