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Unconventional (Oil and Gas) Production in the US Lower 48, 2020 Update

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  • 40 Pages
  • October 2020
  • Region: United States
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5187147
Summary

As a result of crude oil price crash followed by the economic crisis sparked by Covid-19, crude oil demand has plummeted due to restricted mobility as lockdown measures were implemented. Operators were swift to readjust their capital and production guidance for the year of 2020. From a list of 17 operators, the total capital expenditure cut sums up to approximately US$ 38 billion, with Exxon leading the cut with US$ 10 billion followed by Chevron with US$ 6 billion. However, Occidental Petroleum has the biggest percentage cut of 55%. The withdrawal of investments in development plan in US Lower 48 states has led to a decline in production in 2020. The oil production cuts intensified during Q2 2020 with Permian Basin experienced the biggest decline in crude oil, summing up to approximate 1 million barrels a day (mmbd). As for the natural gas decline, Permian and Eagle Ford contribute to approximately 3.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) and 1 bcfd as a result of oil well production curtailment.

Scope

The report analyzes the crude oil and natural gas appraisal and production activities in the US Lower 48 shale plays. The scope of the report includes -
  • Comprehensive analysis of crude oil and natural gas historical production and short term outlook across major shale plays during 2019-2021
  • Detailed information of impact on well development, permits and deals due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • In-depth information of economic viability, well productivity and well completion parameters across major shale plays in the US
  • Analysis of top companies’ net acreage, planned capital expenditure, and crude oil and natural gas break-even prices in 2020
  • Up-to-date information on major mergers and acquisitions across major shale plays between 2019 and 2020

Reasons to Buy

  • Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights into the major shale plays in the US
  • Plan your strategies based on economic viability and expected developments in the major US shale plays
  • Keep yourself informed of the latest M&A activity in across major shale plays
  • Identify opportunities and challenges in across major US shale plays

Table of Contents

1. Major Developments in the US Lower 48 States, 2019-2020
1.1 Presidential Election Impact on Federal Land
1.2 Downturn Cycle Opportunity for Merger and Acquisition
1.3 USL48 Operator Reaction to Crude Oil Price Crash
2. US Lower 48 States, Historical Production and Short Term Outlook
2.1 US Lower 48 States, Historical Production and Short Term Outlook, 2019-2021
3. US Lower 48 States, Recent Developments and Trends of Major Shale Plays
3.1 Well Development Activity, January-September 2020
3.2 Rig Count Activity, January-September 2020
3.3 Drilled Uncompleted Wells, January-September 2020
3.4 Permits, January-September 2020
3.5 Deals, January-October 2020
4. US Lower 48 States, Economic Viability
4.1 Crude Oil Breakeven Price by Major Shale Plays
4.2 Natural Gas Breakeven Price by Major Shale Plays
4.3 US Lower 48 States, Well Productivity
4.4 US Lower 48 States, Well Completion
4.5 US Lower 48 States, Cost Trend
5. US Lower 48 States, Analysis of Top Companies
5.1 Total Net Acreage of Major Operators
5.2 Planned Capital Expenditure for Major Operatorsin 2020
5.3 Break-even Oil Price of Major Operators
5.4 Break-even Gas Price of Major Operators
6. Mergers and Acquisition Activity in the US Lower 48 States, 2019-2020
6.1 Overview of M&A Activity
6.2 Major Acquisitions
List of Tables
Table 1: Shale play wise net acreage of the major companies in the US, 2020 (acres)
Table 2: Crude oil break-even prices of major operators by shale plays, October 2020 (US$/bbl)
Table 3: Natural gas break-even prices of major operators by shale plays, October 2020 (US$/mcf)
Table 4: US Lower 48, Major Deals by Oil and Gas Companies, 2019-2020
List of Figures
Figure 1: Production Comparison from Independent Producers Post M&A
Figure 2: Capital Expenditure Guidance Readjustment, January-September 2020
Figure 3: Major shale plays crude oil production, 2019-2021
Figure 4: Major shale plays natural gas production, 2019-2021
Figure 5: Wells developed in major shale plays, January-September 2020
Figure 6: Rig count in major shale plays, January-September 2020
Figure 7: DUC wells count in major shale plays, January-September 2020
Figure 8: DUC wells count in major shale plays, January-September 2020
Figure 9: Deals announced in major shale plays, January-October 2020
Figure 10: Crude oil break-even price in major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 11: Natural gas break-even price in major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 12: Crude oil IP30 rates of major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 13: Natural gas IP30 rates of major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 14: Crude oil EUR by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 15: Natural gas EUR by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 16: Average lateral length by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 17: Average proppant mass by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 18: Average proppant mass per lateral length by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 19: Average well costs by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 20: Average well costs per lateral length by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 21: Average production cost by major shale plays, January 2019 till date
Figure 22: Planned capital expenditureby major operators, 2020