Magnolia Oil & Gas Hikes Quarterly Cash Dividend by 13%

Magnolia’s dividend will rise 13% to $0.13 per share, the company said.

February 5, 2024

Aethon’s Far Western Haynesville: Three Wells, 17.5 Bcf and Still Roaring

Aethon’s wells show no signs of flatlining—and neither are Comstock Resources’ tests, one of which has already reached nearly 50% of its previously estimated EUR.

February 5, 2024

Daugherty: Feds Take Aggressive Posture on Oil, Gas Mergers

Newly released guidelines by the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission suggest that a post-deal, combined market share of more than 30% is potentially problematic.

February 1, 2024

The OGInterview: Petrie Partners a Big Deal Among Investment Banks

In this OGInterview, Hart Energy's Chris Mathews sat down with Petrie Partners—perhaps not the biggest or flashiest investment bank around, but after over two decades, the firm has been around the block more than most.

February 1, 2024

Select Water Solutions Bolts On Haynesville, Rockies Assets for $90MM

Select Water Solutions Inc. added disposal and recycling capacity in the Haynesville Shale and the Rockies across three acquisitions in January.

January 31, 2024

UK’s Union Jack Oil to Expand into the Permian

In addition to its three mineral royalty acquisitions in the Permian, Union Jack Oil is also looking to expand into Oklahoma via joint ventures with Reach Oil & Gas Inc.

January 29, 2024

EIA: Oil, Gas Output to Fall Across Lower 48 in February

Daily oil and gas output is forecasted to decline from shale basins across the Lower 48 in February—except from the mighty Permian Basin, according to new Energy Information Administration figures.

January 18, 2024

Analysts: Chesapeake-SWN Poised to Supply Growing Global LNG Demand

Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy are combining in a $7.4 billion merger to serve more domestic customers and access growing global LNG demand.

January 11, 2024

Chesapeake, Southwestern to Combine in $7.4B Deal

Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy's merger will create dominant positions in Appalachia and the Haynesville Shale, which the companies say would compete on the global stage.

January 11, 2024

Potential Chesapeake, Southwestern Merger May Face Tough Scrutiny

Low natural gas prices are driving producers such as Chesapeake and Southwestern to seek large ‘strategic’ deals at a time when large-scale consolidation is coming under increased scrutiny by lawmakers and regulators.

January 9, 2024