UT Permian Basin gets an early opportunity to challenge an FCS opponent when the Falcons visit UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday night in Edinburg, Texas.
Dec 29, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; a general view of a football on the field in the 2018 Orange Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+

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Matador Resources is targeting profitable, measured growth, projecting approximately $900 million in free cash flow and continued production increases in 2026. The company has also reduced drilling and completion costs per lateral foot by 12% since 2024.
The company is expanding its Delaware Basin inventory, adding 17,000 net acres through leasing, trades and acquisitions, including positions that extend laterals and provide exposure to formations such as Woodford and Second Bone Spring Carbonate.
Matador's integrated midstream business is expected to generate nearly $400 million of EBITDA in 2026, while management evaluates ways to unlock its value through entity-level debt or a potential IPO.
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Enbridge is expanding deeper into the Permian Basin with a $600 million acquisition of Salt Creek Midstream's crude oil gathering business, strengthening the pipeline giant's ability to move barrels from the Delaware Basin to export markets on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The cash deal includes full ownership of the Orla and Wink North gathering systems and a 50% interest in the Delaware Crossing system, giving Enbridge roughly 500 miles of additional crude gathering infrastructure.
Together, the systems can handle 420,000 barrels per day and provide 350,000 barrels of storage capacity. They serve more than 20 producers covering approximately 320,000 net dedicated acres under long-term agreements with an average remaining contract life of about 10 years.
The acquisition is particularly strategic because the gathering systems connect with several major Permian takeaway pipelines, including the Enbridge-controlled Gray Oak Pipeline.
Enbridge said the **** ets will allow it to provide customers with a more integrated route from the wellhead through Gray Oak and Cactus II to the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center near Corpus Christi, which the company describes as North America's largest crude export terminal.

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Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy ***** ets in the United States, with more than 125,000 miles of pipeline and ***** ociated energy infrastructure. The stock was held by 34 hedge fund investors at the end of Q1 2026 in the Insider Monkey database, up from 30 in the prior quarter. However, while the total number of hedge fund investors increased, their total stake value slightly decreased from $718 million in Q4 2025 to $710 million in the first quarter.
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) topped top- and bottom-line estimates in its Q2 report on August 4, with the company's revenue growing by over 164% compared to last year. Adjusted EBITDA surged by 31% YoY, while distributable cash flow also increased by 32%. As a result, the company raised its adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full-year 2026 to the range of $18.8 billion to $19.1 billion, up from $18.2 billion to $18.6 billion previously.
As a diverse midstream energy operator, ET is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the high demand for natural gas infrastructure amid the AI boom. Natural gas supplies around 43% of the total electricity in the US, and this number is expected to increase amid the soaring power demand from data centers. Energy Transfer has already signed long-term agreements to supply data-center projects and recently had two customers add a combined 100 MMcf/d to their existing contracts for natural gas services to their power plant or data center sites in Texas. The booming American LNG exports mark another important growth catalyst, with buyers around the world scrambling to find alternative supply amid the disruptions in the Middle East.
Energy Transfer also reported that its Hugh Brinson Pipeline is now online ahead of schedule, with full phase 1 capacity expected by September 1. This is one of the company's most important projects, as it moves natural gas from the West Texas Permian Basin to access points throughout Texas and connects it with its other pipelines to reach additional states. The project is expected to provide incremental earnings and cash flows in the coming years.
Energy Transfer's NGL business has also witnessed strong growth, with transportation volumes and exports up 13% and 25% YoY, respectively, in Q2, setting a new company record. As a result, the segment's adjusted EBITDA surged 30% to $1.3 billion during the quarter. Moreover, the company completed upgrades to its Lone Star Express pipeline in Q2, while its planned Nederland expansion will add 240,000 bpd of ethane export capacity and 5,000 bpd of additional LPG capacity.

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Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) was held by 56 hedge funds at the end of Q1 2026, remaining unchanged from the previous quarter. However, the total stake value of these hedge fund investors surged from just over $1.2 billion in Q4 2025 to around $1.8 billion in the first quarter.
Ken Griffin's Citadel Investment Group held the largest stake in PR at the end of Q1, with a total value of almost $266 million.
Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) has turned into one of the most important shale operators in the United States. The company delivered exceptional results for its Q2 2026 earlier this month, supported by higher oil prices, increasing production, and strong financial discipline.
Permian Resources reported a record free cash flow of $751 million during the quarter, up almost 50% sequentially, and translating into a record free cash flow per share of $0.88. Meanwhile, oil production also surged by 3% sequentially, and the company's updated oil output guidance of 199,000 bpd for the full year 2026 is 10% higher than 2025.
Notably, the energy firm expects to achieve the higher production target with approximately 1% lower spending compared to last year, highlighting the improving capital efficiency of its business.

