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Industry Reports

Industry research, market reports, trend analysis, and intelligence relevant to Permian Basin and energy markets.

SLB to acquire S&P Global upstream software, advancing AI-driven subsurface strategy

SLB has agreed to acquire S&P Global Energy’s upstream software portfolio, expanding its digital subsurface and AI capabilities for U.S. shale and unconventional workflows.  

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Iran war, U.S. court’s tariff ruling delays India trade deal — but a bigger risk lies ahead

 A delay in signing a trade deal with the U.S. would be expensive for India, as it could be exposed to the risk of higher tariffs under the Section 301 probe. ​   

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Oil rises as Iran war worries keep markets on edge as Strait of Hormuz stays shut

 Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. ​   

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New JV targets deepwater exploration in Guinea-Bissau offshore blocks

A new joint venture between PetroGuin and Tender Oil and Gas will advance seismic work and exploration in Guinea-Bissau’s deepwater offshore blocks, signaling renewed investor interest in the basin.  

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Ecopetrol to acquire stake in Brazil’s Brava Energia, targets controlling interest

Ecopetrol has agreed to acquire a stake in Brazil’s Brava Energia and plans a tender offer to secure a controlling interest, expanding its upstream portfolio and production base.  

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Trump says Americans should expect higher gas prices for 'a little while'

 Trump's remarks came as most Americans say they have cut spending due to high gas prices, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic survey. ​   

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bp shareholders reject key proposals amid pressure to boost upstream focus

bp saw shareholder pushback at its AGM as investors raised concerns over strategy and performance, while the company continues to refocus on oil and gas operations.  

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Brent oil tops $105 as tensions simmer in Strait of Hormuz, Israel threatens attacks

 Oil prices are rising again as tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict. ​   

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Dallas Fed: Executives see prolonged Hormuz disruption, modest U.S. supply gains

Dallas Fed survey data show executives expect months of continued Hormuz disruption, higher shipping costs and only modest U.S. production gains as the industry navigates ongoing geopolitical risk.  

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EIV Capital raises $1.1 billion for upstream, energy infrastructure investments

EIV Capital has raised $1.1 billion across new funds targeting U.S. upstream oil and gas assets and energy infrastructure, signaling continued investor focus on domestic energy development.  

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U.S. boards Iranian oil supertanker in Indian Ocean amid sanctions crackdown

U.S. forces have boarded another Iranian-linked supertanker, signaling a wider reach for its blockade as oil shipments attempt to move beyond the Gulf.  

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Well-Safe Solutions wins Forties Field decommissioning contract

Well-Safe Solutions was awarded a multi-year contract by Apache North Sea Limited to decommission platform and subsea wells across the Forties Field in the North Sea. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026, with Well-Safe Solutions leading project management, well and subsurface engineering, and offshore delivery across both platform and subsea wells. The company noted...

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Helix and Hornbeck combine to form deepwater offshore services leader

Helix Energy Solutions and Hornbeck Offshore Services will combine in an all-stock deal to create an integrated deepwater offshore services company with expanded vessel and subsea capabilities.  

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Oil majors boost exploration as 300-billion-barrel supply gap looms

Major oil companies are increasing deepwater exploration investment as the industry faces a 300-billion-barrel supply gap by 2050, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.  

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Oil giant BP suffers shareholder revolt over climate transparency at tense AGM

 Oil giant BP failed to get two motions passed, one of which would've permitted retiring two company climate disclosure obligations. ​   

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Oil exporters scramble for routes beyond Hormuz — but options are constrained

 Gulf oil and gas producers are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their energy exports out of the Middle East. ​   

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How the Iran war has stoked competition between India and China for Russian oil

 As the Iran war drags on and the Strait of Hormuz stays shut, India and China are increasingly competing against each other for shrinking crude oil supplies. ​   

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'We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history,' IEA chief tells CNBC

 "We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history," Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told CNBC Thursday. ​   

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NOIA report highlights offshore innovation, workforce development trends

A new offshore industry report highlights innovation, workforce development and environmental performance, with NOIA pointing to growing adoption of digital tools and next-generation workforce programs.  

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Valeura charters jackup rig for multi-year drilling campaign in Gulf of Thailand

Valeura has chartered a jackup drilling rig for a three-year term to support development and exploration drilling across its Gulf of Thailand assets through 2029.  

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