Born in the Bakken

U.S. tight rock oil production exceeded 9 million barrels per day in March, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The story began 20 years ago in Richland County, Mont., with a prospector, two wildcatters, Halliburton and a bold venture: land a lateral in the middle Bakken—and frac it.

International Highlights

Check out the latest E&P highlights from around the world.

International Highlights

Check out the latest E&P highlights from around the world.

International Highlights

Check out the latest E&P highlights from around the world. 

Hess: Guyana Continues To Get ‘Bigger And Better’

The resources estimate for the Stabroek Block has increased to more than 6 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

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Algeria Discovers New Gas Field In Southwest

Algeria has made an important gas discovery in the southwest province of Tindouf, Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said on Monday.

Oil Discoveries Put Guyana On Path To Transformation

The country aims to manage its burgeoning oil sector responsibly, while attracting further investment and funding needed for infrastructure projects and services.

Total’s South Africa Discovery Could Hold 1 Billion Barrels Oil Equivalent

The Brulpadda well encountered 57 m of net gas condensate in Lower Cretaceous reservoirs. The well was extended to a final depth of 3,633 m and has also been successful.

E&P Momentum: ‘Power’ Play In The Western Anadarko Basin

The old is new once again in the western Anadarko Basin, as private independents revive the slumbering province.