SM’s First 18 Uinta Wells Outproducing Industry-Wide Midland, South Texas Results
Shallow tests came on with 685 boe/d, 95% oil, while deeper new wells averaged 1,366 boe/d, 92% oil, from two-mile laterals, SM Energy reported.
Devon, BPX to End Legacy Eagle Ford JV After 15 Years
The move to dissolve the Devon-BPX joint venture ends a 15-year drilling partnership originally structured by Petrohawk and GeoSouthern, early trailblazers in the Eagle Ford Shale.
BKV Reaches FID, Forms Midstream Partnership for Eagle Ford CCS Project
If all required permits are secured, BKV’s CCS project in the Eagle Ford Shale will begin full operations in first-quarter 2026, the Barnett natural gas producer says.
Apollo Funds Acquires NatGas Treatment Provider Bold Production Services
Funds managed by Apollo Global Management Inc. have acquired a majority interest in Bold Production Services LLC, a provider of natural gas treatment solutions.
Rising Phoenix Capital Launches $20MM Mineral Fund
Rising Phoenix Capital said the La Plata Peak Income Fund focuses on acquiring producing royalty interests that provide consistent cash flow without drilling risk.
Murphy Shares Drop on 4Q Miss, but ’25 Plans Show Promise
Murphy Oil’s fourth-quarter 2024 output missed analysts’ expectations, but analysts see upside with a robust Eagle Ford Shale drilling program and the international E&P’s discovery offshore Vietnam.
E&Ps Pivot from the Pricey Permian
SM Energy, Ovintiv and Devon Energy were rumored to be hunting for Permian M&A—but they ultimately inked deals in cheaper basins. Experts say it’s a trend to watch as producers shrug off high Permian prices for runway in the Williston, Eagle Ford, the Uinta and the Montney.
Crescent Energy Closes $905MM Acquisition in Central Eagle Ford
Crescent Energy’s cash-and-stock acquisition of Carnelian Energy Capital Management-backed Ridgemar Energy includes potential contingency payments of up to $170 million through 2027.
Utica Oil’s Infinity IPO Values its Play at $48,000 per Boe/d
Private-equity-backed Infinity Natural Resources’ IPO pricing on Jan. 30 gives a first look into market valuation for Ohio’s new tight-oil Utica play. Public trading is to begin the morning of Jan. 31.
Elk Range Acquires Permian, Eagle Ford Minerals and Royalties
Elk Range Royalties is purchasing the mineral and royalty interests of Newton Financial Corp., Concord Oil Co. and Mission Oil Co.