oil and gas industry
Coverage of oil and gas industry in the Nexus archive.
- Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant
Applied Computing has raised $20M in Series A funding to develop a foundation AI model for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry. The model aims to provide operators with AI tools for entire plant operations.
- Trump dramatically cuts size of two national monuments held sacred by tribes
Donald Trump approved reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah by nearly 1.5 million acres each, opening the land to developers and the oil industry. The action reverses protections established by former presidents and affects areas sacred to Native Americans.
- Trump dramatically cuts size of two national monuments held sacred by tribes
Donald Trump approved reducing the size of two Utah national monuments, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, by nearly 1.5 million acres each. The move opens land to developers and the oil and gas industry, undoing protections established by previous presidents. The monuments are held sacred by many Native Americans.
- Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production
Los Angeles is attempting to phase out urban oil production, following a previous 2022 ordinance that was invalidated by a judge after legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
- Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production
The Los Angeles City Council is attempting again to phase out urban oil production after a previous 2022 ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
- Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production
Los Angeles is attempting again to phase out urban oil production after a 2022 ordinance to do so was invalidated by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
- Nigeria: Nigeria's Active Rig Count Rises 40% M-O-M As Offshore Drilling Activity Rebounds
Nigeria's active drilling rig count increased by over 40% month-over-month in early 2026, driven by a rebound in offshore drilling activity, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
- The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party | Sidney Blumenthal
John Cornyn's defeat in the Texas Senate primary by Ken Paxton, despite spending $92 million, marks a shift in the Republican party. Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, won by 28 points despite allegations of misconduct. The National Republican Senatorial Committee erased Cornyn's campaign, signaling the party's transformation.
- Founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., a Technology Company in the Oil and Gas Industry, Indicted for Defrauding Investors of More Than $7 Million
Meade Lewis, founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., a technology company in the oil and gas industry, has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of over $7 million. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison per count, and the U.S. government seeks to forfeit $7,096,458 in alleged proceeds.
- Election for oil regulator becomes battleground for wealthy donors
A GOP runoff election for the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry, has become a major fundraising battleground attracting significant donations from wealthy donors. The race features challenger Bo French against incumbent Chair Jim Wright, with the position's influence over energy policy drawing substantial financial interest.
- Higher oil and gas prices coming soon, industry and analysts warn
The article warns that higher oil and gas prices are expected soon, as indicated by the industry and analysts.