As Oil Nears $100 a Barrel, US Drillers Get Busy in Costly Shale Basins

Some executives say current high prices and relatively low service costs make production economics the best in years.

February 8, 2022

Continental Resources Executive Q&A: Continental Shift

CEO Bill Berry said he was gratified Continental’s 2021 deals caught most observers off guard since he sees a close-to-the-vest approach as a key to successful M&A.

February 8, 2022

Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of Feb. 2, 2022

Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including Maverick’s $440 million acquisition of ConocoPhillips Permian Basin assets plus further M&A activity in the Permian and D-J basins.

February 2, 2022

On the Market Oil and Gas Quicklist (Week of Feb. 2, 2022)

Here’s a quicklist of oil and gas assets on the market including nonoperated working interest in the Midland Basin by a private seller plus Stephens Production properties across Colorado, Michigan, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.

February 2, 2022

Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of Jan. 26, 2022

Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including a flurry of A&D activity by Chesapeake Energy totaling over $3 billion that included the previously rumored acquisition of Chief Oil & Gas and an exit from the Powder River Basin.

January 26, 2022

On the Market Oil and Gas Quicklist (Week of Jan. 26, 2022)

Here’s a quicklist of oil and gas assets on the market including a Mammoth Exploration Permian Basin divestiture focused in Andrews, Pecos and Ector counties, Texas, plus Ichor Energy operated conventional oil assets primarily located near the Texas-Louisiana border.

January 26, 2022

Continental Resources Boosts Its Powder River Footprint

Continental Resources recently completed a “follow up” deal in the Powder River Basin, CEO Bill Berry said in an exclusive interview.

January 19, 2022

On the Market Oil and Gas Quicklist (Week of Jan. 19, 2022)

Here’s a quicklist of oil and gas assets on the market including TRP Energy SCOOP/MERGE working interest plus a Powder River Basin regional exit by Team Operating.

January 19, 2022

Marketed: Team Operating Powder River Basin Regional Exit

Team Operating retained TenOaks Energy Advisors for the sale of certain operated properties located in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming’s Campbell County.

January 18, 2022

Continental Resources Names Doug Lawler COO as Jack Stark Retires

Upon his retirement, Jack Stark will transition into a part-time consulting role as a senior adviser to Continental Resources CEO Bill Berry.

January 18, 2022