Energy news for August 14, 2026
August 14, 2026 · 17 stories
17 stories from across upstream and markets. The day led with PEDEVCO to join 2026 EnerCom Denver investor conference.
Markets
PEDEVCO to join 2026 EnerCom Denver investor conference
PEDEVCO Corp. will host investor meetings at the Aug. 18-19 EnerCom Denver conference and has posted an updated investor presentation.
Upstream
Startup pitches AI drilling digital twin at IADC Spark Tank
Drillers.ai founder Sai Rao presented a physics-AI wellbore digital twin to industry judges at IADC's Advanced Rig Technology Spark Tank.
Upstream
Indonesia Energy's K-29 well passes 2,500 feet in Sumatra
The company's K-29 well in Sumatra has passed 2,500 feet toward a planned depth of about 3,400 feet, with a coring job planned near 3,000 feet.
Policy
DOE orders MISO to keep Michigan coal plant online through mid-November
An emergency order keeps the 1,420-megawatt J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan running through November 14 amid MISO reliability warnings.
Markets
EPA approves air quality plan for Big Six Towers' oil-fired engines
The EPA set a nitrogen oxide limit for three oil-fired engines at a Queens apartment complex, effective September 14, 2026.
Upstream
XRG enters Venezuela with equal stake in offshore Loran gas licence
ADNOC's international gas arm joins bp and UCC in Venezuela's offshore Loran licence, which holds more than 4 trillion cubic feet of proven gas.
Power
NANO Nuclear to attend four investor conferences through mid-September
NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) will attend four investor conferences between August 13 and September 15, including stops in Las Vegas and New York.
Power
Inventor unveils EMERGEN-SEAT toilet accessory for water outages
InventHelp says a Texas inventor's EMERGEN-SEAT lets people use a toilet without running water during outages or repairs.
Midstream & LNG
Touchstone's Cascadura compressor tops output targets in Trinidad
The Cascadura booster compressor entered service 9 July and is producing about 16.5 MMcf/d of gas in Trinidad, ahead of expectations.
Midstream & LNG
YPF, Eni and XRG apply for Argentina's investment incentive regime on LNG project
YPF, Eni and XRG submitted Argentina LNG's application to the Large Investment Incentive Regime, targeting a final investment decision by the end of 2026.
Markets
Wison Engineering wins $4.04 billion ADNOC Gas EPC contract
Wison Engineering won a $4.04 billion EPC contract to build a new gas processing train at ADNOC Gas' Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi.
Policy
DOE will not advance three national transmission corridor designations
Energy Secretary Chris Wright halted three transmission corridors selected in December 2024, citing stakeholder and cost concerns.
Upstream
Indonesia Energy's K-29 well passes 2,500 feet on way to reservoir zone
IEC's K-29 well in Sumatra has passed 2,500 feet toward a 3,400-foot target as the company nears its reservoir zone.
Midstream & LNG
Argentina LNG project files for RIGI incentive status ahead of 2026 FID
YPF, Eni and XRG's Argentina LNG project has applied for Argentina's RIGI investment incentive as it works toward a final investment decision by the end of 2026.
Upstream
XRG enters Venezuela with stake in offshore Loran gas licence
XRG, ADNOC's international energy investment company, will hold a stake in Venezuela's offshore Loran licence, which holds over 4 trillion cubic feet of proven gas, alongside bp and UCC.
Markets
BP awards Emerson automation contract for $2.9bn Shah Deniz project
Emerson will supply control and safety systems for BP's $2.9 billion Shah Deniz Compression platform in Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea sector.
Midstream & LNG
Seatrium and Golar sign LOI for third FLNG conversion project
Seatrium and Golar LNG plan to finalize an EPC contract by the second half of 2026 for a third floating LNG conversion project.
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