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If Targa wanted to lure in hyperscaler customers, it just secured some tremendous bait. The energy stock is rising on news of a 20-year deal with Exxon for three new natural gas processing plants and related services in the Permian Basin. Targa Resources (TRGP) spiked more than 7%, jumping above a flat base buy point at 280 and an alternate…

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ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) technically missed Wall Street's expectations for the second quarter. Adjusted earnings came in at $3.52 per share, just below the consensus estimate of $3.60. That was enough to trigger a negative reaction. But focusing only on the earnings miss overlooks what was arguably one of ExxonMobil's strongest operating quarters in years.
The company reported $14.5 billion in earnings and $14.7 billion in adjusted earnings, its highest quarterly earnings in roughly four years. ExxonMobil also generated $23.6 billion in cash flow from operations and $17.2 billion in free cash flow, giving it plenty of room to continue investing in growth while returning cash to shareholders.
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Perhaps the most encouraging numbers weren't on the income statement at all. Exxon delivered its highest upstream production in more than two decades, excluding temporary Middle East disruptions. Production in the Permian Basin reached a record 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, while the company's fifth floating production vessel for Guyana is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter, adding another 250,000 barrels per day of production capacity.
The downstream business also performed well. Exxon reported record diesel production, helping offset refinery maintenance earlier in the year. Chemical products earned $1.13 billion, while the Energy Products segment rebounded sharply to $5.47 billion after posting a loss during the previous quarter.

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WhiteWater, along with its joint venture (JV) partners Devon Energy, Diamondback Energy, Western Midstream Partners (WES) and MPLX, has reached a final investment decision (FID) to construct the Solitude Pipeline System in the US.
The pipeline system will feature two 48in natural gas pipelines designed to transport supplies from the Permian Basin to a hub in Katy, Texas, near the Gulf coast.
The project will be managed by the Solitude Pipeline System JV and is supported by long-term transportation agreements with mainly investment-grade shippers.
Commissioning of the Solitude Pipeline System is dependent on receiving customary regulatory and other approvals, with service targeted to commence in the second half of 2029.
The project's initial phase will provide a capacity of approximately 2.25 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in late 2029, with an additional 2.25bcf/d expected in 2030.

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Midland, Texas-based Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG), with a market capitalization of approximately $56.5 billion, is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on exploring, developing, and producing hydrocarbons in the Permian Basin. It also operates crude oil and natural gas gathering infrastructure through its subsidiary, Rattler Midstream.
Shares of this leading oil and gas company have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year. FANG has climbed 45% over this period, compared with a 20.2% gain for the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX). The stock has continued to outperform the index in 2026, gaining 33.6%, surpassing the index's 13.2% gain over the same period.
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ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) reported second-quarter 2026 results on July 31, and the headline number disappointed. Adjusted earnings came in at $3.52 per share, short of the $3.60 ***** ysts expected, even though that figure was up sharply from a year earlier. Reported earnings were $14.5 billion, or $3.48 per share. But the company also generated $23.6 billion in cash from operations and $17.2 billion in free cash flow, enough to fund $9.4 billion in shareholder distributions with room to spare. The miss made headlines. The cash didn't miss anything.
Exxon's operating results told a different story than the earnings line. The company posted its highest upstream production in more than two decades, excluding disruptions in the Middle East, and Permian output topped 1.8 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, a record pace consistent with its planned 9% annual growth rate through 2030. A fifth Guyana production vessel set sail during the quarter, with startup on track for the fourth quarter of 2026 and 250,000 barrels per day of new capacity coming online. Diesel production also hit a second-quarter record. None of that shows up directly in a per-share earnings number, but it is the foundation the company is building future cash flow on.
Cost discipline reinforced the picture. Exxon has now banked $16.3 billion in ***** ulative structural cost savings since 2019, including $1.2 billion added in the first half of 2026 alone, a total the company says exceeds what BP, Chevron, Shell, and TotalEnergies have saved combined. It kept investing anyway, spending $13.0 billion in cash capital expenditures through midyear, about 20% more than its nearest rival. Growing production while cutting costs is the combination that funds a rising dividend.
The earnings miss wasn't the only soft spot. The first quarter of 2026 generated just $2.7 billion in free cash flow against $9.2 billion in shareholder distributions, forcing Exxon to lean on its balance sheet, with debt-to-capital reaching 15.4% at the time. Zoom out to the full first half and the math is tighter than the strong second quarter suggests: $19.9 billion in free cash flow covered $18.6 billion in distributions, leaving only about $1.3 billion of cushion. The company reduced debt by $7 billion in the second quarter and brought net debt-to-capital down to 11%, but the episode is a reminder that commodity earnings swing hard from quarter to quarter, and the roughly $37 billion a year Exxon is committing to dividends and buybacks needs strong quarters to keep showing up.

