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DNO, OKEA Trade Prospect Interests in Norwegian Sea

DNO picked up shares in the Mistral prospect of the Norwegian Sea while reducing its stake in the Horatio prospect.

ProPetro Agrees to Provide Electric Fracking Services to Permian Operator

ProPetro Holding Corp. now has four electric fleets on contract.

Petrobras Awards Seadrill Two Drillship Contracts Off Brazil

Seadrill said the West Jupiter and West Tellus contracts both have a three-year duration and will add nearly $1 billion to the company’s backlog.

CEO: Berry Gears Up for Horizontal Drilling in Uinta Stacked Pay

Berry Corp.’s legacy roots are in California’s Central Valley—but its growth engine is in Utah’s emerging Uinta Basin, CEO Fernando Araujo told Hart Energy.

Exclusive: Novi Labs’ Ludwig on AI Preventing Costly Drilling Mistakes

Novi Labs President and Co-Founder Jon Ludwig gives insight on how AI and machine learning allow diverse applications for oil and gas operations and less risk for cataclysmic failure, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

SLB to Manage Construction of Deepwater Wells for Petrobras

SLB will work off nine ultra-deepwater rigs to oversee the construction of deepwater wells as part of the $800 million, three-year deal with Petrobras.

The Explosive Evolution of Fracking: A 75-Year Journey

Despite some initial resistance to the idea, Halliburton and Stanolind Oil pioneered the hydraulic fracturing that led to the shale boom.

E&P Highlights: Dec. 9, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a major gas discovery in Colombia and the creation of a new independent E&P.

Pickering: Will Improving Drilling Efficiencies Outrun Inventory-led M&A?

Concerns on remaining inventory are a big driver of M&A activity, but improving drilling efficiencies allow for low rig counts to keep high production, says Dan Pickering, the chief investment officer of Pickering Energy Partners.

AIQ, Partners to Boost Drilling Performance with AI ROP Project

The AI Rate of Penetration Optimization project will use AI-enabled solutions to provide real-time recommendations for drilling parameters.