On The Market This Week (Jan. 6, 2025)
Here is a roundup of listings marketed by select E&Ps during the week of Jan. 6.
Shale Outlook: E&Ps Making More U-Turn Laterals, Problem-Free
Of the more than 70 horseshoe wells drilled to date, half came in the first nine months of 2024 as operators found 2-mile, single-section laterals more economic than a pair of 1-mile straight holes.
PRB’s Sage Butte Ready for M&A Across Lower 48, Maybe Canada Too
Private E&P Sage Butte Energy, which operates in the Powder River Basin, is less interested in the Permian Basin, citing the cost of entry.
Artificial Lift Firm Flowco Seeks ~$2B Valuation with IPO
U.S. artificial lift services provider Flowco Holdings is planning an IPO that could value the company at about $2 billion, according to regulatory filings.
Exxon’s Custom, Lightweight Proppant Boosts Permian EURs by 15%
Exxon is lowering drilling and completion costs, boosting EURs by 15% with custom proppant and considering upside from less developed Permian Basin zones.
Marketed: Berlin Resources Woodford Shale Opportunity
Berlin Resources has retained EnergyNet for the sale of working interest participation in McClain County, Oklahoma.
PHX Minerals Explores Sale After Rejecting Acquisition Bids
PHX Minerals hired bankers to explore a potential merger or sale of the firm, which manages assets across the Midcontinent and Haynesville Shale play. PHX has rejected multiple unsolicited acquisition bids in the past two years.
Midcontinent NatGas Pipeline Seeks Permit to Boost Capacity
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline told the FERC more natural gas is needed for markets in Kansas and Missouri.
Devon CEO Muncrief to Retire, COO Gaspar to Take Top Job in March
Devon Energy President and CEO Rick Muncrief, who has led Devon during past four years, will retire March 1. The board named COO Clay Gaspar as his successor.
Kolibri CEO Expects Tishomingo Well Pad to be 'More Economic'
Kolibri Global Energy Inc., an operator in the Tishomingo Field in Oklahoma, reported strong performance at its Alicia Renee well pad.