gulf of mexico


Friday, February 27, 2026
Marathon oil texas city refinery. Photo: Marathon Petroleum
Energy

Huge Supertanker Bet Keeps Growing With US Gulf Locked Up

A shipowner’s once-in-a-generation wager on oil tankers has made it so powerful that it controls an overwhelming majority of supertankers that can collect

February 27, 2026
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Installations of El Palito refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, in Puerto Cabello
Energy

US Refiners Struggle to Absorb Venezuelan Oil Surge After Trump-Maduro Deal

US Gulf Coast refiners are struggling to absorb surging Venezuelan oil imports after Trump's $2B supply deal. Venezuelan exports tripled to 800K bpd but prices

February 4, 2026
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
offshore oil rig
Offshore

US Holds First Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Auction Since 2023

The Trump administration will hold the government's first sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico since 2023 on Wednesday, a key test of

December 10, 2025
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Monday, November 24, 2025
offshore oil and gas rig
Offshore

Blackstone-Backed Beacon Offshore Bets on US Gulf With New Wells

Beacon Offshore Energy LLC, an oil explorer backed by Blackstone Inc., is betting on a drilling renaissance in the Gulf of Mexico as it starts up some of the

November 24, 2025
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Monday, September 29, 2025
auger tension leg platform
Offshore

BP’s $5 Billion Tiber-Guadalupe Project Signals Major Expansion in US Gulf

BP has reached a final investment decision on the Tiber-Guadalupe project in the Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico), approving its second new production platform

September 29, 2025
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Environment

US Delays Rule on Gulf of Mexico Whale Protections by Two Years

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will delay by two years a final rule designating protections for the endangered Rice's whale in the oil and gas

July 15, 2025
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, on the day he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Energy

Trump’s Energy Dominance Push Helped by Gulf Oil Output Revival

US oil production is poised to rise this year and next as President Donald Trump pushes for more drilling. But as crude prices tumble, most of the growth will

June 10, 2025
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A vehicle drives on a snow-covered road by the beach following a winter storm, in Galveston, Texas
Shipping

Texas Ports Resuming Operations After Sinter Storm

Several Texas ports began to resume operations on Wednesday, after winter storm Enzo moved out of the state, according to ports and a shipping notice

January 22, 2025
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington
Shipping

Trump Executive Order Renames Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office, officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”. The

January 21, 2025
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Thursday, January 9, 2025
Shell's Whale platform in the Gulf of Mexico
Offshore

Shell’s Whale Makes Waves: Gulf of Mexico’s Newest Offshore Giant Goes Live

Shell has announced the successful startup of its newest floating production facility, Whale, in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, marking a significant

January 9, 2025
Total Views: 2523

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. January 7, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Offshore

Gulf of America? Trump Floats Name Change for Gulf of Mexico

From “Freedom Gas” to “Gulf of America”: Trump Doubling Down on Energy Nationalism President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to

January 7, 2025
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
offshore oil rig
Energy

Biden to Ban New Oil Drilling Over Vast Stretch of US Atlantic, Pacific Waters

President Joe Biden is set to order a ban on new offshore oil and gas development across some 625 million acres of US coastal territory, ruling out the sale of

January 4, 2025
Total Views: 1292

Friday, December 13, 2024
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Competition Heats Up

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has confirmed competitive interest in two offshore wind areas (WEAs) off the southeast Texas coast, following an

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 2453

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In
Offshore

Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In

As Cat 3 Hurricane Rafael barrels towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response

November 6, 2024
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Monday, November 4, 2024
Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production
Offshore

Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production

An are of thunderstorms south of Jamaica is forecast to intensify into Tropical Storm Rafael some time Monday, with further strengthening into a hurricane

November 4, 2024
Total Views: 2230

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Chevron Big Foot. Photo: Chevron
Offshore

Nearly 30% Of US Gulf Of Mexico Oil Output Offline After Storm

HOUSTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Nearly 30% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico crude oil production and 41% of its natural gas production remained offline on Saturday

September 14, 2024
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Friday, September 13, 2024
An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Gulf of Mexico Oil Industry Reawakens After Francine Shut-Ins

By Marianna Parraga and Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Gulf of Mexico energy firms on Friday were lumbering back from hurricane

September 13, 2024
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Hurricane Francine Threatens Gulf Oil Production

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas industry is taking urgent precautions as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen over the Gulf’s

September 10, 2024
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Monday, September 9, 2024
Tropical Storm Francine pictured September 9, 2024. Satellite image courtesy NOAA NHC
Marine Weather

‘Francine’ Strengthens as GoM Oil Producers Evacuate Staff

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas producers on Monday were evacuating staff and curbing

September 9, 2024
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
chevron jack/st. malo platform
Offshore

Chevron Initiates Water Injection to Boost Gulf of Mexico Oil Recovery

Chevron Corporation has launched water injection operations at its Jack/St. Malo and Tahiti facilities in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico to enhance oil and

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 1786