AI is already reshaping the tech job market and is poised to do the same in oil & gas. For Oxy and other forward-looking operators, the challenge will be to balance efficiency gains with workforce evolution, ensuring the industry remains both competitive and people-powered in the AI era.
Occidental Petroleum’s Q2 2025 earnings call showcased a company hitting its stride in Permian Basin drilling and completions. Even with softer oil prices, Oxy drove significant cost reductions, accelerated drilling cycles, and maintained production guidance—all while high-grading its portfolio and advancing AI-driven operational strategies.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) released its Q2 2025 results, highlighting strategic execution, strong cash generation, and accelerating drilling activity across its U.S. shale portfolio following the Marathon Oil acquisition.
EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG) has released its Q2 2025 results, reinforcing its reputation for operational efficiency and financial discipline while accelerating drilling activity across its U.S. shale portfolio.
Vital Energy’s second-quarter 2025 results paint a picture of a company strategically optimizing its Permian Basin operations. Despite reporting a net loss of $582.6 million—driven largely by a non-cash $427 million impairment and $238 million tax valuation allowance—the company posted strong operational performance and continued capital discipline.
Ascent Resources is maintaining its momentum through the first half of 2025, delivering strong operational and financial results while continuing to push efficiency gains across its Utica Shale operations.
Chord Energy (NASDAQ: CHRD) has posted a strong second quarter for 2025, highlighting robust production, capital efficiency, and a sharp focus on shareholder returns. The company’s Williston Basin assets continue to perform exceptionally, bolstered by a strategic drilling program that has already delivered 85 wells year-to-date (YTD).
Western Midstream Partners (NYSE: WES) has announced its acquisition of Aris Water Solutions (NYSE: ARIS) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. This deal solidifies WES’s position as a leading provider of full-cycle produced-water management in the Delaware Basin, integrating water gathering, disposal, recycling, beneficial reuse, and long-haul transport.
Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) delivered a robust second quarter marked by strong operational execution, efficient capital deployment, and increased shareholder returns. The company continues to capitalize on its diversified asset base across the Permian, Marcellus, and Anadarko basins while positioning for capital-efficient growth into 2026.
Devon Energy’s Q2 2025 results underscore its strong operational momentum, robust cash flow generation, and focus on capital efficiency. With raised production guidance and reduced capital spending for the second straight quarter, Devon is well-positioned to deliver continued value through the remainder of 2025.
