The Shale Scene - February 8, 2017

February 8, 2017

New shale energy magazine launches this week Formerly The Bakken magazine, North American Shale magazine focuses on all shale play developments and activity and brings the first-ever shale only focus to the entire shale energy industry. READ MORE SHARE
Anadarko’s 2017 vision: develop the Delaware Basin Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has made its 2017 plans clear: the Delaware Basin will receive the majority of its funding and attention. The E&P calls the western portion of the greater Permian Basin an exciting asset. READ MORE SHARE
	Trump’s policies show a clearer road ahead for oil and gas It might be too early to determine how the energy policies advocated by the Trump administration will impact the oil and gas industry, but Jonathan Garrett, principal analyst with Wood Mackenzie, believes they provide a clearer path forward. READ MORE SHARE
Increased oil and gas activity boosts jobs in the Bakken The Bakken boom hasn't returned, but increased oil and gas activity is creating a demand for frack crews, roustabouts and truck drivers in the Williston Job Service North Dakota office. This time, the town is better prepared to handle more workers. READ MORE SHARE
Antero ramping up activity in Marcellus, Utica Antero Resources Corp., a Denver-based exploration and production company focused on the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, has increased its proven reserves and is adding rigs and frack crews. READ MORE SHARE
Oil sands to Permian: Predator Drilling enters West Texas Predator Drilling Inc. has found a new place to prowl. The Canadian-based drilling and coring company has announced plans to open a new office in Midland, Texas, to serve the Permian shale play. READ MORE SHARE
	Army Corps easement allows Dakota Access Pipeline completion The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week issued the final easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline which transports oil from North Dakota to Illinois. The decision was met with both praise and criticism. READ MORE SHARE