Q&A: Exxon Mobil Pioneers the Permian and Guyana

Liam Mallon, Exxon Mobil’s upstream president, discusses how XOM liquids production has hit a 40-year high on the 25th anniversary of the Exxon-Mobil merger, and plans for the future.

December 3, 2024

Adkins: The Overhang of Excess Oil May Not Be All that Massive

Raymond James’ J. Marshall Adkins says the market is factoring in perceptions of OPEC excess capacity from countries such as Venezuela, Nigeria and Iraq that have yet to hit their production potential—and probably won't anytime soon.

December 2, 2024

More Oil, Gas Exploration Needed Now—WoodMac

New discoveries can reduce costs and emissions intensity while delivering value for resource holders and explorers, Wood Mackenzie analysts said.

November 25, 2024

Exxon, Chevron Beat 3Q Estimates, Output Boosts Results

Oil giants Chevron and Exxon Mobil reported mixed results for the third quarter, with both companies surpassing Wall Street expectations despite facing different challenges.

November 1, 2024

Hess Goes Forth in Bakken with Chevron Deal Entangled in Dispute

Waiting to close a $55 billion sale to Chevron, Hess Corp. plans to continue running four rigs in the North Dakota Bakken shale play through the fourth quarter.

October 30, 2024

'A Renewed Look': Central Basin Platform's Old Rock Gains New Interest

As majors prune their portfolios to sell non-core assets, M&A activity is heating up on the Permian’s Central Basin Platform and Northwest Shelf—and Ring Energy hopes to be a buyer.

October 29, 2024

Chevron, in Hess Holding Pattern, Sells $6.8B in Alaska, Canada

Chevron Corp., waiting to close a $55 billion takeover of Hess Corp., is selling off non-core assets in Canada and Alaska.

October 8, 2024

Chevron Sells Canadian Oil Sands, Duvernay Shale Assets for $6.5B

Chevron said the divestitures are part of its plans to sell $10 billion to $15 billion worth of assets by 2028 following the company’s acquisition of Hess Corp. for $53 billion.

October 7, 2024

FTC Oks Chevron-Hess Deal, Bans John Hess from Board

Federal regulators signed off on a blockbuster tie-up between Chevron and Hess Corp. but banned CEO John Hess from sitting on the Chevron board.

September 30, 2024

From Exxon to APA, E&Ps Feel Need to Scratch Exploration Itch

Exxon Mobil is looking for its “next Permian,” which an executive said could be in Algeria.

August 27, 2024