Woodfibre LNG Claims $13.6B Output as Build Nears 75% Done
A release on the Woodfibre LNG study credits construction with $13.6B in Canadian economic output. The project is about 75% complete, with completion expected in 2027.
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All guides →Mammoth Energy Q3 Revenue Hits $21.3M, Nearly Double 2025 but Below Q2
Mammoth Energy Services reported Q3 2026 revenue of $21.3 million, up from $10.9 million a year earlier but down from $26.1 million in Q2. Aviation leasing drove the gains, and the company did not break out segment revenue.
Granite Posts Record $7.5B Backlog as Revenue Climbs 23%
Granite Construction reported a record $7.5 billion backlog and $1.77 billion in third-quarter revenue. The company is pushing further into federal, rail and data center civil work.
Texas Upstream Jobs Slip 500 to 196,400 as Tax Take Nears $800M
Texas upstream employment fell by 500 jobs in September, mostly in oilfield services, while oil and gas production taxes combined reached about $797 million. Job postings stayed strong in Houston, Midland and Odessa.
Texas Opens $134.1M Marginal Well Plugging Program, Applications Due Nov. 9
TCEQ is taking applications through Nov. 9 for a $134.1 million federal program to plug marginal conventional wells. Three public meetings in October explain the rules.
Garden River First Nation Supplies Aggregate for Highway 17A Rehab
Garden River First Nation bought a Kleemann crushing and screening fleet to supply graded aggregate for a 16-km Highway 17A rehabilitation near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, running from late 2025 to 2028.
Canada's Equipment Tech Shortage Drains $803M a Year From Dealers
A new AEDF/CEDF report finds Canada's equipment dealers lose CA$803 million annually to a 1,263-technician shortfall, a warning sign for subcontractors competing for the same skilled labor pool.
SED Energy Holdings, Ventura Offshore Plan $1 Billion All-Share Merger
SED Energy Holdings and Ventura Offshore signed a letter of intent for an all-share combination valued at roughly $1 billion, creating a deepwater drilling group with $1.3 billion in contracted backlog, World Oil reports.
ONE Nuclear Advances Site Work for 1GW Louisiana SMR Plant
ONE Nuclear Energy has completed initial siting work for its proposed 1GW small modular reactor campus in Louisiana, Project Amberjack, and is moving into detailed field studies and licensing prep.
Bechtel Hits Substantial Completion on Cheniere's Corpus Christi LNG Expansion
Bechtel has completed the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3 Project in Gregory, Texas, boosting Cheniere Energy's LNG output by more than 20% and signaling continued EPC work along the Gulf Coast.
Tennessee's $9.2B I-24 Toll Lanes Deal Signals Decade of Heavy-Civil Work
Tennessee has selected the DriveTN consortium, led by Cintra, Transurban, Ferrovial, Webber and AECOM, for a 50-year, $9.2 billion managed-lanes concession on I-24, opening a long pipeline of bridge, retaining-wall and traffic-management subcontracts.
Niagara's $750M Grant Swap Unlocks Two Major Water Infrastructure Builds
Niagara Region councillors approved a development-charge-for-grant trade that could fund a $688M wastewater plant and a $375M West Lincoln water bundle, opening two major projects to subcontractor bidding.
Balfour Beatty's US Arm Swings to Profit on Data Center, Airport Work
Balfour Beatty's US construction business posted a $29.7 million profit in the first half of 2026, reversing a year-ago loss, as data center and aviation wins drove growth, Construction Dive reports.
Aurora Energy Services Restructures Integrated Division, Eyes $135M by 2028
Aurora Energy Services has consolidated its engineering, fabrication and EPC operations under new leadership, targeting $135 million in annual revenue by 2028 as UK operators push for single-supplier project delivery.
Ensign Energy Posts 7% Revenue Gain in Q2, Canadian Rig Count Slips
Ensign Energy Services reported Q2 2026 revenue of $397.3 million, up 7% year over year, even as its Canadian marketed rig count fell 14% and total marketed rigs dropped to 171, per BOE Report.
Trenchless Relining Doubles Lifespan of Don Pedro Dam's Aging Penstock
Trenchless Technology details how F.D. Thomas relined a 1,300-ft steel penstock at California's Don Pedro Dam, offering a rehab playbook for water and hydropower subcontractors facing similar legacy infrastructure.
Ørsted Brings 500 MWh Tesla Battery Project Online in ERCOT
Ørsted's 250-MW Old 300 Storage project in Needville, Texas has reached commercial operations, adding Tesla Megapack battery capacity to the ERCOT grid alongside a co-located 430-MW solar site.
Wistron's $700M Fort Worth Plant Signals New Texas Construction Wave
Wistron has opened a $700 million, 324,000-square-foot AI infrastructure manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, its first US plant, producing Nvidia superchips and joining a run of major manufacturing investments in the state.
Colorado Task Force Floats Data Center Fees, Sod Tax to Fund $20B Water Plan
A Colorado task force report outlines new funding mechanisms, including data center fees and a sod tax, to raise $20 billion for water infrastructure over 30 years as severance tax revenue proves too unstable.
Granite Construction Triples Data Center Backlog, Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance
Granite Construction reported a threefold jump in data center backlog and raised full-year revenue guidance by $100 million, even as debt restructuring drove a $278 million quarterly loss, Construction Dive reports.
