Bernstein: Wells with IPs of 1,000 boe/d the ‘New Norm’
The share of 1,000 boe/d producers in the overall population of wells drilled in 2024 rose to 46% year-over-year; 2025 could be the year a majority of wells hit the “thousand club” threshold, Bernstein reports.
Analysts: Will E&Ps Redraw Plans as WTI Dips Below $60/bbl?
As WTI hovers near $60/bbl, U.S. E&Ps could be pushed to drop rigs and cut drilling in exploratory resource plays, analysts say.
Sitio Fights for its Place Atop the M&R Sector
The minerals and royalties space is primed for massive growth and consolidation with Sitio aiming for the front of the pack.
Energy Transfer Prevails Against Greenpeace, Wins $660MM in Damages
A jury in North Dakota has ruled in favor of Energy Transfer with a $660 million blow to environmental group Greenpeace.
Exxon’s Dan Ammann: Bullish on LNG as Permian Drilling Enters ‘New Phase’
Dan Ammann, Exxon Mobil’s new upstream president, is bullish on the long-term role of LNG in meeting global energy demand. He also sees advantages of scale in the Permian Basin.
Vitesse Energy Closes $220MM Acquisition of Bakken Pureplay Lucero
Vitesse Energy Inc. agreed to purchase Bakken E&P Lucero Energy Corp. in December in an all-stock transaction valued at $222 million.
The Wall: Uinta, Green River Gas Fills West Coast Supply Gaps
Gas demand is rising in the western U.S., and Uinta and Green River producers have ample supply and takeaway capacity.
Chord Drills First 4-Mile Bakken Well, Eyes Non-Op Marcellus Sale
Chord Energy drilled and completed its first 4-mile Bakken well and plans to drill more this year. Chord is also considering a sale of non-op Marcellus interests in northeast Pennsylvania.
Targa Buys Back Bakken Assets After Strong 2024
Targa Resources Corp. is repurchasing its interest in Targa Badlands LLC for $1.8 billion and announced three new projects to expand its NGL system during its fourth-quarter earnings call.
Kinder Morgan Completes Bakken G&P Acquisition from Outrigger Energy II
Kinder Morgan closed on a $640 million deal for a Bakken natural gas gathering and processing network in the Williston Basin.