Permian Basin
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November 2025
(WO) - New Mexico’s push for a sustainable produced water program has devolved into political gridlock. In this month’s column, Mark Patton unpacks how a once-promising plan collapsed into regulatory drama—while Texas charges ahead with pilot projects that could redefine water reuse across the Permian.
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November 12, 2025
Chevron has chosen West Texas as the site of its first natural gas-fired power project supplying energy directly to a data center, marking its entry into the fast-growing AI infrastructure sector.
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November 10, 2025
Ranger Energy Services is set to become the largest well-servicing provider in the Lower 48 with its $90.5 million acquisition of American Well Services, expanding its Permian Basin rig fleet by 25% and boosting earnings and cash flow potential.
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October 2025
The rapid rise of data centers is reshaping the U.S. energy landscape—and the oil and gas industry is poised to play a central role.
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November 07, 2025
Civitas Resources reported net income of $177 million and strong Q3 performance driven by higher output and lower costs across its Permian and DJ basin assets. The results come as Civitas finalizes its merger with SM Energy, creating one of the largest independent U.S. oil and gas producers.
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November 07, 2025
Mach Natural Resources reported third-quarter production of 94,000 boed and $273 million in revenue, supported by new wells in the Deep Anadarko and Mancos shale plays. The company also reduced its 2026 drilling and completion budget by 18%.
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November 06, 2025
Tenaris will build a 2.3-mile rail spur at its Midland, TX service center to boost Permian logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and cut emissions.
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November 06, 2025
U.S. shale producers are increasing output despite $60 oil, leveraging drilling efficiencies and lower break-even costs to sustain record production.
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November 04, 2025
Coterra Energy defended its diversified U.S. oil and gas strategy after activist investor Kimmeridge called for leadership changes and divestitures. The company reaffirmed the value of its multi-basin model and disciplined capital approach.
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November 03, 2025
SM Energy and Civitas Resources have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction valued at $12.8 billion, forming one of the largest independent oil-focused producers in the U.S. The combination delivers 526 MMboed of output, $1.4 billion in free cash flow, and $200 million in annual synergies.
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October 31, 2025
ExxonMobil reported Q3 2025 earnings of $7.5 billion and record upstream production of 4.8 million boed, led by new output from Guyana’s Yellowtail project and record volumes in the Permian basin. The company also took FID on Hammerhead and expanded its Permian acreage with a Sinochem acquisition.
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October 27, 2025
WellSense has completed a successful U.S. field trial of its jet-propelled FiberLine Intervention Conveyance System (FliCS) in the Permian basin. The breakthrough fiber optic technology enables rapid, low-risk well diagnostics in horizontal wells.
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October 09, 2025
A new S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis finds absolute greenhouse gas emissions from the Permian basin have fallen nearly 20% since 2022, even as oil and gas production increased by about 500,000 barrels per day.
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September 2025
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October 08, 2025
Civitas Resources and SM Energy are discussing a merger of equals that reflects the next wave of consolidation among U.S. shale producers. The potential combination would strengthen both companies’ Permian basin operations and enhance efficiency.
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October 07, 2025
The Texas Railroad Commission has established the State Task Force on Petroleum Theft (STOPTHEFT) to address rising oilfield crime. The 13-member group includes leaders from ConocoPhillips, Diamondback Energy, and the Texas Oil & Gas Association, alongside state and federal law enforcement.
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September 2025
This article introduces a patent-pending, three-speed helical flow conditioner for multiphase cyclonic sand separation, detailing its design rationale, operating principles, and early field results from the Williston and Permian basins.
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October 02, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has assessed more than $1.5 million in penalties against oil and gas operators and businesses during its latest open meeting, underscoring the agency’s continued focus on regulatory enforcement and compliance across the industry.
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October 02, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit for $9.7 billion in cash, marking Berkshire’s largest deal since 2022. Occidental plans to use $6.5 billion of proceeds to cut debt below $15 billion, reinforcing its strategy to prioritize long-term oil and gas development in the Permian basin.
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September 19, 2025
Texas upstream oil and gas employment ticked upward in August, with direct jobs reaching 205,100, according to new data from the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO).
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September 11, 2025
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) has appointed Jack Harper as its new chairman, strengthening leadership for one of the most influential coalitions in the U.S. oil and gas industry. Harper, a longtime Permian exec, will guide PSP’s growth mission for the region.
