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Sanchez Enters New Eagle Ford Area for 2017; IDs Capex of $450MM

Sanchez announced operating results for 2016.
Key Points: the Company has organically leased 65,000 net acres in the Maverick area located in the oil window and 45,000 net acres in a new area the Company calls "Javelina" located within the dry gas window of the Western Eagle Ford The Company's 2017 capital budget calls for total spending of $425 to $475 million (up +64% from $250-300 million spent in 2016)As of Dec. 31, 2016 the Company had 611 gross (473 net) producing wells with 24 gross (12 net) wells in various stages of completion, as detailed in the following table:
Highlights include: As previously announced, Sanchez Energy along with Blackstone Energy Partners has signed an agreement to acquire $2.3 billion of properties in the Western Eagle Ford, adding approximately 67…- ✓ Full news archive — U.S., Canada & international coverage
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Legacy Reserves Spends 1250% More YOY; Expects Oil Output to Grow 46.6% in 2018
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Gear Spends $10.5MM in Q3, Up 49.5% YoY
Gear Energy reported its Q3 results. Highlights include: Capital expenditures were $10.5 million in Q3, an increase of 49.5% from capital expenditures of $7.03 million in Q3 2016…

Cenovous Chops $100MM from 2017 Capex After Q3 Loss
Cenovus reported its Q3 2017 results. Highlights: Increased third quarter cash from operating activities and adjusted funds flow by 91% and 133% respectively, compared with the same period…

Kelt Expects 86.2% CapEx Growth from 2017 to 2018
[Summar: Kelt Exploration reported its Q3 results where it also discussed preliminary plans for 2018. Highlights include: Production for Q3 was 22,510 boe/d and expects to exit 2017…

Murphy Increases 2017 Capex by $50MM; Brought Online 27 Eagle Ford Wells
[Summary: Murphy Oil released its Q3 results and highlights include: North American on shore production was 86 mboe/d Increased its FY 2017 capex guidance $50 million to $940…
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An Eagle Ford Team That Cashed Out Is Back for Another Cycle
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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…