On The Market This Week (June 16, 2025)
Here is a roundup of marketed leaseholds from select E&Ps in the Haynesville Shale, Niobrara Shale, Denver-Julesburg Basin and Alaska.
RWE Constructing Nearly 4 GW of Solar, BESS Projects in US
RWE said onsite construction is underway at 29 wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across 11 U.S. states.
Lower-Cost Horseshoe Wells Gaining Traction in Tight Leaseholds
Operators such as Matador Resources, Vital Energy and Comstock Resources have drilled more than 60 U-shaped laterals this year.
Blackbeard Horizontals Spark New Life in Permian’s Central Basin
Blackbeard’s treasure is buried beneath the Permian’s Central Basin Platform. While oil majors chase deeper waters, the Blackbeard crew is applying horizontal drilling to West Texas’ forgotten frontier.
Some Privates Capitalizing on Low Completion Costs Amidst Volatility
Liberty Energy CEO Ron Gusek says he sees private companies in strong financial positions adding rigs to drill while completion costs are low and then waiting for a strong price signal to move ahead on production.
On the Market This Week (June 9, 2025)
Here is a roundup of marketed oil and gas leaseholds in the Permian and Anadarko basin and Woodford and Tuscaloosa Marine shales.
Origis Energy Closes $530MM in Financing for Solar Projects
Origis Energy closed on financing of more than $530 million for a pair of solar projects in Indiana and Mississippi.
Prairie Reaffirms $1B RBL Credit Facility with Citibank
The $1 billion credit facility will support Prairie Operating’s development activity in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Powder River E&Ps Target New Zones as Oil Prices Threaten Growth
Powder River Basin E&Ps are turning to 3-mile laterals and untapped zones to improve the play’s economics. But with oil prices at $60/bbl and superior returns elsewhere, Wyoming must keep fighting for relevancy.
EOG to Buy Utica Shale Oil Producer Encino for $5.6B
The $5.6 billion deal for Encino Acquisition Partners adds to EOG Resources' oil-focused footprint in Ohio's Utica Shale.