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LibertyStream Produces Lithium Carbonate from Permian Oilfield Brine, Texas
April 15, 2026
LibertyStream has commenced lithium carbonate production from its automated continuous-flow refining unit at field operations in the Permian Basin, Texas. This milestone marks LibertyStream’s first field production of lithium carbonate from oilfield brine, demonstrating a fully integrated, end-to-end pathway from
ADNOC and SLB Launch Transformative AI-Powered Solution to Boost Upstream Productivity
April 15, 2026
ADNOC and SLB has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Production System Optimization (AiPSO) platform with initial deployment across eight fields. The launch positions ADNOC as an industry pioneer in implementing AI-driven production system optimization at scale across all fields, enabling
Coastal Bend LNG Appoints Keith Shoemaker as Chief Commercial Officer
April 15, 2026
Coastal Bend LNG has appointed Keith Shoemaker as chief commercial officer, effective October 1, 2025. “I’m impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of the management team and the project’s intentional focus on reducing carbon impact,” said Keith Shoemaker. “I’m excited to
Chevron, Occidental, Woodside Energy Confirm Oil Discovery at Bandit Prospect JV, Gulf of America
April 14, 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
Hexagon to Acquire Baker Hughes’ Waygate Technologies Business for $1.45 Billion
April 14, 2026
Hexagon has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies, a leading provider of non-destructive testing solutions, from Baker Hughes for $1.45 billion. Waygate Technologies serves customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors globally, and brings with it
Ovintiv Closes $2.85 Billion Sale of Its Anadarko Assets, Oklahoma
April 14, 2026
Ovintiv has closed on the all cash sale of its Anadarko assets, located in Oklahoma, for $3 billion. After customary closing adjustments, proceeds from the sale are expected to total approximately $2.85 billion. “The Anadarko sale completes the transformation of
Chevron Consolidates Venezuela Heavy Oil Position in Asset Swap
April 14, 2026
Chevron has, through its subsidiaries with interests in Venezuela, agreed to an asset swap with Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and subsidiaries of PDVSA in a mutually beneficial agreement which will consolidate all parties’ focus on strategic assets in the country.
ST LNG Selects Baker Hughes as Technology Provider for U.S. Offshore LNG Project, Texas
April 10, 2026
Baker Hughes and ST LNG entered into an agreement where Baker Hughes will supply critical gas compression, power generation equipment, and project development support for ST LNG’s proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal offshore of Matagorda, Texas. As part of
Continental Resources Expands Vaca Muerta Position With Pan American Energy Acquisition, Argentina
April 10, 2026
Continental Resources has signed an assets sale and purchase agreement with Pan American Energy (PAE) to acquire certain non-operating interests in four blocks located within the Vaca Muerta shale play in Argentina’s Neuquén Basin. “Vaca Muerta is one of the
Citadel to Acquire Leading German Power Trader FlexPower
April 10, 2026
Citadel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Hamburg-based power trading firm FlexPower. The proposed acquisition is a strategic investment by Citadel and will introduce a new era of growth for FlexPower. The combination of Citadel’s
