Executive Summary
The Permian basin continues to serve as the centerpiece of the U.S. shale revolution. However, Oklahoma Minerals noted in May that with two-thirds of the Midland’s prime acreage and over half of the Delaware’s having been developed, the basin will face challenges in the near future. Rising water and associated gas content are contributing to increased production costs, leading to more cautious drilling plans for basin operators.
Despite a late-period decline in rig counts, Permian production continued upward over the latest year. However, geopolitical forces and international trade matters pushed oil prices lower, resulting in the Permian producer stock prices being battered since June 2024, particularly in the first quarter and early second quarter of 2025.
Also in this Issue:
Oil and Gas Commodity Prices
Macro Update: Change In Republicans’ Thinking Shifts Policy Support in Renewables
Region Focus: Permian
Production & Activity Levels
Financial Performance
Market Valuations & Transaction History Royalty Consolidation Accelerates Amid Broader E&P M&A Wave
Selected Public Company Information
Production Update
Rig Count