Houston – November 03, 2026 -- Marathon Petroleum and Valero Energy reported third-quarter net income of $7.4 billion and $6.8 billion, up from $1.4 billion and $1.1 billion a year earlier, as wider crack spreads lifted refining margins while U.S.-Iran diplomacy remained unresolved.

Houston – October 28, 2026 -- Shell Offshore Inc. has started production at Phase 3 of the Silvertip project, adding two wells that are expected to produce up to 6,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) at peak rates at the Shell-operated Perdido spar in the Gulf of America.

Silvertip Frio wells are tied into existing subsea infrastructure

The two wells sit in the Silvertip Frio reservoir, where Shell holds 40% and operates, and Chevron U.S.A. holds 60%. Phase 3 connects them to subsea infrastructure already in place, avoiding a new host facility.

Los Angeles – – October 13, 2026 -- Californians registered 1.81 million new gas, hybrid and electric vehicles in 2025, the backdrop for the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show's decision to make Energy the first of three narrative pillars, with Chevron with Techron as presenting sponsor of the consumer show.

Bangkok – September 16, 2026 -- Gastech 2026 opens in Bangkok on September 14, convening 19 government ministers, global energy CEOs and technology leaders to address emerging markets that now drive more than 80% of global energy demand growth. Hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy and running through September 17, the event follows Gastech 2025's approximately $60 billion in commercial agreements and investments, setting a high bar for deal-making in this edition.