Oil and Gas

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met Syria’s Minister of Energy Mohammad Al-Bashir in the United States to explore expanded oil and gas cooperation and support recovery of Syria’s energy sector.

May 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A 70-foot geyser of toxic oilfield wastewater erupted from a pipeline near Loving, New Mexico, last Tuesday evening. The spill at a site operated by NGL Energy Partners sent produced water across a highway and into a drainage ditch. Witnesses and officials responded quickly to contain the release.

Oil companies including ConocoPhillips, Shell and Exxon Mobil spent more than $164 million on leases covering 1.3 million acres in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve near Nuiqsut, despite a court injunction aimed at protecting Teshekpuk Lake. The Trump administration voided a prior agreement safeguarding the area for wildlife and Iñupiat communities. Local leaders expressed concerns over health, culture and subsistence impacts.

March 30, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Wetlands International Philippines warned on Monday, March 30, against renewed oil and gas exploration in Ligawasan Marsh amid the energy crisis stemming from the Middle East. The group stated that unregulated activities could contaminate one of the country's most biodiverse wetlands, worsen flooding, and release stored carbon. They urged the government to prioritize renewable energy over risking fragile ecosystems.