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Sheffield: E&Ps’ Capital Starvation Not All Bad, But M&A Needs Work

Bryan Sheffield, managing partner of Formentera Partners and founder of Parsley Energy, discussed E&P capital, M&A barriers and how longer laterals could spur a “growth mode” at Hart Energy’s Energy Capital Conference.

AI: Herald of New Shale Age or Last-ditch Effort to Save Industry?

AI’s ability to optimize may usher oil and gas into a new age—or simply improve on past unconventional recovery methods—depending on who you talk to.

Politics Over Returns? Private Equity’s Renewables, Hydrocarbon Challenge

Private equity is a leader in clean energy investment, but it hasn’t been easy.

Uinta Railroad Up for Review as Supreme Court Term Begins

Court analysts say a decision on the proposed Uinta Basin railway, coming next year, could have a major impact on the energy industry.

Ovintiv to Divest Permian Assets Amidst M&A Rumors

Ovintiv is marketing assets in the Permian Basin amidst rumors that the Denver-based E&P is looking to join in on the M&A frenzy.

With Montney Production Set to Grow, US E&Ps Seize Opportunities

Canada’s Montney Shale play has already attracted U.S. companies Ovintiv, Murphy and ConocoPhillips while others, including private equity firms, continue to weigh their options.

Oil Prices Jump 4% on Reports of Iran Preparing to Attack Israel

An Israeli attack on Iranian oil production or export facilities could cause a material disruption, potentially more than a 1 MMbbl/d.

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Sept. 30, 2024)

Based on Stratas Advisors' demand forecast, there is room for Saudi Arabia to increase supply gradually and not collapse oil prices — if there is no dramatic increase in non-OPEC supply and the other members of OPEC+ do not grossly exceed their quotas.

Energy Transfer Leads the Midstream Consolidation Flow

Energy Transfer co-CEOs discuss pipeline pain points, needed M&A, regulatory woes and much more in this Midstream Business exclusive.

US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for Second Week in a Row

The oil and gas rig count fell by 1 to 587 in the week to Sept. 27, the lowest since early September.