MARCH 2022 Volume 65 No. 3 0322 Cover_Layout 1 3/10/2022 11:15 AM Page 1 THE ISSUE The " Better Business " Publication Serving the Exploration / Drilling / Production Industry MARCH 2022 Haynesville Playmakers Gas Well Unloading Resource Science As a conflict in Ukraine reverberates across the globe and Europe strains to secure adequate energy supplies, U.S. liquefied natural gas exports are proving a stabilizing geopolitical force for America's allies. These critical energy supplies are enabled by U.S. independent producers of all sizes, including those featured in the March cover story highlighting the latest activity trends in the Haynesville Shale in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. March also includes the Gas Well Unloading section that explains how remotely-controlled rotary screw compressors have helped XTO Energy improve mature Barnett Shale wells' uptime and boost production output. Part Three of the Resource Science Series highlights advances in completion equipment solutions that are helping fleets pump 24 hours a day with reduced operational footprints and more effective fracturing treatments. It also includes Rystad Energy projections of near-term U.S. tight oil supply additions at various price points. Industry news includes Official Convention Sections for TIPRO and PIOGA. Cover photo courtesy of Comstock Resources Inc. NEWS 16 | Global Oil Markets: Biden signs executive order to ban Russian oil, LNG imports 16 | Federal Lands: PAW among those blasting administration for skipping lease sale 18 | In The Courts: U.S. Supreme Court passes on hearing DAPL case 18 | Divestment Dissuasion: BlackRock assurances fail to placate state officials 20 | Associations: NMOGA hires Ackerman as president and CEO; Brundrett tapped as new OOGA president; PBPA honors Stephens 22 | Mergers, Acquisitions, Plans: PDC makes $1.3 billion DJ Basin Acquisition; Talos and HEP sign CCS pact with Corpus Christi Port Authority; Energy Transfer weighs Permian-to-Gulf pipeline; Split Rock Resources expanding in Permian 31 | FERC Guidance: GHG criteria may stymie new pipelines 75 | Social Cost of GHGs: DOI halts federal permits after court ruling 77 | Energy Transition: Study warns forcing energy transition could undermine it 79 | Fossil Fuel Support: Amid carbon-neutral push, Americans recognize problems OFFICIAL CONVENTION SECTIONS 35 | TIPRO: Association continues to educate policymakers, public 38 | PIOGA: Pennsylvania industry enjoying an upturn COLUMNS 25 | Tech Connections 27 | Washington Watchhttps://bluetickinc.com/