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PBOG is the Official Publication of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and is published monthly by Zachry Publications, LP.

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Matador notes “strong initial well performance” in multiple formations

May 6, 2021 by PBOG

Dallas-based Matador Resources said April 28 in the first 4 months of 2021 it brought 19 operated horizontal wells online with drilling and completion costs averaging $657 per completed lateral foot. Production in 2021Q1 of 74,000 boed (56 percent oil) was down 11 percent from 2020Q1. Matador brought online its first four high-impact wells in […]

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Ovintiv says Q1 well costs match guidance of $480 per foot in Permian Basin

May 6, 2021 by PBOG

Denver-based Ovintiv said April 28 its focus on operational efficiency and supply chain management led to 2021Q1 well costs at or below 2021 guidance. Ovintiv drilled 22 net wells and turned 24 net to sales in Permian Basin in 2021Q1. Drilling and completion costs averaged $480 per foot in 2021Q1 – down 11 percent from […]

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Vencer Energy acquires Midland Basin assets of Hunt Oil Co.

May 6, 2021 by PBOG

Houston-based Vencer Energy, U.S. upstream unit of oil trader Vitol, said April 30 it agreed to purchase Midland Basin assets of Hunt Oil Co. Vencer is acquiring 44,000 acres in five counties with current production of 40,000 boed. Purchase price was not announced. The acquisition is the first for Vencer, which began last year. Ben […]

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State of Play: Where Are We Going?

May 1, 2021 by PBOG

We share below the full transcript of James Wicklund’s talk given at the April 1 membership luncheon of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, held at the Midland Petroleum Club. We apologize that in a few spots there was a word or phrase that we were unable to transcribe, and if you will check back in […]

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87th Texas Legislature: Capitol Update

May 1, 2021 by PBOG

During the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, representatives and senators are required by law to pass a balanced budget and address redistricting, the decennial redrawing of maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education boundaries. The pandemic delayed the release of the updated U.S. Census, meaning redistricting will most likely be handled in […]

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Platts says U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico could hit record levels

April 29, 2021 by PBOG

S&P Global Platts said Monday that U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico could hit record highs over the next two weeks – fueled by rising temperatures in Mexico and increased capacity of cross-border and downstream pipelines. In April exports to Mexico hit record levels of nearly 7 Bcfd accompanied by above-normal temperatures and a spike […]

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Baker Hughes: New Mexico only state to add drilling rig last week

April 29, 2021 by PBOG

New Mexico was the only major producing state to add at least one active drilling rig in the past week, according to the April 23 report from Baker Hughes. New Mexico has 71 rigs (70 last week, 70 a year ago). Also, Permian Basin has 226 rigs (227 a week ago, 246 a year ago), […]

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Energy department cancels oil, gas lease sales in New Mexico, 5 other states

April 29, 2021 by PBOG

Associated Press reported that officials of U.S. Department of Energy said April 21 oil and gas lease sales from public lands will be canceled through June amid the ongoing review of how the program contributes to climate change. The action does not affect existing leases, and the agency continues to issue new drilling permits during […]

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Vortus, Stateline Operating partner to develop assets in Eddy County

April 29, 2021 by PBOG

Fort Worth-based private equity firm Vortus Investment Advisors said April 19 it will partner with newly formed Stateline Operating to develop assets in Eddy County, N.M. Fort Worth-based Stateline, a joint venture of Vortus and Flat Creek Resources, will be managed by Flat Creek with initial focus on existing oil-rich assets in Delaware Basin. Mike […]

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Nacero selects Ector County for $7 billion facility to manufacture gasoline

April 29, 2021 by PBOG

Houston-based Nacero said last week it will build in two phases a $6.5-to-$7.0 billion lower-carbon gasoline manufacturing facility near Penwell in Ector County. Odessa American said the 2,600-acre site about 15 miles west of Odessa was one of three finalists for the plant’s location. It will be the first in the U.S. to produce gasoline […]

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