The ‘Necessary Evil’ of Four-mile Laterals

While extended length lateral wells can lead to massive profits, the risk might not always be worth it. At Hart Energy’s SUPER DUG, Diamondback Energy, SLB, NOV and others weighed the risk and rewards of drilling three- and four-mile laterals.

Up to 50 Firms Seek US Oil Licenses in Venezuela, Official Says

Washington aims to prioritize issuing licenses to companies with existing oil output and assets over those seeking to enter the sanctioned OPEC nation for the first time, sources told Reuters.

Exxon Mobil Keeps Its Options Open in Guyana and Globally

Exxon Mobil Guyana Ltd.’s President Alistair Routledge said the company is seeking resources offshore Guyana that compete financially within its portfolio.

Blankenship, Regens: More Demand, More M&A, More Regs

In 2024, the oil and gas industry is dealing with higher interest rates, armed conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, rising material costs, a decrease in Tier 1 acreage and new policies and laws.

Future Permian Gas Pipeline May Have a Difficult Route to Follow

Kinetik Midstream’s CEO Jamie Welch sees more expensive and longer pipeline paths causing complications for midstream companies.

Berntsen Joins Xcel as Executive VP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Rob Berntsen is assuming the role from Amanda Rome, who had been in the position on an interim basis.

Riley Permian Increases Stake in West Texas Power JV with Conduit

Riley Exploration Permian increased its ownership in RPC Power, a JV with Conduit Power, to 50% from 35% and has agreed to sell up to 10 MMcf/d of natural gas as feedstock supply for the generation facilities as RPC plans to sell to ERCOT.

Kimmeridge Exits SilverBow Proxy Fight, Takes Credit for $2.1B Crescent Deal

Kimmeridge will withdraw from a proxy fight with SilverBow Resources in light of a $2.1 billion offer by Crescent Energy for the Eagle Ford Shale E&P.

Belcher: Brace for Onslaught of New Biden Regulations

A slew of rulemakings, executive orders and policy decisions affecting energy are headed this way.

Marketed: Mineral, Royalty Interests in Permian, Powder River Basins

A private seller has retained Detring Energy Advisors for the sale of its mineral and royalty interests in the Permian and Powder River basins.