E&P Highlights: May 13, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, with a couple fields coming online, as well as new contract awards.

ADNOC Drilling Secures $1.7B Contract for Unconventionals Recovery

ADNOC Drilling’s new incorporated company, Turnwell Industries, will deliver a total of 144 unconventional wells, as per the contract.

Equinor Says EQT Asset Swap Upgrades International Portfolio

Equinor CFO Torgrim Reitan says the company’s recent U.S. asset swap with EQT Corp. was an example of the European company “high-grading” its international E&P portfolio.

Halliburton’s Low-key M&A Strategy Remains Unchanged

Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller says expected organic growth generates more shareholder value than following consolidation trends, such as chief rival SLB’s plans to buy ChampionX.

Haynesville’s Harsh Drilling Conditions Forge Tougher Tech

The Haynesville Shale’s high temperatures and tough rock have caused drillers to evolve, advancing technology that benefits the rest of the industry, experts said.

CERAWeek: Tecpetrol CEO Touts Argentina Conventional, Unconventional Potential

Tecpetrol CEO Ricardo Markous touted Argentina’s conventional and unconventional potential saying the country’s oil production would nearly double by 2030 while LNG exports would likely evolve over three phases.

Chevron Hunts Upside for Oil Recovery, D&C Savings with Permian Pilots

New techniques and technologies being piloted by Chevron in the Permian Basin are improving drilling and completed cycle times. Executives at the California-based major hope to eventually improve overall resource recovery from its shale portfolio.

Petrobras Eyes Capex of $102B Under New Strategic Plan

Petrobras plans to invest $102 billion between 2024-2028 under its new strategic plan, up 31% compared to their 2023-2027 plan, aiming to achieve production of 3.2 MMboe/d by the end of the five-year timeframe.

Commentary: LatAm Outlook 2024—Top Five Economies to Watch and Why

In 2024, energy investors interested in Latin America will likely find the most attractive opportunities linked to developments in Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, Mexico and Venezuela. That’s if they can hold their nerves amid ongoing uncertainties mainly tied to politics in many of the countries.

ProPetro CEO: Next-gen Equipment Demand High Despite Market Headwinds

As the oilfield service market faces headwinds from consolidation and a dwindling rig count, ProPetro CEO Sam Sledge sees Permian Basin demand picking up for next-generation equipment.