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Top 5 Diamondback Energy Trends to Watch in Late 2025

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After a whirlwind year defined by mega-acquisitions and volatile oil prices, the remainder of 2025 is all about execution. Key integration wins : Lowered corporate breakeven to $37/bbl 2–3% well cost savings via procurement efficiencies 7-day average spud-to-TD times on 13,000’ laterals The strategic goal?

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

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This reduction isnt reactionaryits part of a deliberate capital allocation strategy designed to protect margins and preserve flexibility in a potentially volatile oil market. SM Energys Drilling Trends: January 2023 to May 2025 Using public drilling data for SM Energy wells in Texas, we grouped spud activity by month from January 2023 onward.