Three on Thursday - High Output, Low Prices: Can U.S. Shale Stay Profitable?

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Oil markets are once again gripped by volatility as OPEC+ proceeds with its third production hike in as many months—adding 411,000 barrels per day in July—while prices linger near $65 per barrel. In this week’s Three on Thursday, we examine the economics of U.S. shale, focusing on the price levels needed to keep existing wells running and justify new drilling.

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Posted on Thursday, June 5, 2025 @ 3:33 PM

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