The United States Lower 48 (L48) has several prolific oil and gas shale plays that make significant contributions to the economic development of the country. This development is primarily driven by the major oil shales of the Permian Basin, DJ Basin, Eagle Ford and Bakken as well as the major gas shales of Haynesville, Marcellus, Utica and Scoop Stack plays. The production activity across all these shale plays is reviewed and forecasted in this research study.
During H1 2021, shale production across the US gained overall amid improvement in crude oil prices and global energy demand. During this phase, operators experienced several highs and lows due to external factors, including extreme weather conditions and a change in the country’s leadership. In the short to medium term, shale production is expected grow steadily over the next five years, although the rig count growth could depend on price movement.
During H1 2021, shale production across the US gained overall amid improvement in crude oil prices and global energy demand. During this phase, operators experienced several highs and lows due to external factors, including extreme weather conditions and a change in the country’s leadership. In the short to medium term, shale production is expected grow steadily over the next five years, although the rig count growth could depend on price movement.
Scope
The report analyses 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 in US L48 shale plays during 2018-25
- Detailed information of well development, permits and deals across US L48 shale plays during aftermath of 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 2021
- Up-to-date information on major mergers and acquisitions across major shale plays during 2021
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, 2020
2. US Lower 48, Historical Production and Short-Term Outlook
3. US Lower 48, Recent Developments and Trends among Major Shale Plays
4. US Lower 48, Economic Viability
5. US Lower 48, Analysis of Top Companies
6. Mergers and Acquisition Activity in the US Lower 48, 2020 - 2021
7. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- DJ Basin
- Permian Basin
- Midland Basin
- Delaware Basin
- Eagle Ford
- Bakken
- Marcellus
- Utica
- Haynesville
- Scoop Stack
- Appalachian Basin
- Williston Basin
