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Sentinel Midstream Begins Construction on Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port
May 8, 2026
Sentinel Midstream LLC (Sentinel) commences construction on its Texas GulfLink deepwater port, marking a significant milestone enabled by funding received pursuant to the U.S. - Japan Trade Agreement. “Texas GulfLink is about more than infrastructure, it is about unlocking the
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Advance Western Gateway Pipeline Project Following Successful Open Season
May 8, 2026
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan announced the advancement of the Western Gateway Pipeline, a proposed refined products pipeline system, following a successful second open season that secured long-term shipper commitments sufficient to move the project forward, subject to the execution
NextEra Energy Receives Approval to Develop Natural Gas‑powered Generation in Texas and Pennsylvania
May 8, 2026
NextEra Energy confirmed that President Donald J. Trump has approved the development of up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas‑powered generation in Texas and Pennsylvania. The approval, made in connection with Japan’s $550 billion investment commitment to the United States
Equinor to Divest Its Vaca Muerta Portfolio to Vista Energy for $1.1 Billion
May 8, 2026
Equinor has signed an agreement with Vista Energy to divest its full onshore position in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta basin. The transaction includes Equinor’s 30 percent non-operated interest in the Bandurria Sur asset and its 50 percent non-operated interest in the
Continental, BPX, Chord, Ranger, Enverus Form Consortium to Develop Field Safety Software
May 8, 2026
Continental Resources, BPX Energy, Chord Energy, and Ranger Energy Services, together with Enverus, have introduced LifeSaver, a field safety initiative being developed on the Enverus ONE™ platform. Field pilots are planned during 2026, beginning in the Bakken. LifeSaver is being
Chevron Promotes Amit Ghai to Controller
May 8, 2026
Chevron Corporation has appointed Amit R. Ghai as controller of Chevron, effective March 1, 2026. Ghai will succeed Alana Knowles, in anticipation of her expected retirement from Chevron in April 2026, after 38 years of service. “Over the course of
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
