Aethon’s Far Western Haynesville: Three Wells, 17.5 Bcf and Still Roaring

Aethon’s wells show no signs of flatlining—and neither are Comstock Resources’ tests, one of which has already reached nearly 50% of its previously estimated EUR.

February 5, 2024

Analysts: Chesapeake-Southwestern Deal Could Create Top US Shale Gas E&P

A merger between Chesapeake Energy Corp. and Southwestern Energy Co. would create the nation’s largest natural gas E&P, analysts say. But a multibillion-dollar combination could also draw scrutiny from regulators.

October 19, 2023

Exxon Bringing Longer Laterals, New Tech to Pioneer Acreage

With a $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, Exxon plans to deploy its fine-tuned Delaware Basin drilling strategy into the heart of the Midland Basin, executives say.

October 11, 2023

Analysts: Exxon-Pioneer Deal Could Usher in Shale M&A Flurry

Exxon Mobil scooping up Permian Basin giant Pioneer Natural Resources in a $60 billion deal could spur other megadeals across the U.S. oil patch, experts say.

October 10, 2023

Alberta Bakken Gross Acreage Map

View Large MapCompanyNet AcreageCrescent Point Energy1,000,000DeeThree Exploration200,000ARC Resources179,200LGX Oil + Gas167,838All Top Acreage Holders

February 23, 2016

Niobrara Gross Acreage Map

View Large MapCompanyNet AcreageNoble400,000Anadarko Petroleum350,000EOG Resources330,000Newfield300,000All Top Acreage Holders

January 29, 2016

Mississippi Lime Gross Acreage Map

View Large MapCompanyNet AcreageSandRidge1,400,000Chesapeake Energy518,000Range Resources95,000MidStates80,700All Top Acreage Holders

January 29, 2016

Haynesville Gross Acreage Map

View Large MapCompanyNet AcreageChesapeake Energy387,000Anadarko210,000BHP Billiton200,000EOG Resources143,000All Top Acreage Holders

January 29, 2016

Bakken Gross Acreage Map

View Large MapCompanyNet AcreageContinental Resources1,074,000Whiting Petroleum667,668ConocoPhillips620,000Hess Corp.609,000All Top Acreage Holders

January 29, 2016

Fayetteville Gross Acreage Map

View Large MapCompanyNet AcreageSouthwestern Energy888,161ExxonMobil/XTO Energy792,960BHP Billiton487,000All Top Acreage Holders

January 29, 2016