Mella McEwen

SM Energy and Civitas merge in a $12.8B all-stock deal, creating a top-10 producer with Permian focus and projected $1.4B 2025 FCF.

With $55 oil ahead, Permian Basin producers cut costs, pursue M&A and pivot to natural gas for LNG and data-center power, analysts say.

Halliburton’s annual charity golf tournament raised $3.8 million at The Clubs at Kingwood, benefiting more than 100 charities, including five local nonprofits.

At DUG Permian, VTX Energy CEO Gene Shepherd calls for risk-taking entrepreneurs, more capex for exploration, and forecasts consolidation ahead.

Enverus says Q3 upstream M&A fell to $9.7B, third straight drop, as weak crude sidelines buyers; gas and the Permian eyed on data center, LNG demand.

At DUG Permian, Diamondback Energy’s CEO said demand stays strong as the company pays down debt, boosts efficiency and gets selective on deals.

At a Permian Basin seminar, Argentina officials courted Texas energy companies to partner on Vaca Muerta and boost efficiency and investment.

Sensors, AI and IIoT—from LoRaWAN to digital twins—streamline measurement, maintenance and safety across remote Permian oilfields.

With federal data delayed, TIPRO estimates Texas upstream jobs at 204,075 in Sept., with 10,167 postings as Permian gains meet rig declines.

TIPRO says Texas energy paid $444M in oil taxes and $224M in gas taxes as record output persists; EIA sees mixed 2025 WTI price outlook.