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Bakken Production Erodes as Industry Looks Elsewhere
The recovery seen in the Permian has not yet extended to the Bakken, as it struggles with higher costs and stagnant production.

Problems for the Bakken Begin to Mount
The Dakota Access pipeline shutdown could remove 570,000 barrels per day of takeaway capacity from the Bakken shale formation.

Permian Problems Spark Shale Interest Elsewhere
However, it isn’t clear that newfound interest in a variety of shale plays outside of West Texas will prove durable.

Shale Hits a Rough Patch
The industry's ability to weather current challenges will have global implications.

More Questions Surface About the Health of the Shale Industry
Shale has upended global energy markets but two questions remain unanswered: Can it be called upon to meet demand growth, and will it ever be profitable?

North Dakota’s Economy Looks to Escape Oil’s Boom-Bust Cycles
North Dakota is looking to manage its resources and finances prudently to keep as much damage from oil price volatility at bay and develop longer-term sustainable growth through deeper economic diversification.

How Can East Coast Refiners Reduce Imports From OPEC? Pipelines from the Bakken Are Key
One solution to reducing dependence on imports would be to build pipeline capacity connecting the Bakken area to refineries on the East Coast.

Is Shale Productivity Bumping Up Against Its Limits?
There are some signs that the U.S. shale industry is bumping up against its productivity limits, which could lead to lower-than-expected output gains or rising drilling costs.

Can Shale Undercut the OPEC-Fueled Price Rally?
U.S. independent shale companies are starting to step up their spending plans, eyeing a swift return to the shale patch as oil prices rise. Many have revised their capex upward, added rigs, and hedged production forward.

Despite More Pipeline Protests, Oil Will Still Make Its Way to Market
Rather than focus on midstream infrastructure, environmentalists should focus their energy on reducing oil demand if they want to reduce consumption.