By combining low-cost barrels, advanced recovery, carbon infrastructure, and digital execution, Occidental is positioning itself not just for 2026 — but for whatever energy market follows next.
Top 5 Oxy Priorities for 2026
Mitsubishi Enters U.S. Shale Gas with $5.2 Billion Haynesville Acquisition
Mitsubishi Corporation has officially entered the U.S. shale gas upstream sector with a $5.2 billion acquisition of Aethon Energy’s Haynesville Shale assets, marking one of the largest foreign investments in U.S. natural gas in recent years.
Another Quantum Leap: CNRL Unveils $15B+ in Oil Sands Expansions
At its Investor Open House last Friday, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) outlined plans to initiate front-end engineering design (FEED) in 2026 on four major oil sands expansion projects — signaling one of the most significant long-cycle investment announcements in Canada in over a decade.
Factory Development Has Evolved: Why the Permian Is Now a DSU-Level Game
Today, leading Midland Basin operators like Diamondback Energy are proving that factory development has entered a new phase. In the modern Permian, factory development no longer means single-bench repetition. It means standardized execution of a DSU-level, full-zone development design across the Spraberry and Wolfcamp stack.
Citadel Drilling Rig Locator – US
Citadel Drilling is an oil and gas drilling contractor based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that provides drilling services to producers in both Canada and the United States.
Top 5 ConocoPhillips Priorities for 2026
ConocoPhillips enters 2026, its strategy is no longer defined by how fast it can grow, but by how deliberately it can allocate capital in an increasingly volatile energy landscape. The company’s drilling data, portfolio actions, and project sequencing across the Lower 48 and Alaska all point to a clear shift: ConocoPhillips is optimizing for durable free cash flow, operational flexibility, and long-cycle supply security rather than headline production growth.
Diamondback Energy — Top 5 Priorities for 2026
Diamondback five top priorities shaping Diamondback’s 2026 game plan, and why they matter not just for investors, but for service companies, midstream providers, and anyone trying to understand where the Permian is heading next.
Top 5 EOG Priorities for 2026
A review of EOG’s 2025 activity, earnings commentary, drilling data, and strategic moves reveals a company quietly strengthening its foundation rather than chasing headlines. From the integration of the Utica to continued efficiency gains in the Permian and Eagle Ford, EOG spent 2025 positioning itself for long-term resilience in a volatile macro environmen
CNQ’s Peace River Canada Power Play Signals the Next Phase of Canada’s Gas Shakeout
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) quietly filed paperwork with the Competition Bureau to acquire a large block of Tourmaline Oil’s Peace River assets, it wasn’t just another asset sale — it was a signal that the Canadian natural gas market has entered its next consolidation phase.
Coterra + Devon Merger: The Next Permian Super-Operator Is Being Built
The Permian Basin is entering a new phase — and the reported merger talks between Coterra Energy (CTRA) and Devon Energy (DVN) are a signal that the era of mid-size shale operators is ending.
