Rockies
People , Midstream
Western Midstream Introduce New Officers
Michael Pearl succeeds Jaime R. Casas who has transitioned to vice president and Treasurer of Occidental Petroleum.
People , Legislation , Health, Safety & Environment
Interview: Tisha Schuller Doesn’t Shy Away From Debate
The former COGA leader talks environmental and policy challenges, oil and gas investment and growing initiatives within the industry.
Rig Counts , Unconventional
Chart: Western Rig Count As of October 18, 2019
California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
Private Equity , Investment , Exploration & Production , Shale Plays
Bison Oil & Gas Lands $155 Million Injection Of Strategic Capital
PE-backed Bison Oil & Gas is set to accelerate development of its D-J Basin operations through a new loan provided by global alternative investment firm Värde Partners.
Lease Sales
On The Market Quicklist (Week Of Oct. 16, 2019)
Here’s a quicklist of oil and gas assets on the market including positions in the Permian Basin from Apache and Chevron.
Lease Sales
Marketed: Copper Trail D-J Basin Mineral, Royalty Portfolio
Copper Trail Energy Fund I retained TenOaks Energy Advisors for the sale of certain mineral and royalty properties in the Denver-Julesburg (D-J) Basin
Lease Sales
Marketed: Merit Energy-Operated Wyoming Well Package
Merit Management Partners I retained EnergyNet for the sale of nonop Wyoming package located in Hot Springs County through a sealed-bid offering closing Oct. 23.
Public Capital , Acquisitions & Divestitures
Whiting Petroleum In Deal Talks With Abraxas Petroleum: Sources
Whiting Petroleum, an oil and gas producer with operations in North Dakota and Colorado, is in deal talks with San Antonio-based Abraxas Petroleum, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Highlights
Best Of This Week’s Drilling Activity Highlights (Oct. 11, 2019)
High-volume Wolfcamp and Bone Spring completions by Occidental in the Permian plus exploration permits offshore Newfoundland top this week’s drilling activity highlights from around the world.
Lease Sales
Marketed: Pine Haven Powder River Basin Operations, Leasehold
Pine Haven Resources retained EnergyNet for the sale of Powder River Basin assets in Wyoming's Campbell, Crook and Weston counties through a sealed-bid offering closing Oct. 16.