Nick Cook, Editor
Issue #525 | July 16, 2025
Oilfield folks weigh in on the reality of the OFS world, and they have hope.
“It hurts the imports coming in, but it was an eye-opener for the exploration and production people and the pumpers."
The cartel projects oil demand will reach nearly 123 million barrels a day in 2050, up from 104 million last year.
A recent post on LinkedIn showing a mine-to-frac conveyor system in the Uinta Basin caught our attention.
Podcast discussing a new innovation in decanting tech.
Hilcorp Energy made two horizontal recompletions in vintage wells in the area, while Mitsui E&P USA has pulled four permits, according to Texas Railroad Commission files.
How have the regulations placed by TX RRC been working?
Chord Energy shareholders are reaping the benefits from the Bakken E&P’s foray into drilling longer laterals, though a further dip in oil prices could cause the company to hunt for acquisitions at the low point in the cycle.
... but said it expects higher upstream production and a strong result from its oil trading division.
ProFrac's proppant volumes increased significantly in the first quarter, although they are expected to decline slightly in the second quarter.
A new Canadian-designed and built trailer promises to bring more versatility, efficiency and profitability to grain haulers.
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