Surge Closes on Divestment of Alberta Non-Core Gas Assets

Surge Energy said it has focused on developing its core Sparky and southeast Saskatchewan crude oil assets, leaving the Alberta non-core assets undercapitalized.

Permanent Magnets Emerge as a Game-Changer for ESP Technology

In 2024, permanent magnet motors installations have ballooned to 11% of electric submersible pump installations, and that number is growing.

Exxon Mobil Completes Purchase of FPSO Offshore Guyana

Exxon Mobil Corp. paid $535 million to SBM Offshore for the FPSO, which will operate the unit through 2033.

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.

EY: Three Themes That Will Drive Transformational M&A in 2025

Prices, consolidation and financial firepower will push deals forward, says EY.

Power Co. Proposes NatGas Plants Near Texas Haynesville Shale

An American Electric Power (AEP) subsidiary plans to develop two natural gas-fired generation projects near the prolific Texas Haynesville shale play.

Reliance Exercises Four-Well Option on Transocean Rig

Transocean Ltd. says the 270-day program will contribute about $111 million in backlog.

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.

NuVista Energy Temporarily Curtails Production After Plant Shutdown

NuVista Energy announced revised production guidelines following temporarily curtailing production in the Wapiti area of the Alberta Deep Basin.