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The Steelers haven't been shy about shuffling their wide receiver room over training camp this summer, and on Monday, the team brought in another contender for a tryout.
According to PennLive's Nick Farabaugh, Pittsburgh recently worked out wide receiver Ben Patterson. The team did not sign him immediately as of this article.
Patterson played college football at the University of Texas Permian Basin. His best season came in 2025, when he recorded 32 catches for 678 yards and five touchdowns, being named to the Second-Team All-Lone Star Conference Offense.
He logged an impressive 21.2 yards per catch in his final collegiate season.
His measurables are likely what drew him NFL interest. Patterson scored a strong 8.49 RAS before the draft. Listed at 6'5, 220 pounds, he reportedly ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash.

#patterson #yards

(By Oil & Gas 360) – This week underscored how quickly geopolitical uncertainty can reshape market sentiment, even as companies remain focused on long-term capital discipline. Oil prices strengthened on renewed uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict, while producers continued investing in natural gas, offshore development, and high-quality shale **** ets.
At the same time, mergers and acquisitions slowed, balance sheets strengthened, and executive leadership changes signaled the industry's continued focus on creating shareholder value through disciplined growth rather than aggressive expansion.
Brent crude climbed as uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict returned to the forefront. Goldman Sachs said Brent is likely to trade in an $80 to $90 per barrel range until markets receive clarity through either a U.S.–Iran agreement or a significant escalation. Meanwhile, reports indicated a proposed Strait of Hormuz agreement could give Iran greater control over inbound shipping traffic, adding another layer of uncertainty to global energy markets. ADNOC also issued a statement clarifying reports surrounding attacks on its facilities.
Why it matters:
Markets continue to trade on geopolitical expectations rather than purely on supply and demand. The future of Hormuz remains one of the most important variables influencing global oil prices.
U.S. upstream mergers and acquisitions declined sharply during the second quarter as commodity price volatility made buyers more cautious. Despite the slowdown, demand for high-quality Permian Basin **** ets remained strong. **** ex agreed to acquire U.S. tight oil and gas **** ets for $320 million, while bp expanded its natural gas portfolio by acquiring Woodside's stake in Trinidad's Calypso gas project.

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Management attributed the strong second quarter performance to the successful capture of Cactus III synergies, organizational efficiencies, and the absence of first-quarter operational headwinds.
The divestiture of the Canadian NGL business was a strategic pivot to focus on crude oil as a pure-play entity, successfully reducing leverage to 3.3x and providing a catalyst for cost streamlining.
Permian production growth expectations were revised upward to 100,000-200,000 barrels per day exit-to-exit, primarily driven by natural gas egress coming online earlier than anticipated.
The company is shifting its strategic focus toward a 'demand pull' market model, positioning its infrastructure to serve as a secure supply source amid global energy volatility and low inventories.

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Conestoga Capital Advisors, an ******* et management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter reports a positive market shift towards Small Caps, with the Russell 2000 Index achieving its best first half since 1991 and the Russell 2000 Growth Index up 25.7% in Q2, fueled by AI enthusiasm and semiconductor stocks. However, market leadership was uneven, mirroring the Tech Bubble, as high-beta stocks outperformed while high-quality companies lagged, impacting Conestoga's quality-focused strategies. Management expressed confidence in long-term outcomes, noting that speculative leadership won't last as monetary policy tightens and market breadth improves. The firm remains committed to high-quality growth businesses, expecting these to regain favor as leadership broadens. The Conestoga Small Cap Composite returned 14.32% net-of-fees in the second quarter, with 25.71% for the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Narrow Index leadership hurt the relative results, but it also hid Composite improvements. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Conestoga Capital Advisors highlighted Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR). The firm added Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR), a US-based independent energy company engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources, to its Small Cap Composite during the quarter. On August 04, 2026, Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) closed at $48.80 per share. One-month return of Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) was -7.58%, and its shares gained 4.56% over the past 52 weeks. Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) has a market capitalization of $6.06 billion.
Conestoga Capital Advisors stated the following regarding Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) is an independent oil and natural gas producer focused on the Permian Basin. We believe the company is well positioned to generate attractive shareholder returns through disciplined capital allocation, production growth, and balance sheet strength despite a volatile commodity environment. Management continues to prioritize increasing production, reducing debt, and maintaining capital discipline, providing flexibility across a range of energy price scenarios."
Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 35 hedge fund portfolios held Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) at the end of the first quarter, up from 31 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for

