International, Tech Drive NOV’s 2Q Growth Amid US E&P Headwinds

Despite a U.S. drilling slowdown, slightly offset by Permian Basin activity, NOV saw overall second-quarter revenue grow by 6%, although second-half 2024 challenges remain in North America.

July 29, 2024

US Rig Count Makes Biggest Monthly Jump Since November 2022

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by three to 589 in the week to July 26. 

July 26, 2024

Crackin’ It at Kraken: Inside the Bakken’s Ramped-up Private E&P

Kayne Anderson-backed Kraken Resources is producing more than 80,000 boe/d today and has a new Fitch Ratings credit score to take to the M&A bank.

July 24, 2024

Beyond Permian? Breaking Down E&Ps’ Second Half M&A Prospects

From Permian Resources and Diamondback Energy to Matador Resources and Civitas Resources, analysts weigh in on upstream companies’ M&A mindset as second-quarter earnings season gets underway.

July 22, 2024

Despite 2Q Earnings Miss, Kinder Morgan Plans Gas Capacity Growth

Kinder Morgan's second quarter earnings fell short of expectations due to recent low gas prices, but remains bullish on natural gas demand and is moving ahead on projects in the Southeast U.S. and Williston Basin.

July 18, 2024

New Wells Underway: Private E&Ps Pulled 40% of US Permits in May

Private E&Ps are keeping pace with public operators in taking permits for new-drill horizontals across the Lower 48, according to a research report.

July 17, 2024

Beyond the Horizon: Exploring the Permian’s Longest Laterals

Horizontally drilled lateral wells are all the rage in the Permian Basin. Let’s take a look at the 10 longest wells drilled in the Basin.

July 17, 2024

Arizona Lithium Makes Discovery at Williston's Prairie Project

Arizona Lithium’s discovery in the Williston Basin was made by an exploration well drilling in the Souris River Formation.

July 15, 2024

CEO: Devon Eyes 3-Mile Williston Wells With $5B Grayson Mill Deal

Devon Energy is digging deeper in the Williston Basin of North Dakota through a $5 billion deal with EnCap-backed Grayson Mill Energy.

July 8, 2024

Devon Energy Expands Williston Footprint With $5B Grayson Mill Deal

Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy is growing its Williston Basin footprint with a $5 billion cash-and-stock acquisition from Grayson Mill Energy, an EnCap portfolio company.

July 8, 2024