Crude Oil

Diamondback, Double Eagle Form JV to Drill in Southern Midland Basin

Double Eagle IV is selling mostly undeveloped, core Midland Basin acreage to Diamondback Energy for $4.1 billion. Double Eagle will retain a significant amount of existing production in the southern Midland Basin, where it’s partnering with Diamondback to “accelerate development.”

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Devon, BPX to End Legacy Eagle Ford JV After 15 Years

The move to dissolve the Devon-BPX joint venture ends a 15-year drilling partnership originally structured by Petrohawk and GeoSouthern, early trailblazers in the Eagle Ford Shale.

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E&P Seller Beware: The Buyer May be Armed with AI Intel

Go AI or leave money on the table, warned panelists in a NAPE program.

Crude Oil

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 18, 2025)

The price of Brent crude oil did reach $77 on Feb. 18 before falling back with news that members of the Trump Administration were holding talks with their Russian counterparts.

Field Development

E&P Highlights: Feb. 18, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from new activity in the Búzios field offshore Brazil to new production in the Mediterranean.

Drilling

PrePad Tosses Spreadsheets for Drilling Completions Simulation Models

Startup PrePad’s discrete-event simulation model condenses the dozens of variables in a drilling operation to optimize the economics of drilling and completions. Big names such as Devon Energy, Chevron Technology Ventures and Coterra Energy have taken notice.

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E&Ps Pivot from the Pricey Permian

SM Energy, Ovintiv and Devon Energy were rumored to be hunting for Permian M&A—but they ultimately inked deals in cheaper basins. Experts say it’s a trend to watch as producers shrug off high Permian prices for runway in the Williston, Eagle Ford, the Uinta and the Montney.

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