Permian Basin

The Permian Basin spans West Texas and southeastern New Mexico and is the most prolific oil-producing region in the United States, accounting for roughly 40% of U.S. crude output.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

PermianEnergies Media · 1:50 PM

Pumped out of the Permian alongside oil nobody was drilling for gas to find, 137 billion cubic feet a day set a wellhead record the country had never logged before

Permian associated gas has become a larger strategic issue for producers because it now drives basin-level infrastructure needs and affects how operators think about drilling, takeaway, and processing capacity. A new wellhead record suggests gas supply is still growing even when the main target is oil, which can pressure local midstream systems and reshape capital allocation in the basin.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 4:03 PM

Barnett-Woodford emerges as major Midland basin oil target with 6,400 locations

The story points to a new inventory of oil drilling locations in the Midland Basin, which signals that operators still have room to allocate capital into repeatable shale development rather than moving elsewhere. For executives, the key takeaway is that improving well performance can extend the basin’s competitiveness and support longer drilling programs.

PermianRigZone · 10:46 AM

Brazos Concludes $4.4B Sale of Midland Basin Assets to ONEOK

The sale adds another large Permian midstream asset package to the market and shows operators are still recycling capital out of gathering and processing systems into larger strategic buyers. For executives, it signals that basin infrastructure remains highly valued and that control of gas takeaway and processing capacity can be a competitive lever in Midland Basin growth.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

PermianOGJ - General Interest · 10:52 AM

Energy Transfer expands Delaware basin footprint with $2.625 billion deal

This expands Energy Transfer’s control over Permian takeaway and gas-processing capacity, which can deepen its role in moving volumes out of the Delaware Basin. For producers, it signals more midstream support for drilling and completion activity in one of the most competitive U.S. shale corridors.

Friday, October 2, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 9:18 AM

Matador closes $1.26-billion Paloma acquisition, adds 156 Delaware basin drilling locations

The acquisition adds more Delaware Basin inventory, which supports Matador’s multi-year drilling runway and signals continued capital concentration in the Permian. For competitors, it is another sign that operators still value bolt-on acreage in core shale basins over organic growth alone.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

PermianFrom Our Desk · 12:05 PM

Permian Rig Count Has Fallen to 270 as DUC Backlog Thins and Output Concentrates in Fewer Counties

Diamondback is holding output flat by draining its DUC backlog rather than adding rigs, as Permian production concentrates in a handful of top counties.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

PermianMidland Reporter-Telegram · 11:59 AM

Railroad Commission wildcat drilling permits Sept. 11-18

Wildcat permit activity is a small but useful read on where operators are willing to test new acreage in the Permian. For executives, it signals whether capital is still reaching for exploration outside established drilling fairways or staying concentrated in proven inventory.

PermianMidland Reporter-Telegram · 11:41 AM

Upstream employment has grown 25% since September 2020

Upstream job growth points to sustained drilling and completion activity in the Permian, which is a useful read on whether operators are still deploying capital in West Texas. For executives, the signal is that service demand and labor tightness can support activity levels even if commodity prices are less helpful.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

PermianRigZone · 9:41 AM

ProPetro to Supply 230 MW to Targa

This points to more power-intensive Permian operations and signals that service and infrastructure spending is following the basin’s activity levels. For executives, it underscores how midstream and oilfield-service firms can win work by supplying the energy needed to keep large producer and processor networks running.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

PermianOGJ - General Interest · 11:56 AM

ESENTIA to acquire Guadalajara-Manzanillo natural gas pipeline system

This acquisition would extend control over a key cross-border gas corridor and improve the link between Permian supply and Mexico’s Pacific coast demand. For executives, it signals continued capital flowing into midstream systems that support export access and long-haul gas transport rather than pure production growth.

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

PermianFrom Our Desk · 7:01 AM

Associated Gas Keeps Rising in U.S. Shale Even as Crude Output Stalls

Permian gas output is outrunning crude growth as rising gas-oil ratios in maturing wells push takeaway capacity toward its limits.

