Exxon Bets on Patented Technology, AI to Unlock More Oil

an image of an unconventional drilling site silhouetted against a sunset — XTO operations at Wolfcamp drill site. (Exxon Mobil)

May 29, 2026 12:39 PM CDT

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Acquisitions and Divestitures (A&D)

Post Oak Sells Haynesville Shale Gas Assets After UpCurve’s Permian Exit

Post Oak Energy Capital is unloading two Haynesville Shale portfolio companies just after cashing out of its Permian Basin-backed UpCurve Energy.

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Technology & Innovation

So Fly Ash: Coal Byproduct Enters Specialty Proppant Space

Energy Market Transactions

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