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Who Would Benefit? A. Companies Positioned to Acquire Companies with a strong balance sheet and top-tier operational capabilities could stand to profit from a prolonged exposure to the pandemic market. Following a general lock-up in the market from March to July, Chevron’s acquisition of Noble Energy ushered in a series of acquisitions...

A couple of recent Rystad Energy reports have provided some surprisingly positive news emerging from a tough year for the oil and gas industry. Greenshoots of Profitability We’ve had a lot of records set in 2020, most of them negative. Time for good news as we close out the year. Based...

1. Less wells = less production = less cash flow The ability to immediately reduce drilling provides operators short-term relief in terms of cost-savings; less money is going out the door. However, due to the short-cycle nature of unconventional oil and gas development, a dramatic drop in drilling will in short...

1. Depressed demand leads to a stagnating price. Despite historic demand destruction both in terms of speed and scope, oil prices have stabilized at approximately 70% of their previous levels from 2019. As stated previously, the coronavirus has not materially impacted the supply side of the oil and gas equation...

2021 Predictions for Oil & Mineral Based Industries According to Massive Minerals Management San Antonio, November 12, 2020: Heading into 2021, Massive Minerals Management announces six predictions that energy sector participants and mineral and royalty owners in particular should consider as they prepare for potential outcomes and ramifications of the Covid-19...