Natural gas was central last week to many of the ongoing discussions at CERAWeek 2026, hosted by S&P Global in Houston, Texas. With the rapid rise in data centers across the country, discussions about meeting the need for expanding rapid, reliable power generation have been at the forefront, with natural gas playing a key role....Continue Reading

As the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil and LNG flows, panelists at CERAWeek by S&P Global pushed back on two questions gaining traction in energy circles: why doesn’t the U.S. simply intervene with force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or seize Iran’s Kharg Island export hub? SourceContinue Reading

Rising oil prices driven by Middle East supply disruptions could prompt U.S. shale producers to increase drilling activity in the second half of 2026, with output potentially rising by more than 800,000 bpd through 2028, according to Citi. SourceContinue Reading

A U.S. appeals court has overturned a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina tied to the nationalization of oil company YPF, marking a significant legal and financial shift in one of the industry’s largest compensation disputes. SourceContinue Reading

The UAE is increasing crude exports from Fujairah as operators restore loading capacity following Iranian drone strikes, using the port as a key route to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and sustain global oil flows. SourceContinue Reading

IKM Testing UK has been awarded a contract to deliver pre-commissioning services for CO₂ pipeline infrastructure on the Northern Endurance Partnership project, supporting development of the UK’s East Coast carbon capture cluster and offshore storage in the North Sea. SourceContinue Reading

INPEX and Formentera have formed a joint venture to accelerate shale gas development in Australia’s Beetaloo basin, targeting domestic supply and future LNG exports supported by U.S. shale expertise and expanded infrastructure plans. SourceContinue Reading

Equinor has launched drilling operations for the Raia project in Brazil’s Campos basin, a major pre-salt gas development expected to supply up to 16 MMcm/d and support the country’s energy demand by 2028. SourceContinue Reading

Chariot has secured economic exposure to offshore Angola production through a financed acquisition of stakes in Blocks 14 and 14K, gaining access to ~4,000 bpd net-equivalent output and long-term cash flow backed by Shell trading support. SourceContinue Reading

A Turkish-operated tanker carrying roughly 1 MMbbl of Russian crude was damaged in a suspected sea-drone attack in the Black Sea, raising concerns over maritime security and energy flows near the Bosphorus Strait. SourceContinue Reading