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Southwestern Public Service Wins $113M Texas Reliability Grant

Xcel Energy subsidiary Southwestern Public Service will receive $113 million from the Texas Energy Fund for drone-based pole inspection, grid monitoring sensors, and pole replacement across the Panhandle and South Plains.

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Compliance

OSHA's 2026 Agenda Targets Lockout/Tagout, Heat Rule, Power Presses

OSHA's newly released regulatory agenda sets a November target for a modernized lockout/tagout proposal and a December supplemental notice on the heat rule, while MSHA plans a revised silica proposal for July.

Jul 7, 2026

Industry

Natural Gas Output Now Outpacing Oil Growth in the Permian Basin

EIA data show Permian natural gas production grew 60% since 2021 versus 39% for crude, as rising gas-oil ratios create a bottleneck for takeaway capacity.

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

Western Oklahoma Rig Count Climbs as Permian Also Adds Rigs

Baker Hughes' latest rig count shows western Oklahoma's Cana Woodford and Granite Wash plays each adding rigs, while the Permian Basin gained three to reach 261 total.

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

Zachry Unit Crescent Constructors Wins $89M Texas Water Contract

Crescent Constructors, acquired by Zachry Construction in September, will expand a Lewisville, Texas wastewater treatment plant in an $89 million deal, Construction Dive reports.

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

Superior Energy to Acquire Sonic, Expanding Wellsite Production Equipment Line

Superior Energy Services is acquiring Permian Basin-focused Sonic Holdings to expand its production equipment and wellsite services portfolio, World Oil reports.

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

XRG Now Holds Stakes in All Five Rio Grande LNG Trains

XRG has acquired an additional 7.6% equity interest in Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, giving it exposure across all five trains under construction at the Port of Brownsville facility, World Oil reports.

Jul 6, 2026

Editorial image: Five LNG trains under construction, night - XRG Now Holds Stakes in All Five Rio Grande LNG Trains

Industry

Wood Mackenzie Sees Henry Hub Gas Prices Climbing Toward $5 by 2035

Wood Mackenzie forecasts Henry Hub natural gas prices approaching $5/MMBtu by 2035 as LNG exports and AI-driven power demand outpace slowing production gains, World Oil reports.

Jul 5, 2026

Industry

US Crude Output Hits Record 13.934M b/d in April

EIA data show US crude production climbed to a record 13.934 million b/d in April, with Texas, New Mexico, and North Dakota all posting strong gains as producers responded to higher oil prices.

Jul 5, 2026

Editorial image: Dawn Permian pumpjack field ramping - US Crude Output Hits Record 13.934M b/d in April

Industry

San Mateo JV to Acquire Cardinal Midstream Assets for $752M in Delaware Basin

San Mateo Midstream, Matador Resources' joint venture with Five Point Infrastructure, is acquiring Cardinal Midstream Partners' gathering and processing assets in the northern Delaware Basin for $752 million, with closing expected by July 31.

Jul 5, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial dusk view of gas processing plant - San Mateo JV to Acquire Cardinal Midstream Assets for $752M in Delaware Basin

Revenue

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.

Jul 4, 2026

Editorial image: Regulatory office modernizing permitting data - Texas RRC Expands DOGE Efficiency Push, Targets Permitting and Inspections

Industry

Turner Industries Wins 2026 ENR Texas Contractor of the Year Award

ENR Texas & Southeast named Turner Industries its 2026 Contractor of the Year, citing the firm's expansion beyond refining into carbon capture, life sciences, and nuclear fabrication.

Jul 2, 2026

Editorial image: fabrication bay at dusk - Turner Industries Wins 2026 ENR Texas Contractor of the Year Award

Industry

Texas Orphan Well Costs Hit $202 Million Record as Plugging Bills Pile Up

The Railroad Commission of Texas now estimates $202 million to plug its approved orphan well inventory, a record driven by more wells, deeper wells, and soaring per-well costs.

Jul 2, 2026

Editorial image: Rusted orphan wellhead awaiting plugging - Texas Orphan Well Costs Hit $202 Million Record as Plugging Bills Pile Up

Industry

Phillips 66 Moves Forward on Permian Gas Plant and Gulf Coast Fractionator

Phillips 66 announced it is advancing the Zeus Gas Plant in the Permian Basin and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator in Robstown, Texas, with both projects targeting a 2028 online date and sitting within a $2.0 to $2.5 billion capital spending range.

