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Enhanced Recovery Techniques in Oil and Gas: The Game Changer for a Global Energy Security Renaissance

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In an era of geopolitical uncertainty, maturing conventional fields, and rising global energy demand, the oil and gas industry stands at the threshold of a profound renaissance in energy security. The key? Enhanced recovery techniques—often called tertiary or enhanced oil recovery (EOR)—that unlock vast volumes of oil already discovered but left behind in existing reservoirs. […]

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US Drilling Rigs Rise in Longest Streak Since 2022 on Hormuz Price Bump

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Houston, TX – June 6, 2026 – U.S. oil-directed drilling rigs posted their sixth consecutive weekly gain this week—the longest upward streak in domestic exploration since mid-2022—pushing the Baker Hughes oil rig count to 431. The increase comes as higher crude prices, fueled by ongoing disruptions and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, continue […]

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US Weekly Rig Operator Report

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Week Ending May 8, 2026 U.S. Rig Count Edges Higher for Third Straight Week The Baker Hughes U.S. rotary rig count rose by 1 rig to 548 for the week ending May 8, 2026. Here is the Full WellDatabase Weekly Report We recommend getting a Subscription at WellDatabase! This marks the third consecutive weekly increase […]

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Arsenal Resources Exploring Options of a Potential Sale Close to $1.5 Billion

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Arsenal Resources, a privately held pure-play natural gas explorer and producer focused exclusively on the Marcellus Shale, is exploring strategic options—including a potential sale that could value the company near $1.5 billion—according to sources familiar with the matter. The company has engaged financial advisers to gauge buyer interest, as the Marcellus basin continues to see […]

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