Diamondback sees Permian leading U.S. natural gas output in the 2030s
Diamondback Energy expects the Permian Basin to lead U.S. natural gas production in the 2030s as pipeline capacity expands.
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Permian Basin rig count reaches 273 as WTI crude settles at $90.83
The Permian Basin rig count rose to 273 on Nov. 6, 2026. U.S. rigs totaled 604, and WTI futures settled at $90.83 a barrel.
U.S. crude oil inventories post fourth straight weekly draw
The crude oil inventory at the Cushing Hub in northern Oklahoma fell in the most recent reporting period from the U.S. EIA.
EQT–Range merger targets $325M in annual synergies
EQT Corporation and Range Resources have signed a definitive agreement for EQT to acquire Range in an all-stock merger transaction.
U.S. reports helping move 1.5 billion oil barrels through Hormuz
U.S. forces have helped Gulf producers ship over 1.5 billion barrels through Hormuz since the Iran war began.
EQT to acquire Range Resources in $13 billion stock deal
EQT plans a $50B+ all-stock acquisition of Range Resources, creating the largest vertically integrated U.S. natural gas producer.
U.S. rig count reaches 603 as oil drilling expands
Baker Hughes’ U.S. rotary rig count hit 603 on Oct. 9, its highest since May 2024, up 5 weekly and 56 year over year.
U.S. plans to back Delek’s Texas refinery expansion
Vance announced plans to expand a Texas refinery with Delek US to boost fuel supplies and lower prices before midterms.
ONEOK expands Midland Basin capacity with $4.425 billion deal
ONEOK has completed its $4.425B acquisition of Brazos Midstream’s natural gas gathering and processing assets in the Midland Basin.
Barnett-Woodford expands Midland Basin oil development options
Barnett-Woodford holds 3 billion barrels of recoverable oil across 6,400+ Midland Basin drilling locations, per EIR.
