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Permian Basin Drives 80% of U.S. Tight Oil Boom Since 2010

Oil Gas Leads

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

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Permian Basin Well Permits Decline — AI Forecast Confirms Downward Trend

Oil Gas Leads

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.

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DJ Basin Update: Low-Cost Production, Rising Gas Ratios, and Strategic Shifts Amid Regulatory Pressure

Oil Gas Leads

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.

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Prairie Operating Co. secures strong cash flow with strategic hedging program ahead of market downturn

Oil & Gas 360º

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.

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$608MM Deal: Is Permian Resources Quietly Becoming the Top Operator in the Delaware Basin?

Rextag

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

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Money Can Buy It - After Permian M&A Spree, E&Ps Throttle Growth While Integrateds Motor On

RBN Energy

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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What Comes After the Permian for IOCs? A Basin of Enormous Value

Rextag

A Multi-Pronged Strategy to Sustain Growth Beyond Tight Oils Crown Jewel The transformation of the United States into a global energy powerhouse over the past two decades is inseparable from the fracking-led renaissance of the Permian Basin. Although the pace of growth is clearly slowing, the basin still offers significant upside potential.

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