Pickering Prognosticates 2025 Political Winds and Shale M&A
For oil and gas, big M&A deals will probably encounter less resistance, tariffs could be a threat and the industry will likely shrug off “drill, baby, drill” entreaties.
January 14, 2025
Shale Consolidation Aftermath: The Field Narrows
Widespread consolidation has reshaped the list of top public producers, says Enverus CEO Manuj Nikhanj.
January 13, 2025
Shale Outlook Appalachia: Natural Gas Poised to Pay
Increasing gas demand is expected to rally prices and boost midstream planning as a new Trump administration pledges to loosen permitting—setting the stage for M&A in the Appalachian Basin.
January 8, 2025
Back to the Future: US Shale is Growing Up
The Patch’s maturity will be tested in 2025 amid ongoing consolidation and geopolitical dissonance.
January 6, 2025
Are Shale Producers Getting Credit for Reining in Spending Frenzy?
An unusual reduction in producer hedging found in a Haynes and Boone survey suggests banks are newly open to negotiating credit terms, a signal of market rewards for E&P thrift.
December 10, 2024
Exclusive: Trump Poised to Scrap Most Biden Climate Policies
From methane regulations and the LNG pause to scuttling environmental justice considerations, President-elect Donald Trump is likely to roll back Biden era energy policies, said Stephanie Noble, partner at Vinson & Elkins.
November 29, 2024
Exclusive: Why Family Offices Favor ‘Lower-Risk’ Oil, Gas Investments
Evan Smith, Stephens’ senior vice president for investment banking, describes growth in the company’s network of family offices, specifically those investing in the energy sector, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.
November 21, 2024
Energy Sector Sees Dramatic Increase in Private Equity Funding
In a 10-day period, private equity firms announced almost $20 billion in energy funding. Is an end in sight for the fossil fuel capital drought?
November 21, 2024
Buoyed by Oil and Gas, Trump Poised to Retake the White House
President Donald Trump penetrated the blue wall for a second time, taking Pennsylvania’s crucial 19 electoral votes in a nail-biter on election night.
November 6, 2024
Exclusive: ‘Later Innings’ for Energy M&A: Consolidator View Slows Deals
John Fossum, managing director at Petrie Partners, delves into the slowing pace of mergers amid companies vying for consolidator status and approaches companies are taking to generate cash, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.
November 5, 2024