Friday, September 18, 2026

PermianOGJ - Pipelines and Transportation · 3:59 PM

Enbridge launches open season for West Texas Express natural gas pipeline

Enbridge is testing market support for new West Texas gas takeaway capacity, a sign that producer demand and border-linked flows in the region may justify more midstream buildout. For executives, the open season is an early indicator of where gas transportation capital is likely to be committed and how supply from West Texas could be positioned toward Mexico and other outlets.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

PermianOGJ - Drilling & Production · 5:58 PM

Triple-action chemicals assure Permian basin flow

The trial points to a practical flow-assurance fix for Permian producers facing multi-constraint wellbore issues after new tie-ins. For operators, that can reduce unplanned downtime and support steadier volumes without a costly shutdown or intervention.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 10:15 AM

Ichthys Energy sells portion of Permian assets, retains core New Mexico position

The sale shows a private Permian operator trimming non-core acreage while preserving a New Mexico anchor, which signals disciplined capital rotation rather than a retreat from the basin. For executives, it suggests continued deal flow in the Permian as buyers and sellers reposition for higher-return operated inventory and bolt-on acquisitions.

Monday, September 14, 2026

PermianFrom Our Desk · 11:46 AM

U.S. Shale Growth Has Fallen to a Trickle, and Only the Permian Is Still Adding Barrels

U.S. crude growth has slowed to a trickle in 2026, with the Permian carrying nearly all remaining gains as rig counts, pipeline capacity, and EIA forecasts shift.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 4:09 PM

Royale Energy advances Permian drilling with 10th well, targets 70-plus locations

Royale Energy’s ongoing Permian drilling program suggests it is leaning into acreage it believes can keep delivering at company type-curve economics. For executives, the larger well inventory points to a longer runway for capital deployment and potential production growth in a basin where operators are still competing for the best drilling locations.

PermianOilPrice.com · 2:30 PM

EIA Raises 2027 U.S. Oil Output Forecast

A higher U.S. output path signals continued supply growth from the shale basins, which can keep domestic producers focused on drilling and completion activity even as the market looks toward balance in 2026 and 2027. For executives, the key issue is whether the Permian-led gains will sustain capital discipline or force more infrastructure and takeaway investment.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

PermianOGJ - Pipelines and Transportation · 11:26 AM

Summit Midstream takes FID on Double E mainline compressor project

The final investment decision on this compressor expansion shows shippers still value Permian takeaway capacity enough to back new midstream spending with long-term commitments. For executives, it signals continued support for incremental pipeline optimization rather than greenfield buildout, which can improve basin flow reliability and protect asset utilization.

Monday, September 7, 2026

PermianFrom Our Desk · 8:01 PM

Shale Operators Test Advanced Surfactants to Offset Slowing Well Productivity Gains

ConocoPhillips, Diamondback and Devon are expanding surfactant chemistry programs in the Permian Basin as per-well productivity gains from drilling design alone begin to slow.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

PermianRigZone · 11:50 AM

Diversified to Acquire Elliott Assets in Permian for $1.8B

The deal adds another sizable Permian consolidation trade, which signals that private and strategic capital still sees value in long-life shale inventory despite a tougher financing backdrop. For executives, it points to continued competition for basin positions and a willingness to use partnership structures to fund acquisitions.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

PermianOGJ - General Interest · 11:54 AM

ONEOK to expand Permian basin footprint with $4.425 billion deal with Brazos Midstream

The deal signals that operators are still paying up for scale in the Permian midstream network, especially where processing capacity and system connectivity support future gathering volumes. For executives, it underscores that basin infrastructure remains a strategic capital target as producers and processors position for growth in natural gas and NGL flows.

PermianFrom Our Desk · 9:53 AM

The Permian Builds Pipe. Guyana and Brazil Are Building a Permanent Tanker Bill Instead

While the Permian builds pipe to move growing volumes, Guyana and Brazil are locking in a permanent reliance on tankers instead of fixed export lines.

