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ADNOC Gas Commits $8.2B, U.S. Majors' Q2 Output Questioned - Bakken Wire
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ADNOC Gas Commits $8.2B, U.S. Majors' Q2 Output Questioned

Global gas investment surges as service provider CES posts record revenue; Bakken watchers await key U.S. production figures.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

ADNOC Gas announced an $8.2 billion expansion of its Rich Gas Development project on Monday, targeting 60% EBITDA growth by 2030, according to OilPrice.com. The investment includes $3.9 billion for a new gas processing train at the Habshah facility and $4.3 billion for a natural gas liquids unit at the Ruwais LNG project.

The Ruwais project, set to operate in late 2028, will more than double the company's LNG capacity to 15 million tons per year. CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi called it a "defining moment," positioning the company at the heart of the UAE's energy future. This follows a previous $5 billion commitment to the same development program.

In North American operational news, a key question for the market is which U.S. integrated major led production in the second quarter of 2026. Rigzone highlighted the query, focusing on the output of ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. ConocoPhillips is a major operator in the Bakken formation.

The answer will be closely watched by Bakken stakeholders, as capital discipline and production volumes from majors influence basin-level activity and service demand. This context follows strong earnings from a key oilfield services provider.

CES Energy Solutions reported record revenue for its latest period, according to a separate Rigzone summary. The company said results were driven by strong market share and continued strength in service intensity.

This uptick occurred despite operators demonstrating "continued capital discipline in a higher energy price environment," CES stated. The performance of service companies like CES is often a leading indicator of activity levels in key basins like the Bakken.

The simultaneous announcements underscore a global energy landscape where massive, long-term gas investments coexist with a focus on capital efficiency and service intensity in North American shale. For Bakken operators, the discipline shown by majors and the health of the service sector are immediate concerns, while ADNOC's move highlights enduring global demand for hydrocarbons.

Source

OilPrice.com, Rigzone

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