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.
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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.
Two vessel incidents in the Strait of Hormuz lift oil shipping costs
Oil and gas prices have surged as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel.
Federal policy signals more U.S. leasing, permits, and LNG growth
Federal oil and gas policy tilts toward industry as regulatory relief continues and expands under Donald Trump.
Supreme Court tariff ruling may ease oilfield input costs over time
United States Supreme Court voids some Trump tariffs, but steel and aluminum levies under Section 232 stand.