Hotchkis & Wiley, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Equity markets posted strong returns in the second quarter of 2026, with the Russell Midcap Index rising 13.8% and the Russell Midcap Value Index returning 13.4%, despite concerns about inflation, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict. Narrow market leadership was evident, particularly semiconductor stocks and other stocks in the AI sector, which saw returns exceeding 100%. The Firm favors quality businesses with attractive valuations, believing that fears regarding AI's impact are overstated. The Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund lagged the Russell Midcap Value Index, achieving a 4.74% return in the second quarter, primarily due to underperformance in technology and energy sectors, while stock selection in healthcare contributed positively. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund highlighted APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is an energy company focused on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in key global markets. On August 3, 2026, APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) closed at $36.87 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $13.032 billion. APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) posted a one-month return of 8.44%, while its shares gained 98.33% over the past 52 weeks.
Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is an independent oil and gas E&P (exploration & production) company operating in the Permian and in Egypt. Quarterly results were in line with expectations and supportive of our investment thesis, but the stock fell as oil retreated due to optimism about a resolution to the conflict in Iran. APA offers strong free cash flow generation driven by favorable natural gas price differentials and underappreciated reinvestment opportunities in Suriname, Egypt, and potentially Alaska. Despite concerns over shorter Permian resource life, APA trades at attractive value metrics relative to its free cash flow yield and remains leveraged to a structurally undersupplied global energy market. The company has an investment grade balance sheet and trades at a valuation discount to its peers."

#midcap

Hotchkis & Wiley, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Equity markets posted strong returns in the second quarter of 2026, with the Russell Midcap Index rising 13.8% and the Russell Midcap Value Index returning 13.4%, despite concerns about inflation, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict. Narrow market leadership was evident, particularly semiconductor stocks and other stocks in the AI sector, which saw returns exceeding 100%. The Firm favors quality businesses with attractive valuations, believing that fears regarding AI's impact are overstated. The Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund lagged the Russell Midcap Value Index, achieving a 4.74% return in the second quarter, primarily due to underperformance in technology and energy sectors, while stock selection in healthcare contributed positively. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund highlighted APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is an energy company focused on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in key global markets. On August 3, 2026, APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) closed at $36.87 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $13.032 billion. APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) posted a one-month return of 8.44%, while its shares gained 98.33% over the past 52 weeks.
Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is an independent oil and gas E&P (exploration & production) company operating in the Permian and in Egypt. Quarterly results were in line with expectations and supportive of our investment thesis, but the stock fell as oil retreated due to optimism about a resolution to the conflict in Iran. APA offers strong free cash flow generation driven by favorable natural gas price differentials and underappreciated reinvestment opportunities in Suriname, Egypt, and potentially Alaska. Despite concerns over shorter Permian resource life, APA trades at attractive value metrics relative to its free cash flow yield and remains leveraged to a structurally undersupplied global energy market. The company has an investment grade balance sheet and trades at a valuation discount to its peers."

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Record EBITDA of $2.8 billion was driven by acute global demand for U.S. energy, particularly during April and May, which pulled significant volumes across crude, LPG, and ethane channels.
Operational excellence enabled the acceleration of the Neches River NGL marine terminal expansion, which is now commissioning ahead of its original schedule to meet international demand.
Permian Basin inlet volumes grew 14% year-over-year, reflecting robust producer activity and the partnership's successful capture of incremental wide-grade volumes into its NGL pipeline systems.
The partnership's integrated value chain allowed for the capture of approximately $200 million in incremental margin during the quarter due to favorable cash differentials and export premiums.

