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Shale Outlook Permian: The Once and Future King Keeps Delivering

The Permian Basin’s core is in full-scale manufacturing mode, with smaller intrepid operators pushing the basin’s boundaries further and deeper.

Shale Outlook: Power Demand Drives Lower 48 Midstream Expansions

Rising electrical demand may finally push natural gas demand to catch up with production.

Perma-Pipe Gets $43MM Contract for Services in Middle East

Texas company Perma-Pipe International Holdings specializes in anti-corrosion services for infrastructure.

Glenfarne Signs on to Develop Alaska LNG Project

Glenfarne has signed a deal with a state-owned Alaskan corporation to develop a natural gas pipeline and facilities for export and utility purposes.

Phillips 66 Makes EPIC Move to Strengthen South Texas Position

Phillips 66’s $2.2 billion deal with EPIC allows for further integration of its South Texas NGL network.

Howard Energy Clinches Deal for EPIC's Ethylene Pipeline

Howard Energy Partners’ purchase of EPIC Midstream Holdings ethylene pipeline comes days after EPIC agreed to sell midstream NGL assets to Phillips 66 for $2.2 billion.

Shale Outlook Appalachia: Natural Gas Poised to Pay

Increasing gas demand is expected to rally prices and boost midstream planning as a new Trump administration pledges to loosen permitting—setting the stage for M&A in the Appalachian Basin.

Appeals Court Rules in Favor of FERC-Permitted Indiana NatGas Line

“As night follows day, an environmental challenge follows the approval of a natural gas pipeline,” a Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit panel said in ruling in favor of a Boardwalk Pipeline expansion project. 

Back to the Future: US Shale is Growing Up

The Patch’s maturity will be tested in 2025 amid ongoing consolidation and geopolitical dissonance.

Phillips 66 Buys EPIC’s Permian NGL Midstream Assets for $2.2B

Phillips 66 will buy EPIC’s NGL assets, including a 175,000 bbl/d pipeline that links production supplies in the Delaware and Midland basins and the Eagle Ford Shale to Gulf Coast fractionation complexes.