The Devon / WPX deal continues the theme of Lower 48 E&P consolidation and creates the fourth largest unconventional oil producer in the US (only behind Oxy, Conoco and EOG). In the sections below, we provide some customer behavior context for the Devon / WPX merger – viewing the big …
Read More »The Re-bundling Revolution [Friday Guest Post]
We are honored to carry this very important post from a supply chain strategist at one of the top three pressure pumpers in the US on a potential change in the oilfield marketplace – rebundling in the frac supply chain… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see …
Read More »2021 Producer Perspectives – Peering Ahead As Operators Begin To Firm Up Next Year’s Business Plan
We hope everyone enjoyed the Labor Day holiday weekend despite the pandemic. For many oilfield business folks, this holiday traditionally marks the…. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If …
Read More »What The Customers Are Saying… About Frac Crews & DUCs
Being a great analyst starts with being a great listener. So we listened… and listened… and listened some more! And here’s what we learned about frac plans… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you …
Read More »What The Customers Are Saying… About Their Frac Sand
A great many analysts have opinions and prognostications. Forecasts for oilfield services are a dime a dozen. But who’s really listening to what your customers are saying? We are! And here’s what you should know about what they are telling investors about frac sand sourcing… There’s a lot more to …
Read More »Still Some Work To Do, But Big 2Q20 Cuts Helped US E&Ps Get Back On Budget Track [Chart Of The Day]
Want to know what to expect for the rest of the year in the US onshore oilfield? This update is a must read… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. …
Read More »The Most Important Thing To Watch This E&P Earnings Season If You Are An OFS Provider [Chart Of The Day]
With E&P earnings heating over the next 7-10 business days, one critical thing we’ll be watching closely is how…. There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read this update and receive our research newsletters, you must be a member. If you are new …
Read More »Tallying Up The Damage As Another E&P From Our Bankruptcy Watchlist Files Chapter 11
Like many of the other filings in recent weeks, Rosehill was one of about 20 names on the Infill Thinking bankruptcy watchlist published in May 2020. Here’s a few things we learned in their filing… There’s a lot more to this story… Login to see the full update… To read …
Read More »A Career First For Us ALL… Plus, Three More Bankruptcy Bullet Points
Back on March 9, 2020, we wrote in the last sentence of this update: There comes a point in every oilfield cycle where things get Darwinian, and in this downcycle, that time is now. We own our mistakes, and the above point missed the mark on two fronts: i) early timing, …
Read More »It’s Hard To Believe This Year Is Only Halfway Done! Here Are The Top 20 Updates Of The Second Quarter
By The Stats – Membership Resources Provided During 2Q20 In the 90 days ended June 30, 2020, the Infill Thinking research team: published 86 independent research updates, emailed 25 original Infill Thoughts newsletters to active members, issued 14 data releases to Think Sheets® members, got in one last great member meetup …
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