Energy news for July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026 · 9 stories
9 stories from across upstream and midstream & lng. The day led with European Commission approves Czechia's capacity mechanism.
Upstream
European Commission approves Czechia's capacity mechanism
The European Commission approved Czechia's market-wide capacity mechanism, financed by consumer charges at an estimated €3.1bn to €6.2bn.
Midstream & LNG
Chesapeake Utilities unit plans $1.2 billion Florida gas pipeline
Peninsula Pipeline's Florida Energy Pathway would run from Palm Beach to Miami-Dade County, backed by nearly 250,000 dekatherms a day in firm commitments.
Midstream & LNG
Shell takes final investment decision on Bahamas LNG terminal
Shell has taken a final investment decision on a small-scale LNG terminal in The Bahamas, taking a 40% stake in developer New Providence Gas.
Power
QTS and Lancium plan $10 billion data center campus in Hall County, Texas
QTS will design, build and operate the campus on Lancium's Clean Campus near Turkey, Texas, with up to 7,000 jobs at peak construction.
Upstream
Tetragon awards $1.45m seismic contract to DUG Technology
Tetragon Energy hired DUG Technology to reprocess seismic data over its Philippines offshore permits, a $1.45 million contract meant to attract a farm-in partner.
Upstream
DeepOcean removes 100-tonne wellhead structure from Seven Seas field
DeepOcean recovered a wellhead protection structure at Spirit Energy's Seven Seas field and disconnected subsea gear at Grove West, ahead of a rig campaign.
Markets
OPEC's Charter of Cooperation committee holds first meeting, draws 20-plus nations
OPEC's Charter of Cooperation held its first Technical Committee meeting in Baku, drawing over 20 countries to set a workplan.
Geopolitics & Supply
Brent crude swung from $72 to $118 a barrel in the second quarter, EIA says
Brent crude ranged from $72 to $118 a barrel in the second quarter as Strait of Hormuz disruptions squeezed global oil supply, the EIA said.
Policy
BLM lease sale in Montana and the Dakotas raises $130 million
The Bureau of Land Management leased 63 parcels for $130,207,102.
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