As the world grapples with the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis—triggered by the 2026 Iran conflict and resulting in the near-closure of a chokepoint carrying roughly 20% of global oil trade—energy security has never been more critical. North Dakota is positioning itself for a dramatic encore: a second Bakken boom powered by enhanced oil recovery […]
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U.S. energy drillers added rigs at the fastest pace in years this week, with Baker Hughes reporting a solid +7 increase in the active rotary rig count to 558 for the week ending May 22, 2026. This marks the largest weekly gain in recent memory and extends a four-week streak of increases—the first such sustained […]
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According to the Bloomberg article (May 4, 2026) and Diamondback’s Q1 2026 earnings release/letter to shareholders: The company is currently pumping >520,000 barrels per day of oil (3% above its original full-year 2026 guidance midpoint of ~505,000 bpd). It is raising full-year 2026 guidance to 520,000+ bpd oil and 972,000+ boe/d total (up from the […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. rotary rig count remained unchanged at 551 for the week ending February 20, 2026, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes. This marks no shift from the previous week but reflects a decline of 41 rigs compared to the same period last year, when the count stood at 592. This stability comes […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 31, 2026 The latest Baker Hughes rig count report, released on January 30, 2026, shows a modest uptick in U.S. drilling activity with the total rig count climbing by 2 to 546. This marks a slight rebound from the previous week\’s 544 rigs. However, the figure remains significantly […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have stabilized around $60 to $65 per barrel throughout much of 2025 and into early 2026, a level that might typically pressure major oil companies\’ stock performance. Yet, industry giants Chevron (CVX) and ExxonMobil (XOM) have demonstrated remarkable resilience, with their shares holding steady or even […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. oil and gas industry saw a slight decline in drilling activity this week, with the total rig count dropping by one to 543, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes. This continues a trend of subdued rig additions amid fluctuating commodity prices and market uncertainties. Meanwhile, U.S. crude oil production also edged […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of oil markets, few voices carry as much weight as that of Harold Hamm, the billionaire wildcatter and founder of Continental Resources. As oil prices hover in the low $50s to $60s per barrel amid global oversupply and weakening demand, Hamm has made headlines with his stark assessment: there\’s simply no […]
Continue ReadingAs we kick off 2026, the U.S. oil and gas industry is signaling caution, with the latest rig count data showing a slight decline to start the year. According to the weekly report from Baker Hughes released on January 9, 2026, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States fell by 2 […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Adam Ferrari, CEO of Phoenix Energy, to talk about “American oil” in action—from drilling record-setting four-mile laterals in the Bakken and delivering strong well economics even at $60 oil, to Phoenix’s transparent, yield-focused model that lets everyday investors track real […]
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