Building a Better Non-op? Control the Purse Strings, Executives Say
As they trail E&Ps in the public markets, some non-operated oil and gas companies are taking firmer control of drilling decisions as executives look to reinvent their business model.
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.
Dusting Off the D-J: Bison Acquires 210,000 Net Acres in 20 Months
Since finding backing from Quantum Energy Partners, Bison Oil & Gas IV has built an 83% HBP position in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, including more than 400 net locations and an average 20,000 boe/d, says CEO Austin Akers.
Mike Wirth: The ‘Remarkable’ Rise Of Chevron’s Permian Portfolio
Chevron aims to grow Permian volumes past 1 MMboe/d in 2025—less than a decade after it averaged less than 100,000 boe/d from legacy holdings in West Texas and New Mexico, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said.
Quantum Buys Rockies E&P Caerus Oil and Gas for $1.8B
Private equity firm Quantum Capital Group closed an acquisition of Caerus Oil and Gas. Quantum is splitting Caerus’ assets in Colorado and Utah between two portfolio companies.
Civitas: 4-mile Colorado Laterals A ‘Competitive Edge’ in D-J Basin
Civitas Resources poured billions of dollars into Permian M&A, but the company still sees room to run in its foundational portfolio in Colorado.
CEO: Berry Seeks Horizontal Drilling Opportunities in Uinta Basin
Berry Corp., which has a large footprint in California’s San Joaquin Basin, might be more excited about deals and drilling near its Uinta Basin acreage.
Utah Tar Sands Developers Plan Go-public Deal with SPAC
The owners of a Utah tar sand mine project agreed to a go-public combination with a blank-check sponsor.
Summit Sees Drop-off in Gas Traffic Following Utica Midstream Sale
Summit Midstream spent the second quarter reorganizing and raising cash for the future, the company's CEO said.
Granite Ridge Adds Interests in Midland, Delaware, Williston
Non-op Granite Ridge Resources closed transactions during and after the second quarter in multiple plays, including the Midland, Delaware, Williston, D-J and Appalachian basins.