HOUSTON, TX (October 1, 2025) — Gulf Energy Information, a leading media, market intelligence, and events company serving the global energy industry, has been acquired by CompareNetworks, a digital media and technology company focused on connecting professionals with trusted information and insights across science, engineering, and industrial markets.
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Gulf Energy Information and positions the company for accelerated growth through expanded digital capabilities, technology integration, and access to a broader global professional network.
Gulf Energy Information’s portfolio includes some of the energy industry’s most respected brands, including World Oil, Hydrocarbon Processing, Petroleum Economist, Gas Processing & LNG, Pipeline & Gas Journal, and the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy, among others. These brands collectively serve upstream, midstream, and downstream professionals worldwide through technical journalism, market intelligence, and high-value industry events.
By joining CompareNetworks, Gulf Energy Information becomes part of a larger ecosystem that includes GlobalSpec and a network spanning life sciences, applied sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering, and industrial manufacturing.
“This acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for Gulf Energy Information,” said John Royal, President and CEO of Gulf Energy Information. “For decades, our brands have delivered trusted technical content and market intelligence to energy professionals around the world. By joining CompareNetworks, we gain expanded digital scale, advanced technology capabilities, and access to a broader engineering audience, strengthening our ability to serve the evolving needs of the global energy sector.”
CompareNetworks’ mission is to connect professionals with authoritative content, product information, and industry insights that enable innovation and informed decision-making. The addition of Gulf Energy Information significantly expands its presence in the global energy market and reinforces its commitment to building a connected network of trusted brands across highly technical industries.
The Gulf Energy Information team will continue to operate its portfolio of media brands and events, working collaboratively with CompareNetworks to drive innovation, audience growth, and expanded data-driven offerings for energy professionals worldwide.
Gulf Energy Information has been a trusted resource for downstream engineers and plant managers for over a century, delivering industry-leading insights, technical expertise, and global market intelligence. With a portfolio that includes Hydrocarbon Processing, Gas Processing & LNG, H2Tech, Hydrogen Economist, and World Oil, Gulf provides in-depth coverage of trends and innovations shaping the downstream sector, from refining and petrochemicals to LNG and process optimization. Known for connecting professionals across the energy value chain, Gulf facilitates knowledge sharing through publications, data-driven solutions, and premier events, empowering engineers and plant managers to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.