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EIA's view on Domestic and International Energy Price Trends pdf
Subject:EIA, forecasts, energy markets
Presented by:Stephen Nalley, Deputy Administrator
Presented to: U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Washington, DC—November 16, 2021

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North American Gas Forum
Subject:Keynote remarks
Presented by:Joseph F. DeCarolis
Presented to: 12th Annual North American Gas Forum
Washington, DC—December 4, 2024
MIT Energy Initiative’s Fall Colloquium pdf
Subject:Lessons for the energy transition
Presented by:Joseph F. DeCarolis
Presented to: MIT Energy Initiative
Cambridge, MA—November 13, 2024
Energy Tech Connect
Subject:Key Projections and Considerations for the Future
Presented by:Joseph F. DeCarolis
Presented to: USEA Energy-Tech Connect Forum
Washington, DC—October 24, 2024
Winter Fuels Outlook 2024-2025 pdf
Subject:Winter Fuels Outlook
Presented by:Joseph F. DeCarolis
Presented to: New York Energy Forum
Virtual—October 10, 2024

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Trends and Expectations Surrounding the Outlook for Energy Markets Workshop Series:
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Macroeconomic and Energy Sector Demand Workshop
Friday, September 25, 2020 (1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.)

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Petroleum and Natural Gas Markets Workshop
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

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Electric Power Markets Workshop
Thursday, October 1, 2020 (1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.)

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Well completions per location more than double in Lower 48 states as technology advances ›

We estimate that the average number of wells completed simultaneously at the same location in the Lower 48 states has more than doubled, increasing from 1.5 wells in December 2014 to more than 3.0 wells in June 2024. By completing multiple wells at once rather than sequentially, operators can accelerate their production timeline and reduce their cost per well. The increasing number of simultaneous completions reflects significant technological advances in hydraulic fracturing operations, particularly in equipment capabilities and operational strategies. More

Number of wells completed per location, Lower 48 States

Data source: FracFocus


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