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Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Advance Western Gateway Pipeline Project Following Successful Open Season
May 26, 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
Viper Energy to Aquire Riverbend Oil & Gas Assets for $522 Million
May 26, 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
Antin Infrastructure Partners Acquires Sapphire Gas Solutions from Apollo Funds
May 26, 2026
Antin Infrastructure Partners has acquired Sapphire Gas Solutions, a vertically integrated provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) solutions, from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. The acquisition is being made by Antin’s flagship fund V.
ExxonMobil, Halliburton Achieve World’s First Fully Closed-Loop Automated Well Placement
May 26, 2026
Halliburton, in collaboration with ExxonMobil, Sekal, Noble, and the Wells Alliance Guyana team, delivered a groundbreaking step forward in digital well construction to achieve the industry’s first fully automated geological well placement with complete rig automation in offshore Guyana. The
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Drilling Specialties Launch New Drilling Fluid Lubricant
May 26, 2026
Drilling Specialties, in collaboration with Chevron Phillips Chemical’s polyalphaolefins organization, has launched NanoSlide™ drilling fluid lubricant, a proprietary next-generation drilling fluid product designed to deliver exceptional wear reduction and friction control in high-demand drilling environments. NanoSlide™ lubricant features a multiphase
Wolong Electric America Launches MD600Z Armored DC Motors Upgrades
May 26, 2026
Wolong Electric America has introduced the MD600Z family of armored DC motors, engineered as direct, drop-in replacements for legacy MD600 machines still operating in steel mills, metal forming lines, and crane applications. The MD600Z combines the proven electrical design of
Matador Resources Promotes Robert Macalik to Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
May 26, 2026
Matador Resources has promoted Robert Macalik to executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Rob has been a strong leader at Matador since joining us in 2015. Not only has he demonstrated technical expertise in accounting and finance but has
FERC Greenlights Caliche’s Spindletop Expansion Project, Texas
May 22, 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
Keyera, AltaGas, and CN Partner to Build Alberta Corridor Export Rail Terminal Project
May 22, 2026
Keyera, AltaGas, and CN plan to advance the Alberta Corridor Export (ACE) Rail Terminal Project, a strategic Canadian energy infrastructure investment designed to strengthen Canada’s energy supply chain, further increasing Canadian competitiveness on the global markets. The partnership combines Keyera’s
Halliburton Acquires Sekal from Sumitomo to Accelerate Drilling Automation Services
May 22, 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
