Coterra’s Rigs ‘Stay Camped Out’ in Delaware Basin Mega-DSU Drilling
With 57 wells already in one “row” development, Coterra Energy has 16 more underway, plus rigs at work on two more mega-DSU developments totaling 90 wells.
Occidental to Up Drilling in Permian Secondary Benches in ‘25
Occidental Petroleum is exploring upside in the Permian’s secondary benches, including deeper Delaware Wolfcamp zones and the Barnett Shale in the Midland Basin.
M&A Target Double Eagle Ups Midland Oil Output 114% YOY
Double Eagle IV ramped up oil and gas production to more than 120,000 boe/d in November 2024, Texas data shows. The E&P is one of the most attractive private equity-backed M&A targets left in the Permian Basin.
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.
ConocoPhillips: Longer Laterals Coming to Delaware Basin After Marathon Close
After closing a $17.1 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips’ Delaware Basin leader sees opportunities to drill longer laterals and investigate secondary benches underground.
Marketed: Arkoma Drilling Delaware Basin Nonoperated Working Interest
Arkoma Drilling II LP retained EnergyNet Indigo for the sale of unconventional, nonoperated working interests in the core areas of the prolific Delaware Basin in New Mexico and Texas.
Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of Jan. 12, 2022
Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including UpCurve II’s initial acquisition in the Permian Basin plus a surprise $3.25 billion cash acquisition announced by Enterprise Products Partners.
Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of Nov. 17, 2021
Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including the acquisition of Veritas Energy’s nonop position by Northern Oil and Gas in a transaction worth over $500 million in the Permian Basin plus a $2.5 billion Freeport LNG deal.
Best of This Week’s Drilling Activity Highlights (Nov. 12, 2021)
Chevron Permian wells producing from the Third Bone Spring plus four Marcellus Shale wells completed at a single pad in Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna County top this week’s oil and gas drilling activity highlights from around the world.
Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of Nov. 10, 2021
Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including Continental’s entry into the Permian through the $3.25 billion acquisition of Pioneer’s Delaware Basin position plus Southwestern acquires another private Haynesville producer.