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Upstream Midstream Downstream – What is the Difference?

Aresco

Upstream Midstream Downstream are terms commonly used in the oil and gas industry to describe different stages of the production and distribution process. What is oil and gas upstream midstream downstream? Upstream involves locating, surveying, drilling, and extracting crude oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs.

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Coterra Energy Q1 2025 Drilling Activity Review: Strategic Shifts and Regional Insights

Oil Gas Leads

” Tom Jorden, CEO Drilling, Rigs & Completions Permian activity will be lowered from 10 rigs to 7 in the second half of 2025 (30% drop). . “As our industry faces macroeconomic uncertainty and oil price headwinds, we believe it is prudent to reduce oil-directed activity at this time.”

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Cactus Drilling: A Year-to-Date Look at U.S. Drilling Activity

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Cactus Drilling remains one of the most active drilling contractors in the U.S., playing a crucial role in oil and gas development across key basins. As of this year, a total of 120 wells have been drilled by Cactus rigs, demonstrating strong industry demand and continued investment in drilling operations.

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CNRL Drilling Trends: Q1 2025 Sees 6% Increase

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Rig Activity: AKITA and Precision Lead The top-performing rig for Q1 2025 was AKITA 28 , logging 19 records , up from 12 in Q1 2024. Precision Drilling rigs also remained active, with Precision 300 and Precision 153 contributing 15 and 12 records , respectively.

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The Challenges of DDR Data Entry and Cost Tracking in Oil & Gas Drilling

Oil Gas Leads

For instance, one rig might report, TOOH f/xxx to BHA, while another writes, TOOH for DTF f/xxx. These inconsistencies make it difficult to compare performance across different wells and rigs. Without a standardized format for trips, drilling, rig moves, and downtime, cross-referencing and troubleshooting issues become much harder.

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