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Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a new robotic manufacturing system and a learning platform for drilling contractors on the way in 2026.

Construction financing was secured for the 104-megawatt Ostrea Solar project in Washington, Cypress Creek Renewables says.

While SM Energy has no plans to pare its oil-focused D&C plans, it could redirect iron and pressure pumping to its gassier and NGL-rich South Texas property if WTI tumbles below $50.

U.S. shale’s progress is “in jeopardy” due to low prices, volatility and tariff uncertainty, Diamondback CEO Travis Stice said: “It is likely that U.S. onshore oil production has peaked and will begin to decline this quarter.”

Chad Zamarin, Williams Cos.’ executive vice president of corporate strategic development, will succeed Alan Armstrong as president and CEO, effective July 1.

Subsidiaries of energy major TotalEnergies have applied for an environmental permit for a $16 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in southern Chile.

Lightweight proppants engineered from refinery coke are giving Exxon an up to 15% lift in Permian EURs. “We generally surprised ourselves with the improvements,” CEO Darren Woods said.