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Paisie: Assessing an Uncertain Energy Future in Three Scenarios

Several years ago, Stratas Advisors developed three long-term energy scenarios. A scenario depicting greater market volatility in an increasingly unstable world is appearing more likely.

The Aggregators: Avant’s Winning Formula to Deliver Returns

Avant Natural Resources buys small, sells big and is loving every minute of it.

LNG, Data Centers, Winter Freeze Offer Promise for NatGas in ‘25

New LNG export capacity and new gas-fired power demand have prices for 2025 gas and beyond much higher than the early 2024 outlook expected. And kicking the year off: a 21-day freeze across the U.S.

Q&A: Crescent Midstream Charts CCS Course with $1B Project

CEO Jerry Ashcroft discusses the carbon capture and storage landscape and how the company is evolving.

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.

Hirs: Investing for 2025—Growth by Acquisition

Fundamentals will push against increased production and a buyers’ market will rule.

The Private Equity Puzzle: Rebuilding Portfolios After M&A Craze

In the Haynesville, Delaware and Utica, Post Oak Energy Capital is supporting companies determined to make a profitable footprint.

Kissler: Can ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Trump Inventory, Capex Constraints?

President Trump continues to push E&Ps to “drill, drill, drill,” but producing an extra 3 MMbbl/d is easier said than done.

Belcher: Trump’s Policies Could Impact Global Energy Markets

At their worst, Trump’s new energy policies could restrict the movement of global commerce and at their best increase interest rates and costs.

AI-Shale Synergy: Experts Detail Transformational Ops Improvements

An abundance of data enables automation that saves time, cuts waste, speeds decision-making and sweetens the bottom line. Of course, there are challenges.

Bracewell: Many Await Updates to Existing CO2 Pipeline Safety Regulations

Pipeline proponents are facing challenges and have been hampered by the lack of clarity regarding CO2 pipeline safety regulations.

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.

Shale Consolidation Aftermath: The Field Narrows

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

Shale Outlook Permian: The Once and Future King Keeps Delivering

The Permian Basin’s core is in full-scale manufacturing mode, with smaller intrepid operators pushing the basin’s boundaries further and deeper.

Shale Outlook Uinta: Horizontal Boom to Continue in 2025

After two large-scale transactions by SM Energy and Ovintiv, the Uinta Basin is ready for development—and stacked pay exploration.

Shale Outlook: Power Demand Drives Lower 48 Midstream Expansions

Rising electrical demand may finally push natural gas demand to catch up with production.

Shale Outlook: E&Ps Making More U-Turn Laterals, Problem-Free

Of the more than 70 horseshoe wells drilled to date, half came in the first nine months of 2024 as operators found 2-mile, single-section laterals more economic than a pair of 1-mile straight holes.

Shale Outlook Appalachia: Natural Gas Poised to Pay

Increasing gas demand is expected to rally prices and boost midstream planning as a new Trump administration pledges to loosen permitting—setting the stage for M&A in the Appalachian Basin.

Trying to Keep Tabs on the Inflation Reduction Act’s $370B

Several online trackers are following the flow of Inflation Reduction Act money, but a full accounting of the billions already obligated by the Biden administration is a monumental task.

Shale Outlook Eagle Ford: Sustaining the Long Plateau in South Texas

The Eagle Ford lacks the growth profile of the Permian Basin, but thoughtful M&A and refrac projects are extending operator inventories.

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