Zmigrosky Matt sold $1.0M of FANG

U.S. District Judge Matthew L. Garcia ruled that consumers and businesses can proceed with claims against eight shale producers and two executives for allegedly conspiring to restrict U.S. oil output and raise prices. The defendants include Permian Resources Corp., Expand Energy Corp., Continental Resources Inc., and others. Garcia dismissed some state-law claims but allowed most of the case to proceed, citing plausible allegations of a domestic agreement to limit production.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved two statewide transmission lines, totaling over 400 miles, to deliver electricity to oil, gas, and industrial sectors. The unanimous vote authorized Oncor's applications, despite landowner opposition and legislative calls for delay. The projects, part of the 2023 Permian Basin Reliability Plan, aim to alleviate energy bottlenecks but face legal challenges and environmental concerns.

Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:TPL) reported Q2 revenues of $246.1M, up 31.2% YoY but missing estimates. Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) reported $1.19B in revenues, up 32.5% YoY and beating estimates. Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) reported $5.56B in revenues, up 51.2% YoY and exceeding expectations. Stocks reacted accordingly, with MTDR up 18% and TPL down 2.4%.

ExxonMobil (XOM) reported record Permian Basin production of 1.8 MMBoe/d in Q2 2026, with upstream earnings rising to $7.93B. The company targets 9% annual production growth through 2030, aiming for 2.5 MMBoe/d from the Permian. Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Matador Resources (MTDR) also raised production guidance for the Permian Basin.

WhiteWater and JV partners Devon Energy, MPLX, Diamondback Energy and Western Midstream Partners approved a final investment decision to build the Solitude Pipeline System, two natural gas pipelines from the Permian Basin to Katy, Texas. Initial capacity is about 2.25 Bcf/d in late 2029, with a second phase adding 2.25 Bcf/d in 2030. WhiteWater owns 50%.

WhiteWater and partners reached a final investment decision for the Solitude Pipeline System in Texas. The two-phase natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin to Katy, TX, targets 2.25 Bcf/d in late 2029 and another 2.25 Bcf/d in 2030. JV ownership: WhiteWater 50%, Devon 25%, MPLX 10%, Diamondback and Western Midstream Partners 7.5% each.