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Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Utah — 31 stories and counting.

SMR Deals Signal Early Nuclear Buildout Work for Certified Subs

Utility Dive reports hyperscaler-backed small modular reactor deals are moving advanced nuclear toward commercial deployment, creating a coming wave of specialized civil, electrical, and mechanical subcontracting work for firms with nuclear-grade quality certifications.

Sep 6, 2026

Industry

Utah's $750M Canal-to-Pipeline Project Opens Door for Subcontractors

The Central Utah Water Conservancy District awarded a $750 million contract to a Jacobs/Bowen Collins & Associates joint venture to convert the century-old Strawberry High Line Canal into a pressurized pipeline system, with construction phases beginning within a year.

Sep 3, 2026

Editorial image: Canal-to-pipeline conversion staging at night - Utah's $750M Canal-to-Pipeline Project Opens Door for Subcontractors

Industry

Fervo Energy and Google Sign Record 396 MW Geothermal PPA

Google's 396 MW power purchase agreement with Fervo Energy at Cape Station in Utah is the world's largest enhanced geothermal deal, with an option to expand to nearly 1 GW by 2030.

Sep 1, 2026

Editorial image: Geothermal well pad at dawn - Fervo Energy and Google Sign Record 396 MW Geothermal PPA

Industry

Jacobs JV Lands Engineering Deal on $750M Utah Canal Overhaul

A Jacobs and Bowen Collins & Associates joint venture will engineer the conversion of Utah's century-old Strawberry High Line Canal into a pressurized pipeline system, part of a $750 million infrastructure project.

Aug 18, 2026

Industry

US Rig Count Climbs to 593 as Oklahoma Adds Rig

Baker Hughes data shows the U.S. rig count rose to 593 last week while Oklahoma gained one rig to reach 51, pointing to steady near-term work for drilling and completions crews.

Aug 16, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial multi-rig basin at golden-hour - US Rig Count Climbs to 593 as Oklahoma Adds Rig

Industry

Western Midstream Operators Push for Faster Gas Pipeline Expansion

Natural Gas Intelligence reports that Western US midstream operators are prioritizing pipeline optimization and new infrastructure as regional capacity runs at full utilization, citing weather-driven price spikes and growing storage needs.

Aug 14, 2026

Editorial image: aerial pipeline compressor station at dusk - Western Midstream Operators Push for Faster Gas Pipeline Expansion

Industry

Resolution Copper Awards $110M in Drilling, Underground Development Contracts

Resolution Copper has awarded roughly $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling and Redpath to advance exploration and underground development in Arizona, part of a $500 million investment program following federal permitting approvals.

Aug 10, 2026

Editorial image: Underground mine shaft headframe at dusk - Resolution Copper Awards $110M in Drilling, Underground Development Contracts

Compliance

Turner Industries Diversifies Beyond Petroleum as Safety Becomes a Selling Point

ENR profiles Turner Industries' pivot from a 93%-petroleum backlog into data centers, pharma, carbon capture, and nuclear work, with safety metrics driving the expansion strategy.

Aug 4, 2026

Industry

The Pentagon Wants to Build Data Centers. Congress Would Like a Word.

Lawmakers are pushing new oversight requirements on Defense Department plans to lease military land for AI data centers, citing energy, water, and community impacts.

Jul 25, 2026

Editorial image: Data center construction on military desert land - The Pentagon Wants to Build Data Centers. Congress Would Like a Word.

Industry

Major GCs Post Big Contract Wins Across Data Centers, Rail and Health Care This Summer

Construction Dive rounds up summer 2026 project wins, from a $100B Micron megafab to a $3.5B California rail contract, showing where major GC bidding activity is concentrated.

Jul 22, 2026

Industry

BofA Sees 100+ GW Power Gap Fueling On-Site Gas, Battery Boom

Bank of America projects US data center demand will outstrip utility generation additions by more than 100 GW through 2030, a gap analysts say will push developers toward on-site gas engines and battery storage.

Jul 17, 2026

Industry

FERC's Large-Load Orders Could Decide Which Data Centers Get Built First

FERC's June 18 show cause orders to six grid operators aim to standardize data center interconnection rules, and the projects that offer grid flexibility may break ground fastest, Utility Dive reports.

Jul 16, 2026

Editorial image: Data center substation interconnection gap - FERC's Large-Load Orders Could Decide Which Data Centers Get Built First

Industry

Fervo, Quaise Post Cost and Funding Gains Over Nuclear

Fervo Energy's faster drilling and Quaise Energy's $134 million funding round show next-gen geothermal closing in on costs well below nuclear builds like Vogtle.

Jul 13, 2026

Industry

INGAA Study Sees $162B Pipeline Buildout Need Through 2037

A new INGAA Foundation report finds the US and Canada will need 25.25 bcfd of new natural gas pipeline capacity and 13,273 miles of new pipe from 2028-37, backed by over $1 trillion in midstream investment through 2052.

Jul 8, 2026

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

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

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