Onshore
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May
Surface-based pressure signal analysis provides real-time insights during hydraulic fracturing, enabling operators to optimize treatment outcomes, reduce operational risks and strategically lower capital expenditures.
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May 20, 2026
Chord Energy has invested in MaverickX to support deployment of PetroX Boost, a shale production enhancement technology aimed at improving hydrocarbon recovery from unconventional wells in the Bakken and other U.S. shale basins.
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May 18, 2026
YPF has submitted a $25 billion RIGI investment proposal tied to its LLL Oil development in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, targeting 240,000 bopd of export-focused production by 2032.
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May 13, 2026
Sinopec has secured approval for 235.687 Bcm of proven reserves at the Ziyang Dongfeng field in the Sichuan basin, marking China’s first ultra-deep shale gas field with reserves exceeding 100 Bcm.
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May 07, 2026
SunPetro has launched India’s first 3C MEMS nodal seismic survey using Sercel WiNG technology, supporting high-resolution reservoir imaging and 4D monitoring in Gujarat.
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May 07, 2026
Devon and Coterra have completed their merger, creating a major U.S. shale operator with expanded Delaware basin scale and operations spanning the Anadarko, Eagle Ford and Marcellus plays.
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April 17, 2026
Mexico is weighing a potential shift toward fracing to boost domestic natural gas production and reduce its heavy reliance on U.S. imports, signaling a possible change in energy policy under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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April 16, 2026
Assala has achieved first oil at the Grand N’Gongui field in Gabon, launching a phased development targeting over 10,000 bopd and unlocking significant onshore reserves.
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April 15, 2026
The Permian basin holds an estimated 55,000 sub-$50/bbl drilling locations, according to Enverus, highlighting expanding low-cost inventory alongside emerging development sequencing risks.
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April 13, 2026
Halliburton has secured a multibillion-dollar contract from YPF to provide unconventional completions and electric fracturing services in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play.
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April 09, 2026
CB&I has completed its acquisition of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business, adding operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning services to expand its global energy services portfolio.
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April 06, 2026
U.S. shale producers are expected to increase output as oil prices surge above $100 following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, with operators turning to DUC wells first.
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April 02, 2026
Tamboran reports strong flow results from its SS-6H well in Australia’s Beetaloo basin, with normalized rates of 11.9 MMcf/d signaling competitive shale gas performance.
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April 02, 2026
Continental Resources plans to increase U.S. oil output as crude prices surge above $100 amid supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, signaling a potential shift in shale activity.
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April 02, 2026
INEOS Chairman Jim Ratcliffe supports proposed UK carbon tax cuts, warning of industrial decline and calling for increased domestic oil and gas development, including North Sea and shale resources.
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April 01, 2026
Halliburton acquires Sekal to expand automated drilling and digital well construction capabilities, aiming to cut costs, improve recovery and accelerate drilling performance.
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April 01, 2026
BLM lease sales across Colorado, Nevada and Utah generate $64.8 million, highlighting renewed interest in U.S. onshore drilling under lower federal royalty rates.
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March 30, 2026
Mercuria-backed Phoenix Global Resources is preparing a $6 billion expansion in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, as President Javier Milei’s RIGI incentives boost investor confidence and accelerate drilling activity, positioning the basin as a growing contributor to global oil supply.
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March 27, 2026
Rising oil prices driven by Middle East supply disruptions could prompt U.S. shale producers to increase drilling activity in the second half of 2026, with output potentially rising by more than 800,000 bpd through 2028, according to Citi.
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March 27, 2026
INPEX and Formentera have formed a joint venture to accelerate shale gas development in Australia’s Beetaloo basin, targeting domestic supply and future LNG exports supported by U.S. shale expertise and expanded infrastructure plans.
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March 17, 2026
BOEM has launched a NEPA environmental review of a proposed well stimulation plan, including hydraulic fracturing, at Platform Gilda offshore California, as part of an accelerated review process under national energy emergency procedures.
