More Top Stories in Shale Plays

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

Exxon, Chevron Tapping Permian for Output Growth in ‘24

Exxon Mobil and Chevron plan to tap West Texas and New Mexico for oil and gas production growth in 2024, the U.S. majors reported in their latest earnings.

February 2, 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

Silver Hill Energy Enters Bakken with Liberty Resources Acquisition

Silver Hill Energy Partners LP is getting into the Bakken in North Dakota through the acquisition of Liberty Resources II.

January 31, 2024

Hess Corp. Boosts Bakken Output, Drilling Ahead of Chevron Merger

Hess Corp. increased its drilling activity and output from the Bakken play of North Dakota during the fourth quarter, the E&P reported in its latest earnings.

January 31, 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

Is Grayson Mill the Next Bakken Domino to Fall After Chevron-Hess?

As E&Ps look to bulk up outside of the Permian Basin, EnCap-backed Bakken player Grayson Mill Energy is reportedly exploring a sale valued around $5 billion.

January 31, 2024

MPLX Focuses on Smaller Acquisitions Amid Steady Growth

Midstream company MPLX is planning for a 2024 growth strategy that may not make many headlines as it exits a year with an EBITDA of $6.3 billion.

January 30, 2024

Analyst: Chevron Duvernay Shale Assets May Sell in $900MM Range

E&Ps are turning north toward Canadian shale plays as Lower 48 M&A opportunities shrink, and Chevron aims to monetize its footprint in Alberta’s Duvernay play.

January 29, 2024