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Shale Industry on the Verge of a Slowdown as Companies Cut Capex
Despite strong gains in shale production in 2017, the rebound does not necessarily mean the industry is healthy. A new report finds that even some of the largest shale players won’t be cash flow positive until 2020.

Demand for Oilfield Services Set to Rise, Testing Industry’s Cost Reduction Efforts
Cost reductions seen throughout the industry could end up being cyclical. An increase in drilling activity will likely grant greater leverage to OFS companies, who may ultimately pass on higher expenses to oil companies.

New Business Model Needed Between E&Ps and Oilfield Services for Industry to Thrive
The current relationship between upstream producers and oilfield service companies is not only contributing to cost overruns and project delays, it's also stifling innovation and decreasing the overall efficiency of the oil industry.

Oil Industry Shaped by Changing Roles of IOCs and Service Companies
KPMG: Even as national and international oil companies continue to call the shots, oilfield service companies have emerged as the "unsung workhorse" of the oil industry.

Bankruptcies Hit Alarming Levels in Oilfield Services Sector
Against the backdrop of high debt, capex cuts, and more E&P bankruptcies, 2016 will be a slog for oilfield services, just like everyone else in the oil and gas industry.

Oilfield Services: North American Market Getting Slammed the Hardest
Although the oilfield service giants will undoubtedly survive, there’s a lot of uncertainty going forward, prompting them to focus on cost per barrel optimization and improving efficiency

Refracking: Shale Revolution 2.0?
The U.S. oil industry is clamoring around a technology breakthrough that promises to extract more oil while slashing costs. But is "refracking" worth all the hype?