Industry: Upstream and E&P

On November 5th Americans will vote for their next president. This election can feel like déjà vu, as the two main candidates are the same as in 2020. According to current polls and reports, the race is expected to be tight. The first debate is scheduled for June 27th and might help inform voters – […]

Recent decisions by governments and energy companies highlight a growing focus on energy security over energy transition. South Korea, a leading importer of fossil fuels and home to some of the largest chemical companies in Asia Pacific, recently commissioned geophysical exploration that showed likelihood of 14 billion barrels of oil and gas off the coast […]

The flurry of consolidation amongst operators in the shale patch that began last year is continuing in 2024 as well. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has been particularly brisk, with deals varying in size and scope. For instance, Chevron acquired PDC Energy exactly a year ago for $7.6 billion and followed up with an offer for Hess […]

Shale operators are in the midst of a remarkable transformation. Moving away from the era of rapid expansion at any cost, the industry is now embracing Shale 3.0 – a phase characterized by strategic growth and sustainability. This shift places a strong emphasis on capital discipline, innovation and engineered approaches, and a heightened focus on […]

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other technologies are leading to rapid implementation in various industries around the world. These developments have only been possible due to recent increases in computing power and availability of vast datasets needed to train AI programs. This along with improved algorithms for training […]

As U.S. shale plays mature, oil and gas operators face an intensification of a longstanding challenge: managing water efficiently. Given that produced water represents the largest by-product or waste stream associated with oil and gas production, coupled with the potentially costly treatment methods and environmental impacts, effectively handling produced water becomes a challenging task. The […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, presented an outlook of anticipated trends, challenges, and opportunities within the oil and gas industry for 2024. Key topics included stable oil prices despite global events, an oversupplied natural gas market, and limited midstream growth. US refining was moderating, while capex grew slowly due to […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Brent Williams, Director, Sustainability, Callon Petroleum; William Atcheson, Energy Sector Strategist, Jefferies; and Michael Pipkin, CEO, Rushmore Resource Partners, joined Joe Quoyeser, Advisor, ADI Analytics for the upstream onshore and unconventional panel. Key topics included the shale industry’s maturation towards capital discipline and engineering-focused recovery, and a major consolidation wave […]

Maria Lopes, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, spoke about upstream and onshore unconventionals. The U.S. shale market had matured, causing operators to prioritize maintaining and increasing production from existing wells. Additionally, consolidation reshaped the industry as companies pursued prime acreage and cost reductions. There was also a growing trend of operators enhancing well productivity through increased […]

The midstream industry had a favorable year in 2023, witnessing higher investment, M&A, and notable progress in infrastructure development. Looking forward to 2024, we expect a mixed but business as usual outlook for the midstream industry. Key trends to keep an eye on are the following: – Bhautik Gajera

In 2024, the upstream oil and gas industry is expected to experience notable changes influenced by developments in 2023. From the ongoing wave of consolidation and the maturation of the U.S. shale sector to pivotal shifts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the industry is adapting to new dynamics. Technological advancements, particularly in digitalization and […]

The Haynesville shale has emerged as a major natural gas play in recent years. Natural gas production from the Haynesville shale reached a new record high of 14.5 Bcf/d in 2023, accounting for 14% of all U.S. dry natural gas production. Haynesville production growth has accounted for 40% of the U.S. gas production growth recently. […]