Hart Energy's Oil and Gas Investor, November 2024 cover: Felix Navarro captured this image of Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub, Hart Energy’s Executive of the Year, at the company’s Houston headquarters.

Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - November 2024

In this month's issue of Oil and Gas Investor, we're celebrating our 2024 Executive of the Year, Vicki Hollub, CEO of Occidental Petroleum. Hart Energy Editorial Director Jordan Blum's interview with Hollub delivers compelling insight into the industry titan's journey. 

Additionally, this issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the mighty Marcellus Shale. We explore insights from Range Resources retired vice president of geology, Ken Zagorski, as well as other pioneers of the region.

Executive of the Year

Building Viability
Vicki Hollub is leading Occidental Petroleum through the M&A wave while pioneering oil and gas in EOR, DAC and the goal of net-zero oil.

20th Anniversary of the Marcellus

Jumpstarting the Marcellus Boom
Range Resources launched the Appalachia shale rush, and rising domestic power and LNG demand can trigger it to boom again.

Waiting to Exhale
After years of exploitation as one of the country’s first unconventional shale plays, the Marcellus has plenty of natural gas for producers, even if regional and economic factors have kept much of it bottled up.

Cover Story

Hollub: Oxy Low Carbon Ventures Bolsters US Energy Independence

Occidental Petroleum is making a number of low-carbon moves in the Permian—a maneuver that will bolster the U.S.' energy independence, CEO Vicki Hollub told Hart Energy in an exclusive interview. 

Oxy’s Hollub Drills Down on CrownRock Deal, More M&A, Net-zero Oil

Vicki Hollub is leading Occidental Petroleum through the M&A wave while pioneering oil and gas in EOR and DAC towards the goal of net-zero oil.

A&D Watch

Expand Energy: Chesapeake’s Bankruptcy to Largest Gas Producer in US

Before Expand Energy could boast itself as the largest by volume natural gas-weighted E&P in the U.S., its predecessor Chesapeake Energy had to climb out of bankruptcy. 

Energy Transition

Belcher: The Growing Nexus of Nuclear, Oil and Gas

Nuclear has a capacity factor of 92.5%, the highest of any source of electricity, not to mention near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.   

‘Hydrogen is Happening’: Chevron Pushes Ahead Despite Industry Doubts

Facing a myriad of challenges that include policy uncertainty and costs, companies such as Chevron are moving forward with projects and partners to make progress.

Finance & Investment

Kissler: Is a Nuclear Power Revival on the Horizon?

With Wall Street and Congress on board, projects may be on the verge of charging forward.

Global Energy

Mexico Pacific’s Saguaro: LNG’s Quicker Route to Asian Markets

Mexico Pacific’s 30-mtpa Saguaro LNG terminal promises a connection to Asia for Permian Gas that avoids the Panama Canal.

Midstream

East Daley: Deals Continue ONEOK’s Climb to Midstream Elite

Mergers with EnLink and Medallion lift the company into the ranks of Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners.

Gas Storage Capacity Needed, But Will Companies Rise to the Challenge?

Several projects are on the drawing board to meet the rising demand for natural gas along the Gulf Coast.

Q&A: Making Midstream’s Case in DC

GPA Midstream Association President and CEO Sarah Miller spoke with Oil and Gas Investor on working with the industry’s needs and defending the sector in Washington, D.C.

Regional Report

Marcellus Waiting to Exhale But Held Back by Regional, Economic Factors

After years of exploitation as one of the country’s first unconventional shale plays, the Marcellus still has plenty of natural gas for producers, even if regional and economic factors have kept much of it bottled up.

Twenty Years Ago, Range Jumpstarted the Marcellus Boom

Range Resources launched the Appalachia shale rush, and rising domestic power and LNG demand can trigger it to boom again.

Technology

Hirs: AI and Energy—Is There Enough to Go Around?

AI data centers need a constant supply of electricity, and the nation’s grids are unprepared.

Trends & Analysis

Paisie: Favorable Fundamentals Will Lift 4Q Crude Prices

China, OPEC+ and the Middle East continue to feed volatility into the oil market.