Asset Report
Powder River tight oil unconventional play
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Report summary
The Powder River Basin is emerging as a strategic growth engine in the Rockies, unlocking value through stacked tight oil benches after decades of conventional development. Horizontal drilling has transformed the play, driving renewed interest in formations like Niobrara, Parkman, and Turner. Despite regulatory headwinds and infrastructure constraints, operator consolidation and extended-reach lateral testing signal confidence in long-term potential. This report delivers a comprehensive view of geology, economics, and technology trends shaping the basin’s evolution toward efficiency and sustainable returns—essential intelligence for navigating one of North America’s most dynamic unconventional plays.
Table of contents
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- Commercialization overview
- What to watch
- Fiscal terms
- Land access and permitting
- Environmental regulation
- Supply chain
- Water procurement and disposal
- Technology
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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PRB horizontal wells completed 2021 - H1 2025Powder River geological CharacteristicsPowder River reserves and resources
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Niobrara Shale, Southern Hotspot economic metricsType well annual production – Niobrara Shale, Southern HotspotType well cumulative production – Niobrara, Southern HotspotType well cashflow – Niobrara, Southern HotspotType well cashflow – Niobrara, Southern HotspotType well annual production – Parkman Sandstone, Northern HotspotType well cumulative production – Parkman, Northern HotspotType well cashflow – Parkman, Northern Hotspot
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