SM Energy (NYSE: SM) continues to strengthen its position in the Midland Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the U.S. The company’s 2024 operational success and 2025 strategic plan highlight key efficiency gains, cost optimizations, and growth initiatives that position SM Energy for sustained profitability and shareholder returns.
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) closed 2024 on a high note, delivering record oil production, strong free cash flow, and disciplined capital allocation. A key theme in their Q4 2024 earnings report was efficiency improvements, particularly in the Delaware Basin and natural gas portfolio optimization.
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.
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.
