Streaming On-Demand: Expand Shifts to Just-in-Time NatGas TILs
Expand Energy’s just-in-time TIL model—turning new wells inline into sales—could shorten receipt of returns by up to two years.
Ring Sells Non-Core Vertical Wells as it Closes in on Lime Rock
Ring Energy Inc. said it sold non-core vertical wells with high operating costs as it works to close an acquisition of Lime Rock Resources IV’s Central Basin Platform assets.
Lone Star State of Mind: Rockcliff Energy III Sets Sights on Texas Shale Assets
Rockcliff Energy III Executive Chairman Alan Smith and CEO Sheldon Burleson have their Quantum Capital-backed company’s Texas-sized ambition focused on the western Haynesville and the Eagle Ford.
The Wall: Uinta, Green River Gas Fills West Coast Supply Gaps
Gas demand is rising in the western U.S., and Uinta and Green River producers have ample supply and takeaway capacity.
Early Innings: Uinta’s Oily Stacked Pay Exploration Only Just Starting
Operators are testing horizontal wells in less developed Uinta Basin zones, including the Douglas Creek, Castle Peak, Wasatch and deeper benches.
Evolution Buys Non-Op Assets in New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana
Evolution Petroleum said the acquisition adds 254 gross producing wells across three states and includes 440 boe/d of net production.
Operators Look to the Haynesville on Forecasts for Another 30 Bcf/d in NatGas Demand
Futures are up, but extra Haynesville Bcfs are being kept in the ground for now, while operators wait to see the Henry Hub prices. A more than $3.50 strip is required, and as much as $5 is preferred.
EOG Resources to Begin Persian Gulf Wildcatting Onshore Bahrain
Multi-decade U.S. shale producer EOG Resources said it is confident the tight-gas resource is there and first gas will come online beginning in 2026.
Chord Drills First 4-Mile Bakken Well, Eyes Non-Op Marcellus Sale
Chord Energy drilled and completed its first 4-mile Bakken well and plans to drill more this year. Chord is also considering a sale of non-op Marcellus interests in northeast Pennsylvania.
Q&A: OFS Private Equity Firm Founder Patterson Talks Strategy Amid Trump, Upstream M&A
Roe Patterson sees a bright future for oil and gas and his new private equity firm, Marauder Capital, after lessons learned.