Iran threat to Bab al-Mandeb raises global trade concerns
Iran signals it may disrupt traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
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ExxonMobil expands digital tools in the Permian Basin
ExxonMobil boosts digital tech in the Permian Basin to improve reliability, lower operating costs, and support faster decision-making.
Gulf energy revenue payments to states reach new high
The Interior Department announced it is disbursing almost $461M to four Gulf of America energy-producing states to ease rising gas prices.
U.S. energy chief urges more oil output as Iran war lifts prices
US Energy Sec. Chris Wright told energy executives at the CERAWeek that higher crude prices signals producers to increase supply.
Asia seeks more U.S. oil as supply priorities shift
Asian allies are looking to the U.S. for secure oil and gas supplies during the Iran war, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.
U.S. natural gas production sets new record in 2025
U.S. natural gas output hit a record 118.5 Bcf/day in 2025, led by growth in Permian, Appalachia and Haynesville.
U.S. signals some Hormuz transit can support oil supply
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that the U.S. is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Stratos carbon capture plant targets second-quarter startup
Occidental Petroleum, 1PointFive expect Phase1 of the STRATOS DAC plant in Texas’ Permian basin to come online in this year’s 2nd quarter.
Permian output highlighted as strategic amid Iran tensions
Texas Rep. Brooks Landgraf says the Permian Basin is key to U.S. energy supply as Iran tensions impact global oil markets.
Devon and Coterra agree to form a $58 billion shale producer
Devon Energy shareholders will end up owning 54% of the overall company after its merger with Coterra Energy is completed.