#volumes #year #NVIDIA

ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) is one of the top energy names in President Donald Trump's financial disclosures from earlier this year. The stock is up about 27% so far this year. But does a presidential trade make it a buy today? Let's break down what's actually driving the stock.
Exxon benefits directly from rising oil prices amid the Iran war. Its upstream segment was projected to see a multibillion-dollar earnings lift for the second quarter compared to the first, driven almost entirely by higher realized prices rather than any change in production. That's the logic behind buying an oil major right as a Middle East conflict escalates.
Exxon's balance sheet gives it room to lean into higher prices. Net debt relative to EBITDA sits under 1x, among the lowest in the industry, and the company is on pace to repurchase roughly $20 billion of stock this year. Guyana production just hit a quarterly record above 900,000 barrels a day, and the company has applied to drill dozens more wells there.
In the Permian Basin, Exxon is now the largest operator following its Pioneer acquisition and expects to roughly double output there by 2030. Longer term, natural gas tied to data center power demand is another growth lever bulls point to, with McKinsey estimating data centers could eventually account for more than a tenth of total U.S. power demand.
There's a demand question sitting underneath the price spike. The IEA sees global oil demand softening this year, and even OPEC, which tends to run more optimistic, trimmed its own demand growth forecast. If the Iran-driven premium in oil prices fades if another ceasefire takes place, some of Exxon's near-term earnings boost fades with it.

#Iran #earnings

Argentina's massive shale oil and gas boom is going from strength to strength. The economically crisis-prone South American country yet again reported record monthly oil and natural gas production for May 2026. This couldn't come at a better time for Argentina and South America. Rising global geopolitical risks, notably due to war in the Middle East, and domestic economic hazards hold the potential to derail the significant economic gains Argentina has made over the last two years.
Ministry of Economy data shows May 2026 oil production hit an all-time high of 887,227 barrels per day. This represents a 0.6% increase month over month and is an impressive 19% greater than the same period a year earlier. Natural gas output also rose to 5.5 billion cubic feet per day, which was just shy of the record 5.7 billion cubic feet daily reported for July 2025. Indeed, May 2026 natural gas production was 5.4% greater than a month prior and a stunning 11% higher year over year.
It is the massive shale boom underway in the 8.6-million-acre Vaca Muerta formation that is responsible for this solid production growth. For May 2026, shale oil comprised 70.6% of Argentina's total oil production, while shale gas made up 69.8% of total output. Those ratios are at record highs for shale oil and gas as a proportion of Argentina's total hydrocarbon output. This is a game changer for Argentina, which recently overtook Colombia to cement its place as South America's fourth largest oil producer.
The Vaca Muerta shale formation, which is regularly compared to the Eagle Ford shale, is in the early stages of development. Drillers in the formation are still in that phase of deciding where the core producing areas are located. The Vaca Muerta is regarded as one of the most promising unconventional oil and gas plays globally, containing an estimated 16 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 308 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas resources. This all points to tremendous future unconventional hydrocarbon production growth for Argentina.
Many of the Vaca Muerta shale formation's characteristics are superior to U.S. shales, even the prolific Permian, which is the largest oil-producing basin in the United States. The formation's shale is significantly thicker than the Permian, with it estimated to be at least double the width, allowing for more horizontal landings per pad and more frac stages per well. The Vaca Muerta's organic content exceeds that found in most U.S. shale plays, while its reservoir pressure is significantly higher.

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MIDLAND Get ready to test your skills on the course during the Hot Hot Hot Clays Registered Shoot at the Midland Shooters ***** ociation Shotgun Range, 7400 W. County Road 170. This competitive clay shooting event will bring together registered shooters for a day of challenging targets, friendly competition, and the opportunity to compete for top scores.
The event will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Midland Shooters ***** ociation Shotgun Range, a full-service shooting facility serving the Permian Basin community with a variety of clay target shooting opportunities, including sporting clays, trap, skeet, and registered shooting events.
Shooters will have multiple options when registering for the event, including the Green and Red course option for $80 or the True Pair Challenge 50-target option for $50. Participants will also have the opportunity to place bets during registration for those looking to add an extra level of competition to their experience, a news release said.
Whether you are a seasoned competitor or looking to challenge yourself in a registered event, Hot Hot Hot Clays offers an opportunity to enjoy the sport of clay shooting while competing alongside fellow shooters.
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The regional price of natural gas produced in the Permian, the top U.S. oil basin, was negative for most of the first half of the year.
Rising ****** ociated gas output from oil-targeting wells has had nowhere to go. Producers had to either flare the gas, within allowed limits, or pay to get rid of what many Permian players see as an undesirable by-product of the valuable crude.
What pipeline projects are coming online in Texas?
What caused Permian natural gas prices to turn negative?
How will new pipeline capacity affect Waha Hub pricing?

