Gulf of Mexico

Oil and Gas

A New Frontier in the 'Gulf of America': Shell and INEOS Strike Oil at Nashville Well

In a landmark announcement on December 22, 2025, energy giants Shell and INEOS Energy revealed a significant oil discovery at the Nashville exploration well, situated in the deepwater Norphlet play of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico—a region now increasingly referred to by industry and government officials as the

Offshore Drilling

Deepwater Resurgence: Gulf of Mexico Fuels US Oil Growth as Onshore Production Plateaus

October 16, 2025 – The United States oil industry is witnessing a significant pivot, with deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) emerging as the primary engine for growth, even as onshore shale production faces an anticipated slowdown. This strategic shift marks a renewed era for offshore exploration and production,