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ExxonMobil boosts digital tech in the Permian Basin to improve reliability, lower operating costs, and support faster decision-making.

ExxonMobil expands digital tools in the Permian Basin

ExxonMobil is increasing its use of digital technologies across its upstream operations in the Permian Basin to improve reliability, lower operating costs, and support faster decision-making. According to Energies Media, the company is applying data analytics, automation, and connected systems to turn real-time field information into operational insight. That approach is being used in key areas such as drilling performance, equipment monitoring, and production tracking, helping teams spot trends more quickly and respond before inefficiencies grow.

The report says ExxonMobil has developed advisory systems that use artificial intelligence to recommend well-specific drilling settings, with some applications allowing automated adjustments during operations. The company is also expanding sensor networks and connectivity across widely dispersed assets, giving centralized teams a better view of field conditions and enabling remote support. For readers following broader upstream performance trends, Ranger’s guides on oil well production and the environmental impact of oil and gas leasing provide useful background on production monitoring and emissions-related considerations.

In addition to efficiency gains, ExxonMobil says these systems are helping it support emissions detection and overall operational consistency. The article notes that digital monitoring is being integrated into normal workflows rather than handled as a separate process, which can be especially important in a large operating area like the Permian. For investors and industry observers, the update highlights how operators are using technology to improve performance at scale without relying only on higher activity levels.

Source: Energies Media

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Occidental Petroleum, 1PointFive expect Phase1 of the STRATOS DAC plant in Texas' Permian basin to come online in this year’s 2nd quarter.

Stratos carbon capture plant targets second-quarter startup

Occidental Petroleum and its 1PointFive subsidiary said the first phase of the STRATOS direct air capture project in Ector County, Texas, is expected to begin operating in the second quarter of 2026. According to the company, the facility is in the final stage of startup, while commissioning for Phase 2 is also set to begin during the same quarter, with the broader operational ramp-up continuing through the rest of the year. Once fully online, STRATOS is designed to capture as much as 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

The update also outlined key progress already made at the site, including wet commissioning, testing of the CO2 compression system at design pressure, burner testing on the calciner, and the addition of potassium hydroxide for atmospheric CO2 capture. The project has also received Class VI permits for geologic sequestration, with plans to use three wells to store about 722,000 metric tons of CO2 annually in deep saline formations. For mineral owners and energy market watchers, the project adds to the broader conversation around how carbon capture initiatives impact oil and gas leasing and the potential CCUS revenue opportunities tied to emerging infrastructure in Texas and the Permian Basin.

Source: Oil & Gas Journal
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Targa buying Stakeholder Midstream for $1.25B, adding Permian gas assets and ~$200M/yr cash flow with low capex.

Targa Resources to acquire stakeholder Midstream for $1.25B

Targa Resources Corp. has agreed to acquire Stakeholder Midstream LLC in a $1.25 billion all-cash transaction that deepens its presence in the Permian Basin. Stakeholder’s system includes about 480 miles of natural gas pipelines, roughly 180 MMcf/d of cryogenic processing and sour gas treating capacity, carbon capture activities that qualify for 45Q tax credits, and a small crude oil gathering network. The assets are backed by long-term, fee-based contracts across approximately 170,000 dedicated acres with low-decline production, providing Targa with a durable volume and cash flow profile.

The company expects the acquired system to generate about $200 million in annual unlevered adjusted free cash flow, with limited ongoing capital needs and modest integration costs. Targa plans to fund the purchase with existing cash and its $3.5 billion revolving credit facility, with closing targeted for early 2026 subject to customary regulatory approvals. For market participants, the deal underscores continued consolidation in midstream infrastructure and highlights the strategic value of sour gas treating, carbon capture, and fee-based contracts in a growing Permian Basin, where rising natural gas demand from LNG exports and power generation supports long-term throughput.

Source: Seeking Alpha
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Matterhorn Express expansion is in service, boosting Permian gas throughput and easing regional pipeline bottlenecks.

Matterhorn expansion likely online, boosting Permian gas flows

A key expansion on the Matterhorn Express Pipeline appears to be in service, adding new takeaway capacity for Permian Basin natural gas, according to a recent report from East Daley Analytics.

Pipeline flow data monitored by East Daley show deliveries on Matterhorn rising from a steady 1.65 billion cubic feet per day since June to as high as 1.95 billion cubic feet per day in November, indicating the long-anticipated 0.5 billion cubic feet per day compression expansion may now be operating.

