Chart: Gulf Coast Rig Count as of January 7, 2022

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas RRC Dist. 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 6, inland, offshore

Chart: Midcontinent, Permian Basin Rig Count as of January 7, 2022

Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Dist. 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 9, 10

Chart: Western Rig Count as of January 7, 2022

California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming

Analysts: High Appalachian Gas Production Will Stay That Way

Rystad charts a rise in demand for LNG and cites capital efficiencies by Appalachian producers that are resulting in record output.

Shale 2022 Analyst Perspective: US Tight Oil’s Uncharacteristic Response to Rising Prices

The run-up in oil price is an important test for the U.S. shale sector, and so far, it’s passing with flying colors. But what are the macro trends shaping the near-term trajectory of U.S. tight oil?

FireBird Energy Acquires Midland Basin Assets from Chevron

FireBird Energy CEO Travis F. Thompson said the transaction will be company’s second major acquisition as it continues to advance its consolidation strategy.

Shale 2022: A New Era

The unconventional oil and gas industry enters a new era of disciplined growth and responsible sourcing.

Sinopec Adds New Shale Gas Reserve at Fuling Field

The new reserve, certified by the Ministry of Natural Resources, drives the field’s total proven reserve to nearly 900 Bcm, Sinopec said in a statement.

Permian Basin Producers Talk Today’s Challenges with Eyes on Future

Oil executives from ConocoPhillips, Diamondback Energy and Pioneer Natural Resources discuss shale innovation during global oil conference.

Executive Q&A: Shale Solutions Go Natural

Taking the sustainable route when choosing which products to use in the oil field does not mean having to sacrifice price or performance, Integrity BioChem CEO says.