US upstream news
McKinsey report: US gas to hit below US$3/mmbtu in the next ten years
The report reveals US gas economics will reach below US$3/mmbtu in the next ten years due to ample supply, which will support North American gas exports and unlock further demand growth domestically.
New satellite data highlight large underreporting of hydraulic fracturing activity
Kayrros found that in 2018 alone, more than 1100 wells were completed in the Permian Basin but not reported through state commissions or FracFocus, a public repository for information on the chemicals used during fraccing.
Deep Imaging releases shale technology for detecting completion problems
The technology aims to address parent/child well interference and other completion problems that are contributing to shale well underperformance.
Apache completes exit from Western Anadarko Basin
In May and July, Apache closed the sale of noncore assets in two separate transactions, which included assets in the Western Anadarko Basin and the SCOOP/STACK play.
Range Resources announces asset sales in Appalachia
The company is to sell a a 2% proportionately reduced overriding royalty interest in 350 000 net surface acres in southwest Appalachia, US.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announces region-wide lease sale for Gulf of Mexico
77.8 million acres of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico are scheduled for sale on August 21.
Wild Well Control agrees contract with Fugro for provision of BOP intervention skids
The blowout preventer skids and tests units from Fugro will be included in Wild Well Control's subsea response kit.
Solaris Water starts operations at Lobo Ranch Produced Water Recycling and Blending Center
The expanded facility has the capacity to treat up to 80 000 bpd of produced water and receive 80 000 bpd of non-potable water.
WoodMac and P2 Energy Solutions to deliver data-driven insight to US energy sector
The combined content offering will allow investment and petrotechnical professionals to quickly assess the current value of a lease or company position in the contiguous US.
Wood Mackenzie: New pipeline needed to meet surge in demand for Permian crude
Wood Mackenzie's supply forecast indicates there will be an additional call for Permian-to-Gulf Coast crude capacity of up to 500 000 bpd, with FID for the new capacity likely to be reached in the mid-to-late 2020s.