Japan Weighs Stockpiling U.S. Crude to Strengthen Energy Security | OilPrice.com Irina Slav Irina is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry. More Info Related News By Irina Slav – Mar 20, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT Japan is considering stockpiling U.S. crude oil to boost...Continue Reading

Oil Prices Edge Lower but Remain Poised to End the Week Higher | OilPrice.com Irina Slav Irina is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry. More Info Related News By Irina Slav – Mar 20, 2026, 1:30 AM CDT Crude oil prices inched down at...Continue Reading

Automation powered by machine learning was a recurring theme on day one of IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition 2026, hosted this year in Galveston, Texas.  As operators across the drilling value chain seek greater efficiency, A.I. and its many applications in automation offer a path to a new era of energy efficiency. SourceContinue Reading

Oil Prices Slide as Netanyahu Signals Iran War Could End Soon | OilPrice.com Josh Owens Josh Owens is the Content Director at Oilprice.com and a veteran energy journalist with over a decade of experience covering global energy markets and geopolitics.… More Info Related News By Josh Owens – Mar 19, 2026, 9:12 PM CDT Oil...Continue Reading

Beijing Spends $120 Billion to Lock Down Critical Minerals Worldwide | OilPrice.com Alex Kimani Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.  More Info Premium Content By Alex Kimani – Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT China has invested over $120B since 2023 in global critical minerals, strengthening its dominance...Continue Reading

A new legal challenge tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline is raising broader concerns across the U.S. energy sector. In this op-ed, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that European court actions could undermine American judicial authority, disrupt transatlantic energy ties and introduce new risks for infrastructure investment. SourceContinue Reading

Oil companies including ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips bid $163 million in a record lease sale in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, signaling renewed upstream interest following policy changes and expanded access to federal acreage. SourceContinue Reading

Hormuz Shutdown Throws India’s LPG Market Into Chaos | OilPrice.com Natalia Katona Natalia Katona is a freelance commodity analyst, based in the United Arab Emirates. More Info Premium Content By Natalia Katona – Mar 19, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off roughly 90% of India’s LPG imports,...Continue Reading

Woodside Energy has appointed Liz Westcott as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, following her tenure as acting CEO, as the company advances major projects and positions for long-term global energy growth. SourceContinue Reading

Global Supply Shock Exposes the Myth of Energy Independence | OilPrice.com Tsvetana Paraskova Tsvetana is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing for news outlets such as iNVEZZ and SeeNews.  More Info Premium Content By Tsvetana Paraskova – Mar 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT The Strait of Hormuz disruption is hitting...Continue Reading