Energy secretary highlights Permian growth during Midland visit
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Midland, highlighting the Permian Basin’s major role in boosting U.S. domestic energy production.
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Permian could lead U.S. natural gas production by 2030
Citigroup analysts expect Permian natural gas production to grow enough for the region to become the largest U.S. gas basin by 2030.
Christi Craddick selected to chair Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas Railroad Commission commissioners unanimously elected Christi Craddick as chairman of the three-member commission.
Continental adds FireBird assets in Midland Basin acquisition
Continental Resources agreed to acquire FireBird Energy II, adding 54,000 net acres and 32,000 boe/d of production.
APA raises 2026 U.S. oil outlook on Permian efficiency
APA Corp. raised its 2026 US oil production forecast to 123,000 bpd from 122,000 while keeping planned domestic capital spending at $1.3B.
Solitude pipeline project advances Permian gas capacity
Devon Energy approves Solitude Pipeline, a joint venture building two gas pipelines from the Permian Basin to Katy, Texas.
Permian drilling demand supports Helmerich & Payne activity
Permian Basin projects led Helmerich & Payne drilling work as executives remained upbeat amid market volatility.
Iran sets conditions as Hormuz shipping talks advance
Iran names Mohsen Rezaee as security chief and demands U.S. concessions before fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Atlas plans 100 driverless trucks for Permian logistics
Atlas Energy Solutions plans to expand its Permian Basin autonomous truck fleet from 28 to 100 by mid-2027, partnering with Kodiak AI.
Higher crude prices lift Exxon and Chevron earnings
Exxon doubled Q2 profit to $14.53B (+105% year over year), while Chevron nearly quadrupled profit to $12.07B.
