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Over the past 15 years, the Permian Basin has transformed the landscape of U.S. 2020: Both Permian and non-Permian output dropped sharply due to WTI < $50/bbl and COVID-19. crude oil production. Onshore Oil Production Trends (20102024) Metric 2010 2024 % Change Total Onshore L48 Production 3.4 million b/d 2.1 million b/d 8.9
The Permian Basin, the beating heart of U.S. In early 2024, WTI crude prices averaged $77$80/bbl , whereas by Q2 2025, prices have softened to $60$70/bbl. shale oil production, is experiencing a notable contraction in drilling permit activity this spring.
The Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin continues to stand out as one of the most consolidated and cost-effective oil and gas plays in the U.S. Recent developments including record-setting drilling lengths, regulatory headwinds, and shifting capital strategies are reshaping how major and mid-sized players approach the basin in 2025.
bbl WTI and $4.28/MMBtu The hedges were executed following the closing of Prairies transformative acquisition of DJ Basin assets from Bayswater Exploration and Production. bbl WTI and $4.28/MMBtu bbl WTI and $4.09/MMBtu bbl WTI and $4.28/MMBtu bbl WTI and $4.09/MMBtu Prairie Operating Co.
Permian Resources Corporation, a leading pure-play operator in the Delaware Basin, has reported strong first-quarter 2025 financial and operational results and announced a strategic bolt-on acquisition of APA Corporations Northern Delaware Basin assets for $608 million. bbl Natural gas: $1.35/Mcf Mcf NGLs: $23.90/bbl
The record $120 billion upstream M&A spending spree in 2024 focused on the consolidation of Permian Basin positions by the major U.S. publicly traded oil and gas companies.
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As Chord Energy refocuses on the Williston Basin, Ring consolidates CBP assets to drive low-cost, margin-rich growth. These regulatory transfers aren’t just formalities theyre indicators of whos doubling down and whos cashing out in the Permian Basin. Competitive breakevens sub-$40/bbl support cash flow. Chord Energy).
Diamondback set a record in the Permian Basin with its acquisition of Double Eagle IV. It is also the basin that keeps giving with operators consistently adding locations by testing new zones of the prolific basins stacked pay, said Dittmar.
102,012 bbl/d (bitumen) SOR of 2.39 147,819 BOE/d 69,827 bbl/d oil Smaller Producers (10,000 30,000 BOE/d) Company 2024 Average Production Notes Headwater Exploration 20,310 BOE/d +13% from 2023 Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. . ~580,000 BOE/d Includes 210,000 b/d oil and condensate Tourmaline Oil Corp. Vermilion Energy Inc.
In a strategic move aligned with shifting commodity price dynamics, SM Energy is proactively reducing its rig count in the Permian Basin through 2025. The company started the year with 9 active rigs , scaled back to 7 rigs by the end of Q1 , and plans to operate just 6 rigs for the remainder of the year.
Now, as we step into 2025 , the industry faces critical questions : Which basins will see the most growth? oil & gas basins , the leading companies , and market trends using the latest data and forecasts. The Permian Basin remains the top destination for U.S. What are the key companies doing to stay competitive? MMBbl/d.
oil production resilience depends on two pillars: An inventory of low-cost projects (sub-$40/bbl) Sustained operational activity to avoid decline and cost inflation Insights from the top oil & gas CEOs reinforce this modelbut they also reveal growing concern about capital discipline and production headwinds.
share) at US$70/bbl WTI Free Funds Flow: $550 million Net Debt: Maintained under $1 billion with a 0.3x With a strategic focus on capital discipline, operational optimizations, and infrastructure enhancements, Whitecap is well-positioned to navigate commodity price volatility while delivering strong production growth and shareholder returns.
But as basins mature and geology becomes more challenging, the key question becomes: Can these gains be sustained, or has the industry already picked the low-hanging fruit? Travis Stice, CEO, Diamondback Technology and process efficiency gains are being outpaced by geology… its a natural evolution of a maturing basin.
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upstream growth, driven by advantaged assets like the Permian Basin, is central to the companys long-term performance. ExxonMobils first-quarter 2025 results reveal a clear narrative: U.S. Upstream Results: Permian Power ExxonMobils U.S. upstream earnings jumped to $1.87 billion in Q1 2025 , a sharp increase from $1.05 billion in Q1 2024.
In addition, the Company also provides initial results related to hydrocarbon production in the first quarter of 2025 (“Q1”)from its non-operated asset portfolio in theWilliston Basin,North DakotaandMontana,U.S.(the The Company hedged a total of 18,000 barrels of oil (“bbls”) in Q1. net wells).
The combined company becomes the largest Canadian light oil focused producer and the seventh largest producer in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, with significant natural gas growth potential. The Board of Directors will consist of eleven members, made up of seven directors from Whitecap and four directors from Veren. billion 1.
Diamondback set a record in the Permian Basin with its acquisition of Double Eagle IV. It is also the basin that keeps giving with operators consistently adding locations by testing new zones of the prolific basins stacked pay, said Dittmar.
poised to expand LNG export capacity , interest in gassy basins has surged. Bcf/d, while oil output from the formation has increased by 26,000 barrels per day ( bbl /d). Natural Gas in Focus: South Texas Eyes the Next Wave With global gas prices gaining momentum and the U.S. According to the U.S. Bcf/d by 2026.
New Discoveries and Project Highlights BP delivered on exploration with six new discoveries across global basins: In the US Gulf of America , BP made a Miocene oil discovery at the Far South prospect in Green Canyon Block 584, 120 miles off Louisiana. shale basins. Net producing wells (end of period): 1,133.9
poised to expand LNG export capacity , interest in gassy basins has surged. Bcf/d, while oil output from the formation has increased by 26,000 barrels per day ( bbl /d). Natural Gas in Focus: South Texas Eyes the Next Wave With global gas prices gaining momentum and the U.S. According to the U.S. Bcf/d by 2026.
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