Williston
Big Barrels: Meet Ohio’s New Utica Oil Play
After a false start in the early 2010s that went underwater with overwhelmingly low oil and associated-gas prices, a new group of Ohio drillers is going after the Utica’s volatile oil window. They’re talking now. Here’s what they’re up to.
Silver Hill Closes Fourth Oil, Gas Fund with $1.13B in Commitments
Silver Hill’s portfolio consists of operations across 55,000 net acres in East Texas and North Louisiana and 86,000 net acres in North Dakota.
As Chevron Deal Delays, Hess’ Bakken Oil Production Spikes 17%
Hess Corp. is producing and spending more as it awaits completion of Chevron’s proposed $53 billion acquisition, helping the E&P lift volumes in the Bakken and offshore Guyana.
2Q Upstream M&A Tops $30B as Deals Hit Utah, Eagle Ford, Bakken
A historic run of U.S. upstream M&A transactions continued unabated during the second quarter, according to Enverus data.
International, Tech Drive NOV’s 2Q Growth Amid US E&P Headwinds
Despite a U.S. drilling slowdown, slightly offset by Permian Basin activity, NOV saw overall second-quarter revenue grow by 6%, although second-half 2024 challenges remain in North America.
US Rig Count Makes Biggest Monthly Jump Since November 2022
The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by three to 589 in the week to July 26.
Crackin’ It at Kraken: Inside the Bakken’s Ramped-up Private E&P
Kayne Anderson-backed Kraken Resources is producing more than 80,000 boe/d today and has a new Fitch Ratings credit score to take to the M&A bank.
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.
Despite 2Q Earnings Miss, Kinder Morgan Plans Gas Capacity Growth
Kinder Morgan's second quarter earnings fell short of expectations due to recent low gas prices, but remains bullish on natural gas demand and is moving ahead on projects in the Southeast U.S. and Williston Basin.
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.