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Reusing produced water

Oilfield Technology

It was costing up to US$10/bbl to ship PW to out of state SWDs because Pennsylvania had only nine permitted SWDs. The development of salt tolerant fracking chemistry was a game changer for managing PW in the Marcellus. This led to a new midstream water industry developing almost overnight to treat and move PW around the shale play.

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Enverus EVOLVE: Creating the future of energy with AI, intelligence and innovation

Enverus

In total, EVOLVE welcomed attendees from more than 350 energy companies, including oil and gas operators, financial institutions, midstream firms, oilfield service providers and renewable energy developers. Asset Optimization: Permian inventory is increasingly scarce, with seven operators controlling 71% of remaining sub-$50/bbl inventory.

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BPX Energy’s US 2025 Game Plan: Scaling Liquids, Efficiency, and Infrastructure in U.S. Shale

Oil Gas Leads

These assets are pivotal to boosting black oil production to a projected 100,000–120,000 bbl/d. Strategic Focus: Infrastructure + Electrification = Value Creation Midstream Self-Sufficiency: BPX has built out its own gathering system, boosting reliability and flow assurance.

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Top 5 Strategic Priorities for Permian Resources in 2025

Oil Gas Leads

With a strong footprint in the Delaware Basin and a management team unafraid to act decisively, the remainder of 2025 looks poised to deliver focused growth. This bolt-on isn’t just about expanding land—it’s about unlocking 100+ gross operated two-mile locations with shallow declines and $30/bbl breakevens.

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Amid Low Prices and Rising Costs, U.S. Oil Patch Faces a Challanges

Oil Gas Leads

61% said they would decrease drilling if oil prices stay at $60/bbl. Water Management as a Growing Constraint Produced water disposal is becoming a serious cost and logistical issue. Quote: “Water management is a potential disaster waiting to happen.” Nearly 50% of executives plan to drill fewer wells in 2025 than anticipated.

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SM Energy Slows the Drill Bit in 2025: What the Data Tells Us About Permian Rig Reductions

Oil Gas Leads

The strategy focuses on: Capital discipline Optionality in completions Free cash flow preservation If oil prices fall below $55/bbl , SM may pause completions (the costliest phase), preserving capital while maintaining the ability to ramp up when market conditions improve. days April 9, 2025 Rig 45 Latshaw 24 wells 17.0

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Top 5 Trends Shaping U.S. Oil & Gas in 2025

Oil Gas Leads

Sub-$40 Inventory Is a Strategic AdvantageIf You Use It Many top operators hold decades of drilling inventory with breakevens under $40/bbl. Our estimate is a ~1% impact on shale well cost manageable. Its looking like [U.S. production] peak could come sooner. Vicki Hollub, Occidental 2. Mike Wirth, Chevron 5.

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