
Argentina expands incentives to spur Vaca Muerta shale oil investment
(World Oil) – President Javier Milei’s marquee program for luring investment into Argentina is poised to attract a new round of applications from crude producers after his administration broadened it to include shale oil wells.

Argentina expands incentives to spur Vaca Muerta shale oil investment
(World Oil) – President Javier Milei’s marquee program for luring investment into Argentina is poised to attract a new round of applications from crude producers after his administration broadened it to include shale oil wells. YPF SA, Vista Energy SAB, and

Prairie Operating Co. Announces Leadership Team Changes
(Oil & Gas 360) Richard N. Frommer appointed as Interim President and CEO

Devon–Coterra deal signals investors still rule the shale patch
(Oil Price) – Last month’s announcement that Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are

Battalion Oil Corporation to raise approximately $15 million
(Oil & Gas 360) – Houston, Texas, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)

Prairie Operating Co. Announces Leadership Team Changes
(Oil & Gas 360) Richard N. Frommer appointed as Interim President and CEO Erik Thoresen appointed as Chairman of the Board HOUSTON, Texas, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company,” “Prairie,” “we,” “our,” or “us”),

Devon–Coterra deal signals investors still rule the shale patch
(Oil Price) – Last month’s announcement that Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are merging to create a $58-billion giant is the latest mega-deal in the U.S. shale patch, signaling smaller public companies are seeking multi-basin, multi-year increases in drilling opportunities. In

Battalion Oil Corporation to raise approximately $15 million
(Oil & Gas 360) – Houston, Texas, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Battalion Oil Corporation (“Battalion” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BATL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to raising approximately $15 million at a price
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Weekly Inventories
U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 16.0 million barrels
Weekly Crude Oil Storage as of February 20, 2026 U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum
Weekly Gas Storage: Inventories decrease by 52 Bcf
Natural Gas Inventories as of February 20, 2026 The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net
U.S. rig count decreased by 1, is at 550
This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count