Precision Drilling Sees Canadian Rig Demand Jump 22% on Strong Oil Prices
Calgary-based Precision Drilling Corp. reported an 11% revenue increase in Q2 as Canadian drilling activity rose 22% year-over-year, even as its Middle East operations faced conflict-related setbacks.
GE Vernova Lifts 2026 Revenue Guidance on Gas Turbine, Grid Orders
GE Vernova raised its full-year revenue outlook after gas turbine and grid equipment orders surged, even as its wind segment posted widening losses, Oilprice.com reports.
Refiners Post Near-Record Margins as Fuel Markets Stay Tight
According to Bloomberg via Rigzone, US refiner profit margins remain near their highest since 2022, with refineries running at maximum capacity to meet tight gasoline and diesel supplies.
Texas RRC Expands DOGE Efficiency Push, Targets Permitting and Inspections
The Texas Railroad Commission is entering a new phase of its DOGE Task Force initiative, focused on faster permitting data, standardized inspections, and expanded orphan well contractor competition.
Brasfield & Gorrie Named ENR Southeast's 2026 Contractor of the Year
Brasfield & Gorrie posted record $7.7 billion revenue in 2025, driven by an internal joint-venture model and more than $2 billion in data center and hyperscale campus work.
DOI Royalty Rule Could Cut Federal Revenue by $331 Million
A proposed DOI rule would redefine gathering costs as transportation costs for royalty purposes, potentially cutting federal energy revenue by $331 million a year while easing costs for producers on federal lands.
Legacy Contracting Models Under Pressure as High-Intensity Drilling Raises Costs and Risk
A Nabors Industries operations executive says drilling contractors must move beyond legacy contract structures as high-intensity operations drive up equipment wear, crew demands, and overall costs. Alternative models like strategic alliances may better align risk between drillers and operators.
Seneca Resources and Evolution Well Services Lock In Three-Year E-Frac Deal in Appalachia
Seneca Resources and Evolution Well Services have signed a three-year electric fracturing agreement in the Appalachian basin, using field-produced natural gas to power completion operations and cut diesel costs.
Burns & McDonnell Tops $1 Billion in Texas and Southeast Revenue, Driven by Data Centers and Power
Burns & McDonnell posted record revenue exceeding $1 billion in the Texas and Southeast region in 2025, with data centers, power infrastructure, and LNG projects leading growth. Here's what that concentration of work means for field subcontractors.
Federal Government Commits $466M to Washington Union Station Overhaul
The US Department of Transportation announced a $466 million investment to modernize Washington Union Station, targeting structural repairs, expanded passenger concourses, and new revenue-generating amenities. Multi-year subcontracting work in heavy civil and MEP trades is expected to follow.
AtkinsRéalis Nuclear Unit Drives 34% Profit Jump as AI Data Center Demand Surges
AtkinsRéalis reported a 34% profit increase last quarter, fueled by its nuclear division, which now accounts for 25% of total revenue as the firm pursues nuclear-powered AI data center projects with Nvidia.
Halliburton, SLB, and Baker Hughes Q1 2026: What the Big Three Results Signal for Field Services
The three largest oilfield services companies reported mixed Q1 2026 results, with North American softness offsetting international gains. Here's what subcontractors should take away.
Baker Hughes Q1 Revenue Tops $6.59B, Beating Estimates by $260M on LNG Surge
Baker Hughes reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.59 billion, beating analyst estimates by $260 million as LNG orders drove growth in its Industrial & Energy segment. Here's what the strong print means for oilfield subcontractors.
Should Subcontractors Outsource Their Material Takeoffs? A Practical Breakdown
Construction takeoff services can free up estimating bandwidth, but subcontractors need to weigh the efficiency gains against the risks of missing site-specific context.
Oklahoma Oil and Gas Tax Revenue Climbs Month-Over-Month in March
Oklahoma's gross production tax hit $108 million in March 2026, up sharply from February as energy activity improves, signaling a more active operating environment for field service companies in the state.
Daily Maintenance Checklist for HDD Mud Reclaimers Keeps Drilling Crews Running
Trenchless Technology outlines a practical daily maintenance routine for HDD mud reclaimers, covering shaker screens, fluid levels, pumps, and safety hardware. Proper reclaimer upkeep directly affects drilling efficiency and crew productivity.
Dry vs. Wet Screening: How to Pick the Right Method for Your Aggregate Operation
Choosing between dry and wet screening comes down to material type, water access, and operational complexity. Here's what aggregate producers and screening contractors need to know.
Astec's Kolberg 9225 Produces Two Sand Grades Simultaneously from One Plant
Astec Industries' Kolberg 9225 Dual Sand Plant uses hydrocyclone technology to produce two grades of sand at once, with moisture levels as low as 8% and a compact footprint designed for fast setup.
Fermi America Pursues Nuclear Approval for Massive Amarillo AI Campus
Fermi America, co-founded by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry, is working with the NRC on a streamlined licensing process for four nuclear reactors planned near Amarillo, Texas, with construction set to begin this year.
Unit Corporation Reports 10% Revenue Growth After Drilling Unit Sale
Tulsa-based Unit Corporation saw revenues climb 10% in 2025 while cutting operating costs 4%, following its $119.7 million sale of Unit Drilling Company to Cactus Drilling.
Offshore drilling alliance develops remote ship positioning technology
Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling partner to create centralized dynamic positioning systems that could reduce offshore crew workloads and improve drilling safety.
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