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Could Crescent, SilverBow Buy More in South Texas After $2.1B Deal?

The combination of Crescent Energy and SilverBow Resources will yield one of the Eagle Ford’s top producers—and the pro forma E&P could look to gobble up more acreage in South Texas after closing.

Kimmeridge’s Mark Viviano on Reshaping the Energy Sector, SilverBow-Crescent Deal

Kimmeridge Energy Engagement Partners’ Mark Viviano says the company is evaluating the Crescent Energy and SilverBow Acquisition and how Kimmeridge played a key role in transforming the shale sector in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

Oil, Gas Groups Sue BLM to Block Increased Federal Drilling Fees

Under new U.S. Bureau of Land Management rules, royalty rates will jump to 16.67% from 12.5% and minimum lease bonds will increase to $150,000 from $10,000, which industry groups say will deter future oil and gas development.

SilverBow Resets Shareholder Meeting After $2.1B Crescent Deal

SilverBow Resources said it will adjourn its May 21 shareholders’ meeting until May 29 following Crescent Energy’s agreement to buy the Eagle Ford operator.

SUPER DUG Shale 4.0 Era about Building Scale- Rystad

The Shale 3.0 era or capital discipline era will be followed by the Shale 4.0 era, which will see companies focused on building scale, according to Rystad Energy Senior Shale Analyst Matthew Bernstein.

IndustryVoice: Hydrogen Blending in Natural Gas Pipelines - Meter Compatibility, Challenges, and Industry Solution

Companies around the world are using hydrogen blended with natural gas to reduce the amount of carbon output or the greenhouse gas emissions that come from the combustion of hydrogen. The question this brings is: Can the current flow meters handle this without the need to redo the whole pipelines’ infrastructure and their measurement stations? 

BPX Looks to Ramp US Production Over 60% by 2030

BPX Energy is looking to boost its U.S. production over 60% by 2030 as it considers bringing online a fourth processing facility in the Permian by mid-year 2025, Clark Edwards, the company’s vice president of development, said during SUPER DUG in Fort Worth.

Quantum Capital’s View on AI: Lots of Benefits, Pain Points

The energy industry is lagging in the race to implement AI, but Sebastian Gass, CTO of Quantum Capital Group, offered a few solutions during Hart Energy’s 2024 SUPER DUG Conference & Expo.

Empire Petroleum’s Williston Drilling Program Identifies New Zones

Empire Petroleum provided updates on its Williston Basin development drilling program in its first quarter 2024 earnings results.

Permian Powerhouse: Apache Doubles Down on Core Assets After Callon Acquisition

Apache CEO John Christmann detailed plans for the Permian Basin and Suriname during the SUPER DUG Conference & Expo.

Exclusive: Adkins on Challenged Gas Prices, Growing Crude Demand

J. Marshall Adkins, head of energy investment banking at Raymond James, details the future of natural gas prices and misconceptions about crude demand coming to an end in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

CoolCo, GAIL Enter Long-term LNG Agreement

CoolCo and GAIL’s agreement is intended to secure long-term LNG supply in India’s market, with GAIL having an option to extend the 14-year agreement by another two years.

Boralex Secures Financing for UK Wind Farm

Boralex' project, located in Scotland, is the company’s largest project in Europe, capable of powering 100,000 British homes.

US to Favor Existing Investors for Venezuela Oil Licenses, Say Sources

The U.S. is preparing to prioritize issuing limited licenses to operate in Venezuela to companies with existing oil production and assets over those seeking to enter the sanctioned OPEC nation for the first time. 

Crescent Energy to Buy Eagle Ford’s SilverBow for $2.1 Billion

Crescent Energy’s acquisition of SilverBow Resources will create the second largest Eagle Ford Shale E&P with production of about 250,000 boe/d, the companies said.

Diamondback’s Van’t Hof Plays Coy on Potential Delaware Divestiture

Diamondback Energy’s President and CFO Kaes Van't Hof also addressed new Permian exploration and the lack of “fun” dealing with the FTC on its deal to buy Endeavor Energy Resources.

ConocoPhillips: Permian Basin a ‘Growth Engine’ for Lower 48

ConocoPhillips views the Permian Basin as a “growth engine” within its Lower 48 portfolio, the company’s Midland Basin Vice President Nick McKenna said during Hart Energy’s SUPER DUG event in Fort Worth.

SUPER DUG: Diamondback's Van't Hof Talks Endeavor Merger, Future of Legacy Delaware Acreage

The SUPER DUG Conference & Expo is in full swing in Fort Worth, Texas, and speaker Diamondback President Kaes Van’t Hof is with Hart Energy's Jordan Blum to talk about Diamondback's pending merger with Endeavor Energy Resources, development philosophies going forward and future plans in the Delaware. 

Williams Cos. Blasts Energy Transfer’s FERC Filing

In response to Energy Transfer, Williams says the rival’s action is “lawfare” to delay the company’s Louisiana Energy Gateway project.

KeyState, CNX Bring Hydrogen Facility to Pittsburgh Airport

KeyState Energy and CNX Resources said the facility can produce hydrogen solely, reaching up to 68,000 metric tons annually, or sustainable aviation fuel solely, reaching up to 70 million gallons per year.

Adkins: Attacks on Fossil Fuels, Overregulation Poised to Backfire

Raymond James’ J. Marshall Adkins tells Hart Energy’s Super DUG conference attendees demonizing oil and gas, strenuous regulations and continued inflation are bound to have unexpected consequences for E&P opponents.

Blue Racer Midstream Prices Senior Notes Offering

Net proceeds from the sale of senior notes will be used to pay off debt and other general corporate purposes.

Petrobras CEO Prates to Step Down

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has requested that Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates resign following a dispute over dividend payments.

IndustryVoice: Navigating the Stages of Technology Adoption in Emissions Management

Explore the emotional and operational journey of adopting Continuous Monitoring (CM) technology in emissions management through seven stages: Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Testing, and Acceptance. This article outlines the progression from initial skepticism to recognizing CM technology as a key facilitator for effective and efficient emissions management.

Aramco Credits Adaptability, Collaboration for Driving Innovation

Aramco’s implementation of different approaches has led to the creation and commercialization of newer products, said Max Deffenbaugh, principal scientist for Aramco, at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

ConocoPhillips Looks to Scale Portfolio, But Citgo Auction Not a Factor

ConocoPhillips has a long-term ambition to boost its LNG offtake capacity to between 10 mtpa to 15 mtpa as it keeps a short-term eye on the auction of Citgo Petroleum.

National Petroleum Council: A Realistic Path to Scaling US Hydrogen

A report by the National Petroleum Council, the culmination of about 18 months of work, offered 23 recommendations to help the hydrogen industry grow through 2050.

Plug Power Secures $1.66B Conditional Loan Guarantee from DOE

Plug Power said the funds will be used to finance development and construction of up to six green hydrogen production facilities.

Minerals Market Growing But Needs More Scale, Consolidation

The market value of public minerals and royalties companies has doubled since 2019—but the sector needs to grow even larger to attract generalist investors into the fray, experts say.

BP CEO: Final Permian Processing Facility to Come Online by Mid-year

BPX Energy, BP’s Houston-based subsidiary, plans to bring on its fourth and last Permian Basin processing facility in mid-year 2025, CEO Murray Auchincloss said.