Energy news for July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026 · 4 stories
4 stories from across geopolitics & supply and markets. The day led with BLM lease sale in Montana and the Dakotas raises $130 million.
Policy
BLM lease sale in Montana and the Dakotas raises $130 million
The Bureau of Land Management leased 63 parcels for $130,207,102.
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.
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.
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.
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