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Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Utah — 17 stories and counting.

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.

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Industry

Utah's Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project Goes Online in Emery County

The 400 MW/1,600 MWh Green River Energy Center, backed by over $1 billion in investment, is now operational in Utah, marking the largest solar and storage facility in PacifiCorp's service territory.

Jul 2, 2026

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

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

Industry

Granite Construction Wins $117M Contract to Extend Utah Highway Corridor

Granite Construction secured a $116.9 million contract to extend State Route 177 in Davis County, Utah, adding 3 miles to the West Davis Corridor to address rapid regional population growth.

Jun 26, 2026

Editorial image: Highway bridge construction closeup - Granite Construction Wins $117M Contract to Extend Utah Highway Corridor

Industry

Chevron Pursues Data Center Power Deals Across Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast

Following its landmark West Texas deal with Microsoft, Chevron is actively exploring additional natural gas power projects to serve data centers across multiple US regions.

Jun 26, 2026

Industry

DOI Deal Redirects $765 Million from Offshore Wind to Natural Gas and Geothermal

The U.S. Department of the Interior has reached a settlement with Invenergy to terminate four offshore wind leases and redirect $765 million toward natural gas and geothermal projects across the Midwest and western US.

Jun 18, 2026

Editorial image: Geothermal wellhead at dawn - DOI Deal Redirects $765 Million from Offshore Wind to Natural Gas and Geothermal

Industry

Zephyr Clears Pipeline Integrity Hurdle, Moves Toward First Gas at Utah Paradox Project

Zephyr Energy has completed a key pipeline inspection at its Utah Paradox basin project, opening the door to regulatory approvals needed for natural gas exports via the Williams Companies' Northwest Pipeline system.

Jun 10, 2026

Industry

Quanta Services Pilots Australian Suicide Prevention Model Across Six Field Units

Six Quanta Services subsidiaries are testing MATES North America, an Australian peer-to-peer suicide prevention program, across union and non-union construction sites in the US. The pilot aims to adapt the model for North American field workforces.

Jun 6, 2026

Editorial image: Crew connection at dawn - Quanta Services Pilots Australian Suicide Prevention Model Across Six Field Units

Industry

US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

FERC reports the largest year-over-year capacity increase in over a decade, with nearly 26 GW added in Texas alone, signaling sustained demand for grid construction and interconnection work across the country.

May 23, 2026

Editorial image: Massive grid expansion buildout - US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

Workforce

53 Utility Companies Log 3,700 Hours Connecting 13 Navajo Nation Homes to the Grid

Crews from 53 utility companies across 24 states worked more than 3,700 combined hours to bring electricity to 13 remote Navajo Nation families through the Light Up Navajo VII initiative.

May 20, 2026

Industry

Clearway Energy Brings 320-MW, 1,280-MWh Battery Storage Complex Online in Utah

Clearway Energy has commissioned the Honeycomb Energy Center in Utah, a four-system, 320-MW battery storage project paired with existing solar arrays under 20-year contracts with PacifiCorp.

May 8, 2026

Industry

BLM Lease Sales in Colorado, Nevada and Utah Hit $65M, Setting Up Onshore Drilling Wave

The Bureau of Land Management's latest quarterly lease sale across three western states generated $64.8 million and leased more than 131,000 acres, pointing to a wave of onshore drilling projects that will need field service contractors across the Rockies.

Apr 2, 2026

Editorial image: Rocky Mountain dawn drilling landscape - BLM Lease Sales in Colorado, Nevada and Utah Hit $65M, Setting Up Onshore Drilling Wave

Industry

Spring Weather Pushes Natural Gas Cash Prices Lower

Mild spring conditions are driving cash natural gas prices down across US markets, with implications for fuel costs and contract pricing for field service companies.

Mar 29, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjacks working through spring night - Spring Weather Pushes Natural Gas Cash Prices Lower

Cash Flow

Knife River Completes Third Mountain Region Acquisition with Montana Ready-Mix Buy

Knife River Corp. has acquired Donaldson Brothers Ready Mix in western Montana, marking its third acquisition in the Mountain segment in early 2026 as the company pursues vertically integrated growth in mid-size markets.

Mar 23, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial concrete plant mountain valley - Knife River Completes Third Mountain Region Acquisition with Montana Ready-Mix Buy

Industry

ProStack Expands Utah Distribution Network Through Sync Aggregate Partnership

ProStack appoints Sync Aggregate as Utah distributor for material handling equipment, potentially affecting equipment availability and service options for aggregate operations.

Mar 13, 2026

Editorial image: Dawn conveyor Utah quarry - ProStack Expands Utah Distribution Network Through Sync Aggregate Partnership

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