Deon Daugherty

Houston

Editor-in-Chief at Oil and Gas Investor

Editor-In-Chief Oil & Gas Investor, a https://t.co/jpdHCJBe2i magazine Independent journalist. Investigative reporter. Old School pest. #energytwitter

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Articles

1Q25 Trend: US Producers Pivot on Market Uncertainty, Cut Capex and Rigs

2 days ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

The words “volatility” and “uncertainty” topped most earnings calls as chief executives of the largest U.S. producers reported on their first-quarter performance and tempered expectations for the rest of 2025. Most said they have calibrated for an unknown depth and duration of the macro environment, which has taken a downward swing amid President Donald Trump’s tariff negotiations and whiplash implementation, as well as the OPEC+ decision to add barrels to the market earlier than planned.
1Q25 Trend: US Producers Plan for Market Uncertainty

2 days ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

The words “volatility” and “uncertainty” topped most earnings calls as chief executives of the largest U.S. producers reported on their first-quarter performance and tempered expectations for the rest of 2025. Most said they have calibrated for an unknown depth and duration of the macro environment, which has taken a downward swing amid President Donald Trump’s tariff negotiations and whiplash implementation, as well as the OPEC+ decision to add barrels to the market earlier than planned.
Trauber: Shell-BP Merger Would Make “A Lot of Sense”

3 days ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

Amid speculation that European supermajor Shell is weighing a merger with its U.K. counterpart BP, Hart Energy reached out for expert perspective on the prospective deal, which could hinge in part on interest in accessing Permian Basin shale interests held by BPX, BP’s U.S. affiliate. BPX’s sizeable footprint includes the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shales.
Shell-BP Merger Would Make “A Lot of Sense”

3 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Deon Daugherty

Amid speculation that European supermajor Shell is weighing a merger with its U.K. counterpart BP, Hart Energy reached out for expert perspective on the prospective deal, which could hinge in part on interest in accessing Permian Basin shale interests held by BPX, BP’s U.S. affiliate. BPX’s sizeable footprint includes the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shales.
Money Talks: BOK Financial on Bid-Ask Spread Challenges to M&A

1 week ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

Hart Energy queried banks across the U.S. oil and gas investment space to analyze the lending environment amid uncertain times. This exclusive interview with Cristina Stellar, senior vice president and managing director of energy investment banking at BOK Financial Services, is the final installment in a series with Oil and Gas Investor. Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief, Oil and Gas Investor: What are your goals for working with the oil and gas industry during the next 12-18 months?
BOK Financial on Bid-Ask Spread Challenges to M&A

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Deon Daugherty

Hart Energy queried banks across the U.S. oil and gas investment space to analyze the lending environment amid uncertain times. This exclusive interview with Cristina Stellar, senior vice president and managing director of energy investment banking at BOK Financial Services, is the final installment in a series with Oil and Gas Investor. Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief, Oil and Gas Investor: What are your goals for working with the oil and gas industry during the next 12-18 months?
‘Move Fast and Break Things’ is Making an Administrative Mess

2 weeks ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

Whiplash tariffs. Sanctions and threats of sanctions. Trade war with long-time allies that put trillions of dollars’ worth of investment at risk. Massive depletion of the federal energy workforce. The sun has yet to set on the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term, but much has already changed.
Money Talks: Comerica Bank is ‘Hungry’ for Oil, Gas Business

3 weeks ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

Hart Energy queried banks across the U.S. oil and gas investment space to analyze the lending environment amid uncertain times. This exclusive interview with Jeff Treadway, director of energy finance, Comerica Bank, is the last in a four-part series with Oil and Gas Investor. Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief, Oil and Gas Investor: What are your goals for working with the oil and gas industry during the next 12 to 18 months? What factors will influence your engagement?
Money Talks: Texas Capital Bank on How to Deploy Capital Amid Shrinkage

3 weeks ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

Hart Energy queried banks across the U.S. oil and gas investment space to analyze the lending environment amid uncertain times. This exclusive interview with Marc Graham, managing director and head of energy at Texas Capital Bank, is the third in a series with Oil and Gas Investor. Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief, Oil and Gas Investor: What are your goals for working with the oil and gas industry during the next 12 to 18 months? What factors will influence your engagement?
Money Talks: UMB Bank on Impacts of Upstream Consolidation

3 weeks ago | hartenergy.com | Deon Daugherty

Hart Energy queried banks across the U.S. oil and gas investment space to analyze the lending environment amid uncertain times. This exclusive interview with Zachary Leard, vice president/energy group, UMB Bank, is the second in a four-part series with Oil and Gas Investor. Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief, Oil and Gas Investor: What are your goals for working with the oil and gas industry during the next 12-18 months? What factors will influence your engagement?