Mark Young, Evaluate Energy

Mark Young is a senior oil and gas analyst with Evaluate Energy and CanOils.

  • Canada And U.S. Deals Are 84% Of Q4 Upstream Value – New Data

    Deals in the United States and Canada were responsible for around 84% of the $93 billion in upstream deals agreed worldwide in Q4 2020, according to the latest data from Evaluate Energy.

    January 26, 2021, 8:13 AM MST

  • U.S., Canada Prominent In Decade’s Top 10 E&P Deals – New Data

    Three Canadian upstream M&A deals rank in the 10 largest E&P transactions by acquisition value around the world in the past decade, according to new data from Evaluate Energy.

    January 12, 2021, 7:45 AM MST

  • Canada Sees Resurgence In Upstream M&A

    Canadian upstream activity sprung to life in Q3 with a series of deals agreed involving ConocoPhillips, Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Whitecap Resources Inc., based on Evaluate Energy’s latest M&A report, available here.

    November 5, 2020, 6 AM MST

  • Financial Squeeze Prompts U.S. Oil Company Consolidation

    Weak demand related to COVID-19 is hurting company finances and resulted in a series of U.S. upstream deals much more akin to friendly mergers than aggressive takeovers.

    November 3, 2020, 7:59 AM MST

  • Cenovus-Husky Combination Joins North America’s Top 10 Producers

    The combination of Cenovus Energy Inc. and Husky Energy Inc. will create one of North America’s top 10 producers.  

    October 27, 2020, 8:01 AM MDT

  • Q2 2020 – Highest Cost Natural Gas Producers In North America

    Painted Pony Energy Ltd. was one of North America’s highest cost natural gas producers prior to its acquisition by Canadian Natural Resources Limited in October, based on fresh data from Evaluate Energy.

    October 21, 2020, 6:58 AM MDT

  • Q2 2020 – Lowest Cost Natural Gas Producers In North America

    Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. and ARC Resources Ltd. rank among North America’s lowest-cost natural gas producers, according to the latest data from Evaluate Energy.

    October 20, 2020, 7:37 AM MDT

  • Debt Levels Spike Among E&P Companies In Q2: EIA Analysis

    Debt levels spiked among E&P companies during Q2 according to the latest analysis by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), illustrating the immediate impact of reduced oil demand and prices on the sector. 

    September 24, 2020, 7:54 AM MDT

  • North American Upstream Asset Impairments Exceed $100 Billion In First Half Of 2020

    The value of asset impairments recorded by under-pressure North American upstream producers exceeded $100 billion during the first half of this year, due primarily to pandemic-related drops in oil demand and per-bbl prices.

    September 21, 2020, 8:57 AM MDT

  • In Situ Oilsands Production Bounces Back In June After May Lows

    In situ oilsands production in both Alberta and Saskatchewan saw deep cuts during the second quarter of 2020. However, the latest data from CanOils, via its Oilsands and well-level Assets data products, shows that production levels are beginning to rebound after increases in June.  

    August 26, 2020, 9:44 AM MDT

  • Pandemic Hits Upstream M&A Hard In Q2 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on global M&A activity in the upstream oil and gas sector in the second quarter, according to a new report released today by Evaluate Energy in partnership with Deloitte.

    July 27, 2020, 8:32 AM MDT

  • EIA: 40 U.S. Producers Recorded Combined Impairments Of $48 Billion In Q1 2020

    July 21, 2020, 9:59 AM MDT

  • Three Key Takeaways: North American Oil Hedging For 2020 And Beyond

    Below are three key conclusions from Evaluate Energy’s latest report on oil hedging positions for 102 North American producers heading into the second half of 2020.

    July 9, 2020, 12 AM MDT

  • MEG, Murphy Among Q1’s Biggest Oil Hedging Winners

    MEG Energy Corp. and Murphy Oil Corporation were two North American oil producers that made significant gains from hedging strategies in Q1 2020.

    June 29, 2020, 12 AM MDT

  • Key Insights Into Chesapeake’s Decline Into Bankruptcy: Evaluate Energy

    From riding high to bankruptcy, Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s decline will shock many in the industry. Evaluate Energy tracks Chesapeake’s cash and financing gap over 10 years.

    June 29, 2020, 11:23 AM MDT

  • 2019 Lays Positive Foundations for Latin America’s Upstream Sector

    2019 was a very positive year for the Latin American upstream industry, according to analysis provided in the latest report released by Evaluate Energy, the Daily Oil Bulletin and Sproule.

    April 24, 2020, 7:35 AM MDT

  • 2019 Lays Positive Foundations for Latin America’s Upstream Sector

    2019 was a very positive year for the Latin American upstream industry, according to analysis provided in the latest report released by Evaluate Energy, the Daily Oil Bulletin and Sproule.

    April 23, 2020, 7:35 AM MDT

  • Hedged — But Suddenly Unprotected?

    Evaluate Energy hedging data shows that North American oil producers had hedged over 100,000 bbls of oil per day heading in Q2 2020 under contracts that no longer protect these companies against a low price, with WTI and Brent both hitting 18-year lows this month. ​​​​​​​

    April 17, 2020, 6 AM MDT

  • Highest Cost Oil Producers In North America

    California is home to two of North America’s highest cost oil producers by far according to latest data from Evaluate Energy.

    April 16, 2020, 10:36 AM MDT

  • Hedged — But Suddenly Unprotected?

    Evaluate Energy hedging data shows that North American oil producers had hedged over 100,000 bbls of oil per day heading in Q2 2020 under contracts that no longer protect these companies against a low price, with WTI and Brent both hitting 18-year lows this month.

    April 16, 2020, 6 AM MDT

  • Lowest Cost Oil Producers In North America

    North Dakota’s Bakken formation, the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford shale are home to some of North America’s lowest cost oil producers according to the latest data from Evaluate Energy.

    April 15, 2020, 7:55 AM MDT

  • Analysis: Hedging Data Illustrates Risks Taken By North American Oil Producers

    A handful of North American oil companies were happy to take on significantly more risk in 2019 in their pricing strategy per barrel – and would have suffered greatly in the price drop of early 2020.

    April 14, 2020, 8:55 AM MDT

  • Hedged — But Suddenly Unprotected?

    Evaluate Energy hedging data shows that North American oil producers had hedged over 100,000 bbls of oil per day heading in Q2 2020 under contracts that no longer protect these companies against a low price, with WTI and Brent both hitting 18-year lows this month.

    April 14, 2020, 6 AM MDT

  • Hedged — But Suddenly Unprotected?

    Evaluate Energy hedging data shows that North American oil producers had hedged over 100,000 bbls of oil per day heading in Q2 2020 under contracts that no longer protect these companies against a low price, with WTI and Brent both hitting 18-year lows this month.

    April 13, 2020, 6:54 AM MDT

  • Hedged — But Suddenly Unprotected?

    Evaluate Energy hedging data shows that North American oil producers had hedged over 100,000 bbls of oil per day heading in Q2 2020 under contracts that no longer protect these companies against a low price, with WTI and Brent both hitting 18-year lows this month.

    April 9, 2020, 8:03 AM MDT

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