Permian well technologies improve drilling efficiency
The Permian Basin remains a testing ground for advanced well construction and longer, more technically demanding wells.
Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals
DOE funding supports oil and gas technology research
DOE announced a $65.5M funding for technology development and research across the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sectors.
Magnolia expands South Texas position in $4.06B deal
Magnolia Oil & Gas will acquire Houston-based WildFire Energy for $4.06B, boosting its Texas production footprint.
Gulf of Oman tanker transfers adjust amid shipping changes
Recent Iranian attacks on vessels have slowed tanker-to-tanker oil transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz.
EON Resources advances San Andres development strategy
Dante Caravaggio discusses EON’s Grayburg-Jackson drilling plans, production growth, and investor funding strategy.
U.S. crude production sets new monthly record in April
US crude oil production reached an all-time monthly high of 13.934 million barrels per day in April 2026, according to data from the EIA.
Oil and gas extraction ranks high in US industry pay
Oil and gas extraction employed nearly 114,000 in May 2025 and ranked among the highest-paying U.S. industries.
U.S. rig count rises as Oklahoma drilling activity grows
US oil and gas drilling made a big leap in the past week as the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count showed a gain of 10 rigs to reach a total of 573
USGS identifies additional Texas oil and gas resources
Scientists say vast recoverable oil and natural gas reserves remain in a long-producing Texas rock formation.
U.S. Rig Count Rises as Hormuz Transit Resumes
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the US rose to 573 this week, up 26 from a year ago, according to Baker Hughes.
