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US shale closes the gap
16 December 2021
Supply is gradually returning, but the market will remain tight into next year
Suncor unshackles oil sands
15 December 2021
Output scaled up as company eyes falling breakeven and billions in additional cash
Digitalisation the new normal
10 December 2021
Covid-19 has accelerated the shift towards greater digital maturity for oil and gas operators
Colombian upstream kicks through the gears
2 December 2021
Prospects look bright for 2022 as bullish companies predict production growth and exploration activity
Pre-salt fuelling Petrobras’ upstream ambitions
30 November 2021
The offshore region is poised to significantly ramp up production as more midstream gas infrastructure reaches startup and divestments keep coming
Pemex running out of time
23 November 2021
The state-controlled heavyweight may miss its 2021 upstream target despite downgrading original guidance
YPF targets Vaca Muerta upsurge
16 November 2021
In the wake of positive financials, the Argentinian operator is lifting capex spend and is bullish on barrels
US independents stick to the script
11 November 2021
Shale producers are cautiously eyeing Opec+ before lifting capex while substantially trimming hedging
US majors target Permian cash cow
4 November 2021
Lower 48 production in the Texas and New Mexico shale play is poised to generate a mountain of cash over the next half-decade
Private operators drive Permian recovery
12 October 2021
Strong market conditions are encouraging private producers in Texas and New Mexico to lift drilling activity
Brazil suffers acreage sale setback
11 October 2021
Bidding round deemed a disappointment after most operators steer clear
Tellurian inches towards FID
16 September 2021
The Gulf Coast LNG company is confident about global gas demand but first needs to source its Haynesville feedstock
Guyana keeps the oil finds flowing
13 September 2021
Latin America’s latest crude producer again proves its status as a world-class petroleum province
Tackling the AI skills gap
31 August 2021
Adoption of reactive, agile technologies is steadily growing in the oil and gas sector, but sourcing the personnel needed is still a challenge
Pemex fire scorches upstream ambitions
25 August 2021
Hopes that national crude production will eclipse pre-pandemic levels look distant after platform blaze in the Gulf of Mexico
Cultural shift heralds bright AI future
24 August 2021
Business leaders are increasingly turning to technologies that drive down emissions and optimise energy efficiencies
Frontera anticipates Guyana jackpot
23 August 2021
The Latin America-focused producer aims to emulate the drilling successes of neighbouring blocks to diversify its portfolio
Vista turns on the taps in Argentina
17 August 2021
The producer is steadily increasing production from its flagship shale project and eyeing further M&A opportunities
Parex Resources steps out of the shadows
10 August 2021
Colombia-focused producer plans to accelerate upstream growth and is eyeing licensing rounds
Gran Tierra reforecasts Colombian production
9 August 2021
National protest movement bruises company targets, but exploration prospects look promising
Stabroek partners strike oil in Guyana
28 July 2021
Drilling campaign adds yet another major oil find in the prolific block
Talos exceeds production plans
27 July 2021
Gulf of Mexico-focused operator sees output soar as it lines up further exploration
3R Petroleum targets Petrobras’ portfolio
26 July 2021
The independent is rapidly expanding its footprint in Brazil and may not have finished just yet
Clock ticking on Permian stranded assets
22 July 2021
Reduced drilling activity over the past year is increasing the threat of premature write-downs in the basin
Talos loses out on Zama operatorship
8 July 2021
Mexican authorities rule in favour of NOC Pemex, raising doubts about the speed to first oil
Brazil’s big spenders
1 July 2021
Upstream firms are opening their wallets again as offshore prospects look more lucrative
ConocoPhillips targets cash cow
1 July 2021
US firm expects Concho synergies in the Permian to dramatically lift revenues over the next decade
Gulf of Mexico production packs a punch
28 June 2021
New projects are steadily making progress, but there is still the long-term uncertainty of a permanent federal lease ban
Schlumberger pivots portfolio towards net zero
25 June 2021
Firm sets aggressive new 2050 decarbonisation promise with rare scope three emissions detail
Schlumberger pivots portfolio towards net zero
25 June 2021
Firm sets aggressive new 2050 decarbonisation promise with rare scope three emissions detail
Karoon makes a splash
24 June 2021
The previously exploration-focused firm has expanded its footprint offshore Brazil and is now eyeing further production opportunities
Methane emissions face digital disruption
22 June 2021
A range of available tools and scalable technologies is helping drive the hydrocarbons industry towards a low methane future
Offshore exploration heats up in Guyana
18 June 2021
Production from the Liza project is ramping up, but operators still have plenty of exploration options ahead
Suncor makes net-zero pledge
28 May 2021
Investor pressure convinces Canadian company to confront emissions, but upstream growth remains focus
Suncor makes net-zero pledge
28 May 2021
Investor pressure convinces Canadian company to confront emissions, but upstream growth remains focus
Asian crude demand boosts Petrobras
20 May 2021
Surging pre-salt oil production will rely on the region for future revenues and rising exports
Restrained US shale set for cashflow pay-off
7 May 2021
Rebounding oil prices have boosted company balance sheets, but debt remains the priority over growth
US oil sector champions methane controls
28 April 2021
Biden administration hopes to fast-track emission restrictions, a popular measure among many large-cap operators
US oil sector champions methane controls
28 April 2021
Biden administration hopes to fast-track emission restrictions, a popular measure among many large-cap operators
Ofse results emphasise US shale recovery
26 April 2021
North American quarterly performance reflects returning production and gives reason for optimism
Protests compound Argentina’s gas woes
22 April 2021
Efforts to raise Vaca Muerta production face financial and strike action hurdles
Latin America pivots to digital
20 April 2021
The pandemic has showcased the importance of reaching digital maturity, and state oil companies are taking notice
Gulf of Mexico set to gather momentum
19 April 2021
Buoyed by stronger oil prices and demand recovery, the region has plenty of projects on the roster
Permian leads the shale charge
23 March 2021
Output is creeping up in the US but still faces a tough task in rebounding to pre-Covid levels
IPO highlights investors’ US shale hesitancy
22 March 2021
Vine Energy’s financing efforts reveal lingering public market doubts despite healthy prospects for gas
Tullow back to square one in Suriname
18 March 2021
Latin American exploration campaign stutters as producer continues search for major offshore oil find
Lula return casts a cloud for Petrobras
16 March 2021
Court case vindication could open the door to next year’s election, with implications for the NOC and wider energy reforms
Chevron puts Permian at heart of its net-zero strategy
16 March 2021
Robust FCF and driving down emissions in the shale patch are central planks in the US major’s journey towards low-carbon energy
Pemex treading a tightrope
11 March 2021
Mexican producer must weigh ambitious upstream strategy with rapidly rising debt
Colombia kickstarts bidding round
9 March 2021
Latin American producer expands acreage offer nationwide to capitalise on its upstream potential before time runs out
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