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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.”
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Report: Permian Resources is Delaware Basin’s Most Undervalued E&P
Raymond James’ E&P analyst John Freeman last delved into the Delaware Basin in 2023. This year, Permian Resources ranked last when comparing market valuation to core, future well locations.
July 7, 2025
FTC Frees EnCap, XCL, Verdun to Do Uinta Basin Deals Again
EnCap Investments and its portfolio companies no longer need to seek Federal Trade Commission approval to make oil and gas deals in the Uinta Basin—a condition imposed during the Biden administration.
July 7, 2025
Oilfield Service Firms Keep Merging to Survive
Faced with shrinking customer bases, rising costs and a slowing market, publicly traded oilfield services firms like SLB, DNOW and DXP are leaning into M&A to gain scale, efficiency and tech advantage.
July 7, 2025
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (July 7, 2025)
With the uncertainty generated by the tariffs and a higher-than-expected increase in supply from OPEC+, for the upcoming week, Stratas Advisors expect that oil prices will be under pressure – and the price of Brent crude could test $66.
July 7, 2025
10 Years Strong: Surge Energy Powers Through the Midland Basin
Ten years since Surge Energy incorporated and took a chance on difficult terrain, the privately held producer sets its sights on organic growth and corporate acquisitions.
July 5, 2025
Kinetik, Energy Transfer Locked in $100MM NGL Legal Dispute
Midstream companies Kinetik and Energy Transfer have been battling for three years over NGL production in the Delaware Basin.
July 5, 2025
Anschutz: Powder River’s Winning Factor? Vast Potential
Anschutz Exploration is avoiding the noise of market uncertainty in the Rockies’ Powder River Basin, operating under CEO Joseph DeDominic’s strategy of working “like you’re going to own it for the life of the well.”
July 3, 2025
Riley Permian Closes Silverback Exploration II Deal
Riley Exploration Permian Inc. said on July 2 it closed on its $142 million deal to buy EnCap Investments-backed Silverback Exploration II LLC.
July 3, 2025
ARC Closes on $1.18B Oil, Gas Acquisition in Alberta
The deal, centered on the Kakwa region in Alberta, follows ARC Resource’s strategy of strengthening its Montney position.
July 2, 2025
Ground Game Report: Prairie, Amplify Find A&D in Down Market
Amid a slowdown in headline-grabbing oil and gas M&A, Prairie Operating and Amplify Energy are staying busy with small-ball acquisitions and timely divestitures.
July 2, 2025