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Pickering Prognosticates 2025 Political Winds and Shale M&A

For oil and gas, big M&A deals will probably encounter less resistance, tariffs could be a threat and the industry will likely shrug off “drill, baby, drill” entreaties.

API: Congress Needed for Long-Lasting Policy Changes

The American Petroleum Institute lays out its political plans as the next presidential administration prepares to take office.

Pioneer Energy’s Tech Offers More Pad Throughput, Fewer Emissions

Pioneer Energy’s Emission Control Treater technology reduces emissions and can boost a well’s crude yield by 5% to10%, executives say.

More Uinta, Green River Gas Needed as Western US Demand Grows

Natural gas demand in the western U.S. market is rising, risking supply shortages later this decade. Experts say gas from the Uinta and Green River basins will make up some of the shortfall.

E&P Highlights: Jan. 13, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including Chevron starting production from a platform in the Gulf of Mexico and several new products for pipelines.

Venture Global Targets $110B in Massive IPO

Venture Global is expected to pitch its IPO to investors by Jan. 17 to rival the largest energy IPOs on record.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Jan. 13, 2025)

Stratas Advisors expect that there is some room for oil prices to move higher this week, but the price of Brent crude oil will struggle to breakthrough $82.50.

Panama Canal Traffic Rose in Dec, but Waterway Still Has Empty Slots

Some vessels, including LNG tankers, have continued using alternative routes due to the canal's increase in passage fees in the last decade.

Shale Consolidation Aftermath: The Field Narrows

Widespread consolidation has reshaped the list of top public producers, says Enverus CEO Manuj Nikhanj.

Constellation Bets Big on NatGas in $16.4B Deal for Calpine

Constellation Energy will acquire Calpine Corp. in a $26.6 billion deal, including debt, that will give the pure-play nuclear company the largest natural gas power generation fleet.