Oklahoma’s total rig count remained at 43, matching the prior week’s level.
Another Week of Steady Rig Numbers in Oklahoma
Rio Grande LNG (Phase 1): A Major Step Forward for U.S. LNG Export Growth
Located on the Brownsville Ship Channel in South Texas, Rio Grande LNG is strategically positioned to receive natural gas from some of North America’s most prolific producing regions — particularly the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale — and deliver that supply to global markets.
U.S. LNG Export Projects Overview: Location, Status, and Key Developers
The United States continues to expand its position as a global LNG supply leader, driven by strong international demand, long-term offtake agreements, and growing geopolitical focus on energy security. The following overview highlights major U.S. LNG export projects, summarizing their locations, current development status, and the companies leading investment across the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Top 5 Oxy Priorities for 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.