“After consistently delivering about 1.65 billion cubic feet per day since June to the Katy market, Matterhorn flows jumped to as high as 1.95 billion cubic feet per day in November,” East Daley reported, noting the sustained increase “suggests that expansion is now underway or completed.”

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Source: Pipeline & Gas Journal

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US associated natural gas output rose 6% in 2024, mirroring Permian crude oil production growth, according to the EIA.

Permian Basin oil boom propels 2024 rise in US associated natural gas

The Permian Basin’s role as the nation’s dominant crude oil producing region is translating to a role as the nation’s dominant natural gas producing region.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. production of associated dissolved natural gas, also known as associated natural gas, increased by 6% in 2024. This mirrored the growth in crude oil production from the Permian region.

Associated natural gas production averaged 18.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2024, according to data from Enverus DrillingInfo.

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Source: mrt

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ExxonMobil will buy a 40% stake in the new Bahia NGL pipeline from Enterprise Products Partners to boost Permian gas takeaway capacity.

Exxon to buy stake in Enterprise’s new Permian NGL pipeline

Oil and gas supermajor ExxonMobil will buy a 40% stake in the new Bahia natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline from Enterprise Products Partners as producers and pipeline operators expand gas takeaway capacity in the Permian basin.

Enterprise Products Partners on Thursday said it had entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil, which will acquire a 40% undivided joint interest in Enterprise’s Bahia NGL pipeline that is currently being commissioned.

The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected by early 2026, Enterprise said.

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Source: Oil Price

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ExxonMobil acquired 80,000+ net acres in the Permian Basin from China’s Sinochem, boosting its U.S. oil footprint.

ExxonMobil adds to Permian portfolio with 80,000-acre buy

ExxonMobil adds more than 80,000 net acres in the Permian basin from Chinese state-owned conglomerate Sinochem, the US supermajor revealed Friday in its quarterly earnings report.

The deal was struck sometime in the third quarter, according to them, which did not reveal specific financial terms for the agreement.

However, chief financial officer Kathy Mikells said ExxonMobil made “a couple of acquisitions” in the quarter that totalled $2.4 billion.

“The transaction provides control of drilling locations and opportunities to further deploy our technology to drive greater returns,” ExxonMobil chief executive Darren Woods said on Friday during the company’s third quarter earnings call.

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Source: upstream

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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses how US energy dominance ties to national security while praising Trump-era policies.

Chevron CEO applauds Trump administration’s energy policy shift during Permian Basin tour

In an exclusive conversation with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo during a tour of the Permian Basin, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said America’s vast energy resources are not just an economic advantage – but also a matter of national defense – while praising President Donald Trump’s energy initiatives.

Wirth said, “Energy security and national security are linked,” in a preview of his interview on “Sunday Morning Futures,” which will air in full on “Mornings with Maria” Monday.

“He continued that an abundance of natural resources blesses the U.S.” “And we now have an administration that wants to see the energy industry invest in those resources to make sure that America’s energy strength translates into economic strength and competitiveness and, importantly, security.”

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Source: Fox Business

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ExxonMobil currently produces 1.5M bpd from its Permian Basin holdings, with plans to increase that to 2.3 million barrels per day by 2030.

ExxonMobil targets 2.3 million barrels a day in Permian by 2030

ExxonMobil targets set officials, like all other oil and gas producers, are closely watching the current economic climate. The company recently announced a reduction of 2,000 jobs — none in the U.S. — as part of a long-term restructuring plan.

“We are worried about prices,” said Rich Dealy, vice president, Permian Basin, with ExxonMobil.

Addressing Hart Energy’s Dug Permian conference, he continued, “Our depth of inventory is impressive even at current prices.”

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Source: mrt

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Texas approves major grid plan for the Permian Basin, including potential first-ever 765-kV lines to meet soaring demand.

Texas approves $13.8B plan for Permian Basin grid

USA, Texas: Texas regulators have approved a sweeping reliability plan for the Permian Basin to address soaring electricity demand driven by oil and gas production, data centres, and industrial growth. The plan could see the state’s first 765-kV transmission lines built to import power from other regions, marking a milestone in Texas grid development. Let’s talk more about Texas approves $13.8B plan.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directed transmission service providers to begin preparing applications. It is for eight new import paths into the Permian Basin– five 345-kV and three 765-kV routes. A final decision on whether to move forward with 765-kV construction is expected by May 1.

“These would be the first 765-kV lines ever built in Texas. Some of the first in the US,” said Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy. Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty added that higher-voltage lines could save $100–300 million annually. This is in congestion costs while reducing line losses and overall route length.

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Source: Transformer

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