Uinta’s Scout Energy Likely Not for Sale as Takeaway to Gulf Rises

Despite the Uinta Basin’s recent flurry of M&A activity, Scout Energy Partners isn’t looking to sell anytime soon, said the company’s executive vice president, Juan Nevarez, at Hart Energy’s Executive Oil Conference.

Exxon: Longer Laterals, Cube Well Design Lowering Permian Costs

Exxon Mobil is boosting spending to grow global oil and gas production by 18% by 2030. U.S. rival Chevron Corp. recently said it’s cutting spending in favor of free cash flow.

TotalEnergies Plans 300 MW Renewable Projects in Oman

Wind and solar power will be supplied to Petroleum Development Oman, aligning with TotalEnergies' multi-energy strategy in the country.

Anschutz Explores Utah Mancos Shale Near Red-Hot Uinta Basin

Outside of the Uinta Basin’s core oil play, private E&P Anschutz Exploration is wildcatting in Utah’s deeper, liquids-rich Mancos shale bench, according to a Hart Energy analysis.

Nabors, ProPetro Plan to Deliver High Voltage to Drillers

Nabors Industries, in partnership with e2Companies, and, separately, ProPetro Holding Corp., both launched oilfield electrification solutions on Dec. 10.

Enphase, NextEnergy Partner on Energy Management Services in the Netherlands

The collaboration enables owners of Enphase Energy’s battery technology to participate in NextEnergy’s dynamic tariff program and join its virtual power plant.

Exclusive Occidental, CrownRock Merge Into Team of Overachievers

Thaimar Ramirez, president and general manager for Occidental Petroleum’s Midland Basin Business Unit, said 100 days after closing the CrownRock acquisition production guidance keeps going higher.

TotalEnergies Closes $1.4B Acquisition of Malaysia’s SapuraOMV

TotalEnergies acquired SapuraOMV’s main assets in blocks SK408 and SK310, both located offshore Sarawak in Malaysia.

In Busy Minerals M&A Year, Freehold Grabs $152MM Midland Interests

Canadian player Freehold Royalties is getting deeper in the Permian with a CA$216 million (US$152 million) Midland Basin acquisition as minerals buyers intensify M&A in the basin.

BP, Pulling Back from Renewables, Enters $5.8B JV with JERA

The 50-50 joint venture with JERA takes shape as BP pulls back from renewables to focus on higher returns and cash flow generation.