Exploration & Production | Operational Updates | Technology | Service & Supply | Top Story | Oilfield Services
Is Schlumberger's HiWay Frac Improving Eagle Ford Wells?
Print
|
Forest Oil provided an update on its Eagle Ford drilling in the second quarter.
Previously, Forest initiated a transaction with Schlumberger where the company exchanged acreage for technical support and capital from Schlumberger. Based on Forest's latest quarterly report, it is still too early to tell if Schlumberger's HiWay frac technique is making a difference in well performance.
Highlights: Too early to tell if Schlumberger HiWay frac technique is making better wells. Currently running 4 rigs and plan to keep that for the year. Forest is currently completing 4 wells per month using Schlumberger HiWAY frac technique. Well Cost to remain the same until moved to development drilling Hope to have 55,000 net acres HBP as early as 2014. Looking to sell it's Granite Wash asset so they…- ✓ Full news archive — U.S., Canada & international coverage
- ✓ A&D transactions — asset deals, corporate M&A, assets for sale
- ✓ Permits & completions data, plus 900,000+ slides & presentations
Gulf Coast - South Texas News
An Eagle Ford Team That Cashed Out Is Back for Another Cycle
Houston — January 15, 2026 — Lime Rock Partners, a Houston-based private investment firm specializing in upstream oil and gas, has completed an equity commitment to Athena Energy…
Silver Hill Expands South Texas Footprint with Acquisition of 1776 Energy Assets
Silver Hill Energy Partners has acquired 100 percent of 1776 Energy’s South Texas oil and gas assets, significantly expanding its operated footprint across the Eagle Ford and Austin…
Murphy’s Eagle Ford Keeps Getting Better
Murphy Oil walked into Q3 2025 with a simple message: operations are clicking again, and the company is delivering production and cost performance that gives them flexibility heading…
Baytex Sells Eagle Ford to Re-Weight the Portfolio to Canada
Baytex Energy has announced a major portfolio shift: the Company is divesting its entire U.S. Eagle Ford position for US$2.305 billion in cash to an undisclosed buyer. The…
Chesapeake Energy Q4, Full Year 2022 Results; IDs $1.8B 2023 Capex
Chesapeake Energy Corp. reported fourth quarter and full-year 2022 results and issued 2023 guidance. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights: Net cash provided by operating activities of $1,050 million Net…