Friday, February 6, 2026

Oil And Gas Sector News

Source: Kimmeridge will nominate Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy Board

Sources familiar with the matter say that investment firm Kimmeridge plans to nominate Scott Sheffield, former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources? to Coterra Energy’s board. Source: Kimmeridge, one of the most well-known activists in the oil and gas sector, is planning to nominate five directors…

Norway will outline future oil and gas drilling in its 2027 policy update

The Norwegian government announced 'on Monday' that it would present to the parliament a document next year on 'the future of oil and gas', which will include companies' access rights to exploration land. In a speech, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere stated that the oil and gas sector is vitally important to Norway and should not be?phased out.

Canada announces new rules for reducing oil and gas methane emission

Canada has announced rules that have been promised for years to reduce methane emissions in the country's oil & gas sector. The regulations set out a way?for?Canada, the fourth largest oil producer in the world to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75% from 2014 levels by the year 2035.

Abu Dhabi's GSU launches $1 billion energy project in Yemen

On Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates announced that it would launch energy projects in Yemen worth $1 billion to help rebuild its energy sector. These will be implemented through Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities. GSU announced in a press release that the agreement would see the…

Bloomberg News reports that Exxon Mobil will cut 2,000 jobs as part of a restructuring.

Bloomberg News reported that Exxon Mobil, a U.S. energy giant, will lay off 2,000 employees globally as part a long-term reorganization plan. This is the latest in a series of job losses this year within the oil and gas sector. The report cited a memo sent by CEO Darren Woods, which stated…

Russia Warns of Cutting Oil Output Following Drone Attacks

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Russia's oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine's drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, three industry sources said on Tuesday.Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Russian energy assets since August in a bid to impede…

Sources say that Canada could drop its oil emission cap as part of a new climate plan

Three sources familiar with the discussions said that the Canadian government was in talks with Alberta and energy companies about removing a federal cap for emissions in the oil and gas industry if both the province and the industry reduced their carbon footprints in other ways. Sources…

Sources say that Canada could drop its oil emission cap as part of a new climate plan

Three sources familiar with the discussions said that the Canadian government was in talks with Alberta and energy companies about removing a federal cap on the emissions of the oil and gas industry if they reduced their carbon footprints in other ways. Three sources who weren't authorized…

Sources say that Canada could drop its oil emission cap as part a new climate plan

Three sources familiar with the discussions said that the Canadian government was in talks with Alberta and energy companies about removing a federal cap on the emissions of the oil and gas industry if they reduced their carbon footprints in other ways. Three sources who weren't authorized…

US oil and gas M&A tripled in the last year, according to a report

A report released on Monday shows that mergers and acquisitions within the U.S. Oil and Gas sector tripled in 2013 despite lower commodity prices. This was due to energy companies increasing spending to increase efficiency and profits. The sudden increase in dealmaking is a sign of a…

Dallas Fed survey: Oil and gas activity decreased in Q2 due to higher US steel tariffs

The Dallas Fed survey released on Wednesday showed that activity in the U.S. Oil and Gas sector in Texas and Louisiana, and New Mexico, decreased slightly in the second half of 2025. This was due to the increase in steel tariffs. The drop in activity comes after U.S. president Donald Trump, who encouraged U.S.

UK stock prices fall amid concerns about state finances following costly U-turns

British stocks dropped on Wednesday as part of a larger selloff of UK assets amid growing concerns about public finances. This was after Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, who appeared in tears before parliament, made a series costly U-turns regarding welfare reforms. The blue-chip FTSE 100 lost 0.1%…

Overview of Iran's major gas fields and oil infrastructure

Israel attacked an installation in Iran's South Pars Gas Field on Saturday. This was the first attack against Iran's oil-and-gas sector, as part of a long-term operation that the Israeli government warned would take place to stop Tehran from developing an atomic bomb. Iran has temporarily suspended gas production at the South Pars Field…

Overview of Iran's major gas fields and oil infrastructure

Israel attacked an installation in Iran's South Pars Gas Field on Saturday. This was the first attack against Iran's oil-and-gas sector, as part of a long-term operation that the Israeli government warned would take place to stop Tehran from developing an atomic bomb. Iran has temporarily suspended gas production at the South Pars Field…

Industry leaders claim that despite volatility, US Gulf oil production could reach 2.4 millions bpd.

Leaders in the oil and gas sector said that the U.S. Gulf of Mexico could continue to grow oil production despite geopolitical instability not seen for decades. Since last month, U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff announcements contributed to a drop in oil prices, and fears of a recession…

REFILE-ConocoPhillips plans layoffs as part of broad restructuring

ConocoPhillips plans to reduce staff. The company announced this on Tuesday. This is part of a broader effort to control costs and streamline operations following its $23 billion purchase of Marathon Oil. Job cuts are a sign of the pain that the oil and gas sector is experiencing as it…

Texas oil and gas upstream jobs increase in February, says industry group

The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, or TIPRO, announced on Friday that upstream oil companies increased hiring in February. This is the second consecutive month of growth. Hiring in upstream, which includes drilling and producing oil activities, can be an indicator of how the oil and gas sector is doing.

Executives say that AI will lead to cheaper and faster oil production. CORRECTED.

Executives at the CERAWeek Conference in Houston explained that artificial intelligence has accelerated oil and gas drilling, and has prompted companies to reconsider areas they previously deemed too expensive or difficult to develop. AI was a major topic in several sessions of the largest energy conference.

Executives say AI will lead to cheaper and faster oil production.

Executives at the CERAWeek Conference in Houston explained that artificial intelligence has accelerated oil and gas drilling, and is prompting companies take a second glance at areas they previously deemed too expensive or difficult to develop. AI was a major topic in several sessions of the largest energy conference.

Daphne Technology, Williams win DOE Grant for MERP Efforts

Jamie Brick, Managing Director North America at Daphne Technology (c) Daphne

Daphne Technology, in partnership with Williams, announced the award of a grant worth nearly $6M from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP).This project, titled the "Daphne and Williams Methane Slip Abatement Plasma-Catalyst Scale-Up", highlights…