Since acquiring XTO for $36 billion in 2010, Exxon Mobil has gotten better at drilling unconventional shale plays. But it needed Pioneer’s high-quality acreage to keep running in the Permian Basin, CEO Darren Woods said at CERAWeek by S&P Global.
Silver Hill Energy Partners LP is getting into the Bakken in North Dakota through the acquisition of Liberty Resources II.
The cost of supply for North American shale producers is expected to continue rising, according to a recent analysis by Enverus Intelligence Research.
Lab tests show that 90% of oil is still left in rock that’s drilled.
Crude output gains from the Permian Basin will keep U.S. oil production relatively flat entering the 2030s, offsetting declines from mature oily basins, according to Enverus Intelligence Research.
Midstream company Williams saw overall demand growth as heavy gas volumes passed through its network.
KeyBanc Capital Markets reports SM Energy’s wells “measure up well to anything being drilled in the Midland Basin by anybody today.”
Crescent Energy also reported companywide growth in D&C speeds, while well costs have declined 10%.
Evolution Petroleum said the company added 300 gross undeveloped locations and more than a dozen DUCs.
Permian Resources also reported its integration of Earthstone Energy’s assets is ahead of schedule and raised expected annual synergies from the deal.
Crescent Point Energy is divesting non-core assets to boost its portfolio for long-term sustainability and repay debt.
Oil per lateral foot in the Utica is as good as top Permian wells, EOG Resources told analysts May 3 as the company is taking the play to three-mile laterals and longer.
An undisclosed seller has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a Mississippian play opportunity in the Bennet 0607-22-27-1MXH in Grady County, Oklahoma.
DLH Capital LLC has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a 14 well package SCOOP/STACK opportunity in Blaine, Caddo, Canadian and Grady counties, Oklahoma.