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Murphy Oil Corporation

MUR

Energy & Utilities

1w

Murphy's Global Exploration Program and Resource Potential

Murphy is testing over 500 million barrels of oil equivalent to more than 1 billion barrels in mean resource potential across 3 continents, marking a significant exploration effort.
The company plans to spud wells in the Gulf of America, Vietnam, and West Africa, with results expected in the coming months, indicating a strategic focus on high-impact exploration.
Murphy's exploration activities include testing prospects with substantial upside, which could be key catalysts for future growth.
The company is exploring opportunities in deepwater regions, leveraging high-performing rigs and competitive costs, especially in Côte d'Ivoire.
Management emphasized the importance of these exploration prospects as potential game-changers, with the ability to significantly alter resource estimates and company valuation.

Murphy Oil Corporation

MUR

Energy & Utilities

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Eagle Ford Shale wells showed 30% higher performance on a 2-month cumulative oil basis compared to past activity.
Murphy Oil delivered a sequential increase in production to 190,000 barrels of oil equivalents per day, exceeding the high end of guidance.
Second quarter capital expenditures were $251 million, better than quarterly guidance.
Total company lease operating expenses were $11.80 per barrel of oil equivalent, below guidance.
Tupper Montney wells averaged 19.2 million cubic feet per day for 30-day initial production, with some wells constrained by plant capacity.

Gulfport Energy Corporation

GPOR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Acreage Acquisition and Inventory Expansion in Utica Shale

Gulfport announced plans to allocate up to $100 million for discretionary acreage acquisitions in the Utica Shale, marking the highest leasehold spend in over 6 years.
The company aims to secure 40 to 50 new wells in Belmont and Monroe counties, focusing on low breakeven, high-quality acreage.
These acquisitions are expected to add more than 2 years of core drilling inventory, reinforcing long-term growth prospects.
The targeted areas are adjacent to current operations, allowing for synergies and infrastructure advantages.
The company has already invested $7 million in Q2 2025 and plans to continue aggressive land acquisition efforts into early 2026.
This strategic focus on high-return wet and dry gas windows demonstrates a proactive approach to resource development.

SM Energy Company

SM

Energy & Utilities

2w

Successful Integration and Optimization of Uinta Basin Assets

Completed integration of Uinta Basin assets, entering optimization phase.
Active pursuit of margin-enhancing opportunities across the value chain.
Drilled the first 3-mile lateral in the upper cube, setting stage for higher future returns.
Achieved record daily volume transported from Price River Terminal via rail, with waxy crude commanding a market premium.
Relocated remote e-fleet to frac over 30 wells into 2026 using 100% recycled water, enhancing sustainability and cost efficiency.

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

NOG

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Shift Toward Inorganic Growth and M&A Opportunities

The company has a record-high backlog of potential acquisitions valued at over $8 billion, covering various structures, basins, and scales.
Management emphasizes long-term value creation through acquisitions, with a focus on long-dated inventory providing resilience against short-term price volatility.
The company is involved in more than 10 ongoing M&A processes, including gas-related opportunities, co-bids, and non-op packages, indicating a strategic pivot towards consolidation.
They see inorganic activity as more controllable and predictable, with a higher potential for long-term returns, especially in a volatile price environment.

Oil States International, Inc.

OIS

Energy & Utilities

2w

Resilience of Offshore and International Markets Amid Geopolitical Instability

Oil States highlighted the resilience of offshore and international markets despite geopolitical instability, lower crude oil prices, and fluctuating U.S. trade policies.
The company achieved the midpoint of its EBITDA guidance due to strong product and service mix, driven by offshore activity and backlog growth.
Management emphasized that offshore project visibility is high, with projects being multi-year and multi-decade developments, less impacted by short-term macroeconomic issues.

W&T Offshore, Inc.

WTI

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 9% to $35 million compared to Q1 2025.
Capital expenditures in Q2 2025 were $10 million; asset retirement costs totaled $12 million.
Liquidity increased to $171 million as of June 30, 2025.
Midyear 2025 SEC proved reserves were 123 million barrels of oil equivalent, slightly down from 127 million at year-end 2024 due to production but partially offset by 1.8 million barrels of positive revisions.
Pretax PV-10 value of midyear 2025 proved reserves was flat at $1.2 billion compared to year-end 2024.
Total debt reduced from $393 million at year-end 2024 to $350 million at the end of Q2 2025; net debt reduced from $284 million to $229 million.
Total lease operating expenses were $77 million, within guidance.
Unrestricted cash grew to over $120 million while net debt was lowered by about $15 million to under $230 million.
W&T Offshore increased production by 10% quarter-over-quarter to 33,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Q2 2025, within guidance range.

EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG

Energy & Utilities

1w

Encino Acquisition and Utica Asset Integration

EOG completed the $5.6 billion Encino acquisition, adding 1.1 million net acres in the Utica, which now forms a core part of its portfolio alongside the Delaware Basin and Eagle Ford.
The company sees the Utica as a growth asset with a resource potential of over 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, offering high returns (over 55% at bottom cycle prices and over 200% at mid-cycle prices).
Early integration efforts are exceeding expectations, with initial synergies of at least $150 million annually within the first year, mainly from well cost reductions and G&A efficiencies.
EOG plans to operate 5 rigs and 3 completion crews in the Utica through the rest of 2025, leveraging its proprietary technology and operational model to unlock additional value.
The company expects to bring well costs in line with its existing operations, with a focus on infrastructure, location construction, and midstream agreements to optimize production and costs.