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Securing exposure to Permian tight oil – Part 1

03 July 2018

What do Total, BP, Eni, CNPC, Sinopec Group have in common? Each is among the biggest oil and gas producers in the world, with a portfolio diversified geographically and across multiple resource themes.

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Unlocking investment for deepwater projects

05 June 2018

Not long ago, West Africa was at the top of the list for international E&P companies looking for high-impact growth.

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Maximising upstream value in the long term

08 May 2018

Life’s good again in the upstream sector. All the hard work through the downturn is paying dividends, literally. Brent over US$70/bbl means everyone is in the money given the sector’s cash flow breakeven of US$53/bbl.

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Why the Permian is set for a shakeout

24 April 2018

The best accessible upstream growth opportunity in fifty years? US tight oil. Correction: the Permian Basin. Second correction: the Wolfcamp formation spread across the Delaware and Midland sub-basins.

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Finding the balance between capital discipline and growth

06 March 2018

Capital discipline or growth? It’s THE big question hanging over commodity producers, mining as much as oil and gas.

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Positioning for the energy transition

23 January 2018

We've seen a wave of new energy deals by the Majors. The spectre of peak oil demand and disruption from renewables and EVs has sparked a response – if you can’t beat them, join them. 2017 was the year Big Oil started to position for a low-carbon future.

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Upstream KPIs turn positive

19 December 2017

We've had the best year for the oil and gas industry for some time: KPIs have turned positive. Brent looks set to end 2017 over US$60/bbl, up 40% from the summer lows.

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Just how dependent oil markets are on tight oil delivering

05 December 2017

What’s the most unexpected outcome three years on from the price crash? There are a few contenders. OPEC’s zealous adherence to production restraint is right up there. US tight oil is another, briefly inconvenienced by low prices but now embarking on a second great phase of growth.

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The smart money moving back into conventional exploration

17 October 2017

Oil and gas companies are trying to balance playing a short game and a long game. The dominant strategic theme is strict capital discipline; higher risk investment is off the agenda.

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Questions of science – challenging our tight oil forecasts

20 June 2017

We have raised our long-term estimates, now expecting volumes to rise from 4 million b/d currently to 10 million b/d by 2025 – 1.4 million b/d higher at peak than before.

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Tight oil's second great growth phase gains momentum - Permian and emerging plays show still more promise

23 May 2017

After two years of retrenchment, review how 2017 is shaping up to be a year of growth for tight oil.

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Upstream M&A erupts - Intensifying activity is strengthening portfolios and finances

03 May 2017

Business development teams are back in the front line as companies look to position for longer term growth.

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How deep water projects can compete with tight oil - more progress on costs and tight oil may get a run for its money

28 March 2017

Tight oil has garnered all the plaudits in the last few months, but we can foresee in the not too distant future green field deep water projects giving tight oil a run for its money in competing for capital.

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The accelerating recovery in tight oil: conventional investment at risk of stagnating

02 February 2017

Tight oil will drive a 4% increase in global upstream investment in 2017, while investment in conventional projects will be flat at just under US$340bn.

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Upstream M&A: taking advantage of the down-cycle

22 November 2016

With the M&A market showing signs of life and the value of the M&A being done rising, the time is ripe for buyers in the upstream market.

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US independents’ retrenchment to tight oil is paying off - will others follow?

15 September 2016

The downturn should be an opportunity for the Majors and perhaps NOCs to move into tight oil.

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What next for East Med gas?

20 February 2025

How can the East Med accelerate gas development? Explore five key solutions driving growth in Egypt, Israel and Cyprus.

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How gas could displace renewables in meeting surging US data centre demand

06 March 2025

With the future of the IRA in doubt, the renewable energy sector faces significant challenges in meeting growing US power demand - discover what’s at stake for solar, wind and storage industries.

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What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)

19 March 2025

How will a Ukraine peace agreement reshape global gas and LNG markets? Discover key scenarios and their far-reaching consequences for energy trade and prices.

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The narrowing trans-Atlantic divide on the energy transition

24 April 2025

Big Oil is rebalancing. Discover how strategy shifts, energy security and policy are reshaping oil, gas and low-carbon investment outlooks across the Atlantic.

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The case for high-impact exploration through the downturn

01 May 2025

As oil prices dip, energy giants turn to bold exploration strategies in frontier basins to unlock the next wave of low-cost, high-value discoveries.

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What comes after the Permian for IOCs?

22 May 2025

Discover how oil companies are strategising to maintain their edge as the Permian Basin approaches peak production and what this means for the future of US energy leadership

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US upstream gas sector poised to gain from higher Henry Hub prices

29 May 2025

Discover why US gas producers are poised for gains as Henry Hub prices surge, and what it means for Big Oil's investment strategies

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Nigeria’s bold strategy to double oil production

16 June 2025

Nigeria is setting bold new targets for oil and gas production - but can fresh investment, policy shifts and industry collaboration turn ambition into reality?

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WoodMac’s Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy conference: five key themes

19 June 2025

From rising US LNG exports to shifting gas prices and Russia's impact - discover what’s shaping the future of global LNG

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US Lower 48 upstream: the US Majors’ long-term strategic advantage

17 July 2025

Big Oil is looking to strengthen upstream production in the mid- to long term as belief grows in stronger-for-longer oil demand. How to go about it depends on the company’s starting point and risk appetite.

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Could US LNG become a victim of its own success?

03 September 2025

US LNG is surging ahead - but is its rapid growth setting the stage for oversupply?

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NOCs begin a new phase of upstream internationalisation

23 October 2025

How are the world’s leading NOCs reshaping their upstream strategies? Explore what’s driving their next wave of international expansion

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Oil’s resilience in the energy system

03 December 2025

Oil demand is proving more resilient than expected

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How Venezuela complicates the oil market’s delicate rebalancing

22 January 2026

Venezuela adds fresh uncertainty to an already oversupplied oil market

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Securing exposure to Permian tight oil – Part 1

Unlocking investment for deepwater projects

Maximising upstream value in the long term

Why the Permian is set for a shakeout

Finding the balance between capital discipline and growth

Positioning for the energy transition

Upstream KPIs turn positive

Just how dependent oil markets are on tight oil delivering

The smart money moving back into conventional exploration

Questions of science – challenging our tight oil forecasts

Tight oil's second great growth phase gains momentum - Permian and emerging plays show still more promise

Upstream M&A erupts - Intensifying activity is strengthening portfolios and finances

How deep water projects can compete with tight oil - more progress on costs and tight oil may get a run for its money

The accelerating recovery in tight oil: conventional investment at risk of stagnating

Upstream M&A: taking advantage of the down-cycle

US independents’ retrenchment to tight oil is paying off - will others follow?

What next for East Med gas?

How gas could displace renewables in meeting surging US data centre demand

What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)

The narrowing trans-Atlantic divide on the energy transition

The case for high-impact exploration through the downturn

What comes after the Permian for IOCs?

US upstream gas sector poised to gain from higher Henry Hub prices

Nigeria’s bold strategy to double oil production

WoodMac’s Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy conference: five key themes

US Lower 48 upstream: the US Majors’ long-term strategic advantage

Could US LNG become a victim of its own success?

NOCs begin a new phase of upstream internationalisation

Oil’s resilience in the energy system

How Venezuela complicates the oil market’s delicate rebalancing

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