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

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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

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Permian Basin Well Permits Decline — AI Forecast Confirms Downward Trend

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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. While operators still hold large inventories of low-breakeven projects, sustained drilling activity is essential to offset shales steep natural declines.

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Whitecap Resources 2025 Outlook: Efficiency Gains Drive Sustainable Growth

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share) at US$70/bbl WTI Free Funds Flow: $550 million Net Debt: Maintained under $1 billion with a 0.3x Maintenance capital efficiency improvements ensure sustainable production growth. billion Funds Flow: $1.65 billion ($2.81/share) Debt/EBITDA ratio Dividends & Share Buybacks: Base dividend of $0.73/share

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U.S. Oil Production: Low-Cost Inventory and the Need for Sustained Activity

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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.

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Shale Success at $40: Can Structural Cost Reduction Sustain the U.S. Oil Boom?

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Industry leaders like ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Diamondback, Devon, and Occidental are racing to optimize capital efficiency while sustaining inventory quality. 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?

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

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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. million b/d. According to Wood Mackenzies forecast, the Permian is expected to add another 1.1

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Oil and Gas 2025: How Will Companies Navigate a Year of Transformation—and Why It Affects Everyone?

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Limited access to core acreage in basins like the Permian has prompted landmark deals, including ExxonMobils acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources and Chevrons purchase of Hess Corporation. PERMIAN BASIN: OPTIMIZING RECOVERY IN A MATURE PLAY The Permian Basin , a cornerstone of U.S. Currently, at $2.75/MMBtu,

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