Baker Hughes reports that the US oil/gas rig counts fell for a fourth month, to a low of Oct 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. has cut its number of operating oil and gas rigs for the fourth consecutive month to the lowest level since October 2021. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut oil/gas drilling rigs by 7th week, to the lowest level since 2021.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the seventh consecutive week. This is the lowest level since November 2021.
Viper Energy increases Permian Basin Presence with $4.1 Billion Sitio Deal
Viper Energy has acquired Sitio Royalties, valued at $4.1 billion including debt. The companies announced this on Tuesday. This will increase the inventory and scale of Diamondback Energy's Permian basin unit.
EIA: US crude oil production hit a record high in March while demand fell
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported in its Petroleum Supply Monthly Report on Friday that U.S. crude output reached a record monthly high in March while the demand for oil products fell to the lowest level in a full year. The U.S.
OPEC+ targets US shale again with output increases

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the group's leaders, are also pushing a secondary objective behind OPEC+’s plan to increase oil production and punish overproducing allies: taking on U.S. shale to win back market shares from the United States.
US drillers have cut oil and natural gas rigs in the third week of a row, according to Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. firms have cut back on the number of natural gas and oil rigs for the third consecutive week for the first since mid-April. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…
Texas oil drilling applications at 4-year low as producers consider OPEC+ increase, trade war
Enverus, a consultancy, said that oil and gas drilling permits in Texas, which is the leading U.S. state for oil production, dropped to their lowest level since February 2021. This was due to concerns about rising…
EIA reports that US oil production rose in February, as New Mexico set a record.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that the total crude oil production in the United States increased slightly in February, as Texas and New Mexico, two of its top producers reversed recent declines by pumping more barrels.
US no longer requires green analyses for oil and gas leases in Western States
The Trump Administration announced on Thursday that they will no longer be requiring environmental impact statements (EIS) for oil and natural gas leases in the U.S. West. This is a move to remove green barriers…
US refiners are unlikely to spend large amounts to process more domestic crude oil
It can be expensive and time-consuming to change refinery configuration. The margins and yields of refineries can be affected by using different types of crude. By Arathy S. Analysts and industry sources said that U.S.
US oil production dropped to an 11-month low, according to data.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that U.S. crude production dropped by 305,000 barrels a day in January to 13,15 million bpd, its lowest level since Feb. 2024. The data revealed that this was the largest monthly decline in U.S.
EIA reports that US oil and natural gas production reached a record high in December.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Friday that U.S. crude and natural gas production set records in December and oil demand reached multi-month highs. The EIA reported that crude oil production reached 13…
Diamondback Energy CFO Van't Hoof to succeed Stice as CEO
Diamondback Energy announced on Thursday that CEO Travis Stice will step down after 13 years in the role during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting 2025. He will be replaced by Kaes van't Hof, the finance director.
Chevron's refining division posts its first loss in 4 years, missing earnings estimates
Chevron Corp. reported earnings for the fourth quarter below Wall Street expectations on Friday. Weak margins forced its refining division into a loss, its first since 2020. Shares fell more than 2%. Mike Wirth…
Diversified Energy buys energy producer Maverick for $1.3 billion
Diversified Energy, a U.S. company, announced on Monday that it would buy Maverick Natural Resources, a private equity firm, for $1.28 Billion, including debt. The purchase will allow the company to expand its operations in the oil-and-gas-rich Permian Basin.
Oil industry unlikely rush to Alaska despite Trump’s call for drilling
U.S. companies will not expand their development in Alaska or the Arctic after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows them to do so. Industry representatives and company officials said this…
Trump's nominee for Interior Department says that boosting energy is key to US security
Doug Burgum, Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Interior Department said on Thursday that he would vigorously pursue President-elect Trump's goals to maximize energy production from U.S. Public Lands and Waters, calling it a key to national security.
Trump's nominee for Interior supports drilling on federal land
Doug Burgum, the nominee for Secretary of Interior by Donald Trump, will tell Congress during his nomination hearing Thursday that he is committed to maximizing energy production on America's public land and waters.
Trump's Energy Department pick calls for increased LNG and nuclear energy
Chris Wright, the nominee of Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Energy Department told U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing that his top priority was expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied gas and nuclear power.
Bloomberg News reports that Civitas Resources is considering selling DJ Basin assets.
Bloomberg News reported Wednesday that oil and gas producer Civitas is considering selling part or all its assets located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado. These assets could be worth more than $4 billion.