US upstream news
Innovex completes divestment of subsea tree product line
Innovex will retain intellectual property rights for the recently installed subsea tree orientation systems (VXTe) with the intent of licensing this technology to subsea tree manufacturers.
Neo Oiltools names Impulse Downhole Tools as official North American Distributor
With Neotork, operators and directional drilling companies can achieve significant cost savings and improve operations, especially in increasingly challenging environments.
EIA: Tight oil production in Permian drives growth in onshore contiguous US production
Onshore crude oil production in the US Lower 48 states (L48) has more than tripled since January 2010, driven by tight oil production growth in the Permian region.
OEG secures three year contract to support oil major in North America
OEG secures framework agreement to supply logistics equipment to oil major in North America.
US Department of the Interior releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in southwestern Wyoming
The US Department of the Interior has identified significant undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System.
Whiptail Midstream completes sale of San Juan Basin gathering systems
Whiptail Midstream says its oil and gas gathering systems in the San Juan Basin played a role in supporting the growth of its producer customers in the Gallup oil play, and MPLX’s ownership will allow for continued investment and growth of the system as activity continues.
EIA: well completions per location more than double in Lower 48 US states as technology advances
The increasing number of simultaneous completions reflects significant technological advances in hydraulic fracturing operations, particularly in equipment capabilities and operational strategies.
CRP Subsea secures contract with Shell Offshore Inc. for Whale deepwater development
Annular pressure build-up (APB) mitigation for wells at Whale development.
Crescent Energy completes accretive sale of non-operated Permian Basin assets
Crescent Energy Company has announced the closing of the sale of non-operated Permian Basin assets to a private buyer for US$83 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. The assets are located in Reeves County, Texas and had projected full-year 2025 production of approximately 3 thousand boe/d (~35% oil).
TotalEnergies announces first oil from Ballymore field, offshore USA
TotalEnergies has announced the start of production from the deepwater Ballymore field offshore US, in which the Company has a 40% interest alongside operator Chevron (60%).