Harold Hamm: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Faces Geology Barriers, Even Under Trump
Harold Hamm, Continental Resources founder and major Trump donor, says the U.S. faces real barriers to expanding production growth—even with Republicans controlling D.C.—as major shale basins mature.
CEO: Ovintiv Passes on Permian Prices for More Montney Condensate
Rumored to be a potential buyer in the Permian Basin, Ovintiv instead struck a deal for lower-cost oil and condensate assets in Alberta’s Montney Shale.
East Daley: Deals Continue ONEOK’s Climb to Midstream Elite
Mergers with EnLink and Medallion lift the company into the ranks of Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners.
Orion Acquires SCOOP/STACK Interests, Pursuing Permian Deals
Orion Diversified Holding Co. is pursuing negotiations with several oil companies in the Permian Basin to acquire oil and gas assets, the company’s CEO said.
Asset Manager Buys SandRidge Stake, Looks for More Midcon M&A
Investment manager Third Avenue believes Midcon E&P SandRidge Energy is primed for M&A and a boost to shareholder returns.
As Permian Targets Grow Scarce, 3Q M&A Drops to $12B—Enverus
Upstream M&A activity fell sharply in the third quarter as public consolidation slowed and Permian Basin targets dwindled, according to Enverus Intelligence Research.
Midcon, Rockies Drilling Activity Keeps Declining in 3Q—KC Fed
To substantially increase drilling activity, E&Ps in the Midcon and Rockies need to see a healthy increase in oil and natural gas prices, according to the third-quarter Kansas City Fed Energy Survey.
ONEOK’s EnLink/Medallion Deal is Market-wise, Financially Astute
In addition to bolstering its multi-basin network, ONEOK pulled off a $5.9 billion transaction while leaving its credit rating intact.
‘Worried’ E&Ps Keep Merging as Shale Ages, Costs Rise—Kimmeridge
With just half as many public E&Ps around today as there were in 2017, Kimmeridge and Managing Partner Ben Dell think the E&P space still has—and needs—plenty more M&A.
After M&A, Some ‘Stingy’ E&Ps Plan to Hold Operated Shale Inventory
After a whirlwind run of upstream consolidation, experts anticipated a wave of portfolio rationalization and divestitures. But with high-quality drilling locations already scarce, E&Ps may cling to operated inventory.