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Lone Star State of Mind: Rockcliff Energy III Sets Sights on Texas Shale Assets
Rockcliff Energy III Executive Chairman Alan Smith and CEO Sheldon Burleson have their Quantum Capital-backed company’s Texas-sized ambition focused on the western Haynesville and the Eagle Ford.
Ovintiv to Boost 2024 Free Cash Flow to Nearly $2B
Ovintiv management reported its on track to generate $1.9 billion in 2024 free cash flow but skirted a question about the company’s possible pursuit of Midland Basin E&P Double Eagle.
Surge of Longer Lateral Drilling to Enhance Reservoir Recovery
With energy demand growing, operators look to supply hydrocarbons by drilling longer wells.
Found in Mitchell County, Permian Basin: 2.5-mile Wolfcamp Stepouts
Bayswater Exploration & Production has taken its Midland Basin oil play far east into Mitchell County where a high carbonate content “gives us a chance to really compete with the big guys.”
More Top Stories in Shale Plays
More Meat Off the Bone: New Refrac Methods Drive Production Gains
Liner hanger components and bullhead frac combinations are boosting refract results.
May 15, 2025
Kingswood‘s One X Buys Pressure Control Firm United Energy Partners
One X, backed by Kingswood Capital Manaement, will purchase service firm United Energy Partners to become a provider of greaseless pressure control values across multiple shale plays.
May 15, 2025
E&P Startups X2, Rockcliff Hunt for Large-Scale M&A Amid Price Volatility
Private capital is flowing back into shale, with new teams Rockcliff III and X2 Resources zeroing in on overlooked assets in Texas and beyond.
May 15, 2025
Infinity’s Balancing Act in Appalachia: Ohio Oil or Marcellus Gas
Ohio shale is a complicated but steady region that’s given Infinity Natural Resources a leg up during a volatile macro environment, says CEO Zack Arnold.
May 15, 2025
TXO Prices Public Offering at $175MM to Fund White Rock Deal
Proceeds from the offering will be used toward funding TXO Partner’s acquisition of White Rock’s Elm Coulee Field assets for $350 million, announced May 13.
May 14, 2025
SM Energy Hits 1,193 Boe/d Oily 30-Day IP with New Uinta Cube Wells
SM Energy CEO Herb Vogel says price downturns are catalysts for innovation and long-term strength. Still, SM is focusing on high-quality assets in the Permian, South Texas and Utah.
May 14, 2025
There’s Something in the Permian’s Water, and That’s a Problem
Companies big and small are figuring out how to manage the Permian Basin’s unprecedented volume of produced water.
May 14, 2025
1Q25 Trend: US Producers Pivot on Market Uncertainty, Cut Capex and Rigs
Macro volatility and price uncertainty topped most discussions in first-quarter earnings calls as companies including Diamondback Energy, Occidental Petroleum and Coterra Energy reduce spending and rig counts.
May 13, 2025
Tallgrass to Build New Permian NatGas Line to Rockies Express
Tallgrass Energy said the line is designed to transport up to 2.4 Bcf of natural gas from multiple points in the Permian Basin to the Rockies Express Pipeline and other points of delivery.
May 13, 2025
TXO Acquires White Rock’s Williston Assets for $350MM
TXO Partners' purchase in the Williston Basin's Elm Coulee Field is expected to add proved developed reserves of approximately 25 MMboe to TXO.
May 13, 2025