Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CRK) has set its sights on Western Haynesville as a key growth driver in 2025, following signs of rising natural gas prices. In its Q4 2024 earnings report, the company outlined its expansion strategy in the play, highlighting increased drilling activity and infrastructure investment.
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) continues to demonstrate strong capital efficiency and operational performance in its U.S. oil & gas operations. The company’s latest 4Q 2024 earnings report highlights record-breaking production, strategic cost control, and robust reserves replacement, reinforcing OXY’s position as a leading low-cost operator in the industry.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback” or “the Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain subsidiaries of Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC (“Double Eagle”) in exchange for approximately 6.9 million shares of Diamondback common stock and $3 billion of cash, subject to customary adjustments (the “Double Eagle Acquisition”).
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) continues to execute its strategic asset divestiture plan with the sale of its Texas and New Mexico assets to Permian Resources for approximately $818 million. This move is a crucial step in Oxy’s plan to finance its $12 billion acquisition of CrownRock, further consolidating its presence in the Permian Basin. As part of this transition, multiple facility ownership transfers have been documented in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) database, with OWL Operating and Sabalo Energy emerging as the new operators of several key assets.
The latest Baker Hughes report shows that the U.S. rig count increased by 4 rigs this week, bringing the total to 586. This marks the second consecutive week of gains, following a rise of 6 rigs last week.
BKV Corporation (NYSE: BKV) has announced a significant step forward in its carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) strategy with the development of a new CCS facility at a natural gas processing plant in South Texas. This project, which reached its final investment decision (FID) in December 2024, marks a pivotal expansion in BKV’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the oil and gas sector.
Precision Drilling Corporation’s Q4 2024 earnings report highlighted this evolving dynamic, showing how efficiency gains are reshaping the market and affecting short-term rig demand. The company acknowledged the challenges posed by drilling efficiency but pointed to long-term opportunities for high-tech, automated rigs, particularly in gas basins.
The U.S. drilling landscape is experiencing a shift as operators adjust activity levels in response to industry consolidation. Despite challenges, digital & drilling automation technologies are becoming essential tools for maximizing efficiency, maintaining competitive margins, and driving long-term growth. Companies like Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) are leveraging automation, AI-driven analytics, and drilling solutions to navigate market uncertainties while expanding their global footprint.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) has long been recognized as a leader in high-performance drilling solutions. As the company reports its Q1 FY25 earnings, its North America Solutions (NAS) segment continues to maintain strong rig utilization despite market fluctuations. However, shifting demand trends and economic uncertainties have led to minor adjustments in rig activity.
The oil and gas industry is witnessing a significant leap in hydraulic fracturing technology, and Coterra Energy is at the forefront of this transformation. In collaboration with Halliburton Energy Services, Coterra has introduced the Octiv Auto Frac service—an autonomous fracturing technology designed to streamline completion operations and enhance efficiency.