#texas #regional

Madison Dividend Income Fund, managed by Madison Funds, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund aims to generate income and capital appreciation from a high-quality, high-dividend portfolio. The Fund (class I) returned +1.8% in the second quarter, which compared to the S&P 500 Index, Russell 1000 Value Index, and Lipper Equity Income peer group returns of +15.2%, +13.9%, and +9.7%, respectively. YTD, the Fund returned +7.7%, compared with +10.2%, +16.3%, and +9.9% for the indexes, respectively. The Technology sector performed strongly, while Energy lagged. The firm sees the Energy sector's decline as an opportunity to buy undervalued energy stocks with good dividends. With S&P 500 valuations at all-time highs, risks include market correction and multiple contraction. The Fund aims to mitigate these risks by maintaining a diversified mix of high-quality, high-yield stocks in undervalued sectors. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Madison Dividend Income Fund highlighted ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM). ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is a leading energy company that engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. On July 21, 2026, ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) closed at $151.71 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $628.83 billion. ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) posted a one-month return of 10.82%, while its shares gained 38.01% over the past 52 weeks.
Madison Dividend Income Fund stated the following regarding ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"One of the fund's top holdings is ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM). XOM is the world's premier integrated oil and gas company. It has attractive upstream exploration and production ******* ets in the low-cost Permian Basin and a unique, ultra-low-cost growth opportunity in Guyana, along with developing liquid natural gas (LNG) ******* ets for data centers. The company has a downstream Product Solutions segment that refines energy, chemical and specialty products. Its low-cost position, diversified ******* et base, scale, integrated ******* ets and strong balance sheet provide a sustainable competitive advantage, in our view.
XOM's five-year "Plan to 2030" provides a framework for higher growth and substantial capital returns. It targets 65% of upstream production from its "advantaged" ******* ets by 2030, up from 59% today, which will drive a favorable mix shift and expand margins. The company thinks it can add $25 billion in earnings and $35 billion in cash flow while keeping capital expenditures flat in the $22-27 billion range.

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As we cross the halfway mark of 2026, the energy ******* e has already experienced a dramatic shift in the macro landscape. Supply disruptions in the Middle East turned a looming oil supply glut into a severe shortage with depleted global inventories, benefiting U.S. energy companies across the value chain. Amid significant swings in oil and equities broadly, MLPs and midstream managed to outperform the S&P 500 and kept pace with the energy benchmark in 1H26. Midstream names also largely beat 1Q26 earnings estimates, with select companies raising EBITDA guidance for the full year. Learn more below about the key topics impacting MLPs and midstream in 1H26.
Midstream had a strong first quarter and showcased its defensiveness in the second quarter. The sector held onto early gains as oil prices pulled back.
Surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) export demand and power needs are driving record midstream backlogs and benefiting natural gas infrastructure companies.
Midstream operators are rapidly building new pipeline takeaway capacity, which is starting to resolve Permian natural gas bottlenecks this year.

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Madison Dividend Income Fund, managed by Madison Funds, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund aims to generate income and capital appreciation from a high-quality, high-dividend portfolio. The Fund (class I) returned +1.8% in the second quarter, which compared to the S&P 500 Index, Russell 1000 Value Index, and Lipper Equity Income peer group returns of +15.2%, +13.9%, and +9.7%, respectively. YTD, the Fund returned +7.7%, compared with +10.2%, +16.3%, and +9.9% for the indexes, respectively. The Technology sector performed strongly, while Energy lagged. The firm sees the Energy sector's decline as an opportunity to buy undervalued energy stocks with good dividends. With S&P 500 valuations at all-time highs, risks include market correction and multiple contraction. The Fund aims to mitigate these risks by maintaining a diversified mix of high-quality, high-yield stocks in undervalued sectors. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Madison Dividend Income Fund highlighted ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM). ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is a leading energy company that engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. On July 21, 2026, ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) closed at $151.71 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $628.83 billion. ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) posted a one-month return of 10.82%, while its shares gained 38.01% over the past 52 weeks.
Madison Dividend Income Fund stated the following regarding ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"One of the fund's top holdings is ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM). XOM is the world's premier integrated oil and gas company. It has attractive upstream exploration and production ****** ets in the low-cost Permian Basin and a unique, ultra-low-cost growth opportunity in Guyana, along with developing liquid natural gas (LNG) ****** ets for data centers. The company has a downstream Product Solutions segment that refines energy, chemical and specialty products. Its low-cost position, diversified ****** et base, scale, integrated ****** ets and strong balance sheet provide a sustainable competitive advantage, in our view.
XOM's five-year "Plan to 2030" provides a framework for higher growth and substantial capital returns. It targets 65% of upstream production from its "advantaged" ****** ets by 2030, up from 59% today, which will drive a favorable mix shift and expand margins. The company thinks it can add $25 billion in earnings and $35 billion in cash flow while keeping capital expenditures flat in the $22-27 billion range.

