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Energy M&A

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

Latin America offshore drilling gains appeal as Iran war reshapes markets

A Brazil-based deepwater driller sees rising investment in Latin American offshore projects as geopolitical risks in the Middle East shift focus toward more stable regions.  

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ABL, Tidewater sign Egypt offshore vessel services deal

ABL and Tidewater sign an agreement to provide marine assurance and DP services for offshore support vessels operating in Egypt and regional waters.  

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Russia Oil Revenues Halved in March Before War Boost

Russian producers paid 494.9 billion rubles ($6.18 billion) in oil taxes last month, down 48 percent year on year, according to Bloomberg calculations based on Finance Ministry data released Friday.  

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DOI Says USA Energy Production Hit Record Levels in 2025

'American energy leadership is a cornerstone of our economic strength and national security', Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said.  

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DroneQ, Mark Offshore partner to deploy ROV, drone survey vessel for offshore work

DroneQ Robotics and Mark Offshore partner to deploy the R/V Mintis for offshore inspection, subsea survey and robotics operations, combining ROV and drone technologies.  

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Weatherford to shift domicile to Texas in move to streamline structure

Weatherford plans to relocate its legal domicile to Texas, aiming to simplify its structure, improve capital access and align more closely with its U.S.-focused operations.  

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UK Holds Strait of Hormuz Meeting With 40+ Countries

'It is imperative that international law is respected and that Iran fully re-opens the Strait of Hormuz', a statement posted on the UK government website said.  

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Women Take Helm of BP

BP confirmed Meg O'Neill has taken over as chief executive from interim CEO Carol Howle and named Howle as deputy CEO effective immediately.  

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TotalEnergies, Masdar Form $2.2B Renewables JV in Asia

Masdar and TotalEnergies announced an agreement to create a 50-50 joint venture to consolidate their onshore renewable energy portfolio in nine Asian countries.  

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Why Has the WTI Oil Price Surpassed Brent?

Why has the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price surpassed Brent?  

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Manila Says Iran Assured Passage for Ships Carrying Energy for Philippines

'Iran will allow the safe, unhindered and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources and all Filipino seafarers', the Philippine Foreign Affairs Department said.  

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Russia Preparing to Send 2nd Oil Tanker to Cuba

Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to crisis-ridden Cuba, further testing an effective US energy blockade of the communist-run island.  

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Tamboran highlights strong Beetaloo Basin shale well performance

Tamboran reports strong flow results from its SS-6H well in Australia’s Beetaloo basin, with normalized rates of 11.9 MMcf/d signaling competitive shale gas performance.  

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Continental Resources to boost U.S. oil output as crude tops $100

Continental Resources plans to increase U.S. oil output as crude prices surge above $100 amid supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, signaling a potential shift in shale activity.  

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United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb

 United Airlines became the second U.S. carrier in a week to raise check bag fees as the industry grapples with a more than 80% jump in jet fuel costs. ​   

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Oil Surges Above $110 on Iran Escalation

Oil prices surged above $110 as escalating US-Iran tensions raised fears of prolonged disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.  

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USA Crude Oil Stocks Rise More Than 5MM Barrels WoW

Crude oil stocks, not including the SPR, stood at 461.6 million barrels on March 27, according to the EIA's latest weekly petroleum status report.  

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New bp CEO promises 'clear direction' as upstream reset looms

bp’s new CEO steps in under pressure to simplify operations, cut costs and refocus on upstream oil and gas assets as investors push for a strategic reset.  

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Constellation locks in $1.1 billion Brazil deepwater rig extensions with Petrobras

Constellation extends key offshore drilling contracts with Petrobras, adding $1.1 billion in backlog and securing long-term utilization for deepwater rigs in Brazil.  

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Transocean lands $1 billion in Brazil, Norway offshore rig contracts

Transocean adds $1 billion in backlog through Brazil deepwater drillship extensions and a Norway semisubmersible contract, while accelerating debt reduction.  

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