Jul 1, 2026

Editorial image: Fractionator complex under construction - Phillips 66 Moves Forward on Permian Gas Plant and Gulf Coast Fractionator

Industry

Wood Mackenzie: 7 GW of Renewable Projects Cancelled on Federal Land, Another 12 GW at Risk

A Wood Mackenzie analysis finds federal permitting changes cancelled or halted 7 GW of renewable energy projects on federal land in 2025, with $121 billion in total investment now at risk across federal and private lands.

Jul 1, 2026

Industry

SpaceX's 'Starpipe' Project Brings 8-Mile, 16-Inch Pipeline Opportunity to South Texas

SpaceX plans to break ground next month on an 8-mile natural gas pipeline to its Starbase launch facility in south Texas, with a January 2027 in-service target. Here's what pipeline subcontractors in the region should know.

Jul 1, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline route toward Starbase - SpaceX's 'Starpipe' Project Brings 8-Mile, 16-Inch Pipeline Opportunity to South Texas

Industry

NextDecade Prices $3.5B in Senior Secured Notes for Rio Grande LNG Construction

NextDecade Corp has priced $3.5 billion in senior secured notes across four tranches to fund the under-construction Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas, with Phase 1 carrying an $18 billion total investment.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: LNG mega-facility dawn construction - NextDecade Prices $3.5B in Senior Secured Notes for Rio Grande LNG Construction

Compliance

$3.5M in OSHA Fines Follow Houston Chemical Spill Cleanup That Left Workers Unprotected

Three companies face over $3.5 million in proposed OSHA penalties after federal inspectors found workers were sent into a million-gallon sulfuric acid spill cleanup without adequate training, respirators, or safety measures at a Houston-area facility.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial hazmat cleanup at night - $3.5M in OSHA Fines Follow Houston Chemical Spill Cleanup That Left Workers Unprotected

Industry

North American Rig Count Hits 770 After Eight Consecutive Weeks of Growth

Baker Hughes data shows North America added 21 rigs week on week as of June 26, pushing the total count to 770 and extending a streak of eight straight weekly gains.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjack field, night, scale - North American Rig Count Hits 770 After Eight Consecutive Weeks of Growth

Workforce

AI's Power Hunger Is Creating a Construction Boom Subcontractors Can't Afford to Miss

The White House has warned of a $1.4 trillion power infrastructure shortfall driven by AI demand. For utility and electrical subcontractors, the buildout ahead may be the largest in a generation.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial substation construction boom - AI's Power Hunger Is Creating a Construction Boom Subcontractors Can't Afford to Miss

Industry

Williams Companies Eyes $5.5 Billion Acquisition of Momentum Midstream

Williams Companies is pursuing a $5.5 billion deal to acquire Momentum Midstream, a move that signals continued midstream consolidation and new pipeline construction opportunities for field subcontractors.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline systems merging at dawn - Williams Companies Eyes $5.5 Billion Acquisition of Momentum Midstream

Industry

Who Owns Safety on a Multi-Contractor Worksite? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

When multiple subcontractors share a site, hazard accountability gets murky fast. Here's what OSHA's multi-employer citation policy means for your crew and your liability.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Multi-contractor site divided zones - Who Owns Safety on a Multi-Contractor Worksite? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Compliance

July Is the Deadliest Month for Heat on Jobsites. Here's What Field Employers Need to Know

Safety+Health Magazine highlights July as the hottest month of the year in the US and points to ongoing federal and state OSHA activity around heat protection for workers. Field employers should review their heat safety programs now.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Hydration prep, peak heat - July Is the Deadliest Month for Heat on Jobsites. Here's What Field Employers Need to Know

Compliance

Confined Space Rescue Plans Have Critical Gaps, Industry Experts Warn

Safety+Health Magazine identifies the most commonly overlooked factors in confined space rescue planning, from over-reliance on local emergency services to skipping non-entry rescue methods and regular drills.

Jun 29, 2026

Industry

Magnolia Oil & Gas Targets WildFire Energy in $4 Billion Eagle Ford Deal

Magnolia Oil & Gas has emerged as the front-runner to acquire WildFire Energy for more than $4 billion, a move that would significantly expand its Eagle Ford shale footprint and could reshape drilling service demand across South Texas.

Jun 28, 2026

Editorial image: Two trucks, one deal - Magnolia Oil & Gas Targets WildFire Energy in $4 Billion Eagle Ford Deal

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