OFS In-Depth Part 1: Rising Costs May Lead to Volatile Oil, Natural Gas Production Growth

摘要

Part one of a two-part NGI report. (Part Two) As drilling activity runs rampant in lucrative plays like the Permian Basin, oil- feld service (OFS) costs are expected to rise to levels that could take producers by surprise, leaving future production on a choppy path toward growth, some analysts say. While many producers have been expecting a rise in oilfeld service (OFS) costs (including, but not limited to the cost of rigs, pressure pumping and transporta- tion) of around 10-15% from 2016 levels, some analysts are saying actual costs in 2017 could come in more than 20% higher and up to 30% higher from 2016 levels in 2018.