Chord’s Longer Laterals Delivering Bigger Returns to Shareholders
Chord Energy shareholders are reaping the benefits from the Bakken E&P’s foray into drilling longer laterals, though a further dip in oil prices could cause the company to hunt for acquisitions at the low point in the cycle.
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Mach Dives into Permian, San Juan with $1.3B M&A
Midcontinent-focused Mach Natural Resources is expanding into the Permian and San Juan basins, doubling its production and adding greater natural gas exposure.
Finance
E&P Pricing Models Factor in Volatility, Says BOK Expert
Integrating global volatility into pricing models means cleaner balance sheets with improved leverage and room to deploy capital creatively, says BOK Financial’s Mari Salazar.
Shale Plays
Peak Oil? Maybe at $70, Not at $100
A Hart Energy analysis at $100 oil, using Kimmeridge Energy Management metrics at $70 oil, suggests more than 100,000 future U.S. oil-well prospects. Just add dollars.
Shale Plays
Hilcorp Joins Monster Western Haynesville; Mitsui Rigs Up
Hilcorp Energy made two horizontal recompletions in vintage wells in the area, while Mitsui E&P USA has pulled four permits, according to Texas Railroad Commission files.
Water Management
Earth-Shaking Challenges for Permian Produced Water
E&Ps are being faced with the challenge of what to do with a whopping 22 MMbbl/d of produced water this year. The problem could be an opportunity for midstream companies or those hoping to capitalize on beneficial reuse solutions.
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Harold Hamm is Still Wildcatting After All These Years
As the founder and chairman of Continental Resources reflects on 25 years of Bakken horizontal development, Harold Hamm urges his fellow U.S. producers to “never quit exploring.”