Britain set to outlaw fracking after decades of debate
(Oil Price) – There have been discussions around fracking in the U.K. for years, with the government going back and forth on whether to support new operations. Politicians have explored the potential for fracking, which has been successful for fossil fuel recovery in the
Halliburton names new EVP, COO, advancing global operations strategy
(World Oil) – Halliburton has promoted Shannon Slocum to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant leadership shift as the company sharpens its focus on operational execution and long-term strategy. Slocum, who will also join Halliburton’s board of directors,
Permian oil producers face higher costs with new saltwater rules
(Oil Price) – As if WTI oil prices in the low $60s per barrel aren’t enough to slow production growth at America’s top producing shale basin, the Permian, new guidelines for permitting saltwater disposal wells could raise the costs for operators, especially smaller producers with
