Soil compaction can devastate yields for years. An upcoming webinar series hosted by the University of Minnesota and NDSU on the subject brings together experts from the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Mitsubishi Corp announced Friday a deal to acquire producing shale gas positions in Louisiana and Texas from operators related to Aethon Energy Management LLC for $5.2 billion. "This transaction marks ...

Mitsubishi has agreed to acquire a U.S. shale-gas business for $5.2 billion, in an effort to secure U.S. energy assets as geopolitical uncertainties persist. The acquisition of shale-gas assets in ...

NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Devon Energy (DVN.N), opens new tab and Coterra Energy (CTRA.N), opens new tab are exploring a potential merger, in a deal that could create one of the largest independent ...

Rapid growth in Vaca Muerta shale oil has pushed Argentina’s crude output to near-record levels, making it the region’s fourth-largest producer. While oil production continues to surge, natural gas ...

A major shale oil production zone in China’s Junggar basin has recorded an annual output of more than 1.7 million tonnes, or about 12.46 million barrels, marking a breakthrough in the country’s shale ...

Even after years of technological breakthroughs, the shale industry still leaves most of the oil underground. At best, American drillers siphon away 15% to 10% of what’s potentially available; the ...

The complex pore structures and unclear oil-bearing controls in lacustrine shale (such as the Es4 member of the Liaohe Depression) constrain sweet spot prediction. We divided the lithofacies types of ...

(Update) November 6, 2025, 7:05 PM GMT: Adds detail about decline in number of workers. US shale companies are forging ahead with their production plans, adapting to $60 oil prices while grinding out ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. The U.S. shale oil and gas boom that began early this century had ...