<div id="readability-page-1">02:20 PM EST, 02/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks rose Friday afternoon with the NYSE Energy Sector Index advancing 1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gaining 0.9%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index climbed 1.6%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 2.5%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 0.4% to $63.10 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent advanced 0.6% to $67.94 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures gained 1.5% to $3.26 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, ConocoPhillips ( COP ) and its partners plan to invest about 20 billion Norwegian kroner ($2.11 billion) to restart production at three fields in the Greater Ekofisk area, Reuters reported, citing plans submitted to the Norwegian government. ConocoPhillips ( COP ) shares rose 0.9%.Solaris Energy Infrastructure ( SEI ) shares jumped 16% after the company secured a 10-year master rental agreement to provide over 500 megawatts of power generation equipment to a technology company.Exxon Mobil ( XOM ) contract workers are undergoing medical care following an accident at its Beaumont facility in Texas, multiple news outlets reported. Three employees were injured by a release of steam condensate, Reuters said. Exxon shares fell 0.7%. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

Energy stocks experienced a rise on Friday, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index up 1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF gaining 0.9%. Key indices like the Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index and Dow Jones US Utilities Index also saw increases. Crude oil prices rose slightly, while ConocoPhillips announced a $2.11 billion investment to restart production in Norway. Solaris Energy Infrastructure shares surged 16% after securing a major rental agreement, while Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.7% following an accident at its Texas facility.

- Energy stocks experienced an uptick on February 13, 2026, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index increasing by 1% and Brent crude advancing to $67.94 a barrel.  
- ConocoPhillips announced plans to invest approximately $2.11 billion to restart production in Norway, while Solaris Energy Infrastructure saw a significant 16% rise in shares after securing a long-term equipment rental agreement.  
- Conversely, Exxon Mobil shares declined by 0.7% following an accident at its Texas facility that left three workers injured.

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Friday Afternoon