This week’s energy headlines spotlight Haynesville expansion, water infrastructure build-out, CCS acceleration in Texas, offshore lease activity and enhanced Permian well performance. Here are five stories that stood out:
Top Stories
- DT Midstream brings LEAP Phase 4 online ahead of schedule
DT Midstream launched its LEAP Phase 4 expansion in the Haynesville on budget and ahead of schedule. Originally slated for the first half of 2026, the project boosts system capacity to 2.1 Bcf/d from 1.9 Bcf/d, strengthening regional gas flow.
- WaterBridge starts construction on Speedway Pipeline
WaterBridge has begun building the Speedway water transportation pipeline, its first major project since going public. The line will connect Delaware Basin developments to disposal capacity in the Central Basin Platform, enhancing water infrastructure for operators.
- Texas secures Class VI well primacy to accelerate CCS
The EPA granted Texas authority over Class VI CO₂ injection wells, giving the state primacy and cutting permitting timelines. This move unlocks carbon capture and storage potential in one of the nation’s largest industrial hubs, accelerating decarbonization efforts.
- U.S. BOEM plans second offshore lease sale under new law
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold its second offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The offering includes 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico, signaling continued federal support for offshore development.
- Chevron to scale advanced chemical treatment in Permian
Chevron will widely deploy advanced chemical treatment across its Permian wells after trials showed a 10% uplift in estimated ultimate recovery and improved decline rates. The approach will be applied to both new and existing wells to enhance long-term performance.
Also this week: Murphy Oil sets Eagle Ford records, Occidental boosts returns with EOR pilots, Avangrid advances Canadian hydropower link, CPS Energy launches 600 MW solar RFP, and Rondo scales zero-emission heat battery projects globally.
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