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EIA: Retirement Delays of U.S. Electric Generating Capacity May Continue in 2026
February 24, 2026
U.S. power plant owners and operators plan to retire nearly 11 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale electric generating capacity from the U.S. power grid this year, according to data reported to EIA in their latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. Almost
Constellation Completes $16.4 Billion Acquisition of Calpine from Energy Capital Partners
February 23, 2026
Constellation has completed its acquisition of Calpine Corporation from Energy Capital Partners (ECP), creating the nation’s largest producer of electricity. With millions of customers depending on the company every day, the combined organization will deliver reliable, clean power that keeps
Halliburton Signs Framework Agreement for Umbilical-less Tubing Hanger Installations
February 23, 2026
Halliburton signed a framework agreement to provide umbilical-less tubing hanger installation and retrieval services using the Remote Operated Controls Systems (ROCS) technology to Shell. The agreement follows a successful three-well technology phase in the Gulf of America that highlights ROCS’s
New Fortress Energy Enters Seven-year Gas Supply Agreement with Puerto Rican Government
February 20, 2026
New Fortress Energy (NFE) received final approval for a seven-year gas supply agreement from the financial oversight and management board for Puerto Rico. The contract secures the delivery of approximately 75 TBtu of natural gas to support the island’s ongoing
USA Compression Partners Completes $860 Million Acquisition of J-W Power Company
February 20, 2026
USA Compression Partners has completed the acquisition of J-W Power Company. Total consideration for the transaction was approximately $860 million. The acquired assets add more than 0.8 million active horsepower across key regions, including the Northeast, Mid-Continent, Rockies, Gulf Coast,
Nine Energy Service Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
February 20, 2026
Nine Energy Service has reached an agreement with its debtholders on a comprehensive recapitalization transaction designed to strengthen its capital structure and support the company’s long-term financial health. To implement the transaction, Nine Energy Service and certain of its U.S.
Commonwealth LNG Enters 20-Year LNG Sale and Gas Supply Agreements with Mercuria
February 19, 2026
Commonwealth LNG has signed a LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Mercuria Energy Trading S.A. to provide 1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG for 20 years from the Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron, Louisiana and a
Natura Resources Partners With NGL Water Solutions to Create New Water Source
February 19, 2026
Natura Resources has signed an agreement with NGL Water Solutions Permian, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partners, to pursue opportunities to combine Natura’s advanced nuclear reactor technology with thermal desalination for power production and oil and gas produced water treatment.
Japan to Invest $36B in U.S. in Oil Export Facility, Industrial Diamonds Plant, Natural Gas Plant
February 18, 2026
President Donald J. Trump’s administration on Tuesday announced three projects valued at $36 billion to be financed by Japan, including an oil export facility in Texas, an industrial diamonds plant in Georgia, and a natural gas power plant in Ohio.
Brazos Midstream Expands Credit Facility to $1.1 Billion to Support Midland Basin
February 17, 2026
Brazos Midstream said its subsidiary, Brazos Midland, has completed an expansion of its senior credit facility to $1.1 billion from $225 million in commitments from a syndicate of banks. These funds support the ongoing expansion of Brazos’ natural gas gathering
