Interior moves to update federal oil and gas rules
Interior proposes federal oil & gas rule changes, cutting costs, easing leasing, and lowering bonding requirements.
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Permian gas output grows faster than oil
Permian Basin natural gas production rose 60% from 2021–2025, while oil output increased 39%, expanding its role in U.S. energy supply.
Shell CEO sees longer-term support for oil prices
Shell CEO Wael Sawan says oil and gas prices may stay elevated for 5–10 years due to strong demand and scarce low-cost reserves.
Hormuz Reopening Sets Gradual Oil Supply Timeline
Despite the Iran war ceasefire, oil and gasoline prices may stay high for months as energy supplies and shipping recover slowly.
Permian drillers add rigs as oil prices stay elevated
Independent drillers have begun adding rigs in the Permian Basin, albeit slowly, according to the data analysis firm Enverus.
Alliance Resource expands royalty interests in $206M deal
Alliance Resource Partners rises 1.5% premarket after agreeing to buy AllDale III & IV GP/LP interests for $206.2M.
NETL method may help raise oil and gas recovery
Researchers at NETL are exploring methods to recover more oil and natural gas from shale after fracking, boosting long-term well production.
Oil prices rise as Iran talks affect energy markets
Oil and natural gas markets moved higher as developments involving Iran and the United States drew renewed attention from energy traders.
Harold Hamm highlights oil and gas role in AI energy demand
At Forbes’ 2026 America Innovates event, Harold Hamm discussed how AI growth depends on reliable energy supply.
U.S. strikes add new focus to Iran oil talks
New U.S. strikes in southern Iran deepen uncertainty over the nearly three-month-long crisis and market outlook.
