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Birthplace of US Oil Boom a Decade Ago Shows Signs of Decline
Soaring oil production transformed North Dakota over the past decade but last year’s oil market downturn hit the region hard.
Permian Basin Poised to Lead Low-carbon Transition, Occidental Exec Says
The Permian Basin is poised to become the leader in the world’s low-carbon transition and those already working in the basin will be the pioneers of that transition, Occidental Petroleum’s William Barrett told attendees of Hart Energy’s Carbon Management Forum.
What Higher Gas Prices Mean for US Shale This Winter
Gas prices have rallied, but what will be the implications for the North American shale market in the months ahead?
Factors for Shale Producers to Consider When Tackling FDIs
A shale expert shares some insight on factors to evaluate when optimizing hydraulic fracturing.
More Top Stories in Shale Plays
Public Capital, Exploration & Production, Shale Plays
Battalion Oil Secures Strategic Refinancing to Accelerate Permian Growth
The new capital not only allows for a complete repayment of Battalion Oil’s previous credit facility, but also provides ample liquidity to accelerate the development of its Monument Draw asset in the Delaware Basin, CEO Richard Little says.
November 29, 2021
Rig Counts, Shale Plays
Hart Energy Unconventional Activity Tracker (Week of Nov. 29, 2021)
The largest week-over-week gains to the U.S. rig count occurred in the Gulf Coast and the Anadarko Basin. Meanwhile, the Permian had the largest loss at seven rigs.
November 29, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Eastern Rig Count as of November 26, 2021
Alabama. Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia
November 26, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Gulf Coast Rig Count as of November 26, 2021
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas RRC Dist. 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 6, inland, offshore
November 26, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Western Rig Count as of November 26, 2021
California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
November 26, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Midcontinent, Permian Basin Rig Count as of November 26, 2021
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Dist. 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 9, 10
November 26, 2021
Private Equity, Investment, Acquisitions & Divestitures
Private Equity Investor Lime Rock Closes $203 Million Acquisition Fund
The acquisition fund, in which the Goldman Sachs Asset Management Vintage Funds served as the lead investor, received $134 million in new capital commitments to it and a separate co-investment vehicle.
November 23, 2021
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Pipelines
Cheniere Partners Produces First LNG at Sabine Pass Train 6
Cheniere Partners expects completion of Train 6 to be achieved in the first quarter of 2022, approximately 1 year ahead of the guaranteed completion date.
November 23, 2021
Rig Counts, Shale Plays
Hart Energy Unconventional Activity Tracker (Week of Nov. 22, 2021)
Rig count, crude futures fall slightly, shale basin gas production rises
November 22, 2021
Investment, Exploration & Production
Global Data: Higher Investment is Needed for Eagle Ford to Facilitate Production Growth
An additional $1.5 billion of investment is required to increase production by 10% in Eagle Ford by the end of next year.
November 22, 2021