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The Interior Department announced it is disbursing almost $461M to four Gulf of America energy-producing states to ease rising gas prices.

Gulf energy revenue payments to states reach new high

The U.S. Interior Department said it will distribute about $460.9 million in offshore energy revenue to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, along with eligible coastal counties and parishes. According to the announcement, the payment is the largest such distribution to date and reflects a higher annual revenue-sharing cap tied to fiscal 2025 revenues. Louisiana is set to receive the biggest total at about $203.7 million, followed by Texas at roughly $124.5 million, Mississippi at about $67.7 million, and Alabama at nearly $64.9 million.

The funding comes from offshore leasing activity in the Gulf and is intended to support coastal infrastructure, restoration efforts, and local economies connected to energy development. For mineral owners and investors, the announcement is another example of how offshore production can feed back into state and local revenue systems tied to oil and gas royalties and broader public policy frameworks. It also highlights how federal leasing and disbursement rules can shape outcomes across producing regions, a topic that overlaps with Ranger’s guide to federal and state regulatory conflicts in mineral rights.

Source: Washington Times

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US Energy Sec. Chris Wright told energy executives at the CERAWeek that higher crude prices signals producers to increase supply.

U.S. energy chief urges more oil output as Iran war lifts prices

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told energy executives at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston on March 23 that higher crude prices are sending a market signal for producers to increase supply. His remarks came as the war involving Iran continued to disrupt energy markets and add uncertainty around oil flows, with industry leaders gathering in Houston to assess the outlook. Wright characterized the price spike as a short-term disruption, while also acknowledging that companies are weighing whether new drilling would be economic in such a volatile environment.

The comments matter because the administration is looking for more domestic production at a time when the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability are affecting global supply expectations. Reuters separately reported that U.S. officials met with top energy executives in Houston amid market turmoil to discuss domestic output and other supply options, underscoring the pressure on policymakers and producers as oil prices remain elevated. Even so, major U.S. producers had not announced broad new production increases as of Monday, reflecting continued caution about committing capital during a fast-moving geopolitical event.

For readers following how geopolitical disruptions can affect domestic production and mineral markets, Ranger has also covered the Permian Basin’s strategic role during Iran-related market pressure and broader guidance on oil and gas royalties.

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Asian allies are looking to the U.S. for secure oil and gas supplies during the Iran war, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.

Asia seeks more U.S. oil as supply priorities shift

Asian buyers are showing stronger interest in U.S. crude as governments and energy companies look to broaden supply options beyond the Middle East. According to CNBC, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said countries in the region are seeking more dependable long-term energy arrangements as recent disruptions underscore the value of diversified sourcing. Burgum’s comments followed energy discussions in Tokyo, where Asia-Pacific partners also announced major agreements with U.S. companies tied to broader energy and infrastructure cooperation.

The shift reflects how important Middle Eastern barrels remain for Asia, even as importers look for added flexibility. Reuters recently reported that Asia imported about 14.74 million barrels per day of Middle Eastern crude in 2025, or nearly 60% of the region’s total crude purchases, with Japan and South Korea especially reliant on those supplies. That backdrop helps explain why additional U.S. barrels are drawing attention: they can offer another source of supply support when shipping routes or regional production face pressure. For investors, the development points to continued demand for export capacity, trade relationships, and upstream output that can serve international markets. Related Ranger coverage on market conditions includes oil prices and supply trends and Strait of Hormuz shipping costs.

Source: CNBC
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Kazakhstan discussed energy cooperation with the US, highlighting its role as a major producer supplying about 2% of global oil.

U.S. and Kazakhstan discuss expanded energy cooperation

Kazakhstan’s energy ministry said it recently held talks with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan focused on energy cooperation. According to the ministry, the discussions covered advancing Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities in the oil and gas sector. Kazakhstan is a major producer, accounting for about 2% of daily global oil supply.

The update comes as Kazakhstan’s output has been affected by operational disruptions in recent weeks, including a temporary 7–10 day outage at the Tengiz field. The ministry also referenced drone strikes that impacted tankers and onshore infrastructure tied to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a key export route that carries much of Kazakhstan’s crude for loading at Russia’s Novorossiysk port. U.S. companies, including Chevron and ExxonMobil, have significant stakes in Kazakhstan’s oilfields—an example of how cross-border ties can matter for supply reliability and market conditions (see Ranger’s overview of oil and gas price volatility drivers).

Separately, Kazakhstan’s ministry noted Washington has been working to deepen ties with Kazakhstan in recent months, adding broader context to the energy discussions.