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The Lone Star Conference’s annual football media day will be held Thursday, July 23 at McKinney ISD Stadium’s Community Event Center in McKinney, Texas.
All 10 football teams — Angelo State, Central Washington, Eastern New Mexico, Midwestern State, Sul Ross State, Texas A&M Kingsville, UT Permian Basin, West Texas A&M, Western New Mexico and Western Oregon — will be represented by their coach and two players.
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The program includes remarks from commissioner Jay Poerner, the announcement of the preseason players to watch list, players of the year and poll.
The Lone Star Conference will begin its 95th season in 2026 with Central Washington set to start its ***** le defense on Saturday, Sept. 5, while the other nine teams scheduled their first games on Thursday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 29.

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Should investors prioritize the technological logistics of the Permian Basin or the carbon capture pivot in California? Choosing between Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) and California Resources (NYSE:CRC) requires weighing two very different energy strategies.
Atlas Energy Solutions focuses on sand and logistics for oil producers in West Texas, aiming for efficiency through scale. California Resources produces oil and gas while building a carbon sequestration business to navigate California's strict regulations. Comparing them helps you decide if you prefer an infrastructure play or a resource producer transitioning into carbon management.
Atlas Energy Solutions provides proppant and logistics for producers in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico. The company serves major exploration and production operators, with a high concentration: the ten largest customers generate approximately 82% of total revenue. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business since the power segment depends on just two customers for over 30% of its revenue.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $1.1 billion, representing 3.7% growth over the previous year. Despite the steady sales, the company reported a net loss of roughly $50.3 million for the fiscal period, almost a $110 million swing from profits in 2024. This performance marks a shift from earlier years when the company maintained positive net income and higher profitability across its operations.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is nearly 0.5x. This ratio compares total debt to shareholder equity to show financial leverage. Free cash flow was negative at nearly $31 million, and note that stock-based compensation (SBC) represented roughly 28% of operating cash flow, which inflates reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.

The company is an operational powerhouse, but a single, long-term disruption in a key business could test the limits of its strength.
For a company as vast as ExxonMobil (XOM), the story is usually one of immense scale and operational excellence. You see it in management's updates: "record levels of production in Guyana," a Permian growth plan that's on track, and refineries running at full tilt. But the biggest risk to the stock right now isn't a broad economic slowdown or a dozen small operational hiccups. It's the opposite: one very specific, very large problem that operational wins elsewhere may struggle to offset.
A 3% Production Hit With A Multi-Year Fix
The core of the issue lies in the Middle East, where recent conflict damaged two of the company's LNG trains in Qatar. This isn't a minor disruption. Management has been clear that the impact represents about 3% of its global production. That's a material hole in the company's output.
The mechanism here is straightforward: less product to sell means less revenue and cash flow. What makes this risk particularly potent is the timeline. The company stated that the "repair time will be anywhere between 3 and 5 years." This transforms a temporary setback into a multi-year drag on performance. While ExxonMobil is firing on all cylinders in places like Guyana and the Permian, it now has to generate enough new growth to not only move forward but also to backfill a significant, long-term production gap.

