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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.

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.

E&P Highlights: July 15, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including Freeport LNG’s restart after Hurricane Beryl and ADNOC’s deployment of AI-powered tech at its offshore fields.

Are 3-mile Laterals Worth the Extra Mile?

Every additional foot increases production, but it also increases costs.

Enverus Inventory Rankings: Pinpointing Shale’s Best Remaining Runway

The Montney Shale steals the spotlight in Enverus’ play rankings, while the Eagle Ford draws plaudits for its resilience.

‘Too Many’ Players: Oilfield Services Feel Permian M&A Crunch—Dallas Fed

After a historic run of E&P consolidation, oilfield services and equipment providers in the Permian are competing to woo a dwindling number of upstream customers, according to the second-quarter Dallas Fed Energy Survey.

Surge of Longer Lateral Drilling to Enhance Reservoir Recovery

With energy demand growing, operators look to supply hydrocarbons by drilling longer wells.

E&P Highlights: June 24, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including TotalEnergies working with Nigeria to reach FID on the Ubeta gas field and Chevron signing production sharing contracts for two blocks offshore Equatorial Guinea.

Norway’s DNO Discovers Gas Condensate in North Sea’s Cuvette

Cuvette is the second well in DNO’s 2024 North Sea exploration program.

Northern Midland: EOG Brings on Dean Oil Well in SE Dawson Stepout

EOG Resources has not stated yet that Dawson County is the location of its new “stealth play.” It remained mum in an investment-banking conference this week.