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Energen's Q2 Production Exceeds Expectations; Latest Gen3 Wells Outperform Type Curve

Energen's Q2 Production Exceeds Expectations; Latest Gen3 Wells Outperform Type Curve

Energen reported its Q2 2018 results. Recently, the company inked a $9.2 billion deal whereby it will be acquired by Diamondback Energy. Production Exceeds Midpoint Guidance by +7%…

Energen Touts 'Gen3' Cline, Wolfcamp Tests in Q1; Drills Longest Laterals to Date

Energen Touts 'Gen3' Cline, Wolfcamp Tests in Q1; Drills Longest Laterals to Date

Energen reported its Q1 2018 results including well results, production and drilling activity in the Permian Basin / Delaware Basin / Midland Basin in the Wolfcamp and Cline…

Laredo Touts New 1.3 MMboe Type Curve; 70 Wells Planned For 2017

Laredo Touts New 1.3 MMboe Type Curve; 70 Wells Planned For 2017

Laredo Petroleum announced its 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year results. 2016 Review Type Curve : Upgraded to 1.3 MMBoe -10, 000 ft lateral, Upper & Middle Wolfcamp, 2400 lbs/ft…

Permian Operator Ups 2017 Spending +26% to $530MM; 70 Completions

Permian Operator Ups 2017 Spending +26% to $530MM; 70 Completions

The company plans to have a rig count of...

Laredo's Latest Cline, Wolfcamp Wells Outperform; Fourth Rig Added

Laredo's Latest Cline, Wolfcamp Wells Outperform; Fourth Rig Added

Laredo Petroleum reported its Q3 2016 results.

Laredo Moving Rig to Glasscock Property; Will Ramp Up Ops in 2017

Laredo Moving Rig to Glasscock Property; Will Ramp Up Ops in 2017

Laredo Petroleum, Inc. announced its 2016 second-quarter results.

Laredo's Nine 1Q Wells Exceed Type Curve; Guidance Raised

Laredo's Nine 1Q Wells Exceed Type Curve; Guidance Raised

Laredo Petroleum, Inc. reported its first quarter 2016 results.

Breitling Initiates Drilling at Well Targeting Cline, Wolfcamp

Breitling Initiates Drilling at Well Targeting Cline, Wolfcamp

The Company is still on track to drill eight wells on its Permian Basin lease to earnnout the total acreage under the Farmout Agreement.

Patriot Energy Spins Bit at Well Targeting Cline, Wolfcamp

Patriot Energy Spins Bit at Well Targeting Cline, Wolfcamp

Patriot Energy, Inc. announces drilling operations have begun on its Thoroughbred #1 in the eastern Permian Basin.

Laredo's Permian Cline Efficiencies Cut Drill Times, Well Cost

Laredo's Permian Cline Efficiencies Cut Drill Times, Well Cost

Laredo Petroleum has detailed the latest improvements in drill times and completion design across its Permian properties, particularly the Cline.

Cline Shale Well Completion Trend

Cline Shale Map

Cline Shale Rig Data: August 11, 2026

Cline Shale Overview

What is the Cline Shale?

The Cline Shale an emerging unconventional resource play on the eastern flank of the Midland basin that runs 140 miles north to south and is 70 miles wide. It includes portions of Coke, Fisher, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Nolan, Mitchell, Scurry and Sterling counties. 

The Pennsylvanian-age play, which is largely targeted for its oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) potential, is found between 9,000-9,500 feet and is 200-350 feet thick. Initial estimates indicate the Cline holds more that 30 billion barrels of recoverable oil,…