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Top 5 Diamondback Energy Trends to Watch in Late 2025

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As Diamondback Energy heads into the second half of 2025, the company stands at the intersection of consolidation, capital discipline, and operational transformation. Post-Merger Integration and Synergies from Endeavor The $26 billion Endeavor Energy merger closed in late 2024 and continues to reshape Diamondback’s operational DNA.

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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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The company started the year with 9 active rigs , scaled back to 7 rigs by the end of Q1 , and plans to operate just 6 rigs for the remainder of the year. 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. August 16 6.3