Day: February 2, 2026

Judge Revives Ørsted NY Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump

Energy News Beat In a significant setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to curb offshore wind development, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ruled on February 2, 2026, to allow construction to resume on Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind project off New York’s Long Island. The decision lifts a federal halt imposed under President Donald Trump, marking […]

Shell Sees LNG Market Growing 3% Per Year

Energy News Beat By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains a cornerstone of the transition toward cleaner fuels. At the LNG2026 conference in Doha, Qatar, Wael Sawan, CEO of Shell—the world’s leading LNG trader—highlighted the sector’s robust outlook, stating that the global LNG […]

Devon and Coterra to Create Shale Giant in $58-Billion Merger

Energy News Beat In a landmark move shaking up the U.S. shale industry, Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE: CTRA) have announced an all-stock merger valued at approximately $58 billion in combined enterprise value. The deal, unveiled on February 2, 2026, aims to forge a premier shale operator with enhanced scale, […]