Oil & Gas

Bipartisan Senate negotiators are expected to make limited, technical changes to permitting legislation S.5653 ahead of a planned November 9, 2026 vote. Energy, utility, oil and gas, tribal, and environmental stakeholders have weighed in, but the bill is a policy development—not a funded procurement or contract opportunity.

A coalition led by Washington State challenges the federal government’s proposed oil leasing program in Alaska. This legal action raises concerns about environmental impacts, potentially delaying contracts and increasing compliance requirements for energy companies.

The Philippine government is considering government-to-government oil procurement, led by Senator Imee Marcos, to counteract supply uncertainties stemming from the Middle East oil crisis. This strategic initiative, reflecting historical practices, involves direct procurement from oil-producing nations, underscoring the need for robust energy supply chains.