Devon and Coterra announce a $58 billion shale merger
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are merging in an all-stock deal valued at $58 billion to create a new U.S. shale oil and gas heavyweight.
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U.S. and Kazakhstan discuss expanded energy cooperation
Kazakhstan discussed energy cooperation with the US, highlighting its role as a major producer supplying about 2% of global oil.
U.S. energy secretary urges major rise in global oil output
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the world needs to more than double its oil production to bring more people out of energy poverty.
Oil, gas seen supplying most power growth from data centers
The surge in AI use and the data centers are set to boost power demand from data centers by 500% by 2040, UAE minister Al Jaber said.
USGS discovers new oil and gas reserves in the Permian Basin
The US Geological Survey discovered new oil and gas reserves in the Permian Basin — enough to supply the US for 10 months.
BLM NM-OK lease sale raises nearly $327M in receipts
BLM leased 31 parcels totaling 20,399 acres in NM and OK for $326,811,240 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
TXOGA: Texas oil and gas employment topped 495,000 in 2025
The Texas oil and natural gas industry employed 495,501 people in 2025, according to TXOGA’s 2025 Energy and Economic Impact report.
Energy Transfer’s Hugh Brinson Pipeline targets late-2026 startup
The all-new Hugh Brinson Pipeline supports continued US gas market growth amid global calls for energy diversification.
Oil shares rise after Venezuela raid
Wall Street stocks rose to start the year, with energy shares in focus after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Permian partnership highlights workforce, safety, and community investment
New Mexicans living and working in the Permian Basin power global energy leadership, driving the basin toward 50% of US oil by 2030.
