Shale
News
February 02, 2026
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to a $58-billion all-stock merger that will create one of the largest shale producers in the U.S., anchored by a dominant position in the Delaware basin.
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January 30, 2026
SM Energy Company has completed its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources, Inc., creating a top-10 U.S. independent oil-focused producer with an expanded position across major shale basins, including the Permian.
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January 29, 2026
Coterra Energy and Devon Energy are in advanced talks on a potential combination that could strengthen their Permian basin footprint and signal renewed consolidation across the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector.
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January 21, 2026
Argentina posted its largest energy trade surplus in more than three decades in 2025, as rising oil and gas production from the Vaca Muerta shale drove a sharp increase in exports and strengthened the country’s upstream outlook.
Article
December 2025
Unconventional drilling demands uncompromising rig performance, and new rig designs are delivering value by reducing flat time, increasing efficiency and improving safety
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January 16, 2026
Mitsubishi Corporation is entering the U.S. shale gas market with a $5.2-billion acquisition of Aethon Energy’s Haynesville Shale assets in Louisiana and Texas. The deal adds about 2.1 Bcf/d of gas production and strengthens Mitsubishi’s integrated LNG value chain with access to Gulf Coast export infrastructure.
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January 15, 2026
Coterra Energy is exploring a potential merger with Devon Energy, a deal that could rank among the largest shale consolidations in years. Talks are still preliminary, but an all-stock transaction would combine two major Permian basin producers amid renewed upstream M&A momentum.
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January 13, 2026
1776 Energy has sold its Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk assets in South Texas to Silver Hill Energy Partners, transferring approximately 17,500 net acres and more than 550 drilling locations in Karnes and Gonzales counties.
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January 09, 2026
Independent Petroleum Association of America said U.S. independent oil and natural gas producers remain critical to energy security and local economies, while facing a challenging price environment that complicates capital allocation and long-term investment decisions.
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January 08, 2026
Vickery Energy has closed the acquisition of Tribune Resources’ Appalachian Basin natural gas assets, adding 38,000 net acres and more than 200 MMcfe/d of production across West Virginia.
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January 06, 2026
Halliburton has launched the Hypersteer MX matrix-body directional drill bit, addressing erosion and abrasion challenges in high-flow shale wells to enable longer runs and reduced well construction time.
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January 05, 2026
Continental Resources has signed an agreement with Pan American Energy to acquire non-operated interests in four blocks in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale. The deal expands Continental’s footprint in the Neuquén basin as the company builds a long-term international unconventional portfolio.
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January 02, 2026
Wallstreet Sand Co. has brought dry frac sand operations online at its Kermit, Texas facility, expanding in-basin proppant supply to support Permian basin completion activity and logistics efficiency.
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December 17, 2025
Vista Energy is seeking shareholder approval to pursue new acquisitions in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, potentially funded through an equity issuance.
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December 15, 2025
Buccaneer Energy is moving ahead with a new waterflood program at its Fouke area assets in Texas, aiming to double or triple recoverable volumes. The plan includes converting two wells for injection, reinstating production at Turner #1, and advancing development work over the next six months.
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December 08, 2025
Northern Oil and Gas and Infinity Natural Resources will jointly acquire premium Utica shale upstream and midstream assets for $1.2 billion, expanding NOG’s natural gas portfolio with long-life inventory, strong margins, and integrated infrastructure.
Article
November 2025
A modular containment system helps operators maintain production during return-to-pad drilling campaigns.
News
December 03, 2025
Aramco has started gas production from the first phase of its Jafurah shale project, delivering 450 MMcfd as the company targets 2 Bcfd and major unconventional growth.
News
December 02, 2025
Halliburton has appointed veteran oil and gas executive Timothy A. Leach to its board of directors, effective Dec. 2, 2025, adding one of the U.S. shale sector’s most recognizable leaders to the company’s governance team. Leach will stand for election at Halliburton’s 2026 annual shareholders meeting.
