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Shale Plays
E&P Plus Regional Report: Midland Basin—Many Opportunities Remain
The Midland Basin, located within the eastern region of the Permian Basin, has seen a steady amount of new E&P activity since 2011.
Virtual DUG Recap: How the Haynesville Will Be Won
Natural gas operators in the Haynesville Shale discuss prices, returns, LNG demand and technology during Hart Energy’s DUG Haynesville Virtual Conference.
Analysts Review US Shale Recovery, ‘New Normal’
The third-quarter uptick in activity was an industry restart, not a resumption of growth for U.S. shale, analysts say.
Oil Experts Discuss Future of US Shale
Limited growth, decline rates, consolidation, costs and ESG concerns were among the topics addressed.
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Public Capital, Exploration & Production, Shale Plays, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Mergers
Riley Exploration Permian Provides Update Following Tengasco Merger
The company’s predecessor, private equity-backed Riley Permian, was formed with the goal of building a premier Permian Basin pure-play.
March 5, 2021
Lease Sales
Marketed: Unbridled Resources Delaware Basin Leasehold, Eddy County, New Mexico
Unbridled Resources LLC retained EnergyNet for the sale of Delaware Basin non-producing leasehold in New Mexico’s Eddy County through an auction closing March 17.
March 5, 2021
Highlights, Shale Plays
Best of This Week’s Drilling Activity Highlights (March 5, 2021)
Wolfcamp Shale producers completed by Chevron and EOG Resources in the Permian Basin plus details on exploratory wells at LLOG Exploration’s Spruance prospect in the Gulf of Mexico top this week’s oil and gas drilling activity highlights from around the world.
March 5, 2021
Public Capital, Master Limited Partnerships, Shale Plays, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Midstream
Noble Midstream Agrees to Chevron Buyout in $1.32 Billion All-stock Deal
Chevron said it had reached the buyout agreement with Noble Midstream on March 5, roughly a month after announcing a slightly smaller offer to buy out the pipeline operator.
March 5, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Eastern Rig Count as of March 5, 2021
Alabama. Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia
March 5, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Gulf Coast Rig Count as of March 5, 2021
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas RRC Dist. 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 6, inland, offshore
March 5, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Western Rig Count as of March 5, 2021
California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
March 5, 2021
Rig Counts, Unconventional
Chart: Midcontinent, Permian Basin Rig Count as of March 5, 2021
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Dist. 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 9, 10
March 5, 2021
Exploration & Production, Policy & Regulations, Shale Plays
Shale Leaders See US Reverting to Net Importer of Crude
The heads of U.S. shale giants ConocoPhillips and Pioneer Natural Resources addressed policy changes made by the Biden administration, including a possibly fracking ban, and their effect on the oil sector’s recovery.
March 4, 2021
Exploration & Production, Policy & Regulations, Shale Plays
Oil Production in Permian Basin Could Fall Due to Biden’s Policies: Dallas Fed Report
The Dallas Fed report also cautioned that oil refineries and chemical facilities on the Gulf Coast would need to adapt to losing barrels from the Permian Basin due to possible policy changes on federal lands made by Biden.
March 4, 2021