shale

Major increases in hydrocarbon production require both incremental and revolutionary technologies, industry leaders said during the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference.

Enverus projects 2026 activity aimed at gaining access to gas along the Gulf coast and disaggregation of assets.

Big projects are expected to add oil and gas to the energy mix in some regions while maturing basins contribute to drops in other areas.

Shale’s slowdown leaves room for OPEC+ gains as tensions rise between the US and India over Russian oil imports.

This study aims to thoroughly assess the influence of various completions, fracturing stimulation, and intrinsic reservoir properties affecting the productivity of 10 major unconventional plays while uncovering insights and trends unique to each play.

Secondary and tertiary efforts are critical for sustaining the productive lives of unconventional plays.

Natural gas-powered electric fleets look to pave the way for the next generation of power generation.

Wood Mackenzie’s study identifies shale innovation, exploration, and fiscal terms as crucial for the US to maintain top oil and gas production status beyond 2030.

The company credited its theory of shale oil enrichment for the significant increase in the quantity of proven reserves at the field.

Field examples of operators using chemical restimulation to boost production in aging unconventional wells as an alternative to acid treatments.