The number of active oil rigs in the United States rose by two in the week ending September 4, marking the first increase in three weeks.
The number of active oil rigs in the United States rose by two during the week ending Friday, September 4, according to a report reviewed by an energy research unit. The increase in oil rigs was offset by a decline of two natural gas platforms during the same period.
The total number of active drilling rigs remained at 588, unchanged from the previous week, according to the report. The oil rig increase marked the first gain in three weeks.
The FBI's New Orleans office opened an investigation into a dark web service offering digital scans of over 153 million driver's licenses from the United States and Canada.
President Trump said Iran's response to U.S. actions is restrained, as CENTCOM's commander announced the clearing of sea mines from shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States has approved a potential $800 million Foreign Military Sale to Iraq including Bell helicopters, machine gun launchers, rocket systems and related equipment.
A portable 50-megawatt nuclear power station being developed in Canada is advancing toward a key phase, with potential applications in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
A Technip Energies executive said addressing energy affordability, supply security and emissions cuts requires integrating different energy pathways, including expanded natural gas projects.
Marine fuel buyers face record prices and declining fuel quality in 2026 as conflict disrupts global supply chains.