Upstream

Production growth in U.S. shale is rapidly evolving to be based upon scale, quality of the underlying assets, and integration...

Following the long path through the desert that leads to a global energy supply. Fortunately, when the going gets tough,...

The performance of an Upstream Natural Gas Development operation is typically measured using multiple metrics. The way that continued improvement...

Corporate re-domiciling is typically done without impacting the day-to-day operations of a company; however, it provides insight into how a...

Selling mineral rights in Texas can feel straightforward. An offer arrives. A deadline follows. The buyer promises a quick close....

While the time of year brings much focus to the time when actual bids for oil and gas leases are...

It seems as though oil and gas lease auctions get attention from the public at large only when the sales...

Oil and gas lease notices typically go under the radar; however, the federal land agency's latest announcement has quickly generated...

The primary decision that determines what will be leased in an offshore lease sale is generally made before a lease...

Offshore lease sales usually don't get people's attention until there's a deadline approaching and bidders start submitting bids. However, by...

Federal land decisions rarely feel like a pressing issue when they first come onto the scene. Most times, they show...

Beginning with a federal leasing notice, which usually goes unnoticed, especially when it involves small acreage, the Bureau of Land...

BLM announced an online auction for oil and gas leases set for March 12, 2026. While there were only eight...

Most offshore leasing announcements do not generate much excitement or urgency, but the most recent announcement from BOEM has generated...

Most people do not typically think about the steps prior to when an oil and gas lease reaches an auction...

From skies of blue and clouds of white, a massive discovery will make the future of energy security bright. It...

Geological assessment usually doesn't become a part of public conversation; however, the USGS's new evaluation of the large-scale deep shale...

Offshore leasing decisions often are made with little public notice as they proceed through the federal process; however, the recent...

The news concerning U.S. Government land decision-making normally comes slowly to those who live in the Dakotas; however, in recent...

Although many people consider Federal Land Notices from the BLM as a normal part of their lives, the information contained...

Most people don't usually think about how much in advance the choices we make on offshore energy are going to...

The nature of some strategic developments in the energy sector can create an opportunity for major changes to take place...

As companies face changing demand, unpredictable trends, and growing volatility in their markets. The information released by companies in their...

An occasional federal announcement about an area of interest with little visibility by the general public creates a mild, almost...

Beginning to feel an unfamiliar energy, the KTJ fields in Timor-Leste have reached a point where there is an unsettling...

You don't have to be excited about everything to be optimistic about the future. Change is never made exciting –...

Orion Group Holdings announced that its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results will be reported after the close of...

MISTRAS Group has set a specific date for the point at which previous performance and future indicators meet. This will...

Offshore basins often produce additional discoveries years or even decades after an initial discovery. Guyana's Stabroek Block is a good...

As the international upstream market grows, energy majors have expressed their desire to expand operations in some of the most...

Downstream was the most significant contributor to MOL’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 profitability, with FY 2025 earnings improving year-over-year and...

Major industrial transitions rarely depend on a single decision; however, some agreements represent much greater shifts than any individual project...

Energy portfolio shifts are rare and rarely occur with the level of strategic clarity and precision shown in the North...

Unconventional: the word conjures up some mixed feelings. For the most part, any unusual energy developments have not attracted the...

Brazil's energy industry has been given a significant boost through one of the largest energy majors on the planet. Royal...

ExxonMobil has become one of, if not the largest, energy companies in the world, with projects that span the length...

As the North American energy market grows this year, Canada is fostering a revival of its upstream sector through the...

With the new year revealing the upstream growth potential for a plethora of nations, Indonesia is aiming to strengthen its...

As the new year reveals the domestic focus for energy-rich nations, Indonesia has recently outlined a large-scale upstream drilling drive...

Produced water is the largest waste stream generated during oil and gas production. In mature basins, operators may handle several...

Suriname is making an exceedingly large bet on its energy production future with a TotalEnergies and APA deal. The tiny...

What could be better than a detailed inventory of planned energy projects for a nation? Canada's Natural Resources Department has...

BP has undoubtedly become one of the largest energy majors on Earth, and has big plans to expand its operations...

As the remarkable growth of the US energy market becomes a reality this year, several energy majors with substantial assets...

With the new year revealing the opportunities for growth and substantial returns on investments for energy company shareholders, the time...

Singapore has seen its energy market shift recently to a more diversified output, thanks in no small part to a...

Cenovus Energy, a Canadian-based energy company with operations in North America and the Pacific Asian market, has recently stated that...

The partly state-owned Petrobras has recently outlined a major development as part of the company's Business Plan 2026-2030. Brazil has...

The Gulf of Mexico has played a vital role in the domestic energy market in the United States over the...

The US Gulf has become a shining light for the United States oil and gas sector over the past few...