Harold Hamm: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Faces Geology Barriers, Even Under Trump

Harold Hamm, Continental Resources founder and major Trump donor, says the U.S. faces real barriers to expanding production growth—even with Republicans controlling D.C.—as major shale basins mature.

Trump Picks Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright for US Energy Secretary

Frac pressure-pumping leader Chris Wright was part of a mid-1990s team that suggested a slickwater—rather than gel—frac to George Mitchell, leading to the U.S. shale-gas breakthrough.

Mexico to Extend $6.7B to Cover Oil Producer Pemex's Debt in 2025

The Mexican government expects to transfer 136 billion pesos (US$6.69 billion) to state oil producer Pemex next year to help the heavily indebted firm meet its debt and loan repayments.

E&Ps Capitalize on AI Surge with NatGas Investments, But Volatility Expected

EOG, Diamondback and Gulfport Energy remain optimistic—despite recent near-term volatility—and are doubling down on natural gas investments in order to meet growing energy demands.

Dividends Declared Week of Nov. 11

Here is a compilation of dividends declared from select E&Ps in fourth-quarter 2024 during the week of Nov. 11.

Exclusive: Harold Hamm’s Top Oil, Gas Goals After Trump Victory

Continental Resources Chairman Harold Hamm helped raise millions of dollars for Donald Trump’s campaign—and he’s got a laundry list of energy goals for the next administration to tackle.

Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright is Harold Hamm's Top Choice for Energy Secretary

Energy policy influencer and founder of wildcatter Continental Resources Harold Hamm told Hart Energy that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is also on his short list.

Empire Raises $10M in Equity Offering to Ease Doubts, Reports $3.6M Loss

Empire Petroleum received a waiver from its lender after falling out of compliance with a credit agreement.

PHX Insists Shareholders Reject WhiteHawk’s Latest Offer

PHX Minerals’ board maintained its stance on Nov. 14 that WhiteHawk’s latest offer was not in the best interest of its stockholders.

Exxon Mobil to Cut Almost 400 Jobs in Wake of Pioneer Acquisition

A regulatory filing shows more than 90% of layoffs are at Pioneer’s former headquarters in Irving, Texas with the rest being workers in Midland.