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Energy M&A

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

CERAWeek Day 1: Meeting energy needs in complex markets

CERAWeek opened with a clear message: meeting global energy demand will require a balanced mix of fuels, faster permitting and continued innovation. Industry leaders, including Chevron’s Mike Wirth, emphasized supply constraints, geopolitical risks and the growing role of AI in optimizing operations.  

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CERAWeek Day 1: DOE’s Wright clarifies and expands on U.S. energy direction

On Day 1 of CERAWeek, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlined a policy shift focused on expanding domestic production, accelerating LNG exports and deploying strategic reserves, as Washington moves to stabilize markets amid geopolitical tensions and rising global energy demand.  

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Aramco CEO Withdraws From Houston Event

Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Officer Amin Nasser has withdrawn from a major energy conference in Houston as the situation in the Middle East remains volatile.  

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Oil Futures Crash on Trump Negotiations Hint

Oil plunged as Trump delayed strikes on Iran, raising hopes of de-escalation despite conflicting signals from Tehran.  

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China sees long lines at the gas pump as Mideast turmoil hits

 The China state refiner issued a notice Sunday that the price of gas will be set higher by a "meaningful" amount starting March 24. ​   

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TotalEnergies released from $1-billion U.S. offshore wind leases, pivots to oil and gas

TotalEnergies is exiting $1 billion in U.S. offshore wind leases and redirecting capital toward LNG and oil investments, signaling a policy-driven shift in energy priorities as Washington pushes for expanded fossil fuel development.  

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EIA Sees Oil Glut Tightening in Wake of Iran War

According to its March STEO, the EIA sees world petroleum and other liquid fuels production outweighing consumption by 1.87 million barrels per day in 2026.  

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ADNOC CEO calls Hormuz disruption “economic terrorism” threatening global energy supply

At CERAWeek, ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber warned that disrupting the Strait of Hormuz amounts to “economic terrorism,” as attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping lanes threaten global oil and gas flows and drive market volatility.  

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AI anomaly detection gains traction offshore as Aker BP deploys Cognite–NVIDIA solution

Cognite and NVIDIA are deploying NV-Tesseract AI models with Aker BP to enhance anomaly detection and predictive maintenance across offshore operations, enabling earlier fault detection, reduced downtime and improved asset reliability in oil and gas.  

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McDermott vessels earn ISO 50001 certification for offshore energy efficiency

McDermott has achieved ISO 50001 certification for three flagship vessels, marking a step forward in offshore energy efficiency and fleet decarbonization as operators push for lower-emissions project execution.  

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Aker BP, Armada to deploy offshore modular data center for AI-driven drilling operations

Aker BP and Armada will deploy a modular offshore data center on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, enabling real-time AI-driven drilling analytics, improved operational resilience and reduced downtime through localized data processing and edge computing.  

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Oil prices plunge on Trump Iran talks as Hormuz disruption roils markets

Oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled potential talks with Iran, though disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain global supply, keeping markets volatile despite hopes for a near-term de-escalation.  

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Aramco CEO withdraws from CERAWeek amid Hormuz-driven supply disruptions

Aramco’s CEO has pulled out of CERAWeek as the Middle East conflict intensifies, highlighting the growing strain on oil supply, export routes and global markets tied to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.  

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More U.S. homes used LEDs over other bulb types for indoor lighting in 2024

Although homes can have a mix of bulbs for indoor lighting, 90% of U.S. households reported using light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, according to the most recent results of the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). Over one-third of households (37%) used LED bulbs for all indoor lighting. In contrast, 5% of households reported using incandescent or...

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AEP, SoftBank Ink Deal with US DOE for 10 GW Data Center Power

The mostly gas generation capacity will serve a 10-GW data center planned to rise at the site of a former gaseous diffusion plant in Pike County, Ohio.  

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Trump Reports 'Productive Conversations' with Iran

'I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period', Trump said.  

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QatarEnergy Missile Strikes May Cause $100B Revenue Loss

QatarEnergy said it expects the damage to its Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by missile strikes to cost about $20 billion a year in lost revenue and to take up to five years to repair.  

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Iberdrola Reaches Over 11 GW of Installed Capacity in US

'Avangrid's growing portfolio is helping to meet a surge in energy demand across the country brought on by the proliferation of data centers powering the country's AI revolution'.  

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Maha to Acquire Stake in Venezuela's PetroUrdaneta

Maha made the decision following the U.S. Treasury's issuance of a 'general license' for certain transactions involving Petroleos de Venezuela.  

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The Oil Prices You See Do Not Tell Market's Real Story

There's an ever-growing gap between the price of oil futures and supplies that determine costs for consumers in the real world.  

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