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Enterprise Products Partners Promotes Michael Hanley to Chief Commercial Officer
April 8, 2026
Enterprise Products Partners has elected Michael “Tug” Hanley as executive vice president and chief commercial officer with responsibility for all commercial functions for the partnership effective December 1, 2025. “We believe Enterprise has assembled one of the most knowledgeable and
EPA Finalizes Revisions for Clean Air Act Rules for Oil and Natural Gas
April 7, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin took another step in unleashing domestic energy and revising burdensome, unworkable Biden-era oil and natural gas policies. The EPA finalized revisions to certain aspects of the Biden-Harris administration’s 2024 Clean Air Act
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,
Antin Infrastructure Partners Acquires Sapphire Gas Solutions from Apollo Funds
April 6, 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.
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.
Chevron and Halliburton Enable Intelligent Hydraulic Fracturing at Colorado Operations
April 2, 2026
Chevron U.S.A. and Halliburton jointly developed a new process that enables closed-loop, feedback-driven completions in Colorado. This intelligent fracturing process combines automated stage execution with subsurface feedback to optimize delivery of energy into the wellbore without relying on human intervention.
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
