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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.

California Becomes First to Try to Wind Down Oil Production
Although relatively modest in scope, California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to phase out oil production in the state is groundbreaking in political significance.

U.S. Shale Activity Picks Up Even As Problems Remain
As continued OPEC curbs alongside a further hefty Saudi cut nudge WTI back above $50 per barrel, U.S. shale drillers have pulled back from the abyss.

Shale Slams on Brakes As Financial Stress Deepens
Amid weaker demand and chronic oversupply, U.S. shale is facing fundamental questions about its longevity.

Shale Growth Faltering As Financial Problems Mount
Chesapeake Energy's financial woes suggest the shale revolution is running on fumes.

Oil Majors Take Over Where Shale E&Ps Cut Back
Oil majors continue to ratchet up activity in U.S. shale, even as other producers cut back.

Shale Slows Amid Financial Pain, But Offshore Drilling Picks Up
Production gains cannot mask the problems facing the shale industry, but the offshore sector is seeing an increase in activity.

U.S. Shale Taps Brakes With WTI Below $50
The outlook for oil prices in 2019 is highly uncertain, but the effects of low prices are starting to wear down the U.S. shale industry. Recent data from the Dallas Federal Reserve suggests a slowdown from the U.S. shale industry is already underway.

With Inventories Low, Natural Gas Prices will Depend on Production Growth this Winter
Despite the abnormally low level of gas sitting in storage, natural gas prices have barely moved. Shale gas drillers continue to add supply, which will likely allow the U.S. to avoid a supply crunch this coming winter.

Energy in the Lame Duck Session: What to Know
With an eye on his legacy, President Obama is trying to ink a few energy and environmental victories before he leaves the White House. The Dakota Access pipeline, the BLM's fracking rule, and monument designations are key areas of focus for the outgoing administration.