Exploration & Production

Will Deb Haaland Destroy Oil and Gas Production in New Mexico

The election creates a real regulatory risk—not evidence of an imminent shutdown. Schools, households and investors need the distinction. By Energy News Beat  |  Friday, November 6, 2026 Evidence in brief What is established What is not established Governor-elect; next term begins Jan. 1, 2027 Official election certification was not verified. Tougher permitting/enforcement proposals An […]

England’s Energy Independence Bill Is a Death Sentence to Their Domestic Production, and Increases Costs

Energy Security Starts at Home By the Energy News Beat Team, drawing on reporting and analysis in the spirit of Stu Turley On November 4, 2026, the UK Labour government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduced its Energy Independence Bill. Scottish Conservative MP Douglas Lumsden stood outside Parliament holding the bill and called it exactly […]

Chevron Raises Exploration Spending by 50% as It Returns to Frontier Basins, Prioritizing Geopolitical Diversification Away from Key Chokepoints

Chevron is sharply increasing its exploration budget by roughly 50%, targeting more than $1.5 billion in 2026 compared with just under $1 billion in 2025. The move, driven by Vice President of Exploration Kevin McLachlan (recruited from TotalEnergies), marks a deliberate return to high-impact frontier basins after years of heavier focus on the U.S. Gulf […]