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Energy M&A

Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.

U.S. oil prices fall more than 8% after Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks

 President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilization if his 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not met. ​   

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SLB OneSubsea, Subsea7 sign development agreement with PETRONAS Suriname

SLB OneSubsea and Subsea7 have signed a collaboration agreement with PETRONAS Suriname to accelerate offshore subsea developments, enabling early engagement and integrated EPCIC delivery across multiple projects.  

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1 of 7 Stranded Malaysian Vessels Sails Through Hormuz

Malaysia has maintained cordial diplomatic ties with Iran.  

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Crude Closes Mixed on War Signals

Oil prices closed mixed as traders weighed conflicting signals on Iran and supply risks.  

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Emerson adds AI capabilities to Guardian platform for industrial automation

Emerson is adding AI capabilities to its Guardian platform, helping oil and gas operators improve automation performance, speed up troubleshooting and maintain reliability across increasingly complex operations.  

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Ecopetrol strike risk eases after CEO exit, union backs off

Colombia’s Ecopetrol has avoided potential operational disruption after its main oil workers union dropped a strike threat following the CEO’s departure, easing near-term risks to production.  

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Nigeria touts $18 billion upstream investment, output gains ahead of Paris forum

Nigeria is highlighting renewed upstream investment and production growth ahead of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, as reforms and new projects position the country to attract global oil and gas capital.  

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Early Symra startup boosts North Sea production for Aker BP, partners

Aker BP has started production from the Symra field offshore Norway nine months ahead of schedule, adding a subsea tieback to the Ivar Aasen platform and supporting continued North Sea production growth.  

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With gas prices above $4, drivers across the country grapple with higher costs: “I have to spend it—there’s no other way”

 From New York to Los Angeles, drivers say they’re driving less, skipping trips and adjusting budgets as gas prices rise. ​   

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Decom Engineering secures U.S. patent for subsea cutting technology

Decom Engineering has secured a U.S. patent for its Chopsaw subsea cutting technology, designed to improve precision, safety and efficiency in offshore decommissioning and infrastructure removal operations.  

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ABL completes multi-phase transport of Northern Endeavour FPSO to recycling yard

ABL has completed marine assurance and transport support for the Northern Endeavour FPSO, overseeing its multi-phase journey from Australia to a recycling facility in Denmark as offshore decommissioning activity continues to expand globally.  

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Hunting wins $63.5 million subsea order tied to Guyana offshore project

Hunting has secured $63.5 million in subsea orders for a Guyana offshore development, supplying titanium stress joints for FPSO applications as activity continues to ramp up in one of the world’s fastest-growing deepwater regions.  

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Kharg Island targeted in U.S. strikes as Hormuz tensions lift oil prices

U.S. strikes near Iran’s Kharg Island, coupled with President Trump’s threat of wider attacks, are raising fresh concerns over global oil supply as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist.  

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Eni makes 2 Tcf gas discovery offshore Egypt with fast-track development potential

Eni has discovered an estimated 2 Tcf of gas offshore Egypt, with the Denise W-1 well located near existing infrastructure—positioning the project for fast-track development and reinforcing Eastern Mediterranean supply potential.  

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North America Drops More Rigs Week on Week

North America dropped six rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.  

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USA Strikes Kharg Island

The U.S. attacked military targets across Iran's Kharg Island.  

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Trump Says Iran Could 'Die Tonight'

President Donald Trump threatened Iran with civilizational destruction.  

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Trump Says USA in 'Heated' Iran Talks

President Donald Trump said he was in 'heated negotiations' involving the war with Iran.  

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Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026

Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased significantly in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), particularly following military action in the Middle East on February 28 and the subsequent de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 1Q26, covering crude oil prices, petroleum product...

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Trump warns Iran’s ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ unless deal struck

 The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began has led to a historic oil supply shock, which quickly sent global energy prices soaring. ​   

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