Energy news for August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026 · 9 stories
9 stories from across upstream and policy. The day led with DeepOcean completes subsea tie-back linking Teal West to the Anasuria FPSO.
Upstream
DeepOcean completes subsea tie-back linking Teal West to the Anasuria FPSO
DeepOcean finished subsea construction and tie-in work connecting the Teal West field to the existing Anasuria FPSO in the UK's Central North Sea.
Power
Standard Nuclear locks in multi-ton TRISO fuel deal with Radiant through 2031
The binding agreement supplies TRISO fuel for Radiant's 1-megawatt Kaleidos microreactor, securing deliveries through 2031.
Upstream
Continental Resources to acquire 50% of Phoenix Global Resources
Continental signed a heads of agreement for half of Mercuria-backed Phoenix Global Resources, forming a Vaca Muerta joint venture.
Upstream
UK updates guidance for offshore oil and gas emissions database
The UK government published new atmospheric guidance for the database that tracks emissions and discharges from offshore oil and gas installations.
Policy
BLM lease sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas draws $139 million
The Bureau of Land Management sold 25 parcels covering 20,334 acres in a quarterly auction, its latest sale since a new law cut the federal royalty rate.
Markets
Sempra sells Mexican gas utility Ecogas for $500 million
Sempra completed the sale of Ecogas México, a gas distribution network serving over 600,000 customers, as part of its capital recycling program.
Policy
Pertamina Hulu Energi turns to digital tools to meet Indonesia's oil and gas mandate
The upstream arm of Indonesia's state energy company plans about 1,000 wells a year as it leans on new technology to grow production.
Power
TVA board approves data center rate, $13 billion budget to meet rising demand
TVA's board approved a new data center rate, a 2026 resource plan and an FY2027 budget with over $13 billion in planned spending through FY29.
Upstream
DeepOcean finishes subsea tie-back work linking Teal West to Anasuria FPSO
DeepOcean completed subsea construction connecting the Teal West field to the Anasuria FPSO in the UK North Sea, using ROVs in place of divers.
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