Larry Prado, Hart Energy’s activity editor, summarizes recent exploration action from the oil and gas industry. (Source: Hart Energy; Shutterstock.com)
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s top five drilling activity highlights from around the world.
- Hartshead Resources: 112 Bcf of Gas in Place in Viking Wx Gas Field
- Three Midland County, Texas, Lower Spraberry Wells Announced by Chevron
- Melbana Energy Announces Results from Block 9 Testing in Cuba
- XTO Energy Completes Two Wolfcamp A Wells in Martin County, Texas
- Upper Wolfcamp, Lower Wolfcamp Producers at Midland County, Texas, Drillpad
For more up-to-date information on the latest U.S. and international exploration wells visit Hart Energy’s online Drilling Activity Highlights database.
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