IPAA Seeking New CEO as Eshelman to Take New Role

IPAA’s chairman Mike Hillebrand told members in an email that the next CEO would be “a visionary, dynamic leader who understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing our diverse membership.”

June 12, 2025

Wyoming Governor: Bet on Powder River Oil to Beat Market Challenges

Wyoming’s Powder River Basin has taken a quieter role in recent years as oil producers focused on the Permian. But state leaders remain confident, betting on a rebound in oil production from the once-promising shale play, Gov. Mark Gordon said in an exclusive interview.

June 12, 2025

For Best EOR, Add (or Reduce) Salt in Frac Fluid Recipe

Changing the salinity of frac fluid in a reservoir may boost EOR efforts, according to a research paper presented at URTeC.

June 11, 2025

‘More is to Come’: Matador’s Foran on Upping Crude Production, 2025 Outlook

Matador Resources CEO Joe Foran discusses the driving decision in locking in its hedges earlier this year and the company’s oil and gas growth plans, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

June 9, 2025

EIA: US Sets Another Record for Energy Production in 2024

The midstream sector set a record in 2024 and accounted for 9% of energy production, according to the Energy Information Administration’s report.

June 9, 2025

Energy Pundits Bullish on Economy, Despite Volatility

Tariff and inflation fears are complicating an energy market with sectors that remain poised to boom, financial managers say.

June 6, 2025

On the Market This Week (June 2, 2025)

Here is a roundup of oil and gas leaseholds on the market during the week of June 2 in the Austin Chalk formation, Permian Basin, Bakken Shale and offshore Louisiana.

June 6, 2025

Exclusive: Kinder Morgan's Fore on the US' 'Golden Age' of Pipeline Construction

Kinder Morgan's Allen Fore, executive vice president of public affairs, says "this is the time to build" midstream infrastructure as the U.S. strives to become the leader in energy production globally, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview. 

June 5, 2025

VanLoh: Continued US Oil Growth at $63 is a ‘Dangerous Assumption’

The Bakken and Eagle Ford have three or four years of new-drill well inventory left at $63/bbl WTI while the Permian has between seven and 10 years, Quantum Capital Group’s Wil VanLoh said at Hart Energy’s Energy Capital Conference.

June 5, 2025

JV Behind Midland Basin AI Campus Project Signs Power Generation Agreement

Power Forward Energy Solutions will manufacture, install and operate systems capable of generating 250 megawatts.

June 4, 2025