The Latest

Goodbye Manual Control: Vital Energy’s Automation Program Boosts Production

Production, ESP efficiency soared when the company automated decisions with AI at the edge.

Where, When and How to Refrac—Weighing All the Options

Experts weigh in on strategic considerations when deciding how to rejuvenate production from a tired well.

US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for Fifth Time in Six Weeks

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by one to 584 in the week to July 12. 

CEO: Devon Eyes 3-Mile Williston Wells With $5B Grayson Mill Deal

Devon Energy is digging deeper in the Williston Basin of North Dakota through a $5 billion deal with EnCap-backed Grayson Mill Energy.

Are 3-mile Laterals Worth the Extra Mile?

Every additional foot increases production, but it also increases costs.

Enverus Inventory Rankings: Pinpointing Shale’s Best Remaining Runway

The Montney Shale steals the spotlight in Enverus’ play rankings, while the Eagle Ford draws plaudits for its resilience.

Occlusion and Envana’s ‘Grave to Grave’ Solution for Orphan Wells

Despite no longer producing, abandoned wells pose a significant environmental problem. Occlusion and Envana look to remedy the “couple hundred thousand-well problem” with their Go2Green process for well retirement.

IBAT Cranks Up US Commercial Direct Lithium Extraction Facility

Houston-based International Battery Metals said the startup marks the first commercial-scale facility that uses DLE technology in North America and the world’s first modular commercial DLE plant.

Upstream, Midstream Dividends Declared in the Week of July 8, 2024

Here is a selection of upstream and midstream dividends declared in the week of July 8.

Solaris Stock Jumps 40% On $200MM Acquisition of Distributed Power Provider

With the acquisition of distributed power provider Mobile Energy Rentals, oilfield services player Solaris sees opportunity to grow in industries outside of the oil patch—data centers, in particular.