U.S. drilling enters 2026 with fewer rigs but resilient production, as operators prioritize capital discipline, consolidation and LNG-driven gas demand. Regional trends across shale and offshore basins point to steady output, measured investment and a continued shift toward efficiency over expansion.
World Oil marks its 100th year of forecasting with a special February issue featuring in-depth regional and global outlooks for 2026 drilling, production and spending trends. Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham reflects on a century of forecasting, and what lies ahead for the upstream sector.
A growing list of new initiatives—originating in governments and private companies—aims to push forward with Arctic oil and gas exploration and development. What do these moves mean for the Arctic’s future, and for the future of global hydrocarbons?
In an industry defined by rapid mergers and critical uptime requirements, upstream operators must adopt OT-specific cybersecurity frameworks that safeguard production without disrupting legacy environments.
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