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Why Outlook for Oilfield Services Sector Is Down, But Not Out
Oilfield services companies will need to preserve capital and ride out the storm before they can expect to see an uptick in activity.
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The pandemic is not under control and carries a downside risk for the market, agency says.
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US Oil Production to Decline Less Than Previously Forecast in 2020
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Why Outlook for Oilfield Services Sector Is Down, But Not Out
Oilfield services companies will need to preserve capital and ride out the storm before they can expect to see an uptick in activity.
Coronavirus Pain Drives Big Oil’s Dash for Record Debt
The world's top seven energy firms—BP, Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Equinor, Total and Eni—raised $60 billion in debt in the quarter, nearly half of the $132 billion in oil and gas sector borrowing over the period.
Opportune Taps David Morris to Lead Dallas-based Restructuring Practice
As managing director of Opportune subsidiary Dacarba, David Morris’ principal focus will be guiding oil and gas companies through corporate restructurings, turnaround management, transactional due diligence and advising on Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
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Best of This Week’s Drilling Activity Highlights (July 10, 2020)
ConocoPhillips reports extended-reach horizontal Niobrara Shale producers in Colorado’s D-J Basin plus Wolfbone Field-Bone Spring wells completed by Occidental Petroleum in Reeves County, Texas, top this week’s drilling activity highlights from around the world.
E&P World View: US Service Firms Eye Middle East Markets amid Bleak Shale Outlook
Major oilfield service companies agree that the Middle Eastern region will be less severely impacted by the downturn compared to other regions.
Research Points to Hidden Opportunities in Permian Basin
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Raymond James Names Veteran Energy Banker Will Hodge as E&P Banking Co-head
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On the Market Oil and Gas Quicklist (Week of July 8, 2020)
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US Judge Rejects Latest Dakota Access Effort to Avoid Pipeline Shutdown
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US Energy Department Approves LNG Exports from Oregon
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US Court Orders Dakota Access Oil Pipeline to be Shut Down, Emptied
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Crestwood Assures Producers of Alternatives if DAPL Shuts
Midstream provider provides update on Bakken operations.
Judge Denies Dakota Access Initial Motion to Stay Pipeline Order
Dakota Access, controlled by Energy Transfer, filed a motion to stay a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 6 to stop operations and empty DAPL pending an environmental review.
DAPL Shutdown May Revive Oil-By-Rail Industry
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