US upstream news
Union Jack Oil announces Taylor 1-16 drilling update onshore USA
Union Jack Oil plc, a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company has announced a positive drilling update in respect of the Taylor 1-16 well, located in Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA, in which Union Jack holds a 45% working interest.
Reuters: Exxon executive says US oil firms unlikely to go 'drill, baby, drill' under Trump
According to Reuters, a senior executive at Exxon Mobil said that US oil and gas producers remain focused on capital discipline, rather than radically increased production.
EIA: US crude oil production established a new record in August 2024
According to EIA, An average of 13.4 million bpd of crude oil was produced in the United States during August 2024, a new record according to data from EIA.
Rystad Energy: ‘Trump 2.0. China 3.0 and OPEC+40’
Rystad Energy’s oil market update: 25 November.
Learning to love computer vision
Cameron Devers, Tyler Abla, and Gage Russell, Taurex Drill Bits, USA, delve into the use of computer vision for PDC cutter damage classification, demonstrating how advanced image analysis is transforming the field.
LandBridge announces agreement to acquire 46 000 surface acres in the Southern Delaware Basin
The acquisition increases LandBridge holdings to roughly 272 000 surface acres.
EIA: Northwest US and western Canadian natural gas prices trade at historic lows in 2024
The EIA has reported that monthly average natural gas spot prices at northwestern US and western Canada border pricing hubs reached historic lows in 2024 through October, according to data from Natural Gas Intelligence. Robust natural gas production in western Canada, where output has generally increased over the last two years, and high natural gas inventories in the region contributed to the low prices.
Donald Trump chooses oil and gas veteran Chris Wright as energy secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen oil and gas industry CEO Chris Wright as his next energy secretary, with Trump seemingly intent on fulfilling his election promise to increase exploration and production.
Collaboration is key
Todd Razor, PACCAR Winch, USA, explains how collaboration is the key for the delivery of offshore hoist service training.
EIA: US associated natural gas production increased nearly 8% in 2023
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that US production of associated natural gas increased 7.9% in 2023 compared with 2022, according to data from Enverus Drillinginfo.