Artisan Partners, an investment management firm, issued its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund". A copy of this letter is available for download here. In Q1 2026, the portfolio underperformed the benchmark Russell Midcap Value Index as the market favored momentum-driven stocks over quality factors. Some holdings faced company-specific setbacks and negative sentiment. The Fund's Investor Class: ARTQX returned -4.93%, Advisor Class: APDQX declined by -4.90%, and Institutional Class: APHQX fell by -4.97%, all trailing the Index's 3.68% gain. The equity market in the quarter was mixed, with mid- and small-cap indices showing resilience despite lagging large-cap growth stocks. Volatility increased, initially fueled by interest in AI and private credit, but escalated after the outbreak of war in Iran, leading to rising oil prices. Sector performance varied, with energy leading the gains. The Fund continues to seek companies capable of value growth during market dislocations at attractive entry points. Also, review the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund highlighted NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) as one of its leading contributors. NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) is a leading provider of equipment, technology, and expertise to the oil and gas industry. On July 7, 2026, NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) closed at $18.28 per share. One-month return of NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) was -13.28%, and its shares gained 36.21% over the past 52 weeks. NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) has a market capitalization of $6.56 billion.
Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Our energy holdings were well represented among our top contributors, benefiting from higher energy prices. Permian Resources (PR), an independent oil and gas company, and NOV, the largest manufacturer of oilfield equipment, led the way. NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) ended 2025 on a solid note, with Q4 revenue up nearly 5% sequentially and earnings beating expectations, helped by strong execution, backlog conversion and market share gains even as broader global activity remained soft. NOV's energy equipment segment has been a bright spot, benefiting from stronger offshore demand and a growing backlog that supports future activity. Cash flow generation has remained solid, allowing NOV to continue returning capital to shareholders. The Middle East conflict is creating near term headwinds for NOV through logistical and supply-chain disruptions, weaker aftermarket demand and softer customer ordering activity across the region. Thankfully, the company has reported no personnel injuries or facility damage, and its Saudi rig-building and composite pipe facilities remain operational. The disruption is likely to impact near-term results, but the longer term outlook remains intact, in our view, supported by NOV's diversified global footprint and a still-constructive offshore bac

Artisan Partners, an investment management firm, issued its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund". A copy of this letter is available for download here. In Q1 2026, the portfolio underperformed the benchmark Russell Midcap Value Index as the market favored momentum-driven stocks over quality factors. Some holdings faced company-specific setbacks and negative sentiment. The Fund's Investor Class: ARTQX returned -4.93%, Advisor Class: APDQX declined by -4.90%, and Institutional Class: APHQX fell by -4.97%, all trailing the Index's 3.68% gain. The equity market in the quarter was mixed, with mid- and small-cap indices showing resilience despite lagging large-cap growth stocks. Volatility increased, initially fueled by interest in AI and private credit, but escalated after the outbreak of war in Iran, leading to rising oil prices. Sector performance varied, with energy leading the gains. The Fund continues to seek companies capable of value growth during market dislocations at attractive entry points. Also, review the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund highlighted Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR). Headquartered in Midland, Texas, Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company. On July 7, 2026, Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) closed at $19.09 per share. One-month return of Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) was -3.24%, and its shares gained 34.91% over the past 52 weeks. Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) has a market capitalization of $15.98 billion.
Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Our energy holdings were well represented among our top contributors, benefiting from higher energy prices. Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE:PR), an independent oil and gas company, and NOV, the largest manufacturer of oilfield equipment, led the way. We added PR to the portfolio in Q1 2025. PR is focused solely on the Delaware Basin of West Texas and southwestern New Mexico—the most prolific oil-producing region in the US. The founders and co-CEOs, who also have large ownership interests in the business, have sought to build a business that can produce substantial free cash flow, return capital to shareholders and generate attractive equity returns across varied commodity price environments. To achieve these goals, PR has pursued best-in-class operations and responsible capital stewardship by thoughtfully acquiring ****** ets it believes are undervalued and divesting acreage it believes would be better in someone else's hands, while meaningfully returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends. We always seek to align ourselves with shareholder-oriented management teams, but we believe this is even more critical when investing in mid-sized energy companies given their depe

Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is one of the 10 Most Undervalued NASDAQ Stocks to Buy Right Now. On July 1, Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, announced the completion of its acquisition of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, LLC. The transaction involved the transfer of mineral and royalty interests to Viper in exchange for $337 million in cash and ~3.7 million shares of Viper's Class A common stock, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
The cash portion of the acquisition was financed through a mix of existing cash reserves and new borrowings under the company's credit facility. By integrating these ***** ets, Viper continues to execute its strategy of owning and exploiting oil-weighted properties, with a primary focus on the Permian Basin.
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This acquisition marks a significant expansion of Viper's mineral and royalty holdings in North America. As a corporation formed by Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG), Viper remains dedicated to acquiring and developing high-value energy interests to enhance its portfolio within its targeted oil-weighted basins.
Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is an independent American oil and natural gas company. It focuses on the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of unconventional onshore oil and gas reserves, operating exclusively in the Permian Basin in West Texas.