Monday, August 31, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 3:38 PM

BritENERGY shifts investment from ‘uninvestable’ UK to Permian basin

BritENERGY’s shift out of the UK and into the Permian signals that capital is still chasing lower-policy-risk, higher-return basins rather than staying in markets seen as less supportive. For executives, it reinforces the competitive pull of U.S. shale on investment and the pressure on North Sea and UK upstream capital access.

Friday, August 28, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 7:10 PM

Ovintiv adds 240 Permian, Montney drilling locations in $460-million acquisition push

This shows Ovintiv is using acquisitions to deepen its inventory in two core resource plays rather than relying only on organic drilling. For an executive, it signals continued competition for high-quality locations and a capital strategy focused on extending future drilling runway in the Permian and Montney.

Permianthetexan.news · 11:11 AM

U.S. Energy Secretary Visits Midland to Promote Permian Basin Oil and Gas

A visit from the U.S. energy secretary signals continued federal attention on the Permian as a central source of domestic oil and gas supply. For operators, it underscores that basin activity remains politically important and still shapes expectations around investment, production growth, and infrastructure needs.

PermianRigZone · 9:17 AM

Texas Oil Co Starts 92 Well New Mexico Drilling Program

The start of a large horizontal drilling program in New Mexico signals continued capital deployment into acreage in a key U.S. shale basin. For executives, it points to near-term demand for rigs, services, and takeaway capacity, and suggests operators still see enough returns to keep drilling inventory moving.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

PermianEnergyNow.com · 8:47 PM

Permian Basin Set to Become Top US Gas Producer, Citi Says

The Permian’s gas growth signals that more associated gas will keep shaping North American supply even as the basin remains an oil-led investment center. For operators and midstream owners, it points to continued pressure on gathering, processing, and takeaway capacity and a stronger competitive position for producers with low-cost gas exposure.

PermianRigZone · 2:58 PM

Enbridge to Buy Salt Creek Midstream's Permian Oil Gathering Assets

Enbridge is adding Permian crude gathering capacity, which strengthens its position in a basin where producers still need takeaway and export options. For executives, the deal signals continued capital flowing into midstream assets tied to U.S. oil supply growth and competitive access to barrels leaving the basin.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

PermianOGJ - General Interest · 7:10 AM

Ring’s 2027 target: 10% growth for 10% less

Ring is signaling that it can grow production in the Central Basin Platform while cutting capital intensity, which matters to operators competing for investor cash and planning drilling budgets. More horizontal and multi-bench activity points to a basin where efficiency gains can support output even as spending eases.

Monday, August 24, 2026

PermianFrom Our Desk · 8:39 PM

Permian Inventory Depletion Is Pricing Smaller Operators Out of the Market

The Birch and Paloma deals show that Permian consolidation is being driven by capital structure — private-equity exits meeting buyers with existing scale — rather than by new bidders chasing undeveloped rock.

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PermianReuters · 12:11 PM

Exxon turns to automated drilling in the Permian in push for higher oil output

Exxon is using automation to improve drilling efficiency in the Permian, which signals continued capital focus on the basin even as operators look for lower-cost growth. For competitors, it underscores that technology and operational execution are becoming as important as acreage in lifting output.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

PermianOdessa American · 6:27 PM

THE ECONOMIST: Omnipresent oil

Odessa sits in the Permian’s core, so even a short oil-focused piece from there signals continued attention to basin economics and local activity. For an executive, the relevance is whether the article points to sustained crude momentum, infrastructure demand, or shifts in the competitive position of West Texas producers.

Friday, August 21, 2026

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 2:21 PM

Permian producers drive surging West Texas power demand

Higher electrified power demand in the Permian signals a growing utility and grid burden tied to continued drilling and completions activity, even if oil output growth levels off. For operators, that shifts capital planning toward power access, infrastructure reliability, and a more complex cost structure that can affect basin competitiveness.

