East Daley Analytics said rising natural gas demand from Gulf Coast pipeline expansions and gas-fired power generation for data centers could transform Permian Basin from a region known for gas constraints into one that may face a gas shortage.  At a webinar Oct. 28, according to American Oil & Gas Reporter, “The company’s analysis considers […]

Findlay, Ohio-based MPLX said Tuesday proceeds from the sale of its St. Paul Park and Mandan refineries and associated logistics will be used to support the company’s growth plans in Permian Basin and Marcellus.  MPLX is investing $2.9 billion of organic growth capital toward opportunities to meet global demand for U.S. energy with more than […]

The newest member of the Railroad Commission of Texas is Jon Rosenthal, 63, a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives who represents northwest Houston, Cypress and Jersey Village.  He defeated Republican nominee Bo French in Tuesday’s general election to become the first Democrat on the commission since 1990.  Rosenthal, former oilfield engineer who won […]

Houston-based Chevron produces about 1 million barrels per day of oil equivalent in Permian Basin, and Mike Wirth, chairman and CEO, said last week that level will likely stay “for a while.”  He said Oct. 30 during the company’s third quarter operations report that Chevron hopes to improve production of Permian assets with drilling technology, […]

Dallas-based San Mateo Midstream, joint venture of Matador Resources and Five Point Infrastructure, this week announced agreements for two of its subsidiaries with “a large producer” in northern Delaware Basin.  San Mateo will provide long-term, fee-based natural gas gathering, processing, treating and related midstream services to support the producer’s development.  San Mateo will gather and […]

Houston-based services firm Baker Hughes again reported minimal new activity in the region in its weekly report of Oct. 30.  There were 272 active drilling rigs in Permian Basin for the third straight week and 603 active rigs in U.S. for the fourth straight week.  Permian’s count is up 21 or 8.37 percent from 251 […]

Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners last week reported record natural gas processing inlet volumes in Permian Basin for the third quarter.  Enterprise said volumes for the quarter reached 4.6 billion cfd – up 12 percent from 2025Q3.  Total natural gas processing inlet volumes were 8.5 billion cfd – up 6 percent from 2025Q3. A.J. (Jim) Teague, […]

In its third quarter operations report, Spring-based ExxonMobil last week reported increased production in Permian Basin, Guyana and Golden Pass LNG near Sabine Pass, Texas.  Those gains were offset by disruptions in output in Middle East.  ExxonMobil said production in 3Q was 4,496,000 boed compared to 4,514,000 boed in 2Q.  Darren Woods, chairman and CEO, […]

Texas Department of Transportation launched a campaign recently to urge drivers in oil- and gas-producing regions of the state “to slow down and stay alert in these areas to keep everyone safe.”  TxDOT’s announcement of the campaign titled “Be Safe, Drive Smart” said, “The state’s energy sector is vital to the Texas economy, but driving […]