Source: Oil & Gas 360
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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.

U.S. energy secretary urges major rise in global oil output

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the world needs to more than double oil production, arguing that higher supply is critical to expanding access to reliable, affordable energy. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Wright framed the issue as an “energy poverty” challenge and suggested global oil demand will remain durable for decades.

Wright also discussed how policy and regulatory frameworks can affect energy investment and cross-border energy trade, including requirements tied to emissions monitoring and reporting. He pointed to the scale of today’s market as context for his remarks, noting that global supply is already above 100 million barrels per day and that the U.S. has expanded production and export capacity in recent years. For additional context on U.S. output trends, see Ranger’s updates on recent EIA production forecasts and record onshore production on federal lands.

Source: Upstream
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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.

Oil, gas seen supplying most power growth from data centers

Hydrocarbons are expected to provide roughly three-quarters of the projected rise in electricity demand from data centers as AI use expands and more facilities are built, according to comments from ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. He cited an estimate that power demand from data centers could increase by about 500% by 2040, and said oil and natural gas are likely to remain central to meeting that growth for decades.

Al Jaber also pointed to significantly higher infrastructure spending needs, saying the scale-up of AI and data center development is lifting global energy investment requirements to around $4 trillion per year, including funding for grids, data centers, and multiple energy sources. For additional context on how AI-related load is influencing the power market, see U.S Natural Gas Power Is Booming Thanks to AI and Texas approves $13.8B plan for Permian Basin grid.

Source: OilPrice.com
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BP names Exxon veteran Meg O’Neill CEO, first woman to lead an oil major as company looks to reinvigorate its fossil-fuels business

BP’s new CEO is an American defender of oil and gas

For years, Meg O’Neill clashed with environmentalists as chief executive of one of Australia’s biggest energy companies. Now she has been tapped to lead BP BP -1.20%decrease; red down pointing triangle and steer the company back to its oil-and-gas roots.

BP named the American former Exxon Mobil XOM -0.96%decrease; red down pointing triangle executive as its new boss in an unexpected management shake-up Wednesday. She is set to take the helm of a storied yet often troubled energy producer that is aiming to reinvigorate its fossil-fuel business after an ill-timed turn toward renewable energy.

O’Neill, who is set to join the London-based company from Australia’s Woodside Energy WDS -2.65%decrease; red down pointing triangle in April, is a dealmaker who is willing to go to bat for the oil-and-gas business. She will be the first woman to lead an oil major.

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Source: The Wall Street Journal

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US is prepared to sell more oil and natural gas to China if Beijing cuts back on purchases from Russia.

USA Energy Sec says USA is ready to sell more oil, gas to China

Chris Wright, the USA Energy Sec is saying that the US is ready to sell more oil and natural gas to China if Beijing reduces its purchases from Russia.

“There’s so much space for mutually beneficial deals between the US and China,” Wright said Thursday during a Bloomberg Television interview, noting that the US is the world’s largest oil and gas exporter, while China is the biggest importer.

The energy secretary plans to travel to Asia within weeks, or possibly sooner, following President Donald Trump trip to the continent this week.

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Source: Rigzone

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India plans to boost US oil and gas imports to diversify energy sources amid U.S. criticism of its Russian oil buys.

India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases

India seeks to import more US oil and gas and to step up purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the U.S. as it diversifies its energy supplies and confronts criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil.

Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally assured him his country would stop buying Russian oil, in a move that might add to pressure on Moscow to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

“There will be no oil. He’s not buying oil,” Trump said. The change won’t take immediately, he said, but “within a short period of time.”

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Source: AP News

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Texas approves major grid plan for the Permian Basin, including potential first-ever 765-kV lines to meet soaring demand.

Texas approves $13.8B plan for Permian Basin grid

USA, Texas: Texas regulators have approved a sweeping reliability plan for the Permian Basin to address soaring electricity demand driven by oil and gas production, data centres, and industrial growth. The plan could see the state’s first 765-kV transmission lines built to import power from other regions, marking a milestone in Texas grid development. Let’s talk more about Texas approves $13.8B plan.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directed transmission service providers to begin preparing applications. It is for eight new import paths into the Permian Basin– five 345-kV and three 765-kV routes. A final decision on whether to move forward with 765-kV construction is expected by May 1.

“These would be the first 765-kV lines ever built in Texas. Some of the first in the US,” said Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy. Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty added that higher-voltage lines could save $100–300 million annually. This is in congestion costs while reducing line losses and overall route length.

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Source: Transformer

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