PermianFrom Our Desk · 9:10 AM

Why U.S. Shale's Geological Ceiling Now Matters More Than Its Rig Count

As Permian decline curves outpace rig-count efficiency gains, operators are shifting 2027 budgets from new drilling toward base-decline management.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

PermianOilPrice.com · 5:59 PM

Continental Resources Expands Permian Footprint

The deal signals continued capital migration into the Midland Basin, where buyers are still paying for operated inventory and oily production mix rather than just acreage. For executives, it reinforces that scale and drilling visibility in the Permian remain a key competitive advantage for independents looking to sharpen their portfolio.

PermianWorld Oil - Latest News · 5:59 PM

EIA: Super-laterals reach 15% of Permian well completions as operators drill longer

Longer Permian wells signal a capital-allocation shift toward manufacturing-style development, where operators can hold output steadier without adding rigs or crews at the same pace. For executives, that points to stronger demand for drilling and completion efficiency, but also a more competitive basin where service intensity and well design matter more than simple activity counts.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

PermianEIA Today in Energy · 4:00 PM

Longer wells boost Permian crude oil and natural gas production

Longer laterals in the Permian point to continued capital efficiency gains, which can keep regional output growing even if rig counts flatten. For executives, that signals sustained competitive pressure on price, services demand, and pipeline and takeaway planning in the basin.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Permiansourcenm.com · 7:43 PM

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says New Mexico has ‘room to grow’ amid oil, gas boom

New Mexico remains a key upstream growth area, which signals continued capital concentration in the Permian and related state-level infrastructure, permitting, and services activity. For executives, the message is that production upside in the region still has room to absorb investment even as the broader U.S. market balances output growth with price discipline.

Permiannewswest9.com · 3:25 PM

Member of President Trump's cabinet visits West Texas oil rig

A cabinet-level visit to a West Texas rig signals continued federal attention on domestic oil production and the policy environment around Permian development. For operators, it can matter for permitting, leasing, and the tone of future regulation, even if it does not change near-term fundamentals.

Monday, August 17, 2026

PermianMidland Reporter-Telegram · 9:16 PM

Officials get firsthand look at Midland oil production

A visit like this suggests local policymakers are still treating Midland oil output as a core economic and infrastructure issue, which matters for permitting, roads, water, and broader basin competitiveness. It also signals that operators in the Permian remain important enough to draw official attention even when commodity markets are not the only story.

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PermianInspenet · 9:43 AM

Battalion Oil Prepares 8 Wells to Accelerate Delaware Basin Drilling

Moving eight wells toward drilling is a capital-allocation signal that the company is shifting resources into near-term inventory conversion in the Delaware Basin. For executives, it suggests continued competition for drilling slots and services in a core Permian area, which can influence timing of production growth and operating efficiency.

Friday, August 14, 2026

PermianOGJ - Drilling & Production · 7:42 PM

APA efficiencies lead to lift in Permian production forecast

Higher Permian output guidance from APA signals that operational efficiency is allowing the company to grow barrels without raising basin spending, which supports capital discipline. For executives, it also points to continued competition for high-return acreage and services in the basin even as overall budget levels stay flat.

PermianHart Energy · 7:42 PM

Battalion Oil Clears Runway for Delaware Basin Drilling as Leverage Reaches Record Low

Battalion’s low leverage gives it room to shift capital back into drilling without stressing the balance sheet, which is the kind of signal investors watch for in smaller E&Ps. For competitors, it suggests the company may be able to defend or grow Delaware Basin activity while peers stay disciplined on spending.

PermianWorld Oil - Current Issue · 7:42 PM

Maximizing horsepower delivery in modern frac fleets through advanced pump design

This matters because power train efficiency is becoming a direct lever on frac economics as operators look to cut fuel costs and emissions without giving up pumping capacity. For service companies, better pump-to-power matching can lower operating expense and improve fleet competitiveness in basin work.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

PermianRigZone · 12:59 PM

Brazos to Grow Midland Gas Processing Capacity to 1.1 Bcfd

This signals continued capital spending in the Permian gas-processing corridor, where takeaway and processing capacity can determine how much associated gas and NGL output can be monetized. For an executive, it points to midstream infrastructure remaining a key bottleneck and competitive advantage in basin growth.