Midland Basin
Permian Prowl: Exploratory Drilling, Permitting Up for Permian Barnett Wells
In the never-ending hunt for Permian drilling locations, a growing number of operators are testing wells in less-developed formations and the basin’s extensional fringes.
Permian Basin Coalition Highlights Philanthropic Investments
Since 2019, the Permian Strategic Partnership has doubled its membership and used philanthropic investments to generate more than $1.5 billion in community support and collaborative investment.
Beyond Permian? Breaking Down E&Ps’ Second Half M&A Prospects
From Permian Resources and Diamondback Energy to Matador Resources and Civitas Resources, analysts weigh in on upstream companies’ M&A mindset as second-quarter earnings season gets underway.
Ecopetrol in Discussions with Oxy to Buy $3.6B Stake in CrownRock
Occidental Petroleum is in talks with joint venture partner Ecopetrol SA to acquire a 30% stake in CrownRock LP for approximately $3.6 billion, according to regulatory filings.
SM Energy Offers Senior Notes to Help Fund $2B XCL Resources’ Deal
SM Energy said it intends to use the net proceeds from the notes to fund its pending $2.04 billion purchase of XCL Resources.
New Wells Underway: Private E&Ps Pulled 40% of US Permits in May
Private E&Ps are keeping pace with public operators in taking permits for new-drill horizontals across the Lower 48, according to a research report.
EOG Resources Wildcatting Pearsall in Western Eagle Ford Stepout
EOG Resources spud the well June 25 in Burns Ranch with rights to the Pearsall well about 4,000 ft below the Eagle Ford, according to myriad sources.
Beyond the Horizon: Exploring the Permian’s Longest Laterals
Horizontally drilled lateral wells are all the rage in the Permian Basin. Let’s take a look at the 10 longest wells drilled in the Basin.
Energy Transfer, Sunoco Announce Team Up in Permian Basin JV
Energy Transfer LP and Sunoco LP have formed a partnership that will operate more than 5,000 miles of crude oil and water gathering pipelines in the Permian Basin with crude oil storage capacity in excess of 11 MMbbl.
Energy Transfer Closes $3B WTG Midstream Acquisition
Energy Transfer's deal adds approximately 6,000 miles of complementary gas gathering pipelines from WTG Midstream Holdings, extending Energy Transfer’s reach into the Midland Basin.