US upstream news
Pantheon Resources announces Megrez-1 well discovery
The well has reached Target Depth (TD) and the Company has run 5.5 in. production casing in anticipation of long-term testing commencing early 2025.
CNX announces acquisition of Apex Energy assets
CNX Resources Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the natural gas upstream and associated midstream business of Apex Energy II, LLC.
Crescent Energy announces acquisition of Eagle Ford assets from Ridgemar Energy
The transaction, which has an effective date of 1 October is expected to close in 1Q25, subject to customary closing conditions.
Innovex completes purchase of Downhole Well Solutions
Innovex previously made a minority investment in DWS in May 2023.
Pitting Corrosion vs. Crevice Corrosion in Stainless Steel: Key Distinctions and Prevention
Corrosion in oil and gas tubing systems costs over $1 billion annually (source: NACE). Common types like pitting and crevice corrosion can be mitigated with proactive identification and appropriate solutions, preventing costly damage to fluid systems.
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.