Nigeria Advances $15 Billion Deepwater Oil Project After New Contract Agreement
Nigeria signed updated contracts for Bonga Southwest/Aparo, moving the delayed deepwater project toward a final investment decision but not construction.
Oil and Gas
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Montana’s federal oil and gas lease sale advances as cleanup-bond debate continues
A July 14 BLM decision advanced a 66-parcel lease sale spanning Montana and North Dakota. A separate proposed rule would lower minimum bonds and change public participation, with comments due Aug. 24.
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DOE opens $65.5 million oil and gas technology competition
DOE is seeking applications for up to 16 cost-shared oil and gas technology projects, with full proposals due September 22, 2026.
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Fort Collins prepares for next step on Prospect Energy well closures and cleanup
Fort Collins has advanced a measure tied to former Prospect Energy well closures, with a second council reading scheduled for August 18 as Larimer County organizes a broader 50-well cleanup.
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Interior proposes new royalty rules for oil, gas and coal
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – Interior has proposed royalty changes for public-lands oil, gas and coal, including new valuation methods and a 60-day public comment window. ([doi.gov](https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-proposes-streamlined-regulations-oil-gas-and-coal))