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Velda Addison

Group Senior Editor

Velda Addison joined Hart Energy in June 2012. She brings more than a decade of journalism experience along with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. She has won several reporting awards for news coverage in Texas and Louisiana. As part of Hart Energy's editorial team, Addison covers exploration and production news.

A gas drilling rig is shown in the Marcellus Shale region in Pennsylvania. (Source: George Sheldon/Shutterstock.com)

Unconventional, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Natural Gas, Shale Plays

How US Shale Gas Fits in Evolving Global Market

U.S. natural gas production is declining as domestic consumption falls but global demand, including for LNG, is adding to optimism.

September 16, 2020

An oil rig is shown near Williston, North Dakota. (Source: Tom Reichner/ Shutterstock)

Public Capital, Unconventional, Shale Plays, Trends

Oil Experts Discuss Future of US Shale

Limited growth, decline rates, consolidation, costs and ESG concerns were among the topics addressed.

September 14, 2020

Company Profiles, Exploration & Production, Water Management, Midstream

Water Solutions: Going with the Flow

Water midstream companies are navigating the market downturn alongside E&Ps, eyeing possible opportunities ahead.

September 14, 2020

A Permian Basin rig is shown at sunset. (Source: GB Hart/Shutterstock.com)

Business, Exploration & Production, Shale Plays

EOG Commits to ‘Staying Disciplined’ amid Market Uncertainty

The company also looks to focus on its premium inventory as it pursues exploration opportunities.

September 11, 2020

Unconventional, Shale Plays

Concho Resources Eyes Efficiency Gains in Permian Basin

Simultaneous fracs are among the methods being discussed by some U.S. shale players to drill and complete wells faster and more efficiently.

September 10, 2020

The Redtail-1 well was drilled by the Noble Don Taylor. (Source: Noble Corp.)

Discoveries

Exxon Mobil, Partners Make 18th Discovery Offshore Guyana

The latest oil discovery was made by the Redtail-1 well in the southeast part of the Stabroek Block.

September 8, 2020

The Equinor-operated Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm is located offshore North Norfolk, England, in a water depth of 18-25 m. The wind farm features 67 turbines. Each 6-megawatt turbine is 170 meters tall from surface to wingtip. (Source: Equinor)

Exploration & Production, Renewables

Oil Majors Work to Advance Offshore Wind Energy

Executives from Equinor, Shell, Total and WindEurope discuss how producers of oil and gas are transferring knowledge to offshore wind.

September 2, 2020

(Source: Marc Morrison/marcmorrison.com)

Business, Exploration & Production, Renewables, Technology, Trends

Industry Recovery: The Other Side

As the oil and gas industry regains strength following a tumultuous second quarter, companies could emerge anew.

September 1, 2020

Exploration & Production

Exploration Outlook: Key Oil, Gas Prospects to Watch Post-COVID

Despite spending cuts made across the oil and gas industry, some companies are moving ahead with plans to drill exploration wells.

August 27, 2020

Less spending by E&P companies this year means less hydraulic horsepower, analysts say. Improvement is expected later this year and through 2021. (Source: Shutterstock.com)

Unconventional, Shale Plays, Completions, Pressure Pumping

Analysts See Frac Crew, Activity Growth Ahead for US Shale Sector

Most of the growth over the next year or so is expected to come from the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale along with notable growth this year from some gas plays, analysts say.

August 26, 2020