Novel EOR Process Could Save Shale from a Dry Future
Shale Ingenuity’s SuperEOR, which has been field tested with positive results, looks to remedy the problem of production declines.
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.
Jefferies: With Permian Locked Up, E&Ps Hunt for New L48 Runway
With the core of the Permian Basin largely locked up, “intrepid operators” are hunting for runway in more nascent Lower 48 basins and in less developed Permian benches.
Harold Hamm: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Faces Geology Barriers, Even Under Trump
Harold Hamm, Continental Resources founder and major Trump donor, says the U.S. faces real barriers to expanding production growth—even with Republicans controlling D.C.—as major shale basins mature.
EOG Greenlights Second Rig to Ohio Utica Oil Wildcatting
EOG Resources has put 25 modern stimulated horizontals to date in the oily Utica fairway in eastern Ohio with one rig and IPs of up to 3,250 boe/d, 70% oil and 85% liquids.
Oxy Divests Some Powder River Basin Assets to Anschutz
Occidental Petroleum and Anschutz Exploration confirmed the transaction but didn't disclosed details as, separately, Powder River Basin operator Peak Resources plans an IPO this week.
Midcon, Rockies Drilling Activity Keeps Declining in 3Q—KC Fed
To substantially increase drilling activity, E&Ps in the Midcon and Rockies need to see a healthy increase in oil and natural gas prices, according to the third-quarter Kansas City Fed Energy Survey.
Jack Vaughn-Led Peak Resources Files for Powder River Basin IPO
Peak Resources LP, a Powder River Basin E&P led by industry veteran Jack E. Vaughn, is positioning itself for an IPO, filings show.
Powder in the Hole: Devon May Fire up its PRB in Coming Years
Devon Energy is perfecting its spacing and completion recipe in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin play to possibly unleash full-field development later this decade.
New Wells Underway: Private E&Ps Pulled 40% of US Permits in May
Private E&Ps are keeping pace with public operators in taking permits for new-drill horizontals across the Lower 48, according to a research report.