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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
Expand Energy Appoints Marcel Teunissen as Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
May 5, 2026
Expand Energy has appointed Marcel Teunissen as executive VP and chief financial officer. “Marcel brings a rare blend of financial depth, disciplined strategic leadership, and hands-on operations experience across the full energy value chain,” said Michael Wichterich, Expand Energy’s chairman
Chevron, Occidental, Woodside Energy Confirm Oil Discovery at Bandit Prospect JV, Gulf of America
May 4, 2026
Chevron has confirmed an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America. The exploration well is located in Green Canyon Block 680, about 125 miles south of the Louisiana coast. The well encountered high-quality, full-to-base oil-bearing Miocene
Comstock Selects Western Haynesville Site to Host Its Texas Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation Hub
May 4, 2026
Comstock Resources said the Western Haynesville will host its Texas Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation Hub in Anderson County Texas. The selection was announced by the United States Department of Commerce in connection with Japan’s $550 billion investment commitment to the
Fermi Establishes New Headquarters in Dallas, Makes New Leadership Initiatives
May 4, 2026
Fermi has made a series of strategic and leadership initiatives under a new phase of the company’s evolution as it continues to progress along its path to becoming a mature, established entity, well positioned for long-term, sustainable growth. Following notable
