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This Is What Shale Growth Will Hinge On
Friday April 09, 2021
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The next few years of oil and gas production growth in the U.S. will hinge on this, according to GlobalData.
Industry Headlines
CEO Pay Drop and More

Saturday, April 10, 2021Here are some of Rigzone's top upstream stories during the last week, just in case you missed them...
Oil Fluctuates as Saudis Confident on OPEC+ Hike

Friday, April 09, 2021Oil switched between gains and losses after Saudi Arabia said it was confident that OPEC+ was right in agreeing to raise output.
Californians May Soon Pay $4 for Gasoline

Friday, April 09, 2021Californian drivers are edging closer to paying $4 for a gallon of gasoline with the state open for business again and Governor Gavin Newsom planning for a summer with almost no restrictions.
WTI Edges Downward

Thursday, April 08, 2021Oil closed lower, yet its underlying market structure firmed.
Atlantic Faces Another Wild Hurricane Season

Thursday, April 08, 2021The Atlantic hurricane season is poised to be another wild one, with forecasters predicting an above-average 17 named storms sweeping out of the basin.
Biden Plan Targets Fossil Fuel Subsidies Worth $35B

Thursday, April 08, 2021President Joe Biden's plan to eliminate subsidies claimed by oil and gas companies and raise levies on corporate polluters would increase government receipts by $35 billion over the coming decade.
India Prepares to Buy Iran Oil Once Sanctions Eased

Thursday, April 08, 2021India's state-run oil refiners are ready to snap up Iranian crude the moment U.S. sanctions are eased, according to a government official.
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Most Popular Articles
Exploration
$370MM West Africa Contract Goes to Maersk Drilling

Friday, April 09, 2021The contract secures the Maersk Venturer drillship for an estimated four years. PHOTO SOURCE: Maersk Drilling
Eni Makes New Light Oil Find

Wednesday, April 07, 2021Eni (NYSE: E) has announced that it has made a new light oil discovery in Block 15/06 in Angola's deep offshore.
Baker Hughes Shows More Oil Rigs

Saturday, April 03, 2021The U.S. rotary rig count increased by 13 this week, Baker Hughes Co. reported.
PTTEP Makes New Oil and Gas Find

Tuesday, March 30, 2021PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) has announced a new oil and gas discovery from exploration well Sirung-1 in Block SK405B offshore Malaysia.
$110MM in Onshore Work Goes to KCA Deutag

Tuesday, March 30, 2021KCA Deutag's Land Drilling unit has won approximately $110 million in new business. PHOTO SOURCE: KCA Deutag
Aker BP Contracts Maersk Drilling Rig

Tuesday, March 30, 2021Maersk Reacher will be reactivated under the firm 9-month contract. PHOTO SOURCE: Maersk Drilling
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Production
Ithaca Sanctions Captain EOR Stage 2

Friday, April 09, 2021Ithaca Energy has announced the sanction of the Captain Enhanced Oil Recovery Stage 2 project in the UK Central North Sea.
This Is What Shale Growth Will Hinge On

Friday, April 09, 2021The next few years of oil and gas production growth in the U.S. will hinge on this, according to GlobalData.
Scottish Oil and Gas Production Decreases

Tuesday, April 06, 2021Oil and gas production in Scotland decreased from 2018 to 2019, according to new statistics announced recently by Scotland's chief statistician.
Petronas Myanmar Sub Declares Field Force Majeure

Monday, April 05, 2021Petronas has revealed that its subsidiary, PC Myanmar (Hong Kong) Limited, has declared force majeure on its Yetagun field, located offshore Myanmar.
OPEC+ Plans Gradual Output Boost

Thursday, April 01, 2021OPEC+ agreed to increase oil production gradually from May to July.
Petronas Unit Awards Celtic Sea Decom Contract

Thursday, April 01, 2021A unit of Petronas has awarded HydraWell a multi-year contract to support a decommissioning project. PHOTO SOURCE: HydraWell
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Finance and Investing
Petrofac Agrees $700MM Facility Extensions

Thursday, April 08, 2021Petrofac announced Wednesday that it has extended $700 million of its banking facilities, at its request, with the unanimous support of lenders.
Shell to Make First Oil Output Profit Since Pandemic

Wednesday, April 07, 2021Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it expects to make the first profit from pumping oil since the start of the pandemic.
BP Reaches Debt Goal Early

Tuesday, April 06, 2021BP Plc said it already achieved its $35 billion net-debt target, reaching the threshold at which it has said it can restart share buybacks about a year earlier than expected.
Aramco Up as Saudis Prioritize Spend Over Dividend

Wednesday, March 31, 2021Saudi Aramco rose the most in 10 months in Riyadh trading after the government allowed it to cut dividends and redirect the cash into new investments to fulfill the crown prince's economic plans.
California Driller Reaped Gains from Texas Freeze

Friday, March 19, 2021California's largest oil producer emerged as the latest financial winner from last month's historic Texas freeze that left millions without heat or electricity for days.
McDermott Invests in Lummus Technology

Wednesday, March 10, 2021McDermott International Ltd has announced that it has invested in Lummus Technology Holdings I LLC, which is a holding company of Lummus Technology.
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Company Operations
Hess Sells Bakken Stakes

Friday, April 09, 2021Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has entered into an agreement to sell its Little Knife and Murphy Creek acreage interests in the Bakken.
Scottish Oil Startup Expanding

Thursday, April 08, 2021Aberdeenshire based startup Legasea has announced that it has begun 2021 with its strongest quarter to date and revealed that expansion is underway at the company.
Halliburton and Optime Subsea Form Global Alliance

Thursday, April 08, 2021Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) and Optime Subsea have announced that they have formed a global strategic alliance.
Mexico Official Claims Fuel Retailers Are Pocketing Subsidies

Wednesday, April 07, 2021Mexico is proposing changes to the country's fuel laws and will review permits issued to retailers.
Oman Is Said to Study Strategic Options for OQ

Wednesday, April 07, 2021Oman is studying options for state energy company OQ SAOC, including a potential initial public offering, as the Persian Gulf sultanate seeks to shore up its finances, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Maersk Drilling Nets Shell Deal

Wednesday, April 07, 2021Maersk Drilling has secured a contract with Shell Malaysia for the Maersk Viking drillship to drill four development wells at the Gumusut-Kakap project offshore Malaysia.
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